IMZ ACTIVITIES
As a hub for the music + dance film industry, the IMZ is committed to a sustainable advancement of this specialised sector in order to preserve the performing arts as a cultural asset. With this goal in mind, our mission is to promote performing arts in and through audiovisual media and to engage new audiences for music + dance.
Market Access + Network
Avant Première Music + Media Market
Avant Première Music + Media Market is the largest international trade fair for cultural TV. It presents the latest film productions along with a cutting-edge conference programme.
dancescreen
dancescreen is one of the world’s most important dance film competitions. Accompanied by a partnering dance film festival, it draws large crowds and is a crucial industry gathering for representatives from dance + media.
Professionalisation
IMZ Academy
The IMZ Academy is a master class-series for professionals in the area of audiovisual music + dance production + one of the most extensive professionalisation initiatives of the IMZ.
Conference Programmes
Panels, talks, matchmaking pitching sessions and networking events provide the performing arts film sector with crucial insights + business opportunities.
Audience Development
Music Film Festivals
IMZ Music Film Festivals have successfully engaged new audiences for music + dance films in more than 25 cities. Our services include customised curating of programmes, clearance of rights, technical services and communicational support.
IMZ on Tour Programmes
This non-profit initiative aims at reaching participants of smaller, tightly-budgeted events with high-class programmes. It is a testimony of our commitment to making exceptional music + dance content accessible.
Innovation
IMZ Online Services
Content.Agent and the IMZ Standards are the two products incorporated in the IMZ Online Services and provide tools to turn the challenges of digitalisation into opportunities for the industry.
CCI Thrive
The successor project to Digital Cross Over, CCI Thrive explores cutting-edge digital technologies as a means to increase the competitiveness of the creative and cultural sectors. Co-Funded by the Creative Europe programme and the EU, the IMZ is a proud partner.
