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Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast

European Film Market
European Film Market
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Children's Film
Generation Alpha
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Sundance Film Festival
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Funding Strategies
Nordic Film Festivals
Streaming Market
Nostradamus Report
Climate Change
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AI Technology
Screen International
Berlin International Film Festival
Politics
Independent Films

Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is about and for the entertainment industry. The podcast features long episodes as a year-round series, with short episodes to be aired only during the five-day virtual event of the EFM 2021. As the first international film market of the year, the European Film Market is where the film industry starts its business of the year. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast... more

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Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale.

Hosted by Rowan Woods, today’s episode, “In Conversation With Jack Thorne”, offers a rich and insightful look into the creative process of one of Britain’... more

Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest Ritesh Mehta who is a freelance contributor to IndieWire, followed by ... more

Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Thomas Schultze from The SPOT, followed by our "what's on... more

Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Scott Roxborough from The Hollywood Reporter, followed by... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Thorne
Renowned British screenwriter and playwright, known for works like *Adolescents* and *Lord of the Flies*.
Various productions
Episode: In Conversation With Jack Thorne
Ritesh Mehta
Freelance writer for Indiewire with experience as a script consultant and festival programmer
Indiewire
Episode: 2026: EFM Morning Brief with Indiewire
Rowan Woods
Series advisor at the Berlinale
Berlinale
Episode: IP & Original Series: A Dive into The House the of Spirits & House of Yang
Franziska Alegria
Showrunner of The House of the Spirits
The House of the Spirits
Episode: IP & Original Series: A Dive into The House the of Spirits & House of Yang
Fernanda Urejola
Showrunner of The House of the Spirits
The House of the Spirits
Episode: IP & Original Series: A Dive into The House the of Spirits & House of Yang
Stephanie Wren
Creator, writer, and showrunner of House of Yang
House of Yang
Episode: IP & Original Series: A Dive into The House the of Spirits & House of Yang
Artur Sebastian
Producer of House of Yang
House of Yang
Episode: IP & Original Series: A Dive into The House the of Spirits & House of Yang
Louise Tutte
Deputy Editor of Screen International and screendaily.com
Screen International
Episode: 2026: EFM Morning Brief with Screen International
Melanie Goodfellow
Senior International Film Correspondent at Deadline
Deadline
Episode: 2026: EFM Morning Brief with Deadline

Hosts

Wendy Mitchell
Journalist and film festival consultant, host of the EFM Morning Brief.
Johanna Koljonen
Media analyst and experience designer, significant contributor in film analysis and industry discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Fantastic Coverage of Berlinale/EFM

    This has been a fabulous podcast to stay up-to-date on what happened and what is happening during the Berlin Film Festival and the European Film Market. I really hope that these podcasts will continue throughout the year. There has been some very useful and effective information conveyed. Thanks for a great festival and a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Boulton
    Canada5 years ago

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It is considered a useful resource for industry professionals looking to stay up-to-date with current trends and strategies in film distribution and production.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for providing timely coverage and insights related to the European Film Market and the Berlinale.

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#41
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Apple Podcasts
#86
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Apple Podcasts
#181
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2026: EFM Morning Brief with Indiewire
Q: What's your take on some of the films? What have been some of your highlights that you've seen so far?
Ritesh mentions enjoying 'Rose' and 'DOW,' highlighting their unique qualities and audience response, noting the energy and optimism present at the festival.
In Conversation With Jack Thorne
Q: How much pressure do you see or do you feel on needing to work with proven IP versus making original work?
Thorne states he doesn't feel much pressure personally, but recognizes the challenges young writers face regarding the industry's focus on safe topics.
In Conversation With Jack Thorne
Q: How did you approach adapting something like that?
Jack Thorne explains that he started with a clear pitch for adapting *Lord of the Flies* to ensure fidelity to the original text while exploring complex character dynamics.
2026: EFM Morning Brief with Deadline
Q: Are there any films that you're aware of already getting a lot of buzz?
Melanie highlights 'No Good Men' as an inspired opening film that resonates with audiences and other buzz-worthy films like 'Dust' and 'Rosebush Pruning'.
2026: EFM Morning Brief with Deadline
Q: What do you think could be some of the key talking points for the industry during EFM 2026?
Melanie Goodfellow points out the mixed sentiment with excitement over certain indie films while acknowledging challenges in sales and complexity for non-English language films.

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2. Ritesh Mehta
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4. Franziska Alegria
5. Fernanda Urejola
6. Stephanie Wren
7. Artur Sebastian
8. Louise Tutte

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