Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Don Edkins, Alby James, Nashen Moodley, Pedro Pimenta, Sophie Salbot, Selina Ukwuoma, moderated by Michael Auret, Rumbi Katedza

The session addresses film professionals from or interested in working in Subsaharan Africa. Talents will be introduced to some of the key players present in Berlin, who will talk about their range of activities. Additionally, an overview of events highlighting African cinema at the Berlinale will be provided along with strategic advice on navigating the ­festival in general. ­

Maite García Lechner, Bjorn Maes, Nicolai Niemann, moderated by Don Edkins

A number of international organisations aim to complement, enhance, entertain and at the same time promote literacy, gender equity, human rights, environmental responsibility, global health – in short, sustainable human development issues through the promotion and funding of creative art and cultural projects. Focusing a part of their resources on film projects that work towards these goals, they open up an alternative financing option for filmmakers. The session examines how filmmakers and these alternative financiers can expand their influence in society while meeting common goals.

Representatives of the European Cultural Foundation, Africalia and GreenMe will present their respective organisations and its latest work with film(makers), explaining what they look for in terms of creative project proposals.This interactive session encourages attending filmmakers to partake in the discussion, get concrete information on existing initiatives, funding possibilities and procedures such that creative projects do eventually result.