Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin News

Business Lunch at Avant Première

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Hungry after a Hard Day's Avant Première? Don't miss a thing by grabbing a business lunch at our venue at a big discount!

IMZ Activity report

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Distributed with seasonal greetings to our members and stakeholders, showcasing your ad in our Activity Report guarantees recognition within the global communit...

14:00-14:30 Consternation Folklore: Actions vs Symbolic Gestures

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

In wartime, the arts become a preferred means for symbolic gestures. And while truth may be the first casualty, a fact is the most stubborn thing in the world. ...

14:30-15:00 MUSIC IN EXILE

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Accentus Music. While music in exile might not be a new phenomenon, it has changed over the years – and while social media + global connectivity ...

15:00-15:30 WORKING WHILE AT WAR

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Working while at War will explore the almost impossible task of producing cultural programmes while under constant attack. Renowned journalist Katrin Sandmann, ...

16:00, CINEMAXX 10 Jakub Józef Orliński Music For A While

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Bel Air Media. This film follows the Polish countertenor Jakub Jósef Orlinski and three sides of his singing, evoked through three cities. The ens...

17:00, CINEMAXX 10 Grandbrothers – Live im Kölner Dom

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by klangmalerei.tv. For Arte Concert/WDR, we transformed the "700th anniversary of the consecration of the choir of Cologne Cathedral" into a sublime ...

25 Years Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images ... and we DANCE ON!!!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Twenty-five years ago, 25-year-old Bernhard Fleischer founded BFMI: With our reception following the special screening of our film "Dance On!", we would like to...

Adéle Yvon

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Head of Content, Vialma

Augmenting Opera: Parsifal in Bayreuth

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Jay Scheib, MIT. All roads lead to a blurring of the lines between the real and the virtual. My first collaboration with the Bayreuth Festspiele re...

AVANT PREMIÈRE 2023 IN PICTURES

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Check out our photo gallery and experience the world's most important trade fair for the audiovisual performing arts industry through pictures!

Avant Première Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Avant Première Screenings are the centrepiece of Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin, offering exclusive previews to over 540 of the latest music +...

Avant Première Talks + Innovation Day

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Avant Première Talks provide distinct insights and new solutions to the issues affecting the performing arts and audiovisual sector; Innovation Day places a sp...

Avant Première: Check out our Programme!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

A fantastic programme awaits at the performing arts content industry event of the year!

Bill O'Donnell

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Series Producer, The WNET Group 

BOOK BY 30 NOVEMBER AND GET 15% OFF!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Our discount code for Avant Première participants at our fantastic venue, the Hotel Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz, has been extended! Book by 30 November with...

Business Lunch at Avant Première

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Hungry after a Hard Day's Avant Première? Don't miss a thing by grabbing a business lunch at our venue at a big discount!

CARMINA BURANA

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Rai Com. Carmina burana is a scenic cantata composed by Carl Orff between 1935 and 1936, and is based on 24 poems found in the medieval collection ...

CCI Thrive

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

CCI Thrive explores cutting-edge digital technologies as a means to increase the competitiveness of the creative and cultural sectors. It uses a data-driven app...

Chain Reaction: Measuring Diversity on Online Streaming Platforms Through Fan Communities

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Julien M’Barki. We present an algorithm which measures the distance between artists using Spotify’s feature “Fans also like” which makes it...

CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING PROGRAMME

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Discover the numerous screenings, talks, special appearances, panels + receptions that have been confirmed for Avant Première Music + Media Market 2023 so far!

Check out over 540 Films before they premiere!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The definitive reference of the performing arts film industry for the entire year, our Screening Catalogue lists all productions showcased during Avant Premiè...

Claudia Lara Kraus

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Project Manager Climate Protection + Greenshooting, Klimaktiv

CLOSING CEREMONY

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

To end Avant Première on a high note, Avant Première + the members of the Latin American booth invite you to mingle over caipirinhas while listening to smooth...

Consternation Folklore: Actions vs Symbolic Gestures

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Actions speak louder than words. In this in-depth conversation, Shila Behjat and Oksana Lyniv will reflect on year one of the Ukraine War, talk about the import...

Create your own personalised schedule

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Our event management tool b2match allows Avant Première participants to customise their schedules by adding events and matchmaking appointments directly into i...

Creative AI: Robbie Williams and the Beethoven AI Version of Angels

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Matthias Röder. In this talk, Matthias Röder, CEO + Cofounder of The Mindshift, will present the collaboration between Robbie Williams, The Minds...

DANCE ON!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images. Dance is hard physical work taking its toll, yet maturity and experience harbour great artistic potential. The fi...

Daniel Gorjão

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Head of Performing Arts at RTP2 and RTP, RTP – Rádio e Televisão de Portugal 

Daniel Hope on the Road – Ireland & Hollywood

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by C Major Entertainment. The internationally acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope explores Ireland, Irish music – and the history of his family. In the...

David Zsoldos

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Founder & CEO, Papageno

Digital Creation

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Check out the four innovative digital projects set to pitch at the IMZ x Sunny Side of the Doc Pitching Sessions!

Digital creation Pitching session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

We are looking for native web formats, new media narratives and multi-platform content projects, as well as projects in 360, VR, AR, XR, Binaural Sound or Big F...

Esther Krausz

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Head of Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Austria

FESTIVAL BAG

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Our welcome package for participants offers numerous ways to position your brand, from placements on the Festival Bag to inserts like booklets and flyers.

Frailty of Man

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by SVT – Swedish Television. When choreographer Alexander Ekman was asked to make a piece about the Holocaust he was faced with a set of questions t...

Francesca Nesler

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Head of Classical Music, Rai Cultura

Gauthier Dance: The Seven Sins

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Euroarts Music International. Envy, greed, gluttony, anger, lust, sloth, pride.... Eric Gauthier offers them danced – he brings together the crè...

Golden Elk Awards 2023

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Every day, the audience at Avant Premiére votes for their favourite showreel, with the winner recognised with a Golden Elk! To sweeten the deal even further, a...

GUANG MING / Light

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Sun Media. 15 new commissioned works have been commissioned and premiered by Chinese conductor PANG Ka-Pang since the Suzhou Chinese Orchestra was ...

Hear Katharina Jeschke on the EMC Podcast

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Our Secretary General, Katharina Jeschke, was recently interviewed by the European Music Council for their podcast! Learn all about the current challenges of th...

Helena Jonsdottir

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Producer, Filmmaker + Festival Director, Physical Cinema Festival

HELP US HELP YOU!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

To continue offering the very best experience for the audiovisual performing arts industry, Avant Première Music + Media Market needs your feedback! Let us kno...

Here's One Last Chance to Lock in Big Savings!

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'Tis the season: The first five to email Max Güntert (m.guentert@imz.at) with "BETTER LATE THAN NEVER" in the subject line will receive a promo code that will ...

HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY 2

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The second day of Avant Première was full of high points a memorable moments! Relive the experience in our gallery!

HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY 3

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The third day of Avant Première Music + Media Market was packed with amazing screenings, insightful talks + enlightening presentations and special guests galor...

HOSTED BY INNSBRUCKER FESTWOCHEN DER ALTEN MUSIK

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music invites you for a coffee and a nice talk! We revive masterpieces from the Renaissance and the Baroque era. Thousands of mu...

Idyll

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Universität Mozarteum Salzburg. Film production within the project Spot On MozART. What starts as an idyllic holiday in the Austrian alps soon put...

IMZ MEMBER SESSION

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The IMZ Member Session 
is dedicated entirely to our 150 international Member Organisations, which are active throughout all industries involved with music + ...

IMZ X SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC PITCHING SESSIONS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

See eight finalists pitch directly to potential partners, buyers and co-producers in the categories Digital Creation + Performing Arts Documentary!

INTRODUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Is it your first time at Avant Première? Want to learn how to get the most from this industry gathering? Then join us at this info session during the Warm-Up B...

JOIN THE IMZ X SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC PITCHING SESSIONS!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The race is on for the chance to win a special opportunity to pitch directly to international decision makers! Submit by 12 December and receive expert feedback...

JUSTIN SCROGGIE

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Format Doctor, The Format People

KICKOFF: ARTE CONCERT@BERLINALE

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Before Avant Première 2023 begins in earnest, we will celebrate our return to Berlin with a spectacular kick-off at Berlin’s most famous music + TV event, th...

La Scala TV

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The streaming platform lascala.tv will provide access to new shows every year (operas, ballets, concerts and recitals) both live streamed and on demand. To pr...

Laetitia Huberti

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Head of Cultural Channels at RTBF – Belgian Public Radio & Television, Belgium

Link Wray + Beyond the Decks

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Espresso Media International. The Rock Prophet is the best kept secret of Rock N Roll: This is the true story of a revered Native American musician...

LOOK BACK ON 2022

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

After a highly productive year, the IMZ Activity Report is ready in time for the holiday season! Our Thanks go to all who helped make 2022 a success; see what o...

Lost in Dimensions

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Universität Mozarteum Salzburg. Film production within the project Spot On MoART. The film of pianist Róza Radnóti makes an attempt to find abst...

Marcelo Lezama

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Film + Arts Programming Manager, AMC International – Latin America

Mari Inamasu

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Senior Producer at NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Japan

Marina de Waha

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Head of Musiq3, RTBF

Market Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The perfect frame to gain special attention for individual music + dance productions: Market Screenings allow for a deeper, more intense impression by offering ...

Meet the Team

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Team IMZ is the host + organiser of Avant Premiére Music + Media Market! From Left: Sarah Schöllhammer, Max Beckham-Ortner, Sophie Asengua, Max Güntert, Binu...

Meeting Spaces

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The definitive gathering of the cultural content industry, Avant Première provides you with ample time + numerous places to hold all of your meetings, whether ...

MITTEN WIR IM LEBEN SIND/BACH6CELLOSUITEN

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Accentus Music. Placing the acclaimed cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras at the center of the piece, contemporary dance luminary Anne Teresa De Keersmaeke...

Music in Exile

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

While music in exile might not be a new phenomenon, it has changed over the years – and while social media + global connectivity have made the world seemingly...

Nachts

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Universität Mozarteum Salzburg. Film production within the project Spot On MozART. The starting-point for the film Nachts is Mozart’s Fantasia i...

OFF TO A FLYING START!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market has returned to Berlin in spectacular fashion, with an amazing Kick-Off Party held at the ARTE Concert@Berlinale! Day 1 fol...

Olga Sismanidi

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Senior Expert EU Funding, Creative Europe

On Air – An End-to-End Streaming Service for Premium On-Stage Entertainment

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

An introduction to On Air, an end-to-end streaming service for artists, managers and rightsholders. On Air will present: their expertise in creating long-form, ...

ONE-ON-ONE EXPERT SESSIONS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Our highly popular speed-dating format is back! Meet the buyer or movers + shakers of the creative industry and pitch to those who can help make your project a ...

ONLINE EXHIBITOR'S AREA

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Online Exhibitor Booths can boost a visibility with an immersive + interactive digital experience – a great opportunity to showcase your company to an interna...

ONLINE MARKET SCREENINGS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Available from 19 February - 7 April on b2Match, Online Market Screenings present your production to every registered participant, reaching an even wider audien...

OPENING CEREMONY

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

In cooperation with Accentus. Join us for the official Avant Première Opening Ceremony – an insightful, celebratory evening to kick off our sector's most imp...

Orphea in Love

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by EuroArts. A young call centre agent falls in love with a petty criminal street dancer. She is Orpheus. He is Eurydice. She expresses herself throug...

Our Location

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première is held at Hotel Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz, right in the beating heart of Berlin and just a short walk from the Berlinale Film Festival and...

OUR PARTICIPANT LIST

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Still on the fence? See who's coming to Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin! Come join us for the industry event of the year!

Panel: Digital Performances – Buzz or Bust?

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Marquee TV; hosted by Seda Röder. Digital performances have become increasingly relevant, but present challenges in terms of quality and technical...

Panel: Diversification and/or Brand Transformation?

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Hosted by Matthias Röder, Eliette + Herbert von Karajan Institut. Diversification and brand transformation are important strategies for cultural institution, a...

Performing Arts Documentary

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Discover the diverse international non-fiction projects that will pitch in Berlin!

Performing Arts Documentary Pitching Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

We are interested in linear documentary stories exploring any aspect of the performing arts – be it an artist’s portrait or a historical/genre-specific docu...

Reanne Leuning

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Project Manager Creative Industries, Advantage Austria

RECEPTIONS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Receptions are fantastic networking affairs, held in the evening in a relaxed atmosphere! Get to know your colleagues in the audiovisual perform...

Reinventing The Cinema Experience: Lessons from Project CINNOVATE

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Over the course of the past two years, project Cinnovate – a consortium of seven project partners – has experimented with reinventing the cinema experience ...

RELIVE FOUR FANTASTIC DAYS IN BERLIN!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

This year's Avant Première Music + Media Market featured a jam-packed programme full of insights, talks, pitches, panels, screenings and special guests like An...

Renée Fleming’s Cities that Sing – Paris

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by C Major Entertainment, the 2023 Sujet for the Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin features Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming’s ...

Rob Overman

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Founder + CEO, Symphony.live

Scandinavian Summer Nights

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by SVT – Swedish Television. The composer Hugo Alfvén is one of the great interpreters of 'the Scandinavian soul' who was inspired by folk music. C...

See who got Selected!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

After much discussion, our jurors have selected 8 amazing projects – 4 each for Digital Creation + Performing Arts Documentary – to pitch at Avant Première...

SEE WHO'LL PRESENT WHEN AT THE INDUSTRY EVENT OF THE YEAR!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

We are pleased to present the Screening Schedule for Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2023! Find out which IMZ Members will be presenting their lates...

SEE WHO'S COMING TO BERLIN

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

A who's who of the performing arts, broadcasting and streaming sectors is all set to gather at Avant Première!

Special b2match Edition on 13 Feb, 12:30 CET

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Join us for a Q+A Session on our event management tool b2match and learn how to maximise your experience with useful features like online matchmaking, personali...

Special Deal for Avant Première Participants at the EFM

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

All accredited customers of Avant Première can purchase a Day Pass for the EFM at a highly discounted price of €75! This pass grants access to events and loc...

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Special Presentations showcase companies, ideas, products or productions, providing insight into current developments + the latest innovations, while special gu...

SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE TO IMZ MEMBERS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

No more Early Bird Rates? No problem! Among the many advantages of an IMZ Membership are Avant Première's Special Rates – an extra chance to save big on your...

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The festive character of Special Screenings is supported by the presence of the artists and stars involved in the production as well as a reception. In short:...

Stephen James-Yeoman

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Commissioning Executive, BBC Arts and Classical Music

SUBMIT BY 12 DEC AND PITCH TO EXPERTS + DECISION MAKERS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Our joint Pitching Sessions with the renowned international marketplace for documentaries and narrative experiences Sunny Side of the Doc are a fantastic platfo...

Submit your Digital Creation or Performing Arts Documentary by 19 December!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Interested in pitching directly to potential partners, buyers and co-producers? The deadline for submissions has been extended to 19 December – don't miss thi...

tanz:digital VR Dance Experiences

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Dachverband Tanz Deutschland. Dance is going digital. Choreographers are experimenting with VR and AR, creating dance films and streaming their per...

Tennis, Theatre and Revolution! The Mighty Ballhouses

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by SVT – Swedish Television. The remarkable history of the mythical Ballhouse buildings that, for several hundred years, dominated as hot spots all ...

TEST SLIDESHOW

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Strangest of Angels

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Poorhouse International Ltd. This chamber opera is a collaboration between New Zealand writer Georgia Jamieson Emms, composer Kenneth Young and Sop...

Thierry Baujard

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

CEO, Media Deals UG

THROUGH THE DARKNESS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by Overtone Films. The dramatic story of the relationship between composer Arnold Schoenberg and painter Richard Gerstl, and the love triangle that ch...

Tony Gregory

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Multi-Camera Director, Trainer + Content Consultant

Tripp Hornick  

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Chief Operating Officer, Stage Access

Up & Coming 2023 + Ring des Nibelungen

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Featuring special guests like Markus Hinterhäuser of the Salzburg Festival and Stefan Pauly of the Musikverein, Unitel will present an overview of their upcomi...

Warm-Up Brunch

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Forming new connections and transforming strangers into partners is easy at Avant Première: Start your networking journey at full strength and join us for a de...

WHAT'S IN MY TICKET?

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The most important international trade fair for cultural TV and VOD content grants immeasurable opportunities to connect with decision makers, find co-producers...

‘FISAplus – The New Incentive Model for Austria as a Film Location’

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presented by the Austrian Business Agency + Film & Music Austria. FISAplus is a funding program of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy. With FISAplus, in...

Avant Première: Very Last Chance for Special Rates - Register tonight!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

They’re expiring tonight – register now!

Join us in Vienna for CIMIx in January!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The IMZ is well represented at this special AV edition of Advantage Austria’s global conference and matchmaking event!

MISSED OUR SPECIAL RATE? WE GOT YOU COVERED!

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Here's one last chance for everyone to benefit and save!

Presenting at the IMZ x Sunny Side of the Doc Pitching Sessions Pays Off

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Register for Avant Première Music + Media Market + pitch to international industry experts, decision makers and potential partners!

Avant Première 2023: Get Your Early Bird Ticket!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Join us for the most important trade fair for cultural TV and VOD content – buy your ticket now and benefit from a reduced rate available until 2 November!

About Avant Première

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première is the world's most important international trade fair for cultural TV and VOD content and presents the latest music + dance film productions f...

AVANT PREMIÈRE LOUNGE AREA

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Leave your company's mark on Avant Première's favourite hangout for everyone to see! Only one available!

AVANT PREMIÈRE: FACTS + REACH

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Get a rundown of the roughly 600 industry representatives from 330 organisations in almost 40 countries who attend Avant Première each year!

BECOME A PARTNER

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Reach an exclusive target group with premium partnerships that place your company among global brand leaders – IMZ Members only!

BECOME A PARTNER

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Raise your company profile even further with a sponsorship package and become an integral part of a major audiovisual industry gathering!

BOOK AN ONLINE EXHIBITOR BOOTH

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Reach a broad international audience + position your brand before key players by booking an Online Exhibitor Booth! See who's already there!

GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET BY 31 OCTOBER!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Only 3 days to go! Register now and take advantage of attractive Early Bird Rates! Learn all about prices what's included here and get an exclusive preview to t...

HOST A SPECIAL SCREENING AT AVANT PREMIÈRE

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Present your production in style in this festive evening format, giving your audience an evening to remember!

IMZ ACTIVITY REPORT

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Mailed at the end of the year with season's greetings to our members and stakeholders, placement in our Activity Report gives you exposure to global leaders in ...

PRESENT YOUR SHOWREEL

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Show off your latest productions before an audience of buyers, distributors and potential partners in a stunning showreel – submissions are open now!

REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE WITH A MARKET SCREENING

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Need more time to let your film shine? Book a Market Screening and gain a full-hour presentation!

SUBMIT YOUR FILMS FOR AVANT PREMIÈRE NOW

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Submissions for Avant Première Music + Media Market 2023 are open until 2 November! Please note that only Full and Affiliate Members may submit.

Review Avant Première Showreels + Catalogues online

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

IMZ Members may continue to access showreels, catalogues and key programme items on media.imz.at!

Avant Première Benefits still available

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Until 30 April, registered participants can profit from the rich programme of Avant Première 2022.

Avant Première goes online!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première 2022 takes place online! Joins us + watch Camilla Nylund, Martha Argerich or Gustavo Dudamel perform on-screen before anybody else does.

Book your One-on-One Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Get your seat now at the table at Avant Première 2022: the registration for the online One-on-One Expert Sessions is in full swing!

Browse the participant list

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Take a look at the participants' list to see who is joining the online edition of Avant Première this year + get connected 1 Feb!

Get your production a Market Screening

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Boost your production with the visibility it deserves + book your Market Screening - the perfect frame for special attention to individual productions in music ...

Innovation Day is back!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Tune in to stay up to date on innovative industry trends + join us when a huge variety of speakers share their unique insights from encompassing perspectives!

Submit your Showreel until 28 Jan!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Have you submitted for the Avant Première Screenings Catalogue? Then don't miss the deadline on 28 January 2022 to submit your showreel!

Have a look at the Market Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The perfect frame for special attention to individual productions in music + dance on screen: Have a look at the confirmed IMZ Market Screenings, broadcasted in...

Pitch your documentary or digital project

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Be bold + submit your documentary or digital project for the Sunny Side of the Doc / Pixii Festival + IMZ Pitching Sessions at Avant Première 2022!

SPEED-DATING WITH MAJOR BROADCASTERS + EXPERTS

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Young + established filmmakers pitch directly to executives from leading broadcasting companies and industry experts. Among this year's experts are representati...

Avant Première 2022 Registration is in full swing!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The perfect occasion to meet + exchange with the IMZ Network: Join us from 12-26 February 2022 at Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin, the global market...

Pitch your documentary or digital project

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Be bold + submit your documentary or digital project for the Sunny Side of the Doc / Pixii Festival + IMZ Pitching Sessions at Avant Première 2022!

Sujet Partner for Avant Première 2022: Telmondis Distribution

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Sujet Partner of Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2022 is Telmondis Distribution. Find out more about this year's stunning Sujet production!

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2022

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Registration for Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2022 is open - get your Early Bird Ticket now and join us in Berlin!

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2022

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Registration for Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2022 is open - get your Early Bird Ticket now and join us in Berlin!

Become a Member + benefit at Avant Première 2022

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

It's worth being an IMZ Member! We are happy to spoil our IMZ Members with advantages like special registration rates, exclusive screening opportunities and man...

Avant Première 2022 returns to Berlin

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

We are thrilled to kick off the Avant Première Music + Media Market 2022 edition, taking place from 12-16 February 2022 on-site in Berlin!

Avant Première 2022 returns to Berlin

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Save the date for the Avant Première Music + Media Market 2022 edition, taking place from 12-16 February, on-site in Berlin!

Avant Première 2021 Highlights

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

From 15-18 February, Avant Première, the international trade fair for performing arts in audiovisual media, took place exclusively online. Check out the highli...

Avant Première 2021 takes place online

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market is the international trade fair, marketplace, conference and networking event for music + dance films. This year's edition ...

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin in Vienna, 14-18 February 2021

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première is the largest trade fair for cultural TV content + performing arts in audiovisual media. Hosted by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, ...

Avant Première 2020 featured fascinating World Music productions

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Many productions at Avant Première 2020 focused on different regions and their traditional music + dances. In a year marked by an international health crisis ...

Thank you for a fantastic edition of Avant Première!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

From 22-26 February 2020, the international cultural film industry met in Berlin to make business, see new + old friends and get inspired!

Advertising opportunities at Avant Première 2020

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Get to know all customised advertising + sponsoring possibilities. Present your brand to more than 600 professionals from the performing arts film industry!

Connect with the network – at the IMZ Member Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Dedicated entirely to IMZ Members, the IMZ Member Session invites you to shape the future of the IMZ over a delicious lunch during the IMZ General Assembly.

Pitching slots available: One-On-One Expert Sessions

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Get 10 minutes with the buyer of your dreams to pitch your project! See who's still available here.

Submit your showreels for the Avant Première Screenings until 5 Feb!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Don't forget: The showreel submission for your booked Avant Première Screening slots closes on 5 Feb!

Detailed Avant Première Screening Schedule online!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Who is screening and when? Get a comprehensive overview of more than 550 music + dance films productions that will be presented in the Avant Première Screening...

EFM European Film Market Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin continues to expand its cooperation with the EFM European Film Market, the business section of Berlin International ...

Last chance to submit for the Sunny Side of the Doc + IMZ Pitching Session!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The deadline has been extended to 12 December. Pitch your project to a jury of renowned experts and get valuable connections + direct feedback on the spot!

Pitch to major buyers in the One-on-One Expert Sessions

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

At Avant Première, you can talk to the right people and benefit from exclusive pitching opportunities with major international buyers!

Advertising opportunities at Avant Première

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Get to know all customised advertising + sponsoring possibilities. Present your brand to more than 600 professionals from the performing arts film industry!

Be part of the Innovation Day

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

On 25 February we will place a special emphasis on innovative technologies for the Arts and on novel and imaginative approaches in arts + film production.

EFM European Film Market Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin continues to expand its cooperation with the EFM European Film Market, the business section of Berlin International ...

Sunny Side of the Doc + IMZ Pitching Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Take your projects further at Avant Première! Submit before 2 Dec and pitch to international decision makers at Avant Première + subsequently at Sunny Side of...

Avant Première 2020 Registration is open!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the international trade fair for music + dance films and the B2B event for the cultural film industry. Get your E...

Be part of the Avant Première Programming!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Avant Première 2020 Programme offers many opportunities to get involved and present your productions, your ideas and your initiatives!

Enjoy special reductions on your hotel room!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Experience the comfort of staying directly at the Avant Première venue. Book your room at the Hotel Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz before 4 November 2019 and s...

Present at Avant Première Talks!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you have something to share with the industry? Tell us about your company, productions, ideas, products or services in a 20-minute Avant Première Talk!

Promote your company at Avant Première!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Increase your visibility and showcase your productions, your brand, your company, or your ideas to international business professionals from the performing arts...

Submit your films for the Avant Première Screenings!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you want to present your music + dance films to an international crowd of buyers, producers, distributors, broadcasters and potential partners? Submit your f...

Sujet Partner Unitel

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Presenting Verdi's Rigoletto from Bregenz Festival as the official Avant Première 2020 Sujet.

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2020 Kick-Off, 22-26 February

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première is the largest trade fair for cultural TV content + performing arts in audiovisual media. Hosted by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, ...

Thank you! This was Avant Première 2019!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

From 09-13 February 2019 the international cultural film industry met in Berlin and took over the Hotel Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz. Thank you all for being ...

Advice for First-Timers

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

It is your first time at Avant Première or you want to learn how you can further benefit from this industry gathering? Then join us at this info session in the...

Avant Première Kick-Off Drinks on 9 February

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Hosted by Unitel + Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Avant Première 2019 kicks-off in style on 9 February with an exclusive industry gathering in the "Casino" - the...

Avant Première Opening Ceremony on 10 February

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

After the first day of screenings, join us for an insightful, celebratory evening on 10 February, including the Keynote Speech "From Artificial Intelligence to ...

Be part of the IMZ Member Session + General Assembly

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

In order to foster a flourishing network, IMZ Members spend time mingling, connecting, exchanging and engaging during Avant Première Music + Media Market Berli...

Complete Screening Schedule is online!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Curious what to expect on four days filled with exclusive previews to the latest music + dance films? Check out the complete Screening Schedule!

Join us at the largest trade fair for music + dance films!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the largest international trade fair for cultural TV content and performing arts in audiovisual media, showcasing...

Learn what major buyers want in the Broadcaster Lightning Talks

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Benefit from privileged insights when leading international broadcasting companies like NHK - Japan Broadcasting Corporation, WDR - Westdeutscher Rundfunk or ZD...

Pitch your projects to major buyers in the One-on-One Expert Sessions

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Talk to the right people and benefit from exclusive pitching opportunities with major international buyers. Learn how to reserve your slot with decision makers ...

Special EFM Screenings + VR Screenings for IMZ Members + Avant Première Participants

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin continues to expand its cooperation with the EFM European Film Market, the business section of Berlin International ...

Promote your company at Avant Première!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Increase your visibility and showcase your productions, your brand, your company, or your ideas to international business professionals from the performing arts...

Registration for Avant Première is finally open!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the international trade fair for music + dance films and the B2B event for the cultural film industry. Join us fr...

Submit your films for the Avant Première Screenings!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you want to present your music + dance films to an international crowd of buyers, producers, distributors, broadcasters and potential partners? Submit your f...

Sujet Partner Telmondis Distribution

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Learn more about Avant Première Sujet Partner Telmondis Distribution and check out this year's stunning Avant Première Sujet!

Be part of Avant Première from 9-13 February 2019!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première is the largest trade fair for cultural TV content + performing arts in audiovisual media. Hosted by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, ...

Thank you! This was Avant Première 2018!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

From 17-21 February 2018 the international cultural film industry met in Berlin and took over the Hotel Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz. It was the most succesfu...

Avant Première - EFM Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin continues to expand its cooperation with the EFM European Film Market, the business section of Berlin International ...

Avant Première Market Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Market Screenings allow for a more comprehensive, more intense impression during a full-hour presentation. Check out which companies and productions are awaitin...

Avant Première Opening Celebrations on 17 + 18 Feb

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Join us and international experts in the performing arts films industry together with renowned stars for two nights of beneficial networking + exclusive celebra...

Avant Première Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première 2018 sets new records: At Avant Première 2018 almost 70 international companies will present exclusive previews to more than 600 performing art...

Avant Première Special Screenings

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Special Screenings take place in a festive environment in the evening together with a glamorous reception and the music + dance stars of the production. In shor...

Broadcaster Lightning Talks

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Know what major buyers need! Representatives from international broadcasting companies present their future programming strategies.

Extraordinary artists and renowned stars at Avant Première 2018

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is not only the largest trade fair and b2b event for performing arts films but also honoured to welcome wonderful ar...

Get an overview with the Avant Première Timetable

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Check out what is awaiting you on five exciting days of Screenings, cutting-edge Conference Programme + rousing Networking Events!

IMZ Member Session + General Assembly at Avant Première

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

IMZ Members are invited to connect + exchange and to give us their thoughts + feedback. Join us on 21 February for the IMZ General Assembly and the IMZ Networki...

Interactive Participant List

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you want to know who you'll meet at Avant Première? The participant list for 2018 is online!

Join us at Avant Première from 17-21 February 2018!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Be there when the international performing arts film industry meets! Online Registration is only open until 5 Feb! And bear in mind: IMZ Members and EFM partici...

Pitch to the Broadcasters: One-on-One Expert Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you want to talk to the right people and benefit from the exclusive opportunity to pitch to international experts? Do you want valuable feedback from senior ...

Special Focus 2018 “Innovation Day“

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

On 19 February we will place a special emphasis on innovative technologies for the Arts and on novel and imaginative approaches in arts + film production.

Special Focus 2018 “Meet the North“

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première 2018 shines a spotlight on Scandinavian and Baltic companies and allows Nordic market players active at the intersection of film and performing ...

Special Presentations

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The Avant Première Special Presentations shine a special spotlight on companies, solution, ideas, initiatives, products or productions.

Complete Screening Schedule is online!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

At Avant Première 2018 almost 70 international companies will present exclusive previews to more than 600 performing arts films, a volume and diversity that is...

Market Screenings at Avant Première 2018

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Market Screenings allow for a more comprehensive, more intense impression during a full-hour presentation. Check out what we have in store for you!

Pitch to the Broadcasters: One-on-One Expert Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you want to talk to the right people and benefit from the exclusive opportunity to pitch to international experts? Do you want valuable feedback from senior ...

Programme Highlight 2018 “Meet the North”

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The special focus gives participating “Northerners“ the opportunity to benefit from extensive visibility throughout the event while "Southerners" can enjoy ...

Programme Highlight 2018: “Innovation Day“

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

On 19 February we will place a special emphasis on innovative technologies for the Arts and on novel and imaginative approaches in arts + film production.

Screening Partner C Major Entertainment + UNITEL

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Learn more about the Avant Première Screening Partner C Major Entertainment + UNITEL.

Sujet Partner Telmondis Distribution

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Learn more about Avant Première Sujet Partner Telmondis Distribution

BE PART OF “MEET THE NORTH”

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Are you a "Northern" producer, distributor, broadcaster, streaming platform, performing arts institution, film commission or any other industry representative i...

Join us at the Avant Première from 17-21 February 2018!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the largest trade fair for cultural TV content and performing arts in audiovisual media, showcasing more than 600...

Promote your business at Avant Première

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Increase your company’s visibility and showcase your brand, your company, your productions or your ideas to international business professionals from the perf...

Benefit from attractive Early Bird Rates until 31 October 2017!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the international trade fair for music and dance films and the B2B event for the cultural film industry. Join us ...

SUBMIT YOUR FILMS FOR AVANT PREMIÈRE SCREENINGS until 31 October 2017!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Do you want to present your performing arts films to an international crowd of buyers, producers, distributors, broadcasters and potential partners? Submit your...

Join us at the Avant Première from 17-21 February 2018!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Avant Première is the largest trade fair for cultural TV content and performing arts in audiovisual media. Hosted by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre...

Save the date: Avant Première 18-21 February 2018

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Join us for the next edition of the largest international trade fair for performing arts films in Berlin.

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