Programme Schedule Digital Distribution 2025
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Digital Distribution - Maximizing Reach and Revenues
12-14 June 2025
The Digital Distribution workshop is for film, TV, and documentary producers who want to make sense of a shifting landscape—and find new ways to get their work seen and monetised.
Cinemas are struggling, streamers are changing their game, and funding opportunities are getting tighter. In the middle of all this, producers need to think differently about how they reach audiences and generate revenue. This workshop is here to help.
This workshop offers practical, real-world solutions to help producers adapt, thrive, and monetise their catalogues. It explores alternative distribution models, dives into the key players shaping the market, and provides concrete strategies for extending a project’s reach. Through a mix of case studies, hands-on group work and expert-led discussions, participants will gain the tools to navigate the changing distribution landscape with confidence.
The workshop is also a chance to connect—with industry leaders and fellow producers from across Europe. The setting is interactive, supportive, and collaborative, with space to ask questions, share experiences, and start conversations that can lead to real opportunities.
If you're looking for new ways to get your content seen and monetised, this workshop is your opportunity to gain practical insights, expert guidance, and the connections that matter.
| Location | Berlin |
| Date | 12-14 June 2025 |
| Format | On-site Workshop |
| Target Group | Industry professionals exploring the potential of digital distribution |
| Language | English |
| Participation Fee | Early Bird: €590* (until May 2) Regular: €690* *(includes meals, excludes accommodation) |
| Certificate | Yes |
| Scholarships | Scholarships and discounts available (details below) |
Offer Components
Digital Distribution - Maximizing Reach and Revenues
3 Workshop days
690.00 €
590.00 €
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Hotel Accommodation (4 nights, 11-15 June 2025)
Optional, please select the checkmark if you want to book accommodation
476.00 €
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Digital Distribution - Maximizing Reach and Revenues
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what digital distribution offers
Topics
- New players and business opportunities in today’s digital marketplace
Running and sustaining a business in uncertain times
Monetising your back catalogue
Digital distribution agreement – key deal points
Direct sales and distribution, including hybrid models
Successful distribution strategies and marketing campaigns
The role of AI in production, marketing, and distribution
Developing and testing IP across platforms and audiences
Evolving industry models – windows, funding, and platform strategies
Benefits
- Latest insights from leading experts in digital distribution, marketing, and law
Hands-on group work to apply strategies to real-life scenarios
Case studies and practical tools from successful international campaigns
Up-to-date knowledge on AI tools and new distribution platforms
Dynamic sessions with room for tailored feedback and open discussion
Opportunity to refine your distribution strategy with expert input
Direct access to distributors, sales agents, and platform specialists
Collaborative environment that fosters peer learning and idea exchange
Strong networking opportunities with professionals from all over Europe
Head of studies
Experts
Programme schedule
Workshop Venue and Accommodation
The Catalonia Berlin Mitte Hotel
The Catalonia Berlin Mitte hotel owes its name to its central location in the city’s Mitte district, just 10–15 minutes’ walk from Museum Island and 15–20 minutes’ walk to Alexanderplatz and historical Nikoleiviertel; Berlin’s entertainment area full of typical restaurants. The hotel is located just in front of the Heinrich Heine Metro Station (U8, two stops to Alexanderplatz).
Opened in February 2014 and located in a building dating from 1911 with an austere facade, typical garage entry leading into a quiet courtyard. The hotel has a unique lifestyle charm recreating the essence of Berlin with its industrial style, raw walls and graffitis in each floor created by well-known berliner artists. The 131 hotel rooms are spacious, modern and fully equipped and offer a perfect atmosphere for all kind of travelers.
Decorated by Barcelona based Interiorists “Denis von Arend” walls, ceilings and other building elements take an unusual prominence exposing the historical memory of the building that will captivate the customer. The hotel has a unique lifestyle charm recreating the essence of Berlin with its industrial style, raw walls and graffitis in each floor created by well-known berliner artists. All this is backed by an excellent service, functionality and comfort guaranteed by the Catalonia H&R Stamp, that will provide our Guests an unforgettable experience.
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Additionnal Information
Meals
Lunch and dinner are included in the participation fee. To keep things convenient and eco-friendly, the menu will primarily feature vegetarian dishes.
Accessibility
If your mobility is impaired, please get in touch with the EPI team, so we can find the best solution possible to ensure your full participation.
Scholarships and discounts
Erich Pommer Institut Scholarships
Thanks to Creative Europe - MEDIA funding, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for nationals of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
Applications are open until May 4.
Please follow the link below to apply.
Important: Do not register for the workshop while applying for a scholarship.
Local Scholarship: Berlin-Brandenburg & Mitteldeutschland
Thanks to the support of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, a limited number of local scholarships are available for media professionals based in the regions of Berlin, Brandenburg, Thüringen, Sachsen, and Sachsen-Anhalt.
These scholarships can cover up to 50% of the workshop fee, excluding accommodation.
Please note that while German citizenship is not required, applicants must be currently registered as residents of one of these regions to be eligible for the scholarship.
Applications are open.
Please follow the link below to apply.
Discounts and Other Scholarships
Company Discount:
If a second person from the same company books at the same time and at the standard rate, they are eligible for a EUR 200 discount. To claim this, please reach out to us for a discount code.
EAVE Alumni Discount:
Thanks to our partner EAVE, we are offering a EUR 90 discount to alumni of their programme.
Please note scholarships and discounts are non-combinable.
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 :
Training Support
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
What former participants say
- Thank you for illuminating 3 days! The scope and timeliness of information and the expertise (and enthusiasm) of the trainers at the seminar provided valuable insights, and inspired my thinking about what is possible in the development of my projects.
Beth Sanders, CROWFOOT Films, UK - The Digital Distribution Workshop by EPI is the perfect tool for enhancing my knowledge on the distribution market. It was very useful in these days when the traditional model is rapidly changing. I do appreciate an excellent organization of on-line workshop and high level of experts.
Jindrich Trcka, COFILM, Czech Republic - The workshop offers great inside and detailed information on the current situation of digital distribution and marketing. It gave me a lot of hands on advice and ideas on how to plan new projects and reevaluate existing distribution strategies. I definitely have a long to do list now!
Sophie Ahrens, Schuldenberg Films, Germany
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