European Work in Progress is an independent industry event showcasing European and German films with high artistic standards and strong market potential. The event is aimed at world sales companies, TV broadcasters, film festivals, and distributors. You can find the timetable for both days below. Find the 27 chosen film projects being pitched at EWIP here. Participation is by invitation only.

 

 

Timetable MONDAY
Sept 29, 2025

10:00 am – Arrival & Accreditation

 

11:00 – 12:00 pm – Panel (free for all accreditations!)

New Paths for European Film Distribution in the Post-Social-Media Era

Declining reach, rising advertising costs and the dominance of a few global platforms make it increasingly difficult to connect with audiences through traditional social media. At the same time, the key question arises: can European cinema develop its own strategies to regain visibility and strengthen audience engagement?

This panel brings together distributors, world sales companies, festivals and film journalists to explore whether collaboration can lead to new models that address audiences more directly – beyond the algorithms. Is there a real chance to build such pathways together in Europe?

Felix Graßmann (Managing Director & Programmer, Abaton Kino), Malika Rabahallah (Festival Director, Filmfest Hamburg), Anne-Cécile Roland (Head of Acquisitions, Pyramide Films), Rüdiger Suchsland (Film Journalist). Moderation: Fabian Massah (Head Indudstry Days, Filmfest Hamburg)

In collaboration with Creative Europe Desks Germany and Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days

 

12:00 pm – Light Lunch 

 

01:00 – 01:15 pm – EWIP Welcome & Opening

 

01:15 – 03:15 pm – 1st Round of Pitching Sessions

 

03:15 – 03:45 pm – Coffee Break

 

03:45 – 05:45 pm – 2nd Round of Pitching Sessions

 

06:00 pm – Closing Day 1

 

08:00 pm – EWIP Opening Dinner, Location: Schöne Aussichten. Hosted by ARTE

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Timetable TUESDAY
Sept 30, 2025

09:30 – 11:00 – 3rd Round of Pitching Sessions

 

11:15 – 12:00 pm – Case Study I
Best Practices – International Distribution & Marketing Strategies for European Arthouse Cinema illustrated via Creative Europe MEDIA funded films: OSLO STORIES

Guests: Maren Kroymann (m-appel, World sales),  Anne-Cécile Rolland (Pyramide Films, France), Jelena Schryro & Julia Langhof (Alamode Film, Germany), Anastasia Plazzotta, (Wanted, Italy). In collaboration with Creative Europe Desks Germany and International Film Distribution Summit

 

12:00 – 12:15 pm – Short Coffee Break

 

12:15 – 01:30 pm – 4th Round of Pitching Sessions

 

01:45 – 02:45 pm – Lunch hosted by TorinoFilmLab, Location: Schöne Aussichten

 

03:00 – 04:30 pm – One-to-One Meetings, Location: Schöne Aussichten

 

04:30 – 04:45 pm – Short Coffee Break

 

04:45 – 06:30 pm – One-to-One Meetings, Location: Schöne Aussichten

 

07:00 pm – EWIP Awards Ceremony followed by Dinner hosted by Northern Stars