AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN

AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN is a leadership programme designed for female professionals in mid- to senior-level management positions across the European audiovisual industry. The programme empowers women to meet today’s industry challenges head-on, develop forward-thinking business models, and embrace the opportunities of digital transformation.

With its interdisciplinary approach and unique combination of elements, AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN helps participants sharpen their skills, expand their networks, and unlock new business opportunities — all contributing to the sustainable success of their careers and companies.

The programme is open to female leaders working across the entire value chain of the audiovisual sector. It also includes the hiring managers from their companies, fostering change not only on an individual, but also on an institutional level.

Participants will benefit from a rich mix of live on-site and online training, 1:1 business coaching, exclusive networking events, and a flexible self-study phase with access to cutting-edge online courses. Key topics include (digital) leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and change management in a VUCA world, as well as communication and self-marketing — all tailored to support women in navigating and leading in a fast-evolving industry.

Application Deadline	September 16th 2025
Location	Online as well as on-site at various locations in Europe
Date	November 2025 - April 2026
Format	Live online and on-site training, 1:1 business coaching, on-demand online courses, networkin
Target Group	Female managers working across the audiovisual value chain as well as hiring managers of their companies
Language	english
Participation Fee	500 - 2.200 €
Finance Options	Scholarships and discounts available. For more information, see below

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How will you benefit from AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN?

Develop your entrepreneurial and leadership skills
Understand and master digital trends
Enhance your communication and conflict resolution abilities
Participate in online and on-site workshops led by experienced business coaches and industry experts
Take advantage of interdisciplinary networking opportunities within the group of fellow selected professionals
Boost your business opportunities
Address individual professional challenges in 1:1 business coaching sessions
Learn at your own pace through access to a selection of EPI's innovative online courses

Application Procedure

Further information on the application and the selection process:

Application evaluation criteria:

The level of industry experience
The motivation and reasons to be selected

Selection process:

Applications will be reviewed by a designated committee which may include the programme's partners
All applicants will be informed about the status of their application in due time
If selected, information may be taken from the application form for publishing in print materials or in press releases (where stated and subject to the selected producer's revisions).

Application information to be submitted:

Personal and Contact Information
Professional or Employment Information (incl. a professional biography, max. 1200 characters ~200 words)
Company Information
Information about the Nominated Hiring Manager (incl. a professional biography, max. 1200 characters ~200 words)
Your Motivation to Apply (Letter of motivation // Questions to address: Why is this program important for you and your career at this moment in time? Why should we select you? What are your professional goals for the next ten years? max. 1000 characters)
Financing | Scholarships (incl. a letter of motivation, max. 1000 characters)

Discounts & Scholarships

MEDIA scholarships

A limited number of mostly partial scholarships will be available for nationals of the following countries, thanks to our Creative Europe - MEDIA funding: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Participants from countries that are not part of European Union's MEDIA initiative may still be eligible for a scholarship depending on their participation in the MEDIA strand. These countries include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Ukraine.

EPI Scholarship

The Erich Pommer Institut encourages cultural and social diversity in their training activities and welcomes everyone to take part in our programmes - regardless of their ethnic and social background, disability, or age. The EPI Scholarship sets out to ensure that our participants come from varied backgrounds and creates opportunities for those from marginalized groups and those who may otherwise not be able to participate.

Funding Opportunities in Your Country:

We encourage all applicants to seek financial support from their national or regional funding bodies, as they may offer bursaries or grants to cover training and professional development.

For information on potential financial support for participating in MEDIA-funded trainings, please contact the MEDIA Desk in your country or region. Please note that participation costs for MEDIA trainings are eligible expenses under MEDIA Development grants.

Here are some opportunities available:

Austria - Austrian Film Institut : Professional Development Grants
Belgium - Flanders Audiovisual Fund : Training Grants / Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel :
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Czech Republic - Audiovisual Producers’ Association: Grants for Producers
Denmark - Danish Film Institute : Professional Training
Estonia - Estonia Film Centre: Training and Education Support
Finland - Finnish Film Foundation: Support for Distributors and Exhibitors / AVEK: Training Grants
Germany - MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein : Training and Qualification Support / KOMPASS - Help for Solo Entrepreneurs: KOMPASS Program / HessenFilm und Medien: Step Support / Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Filmförderung: Talent Development
Ireland - Screen Ireland: Bursaries and Grants
Italy - Fondo Audiovisivo Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Training and Education Funding / Trentino Film Commission: Film Fund and Training Support
Lithuania - Lithuanian Film Centre: Support for Film and Cultural Professionals
Luxembourg - Film Fund Luxembourg: Continued Education Grants
Netherlands - Netherlands Film Fund: Training and Lab Organization Grants
Norway - Norwegian Film Institute: Reisestipend utland | NFI
Serbia - Film Center Serbia: Training Scholarships
Sweden - Swedish Film Institute: Courses and Seminars
Switzerland - Media Desk Suisse: Training Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. I don't have a designated hiring manager in my company for module 5. What are my options?

Module 5 is created for HR Manager or the person overseeing the hiring process respectively. If you as a participant in the programme are also filling this position or responsibility in your company, then of course you are invited to participate in this module as well. If this is not the case, you can also nominate a person in this role who you know would benefit from it for their respective field or company, even though they are not working in your company.

2. How much experience is required for me to participate in the programme?

The programme is created for women in the audiovisual industry at a mid-management level or in a leading position. This requires at least three to five years of experience in the industry which also is strongly advised. It is also necessary to have experience leading a team, even a small one, as the program has a very strong focus on leadership.

3. Can you mention a few job examples that are eligible to apply?

Audiovisual Women’s target group are female managers working across the value chain in the European audiovisual industry. A few examples are sales managers, producers, commissioning editors, entertainment lawyers, cinema managers, funding executives or festival managers.

4. What is included in the participation fee?

The fee covers all workshops and coaching sessions during the entire program, all materials needed during the workshops, access to selected EPI online courses, as well as accommodation and catering during the on-site workshops.

5. What is not included in the participation fee?

Travel costs to the workshops are not included.

6. When will I find out if I have been selected for Audiovisual Women?

We are aiming to let you know if you have been selected within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline. Please note that we are expecting a large number of applications, so it might take a while to properly assess them.

7. How many people will be selected for the programme?

We aim for a small group of 15 participants (not including the hiring managers) to create an intimate atmosphere with the possibility to interact as much as possible.

8. I am freelance but regularly work with teams that I have to lead. Am I eligible?

Yes, in that case you are eligible. It is important that part of your daily work includes leading teams, but this can be either employed at a company or as a freelancer.

Audiovisual Women is an extraordinary programme that not only provides you new insights and skills into the audiovisual industry but also provides you with an extensive network of professionals from all over Europe. The group of women I met through this training (both the participants, trainers and organizers from the Erich Pommer Institut) has become a close knit group of reliable colleagues and, moreover, friends. Audiovisual Women was an invaluable and special experience.
Sacha Gertsik | Producer | De Ontmoeting | GROM | The Netherlands
Audiovisual Women has been a true game-changer for me, both on a personal and a business level. I got the knowledge and courage to know myself better, as a producer, colleague, and leader and all that within the wonderful company of strong and interesting women who are now my wonderful friends.
Katarina Prpić | Producer | Antitalent | Croatia

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