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The Erich Pommer Institute

The Erich Pommer Institute (EPI) is one of the leading providers of advanced training in the German and European media landscape and a recognised industry-specific think tank.

With its expertise in media law and management and with a variety of formats and publications, the EPI supports the on-going process of digital transformation in the media industry.

The Erich Pommer Institute was founded in Potsdam-Babelsberg in 1998 as an independent non-profit limited company and is an institute affiliated with the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and the University of Potsdam.

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Media law and media management

The institute is made unique by its focus on the legal and management topics relevant to the media industry while maintaining a high degree of practical relevance and a large international industry network of experts.

Cutting-edge and industry-oriented

The EPI sees itself as a think tank and focuses its work on current developments in the media industry as well as on challenges presented by an increasingly digital world. Expertise and competent consulting emerge from an industry-oriented approach, creating new momentum for policy and business.

Experienced and multifaceted

Each year, the EPI organises about 40 advanced training events with over 700 participants — in Germany, across Europe and in Canada. The EPI has also been offering flexible online advanced training courses since 2015. Symposia featuring leading experts examine current topics and provide a forum for open dialogue within the industry. In addition to preparing independent studies and reports, the EPI advises companies, associations and institutions.

An excellent network

The institute is well connected to a variety of renowned industry representatives, both in Germany and overseas. Sponsors and partners as well as the advisory board composed of high-ranking experts oversee and advise the EPI and its activities.

Independent and non-profit

Erich Pommer

Erich Pommer — one of the most important production personalities of early 20^th century cinema. His productions, such as “The Cabinet of Dr Caligari” (1920), “Metropolis” (1927) and “The Blue Angel” (1930), are famous throughout the world and are still regarded as great cinema classics today.

In addition to his intense interest in innovative technology and content, Erich Pommer always supported up-and-coming filmmakers as well as the education and further training of his employees.

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