Pitch Workshop
May 10th | 11.30 am – 1.30 pm | FRIEDA | Language: English
Match pitch, elevator pitch,… How does it actually work? And what exactly makes a good film pitch? Get the basics, tips and tricks from Christiane, who, as coordinator for the Short Film Station, has already prepared the Berlinale Talents for the world of pitching. Whether animation, documentary film, commercial cinema, cross- and transmedia concepts or experimental video art – creativity needs openness. Immerse yourself in our protected space, with feedback from professionals.
Would you like to take this opportunity? Then get in touch with us by Tuesday 7 May at praktikum_presse[at]ifnm.de with the following details: working title, genre and short synopsis. Please also tell us what else we absolutely need to know about your project!
Christiane Steiner
Trainer and consultant
Christiane works as a trainer for job counselling and media-related training initiatives. She was head of press at Berlinale Talents and coordinated the Short Film Station until 2019. With her company boxfish films, she conducted public relations for films such as HEAD ON and MANDERLAY.
Christiane Steiner
Script Workshop
May 10th | 11.30 am – 1.30 pm | FRIEDA | Language: English
It always starts with an idea. But how does this idea become a good script? How are characters and emotions developed? And what helps when you’re stuck? Work together with director and screenwriter Max and get professional feedback on your ideas. In a small group and a safe space!
You want to be there? Then get in touch by Tuesday, May 7 at praktikum_presse[at]ifnm.de with the following information: Working title, short synopsis, genre and approximate length. Please also answer the following two questions: “Why do you want to tell the story?” and “Who is the main character of your story and why?”
Max Gleschinski
Director and writer
Max, born in Rostock, grew up with FISH and has been making films for more than ten years. KAHLSCHLAG (2018) won the Förderpreis Neues Deutsches Kino, ALASKA (2023) the Max Ophüls Preis. He shot four episodes of Soko Köln and Rostock’s POLIZEIRUF 110: TU ES! for television, which will be broadcast next year.
