AVANT PREMIÈRE
MUSIC + MEDIA MARKET BERLIN 2026
14-18 February 2026
Berlin, Germany
Avant Première 2026 gathered over 600 professionals from 330+ organisations and 40+ countries, including BBC, ARTE, Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel, the EBU, The WNET Group, and NHK for 4 days of screenings, conference and networking.
Avant Première Screenings
Present your latest productions to 600 international experts, buyers, potential coproduction partners and financiers! Film Submissions for the Avant Première Screenings are an exclusive benefit for Full + Affiliate IMZ Members only.
Market Screenings
Present your film over a full-hour screening and evoke a deeper, more intense impression of your production! Open to IMZ Members and Non-Members.
Special Screenings
Invite the top artists of your latest production and present your film in full to a select audience during a glamorous evening.
Avant Première Panels
Gain cutting-edge insights when international experts discuss current developments, share their expertise and open up new perspectives.
Special Presentations
Get inspired by the latest products, solutions or ideas presented by various companies under the umbrella of Avant Premère.
Distributor Spotlight
The Distributor Spotlight bridges the gap between the Avant Première Screenings and the Market Screenings, presenting a one-hour programme dedicated to the newest productions from distributors and producers of the IMZ network.
One-on-One Expert Session
This is your opportunity to get 10 minutes with the buyer of your dreams! Pitch your projects directly to decision makers and boost your business!
Warm-Up Brunch + Introduction for Newcomers
Forming new connections and transforming strangers into partners is easy at Avant Première. Start your Avant Première experience with full strength and join us for a delicious breakfast + lively mingling at the Warm-Up Brunch.
Showcase: VR & Immersive Tech
To end Avant Première on a high note, we invite you to mingle over drinks while listening to smooth Latin sounds!
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