Watch SPI-moderated EUFCN Panel in Cannes on Harnessing the Power of Film Commissions in Europe

The Olsberg·SPI (SPI) moderated EUFCN panel Capitalizing on Collaboration: Harnessing the Power of Film Commissions in Europe at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 can be watched here now.

Moderated by SPI’s CEO Leon Forde, and organised by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) at the Marche du Film – Cannes Film Festival, the event explored how collaborative work between producers and film commissions can drive change in local communities, provide economic impact, and contribute to a healthier screen sector across Europe. The event took place on the 17th of May 2025.

Panellists included:

• Solveig Sigmond Ræstad – Midgard Film Commission Norway

• Marijana Stoisits – Vienna Film Commission

• Christiane Krone-Raab – Berlin Brandenburg Film Commission

• Markus Bensch – Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures GmbH

Watch the full event here.

Further information on SPI’s previous conferences and seminars here.