EAVE announces new National Coordinators in 2025!
press release
EAVE is proud to announce 17 new appointments as EAVE country and continent representatives.
With extensive experience in the international film industry, these key industry professionals will now join the EAVE National Coordinators’ Network.
A warm welcome to our new EAVE ambassadors! They join a dedicated group of European film industry professionals selected from the EAVE network to represent and promote EAVE in their respective countries.
We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the National Coordinators who are concluding their roles for their dedication and invaluable contributions over the years. Their support and expertise remain essential for our network.
Find the complete list of the 39 EAVE ambassadors on our website.
EUROPE
AUSTRIA
Barbara Pichler, KGP Filmproduktion
BULGARIA
Vanya Rainova, Portokal
CROATIA
Tamara Babun Zovko, Wolfgang&Dolly
DENMARK
Emile Hertling Péronard, Ánorâk Film / Polarama Greenland
"Each year, when I see the new selection of participants for EAVE’s Producers Workshop, I feel like I’m looking into the future. In fact, all of EAVE’s many programmes are like crystal balls, where we see the people who are about to change our industry - not only in Europe but around the globe. Being one of EAVE’s National Coordinators is for me not just a responsibility, but at huge privilege, and a chance to meet and follow from early on these filmmakers, producers, writers, talents and experts. I look forward with great excitement to see how they will shape the future for all of us."
ESTONIA
Evelin Penttilä, Stellar Film
FINLAND
John Lundsten, Tack Films
GERMANY
Verena Gräfe-Höft, Junafilm
"I am super grateful to represent Germany as coordinator for EAVE. Many years back this workshop was a real game changer for me and my company, so now I’m looking forward to support a new, agile and exciting generation of filmmakers."
HUNGARY
Julia Berkes, Proton Cinema
ITALY
Giovanni Pompili, Kino Produzioni
"I am thrilled to be appointed as the EAVE National Coordinator in Italy. This role represents a wonderful opportunity to foster collaboration within the European audiovisual industry, supporting Italian producers and creative professionals in developing European rooted projects on an international stage and strengthening their network. Cooperation between countries is the only form of antidote to a world that closes its borders."
POLAND
Aga Wasiak, Lava Films
ROMANIA
Radu Stancu, deFilm
TURKEY
Halil Kardas, Film Code Production
UNITED KINGDOM
Reece Cargan, Randan
INTERNATIONAL
ENGLISH-SPEAKING CANADA
Karen Harnisch, Film Forge
"The EAVE Producers Workshop was a core formative experience in my development as a producer, and the worldwide community brought together by EAVE has become a critical professional network for me in the years since. I am thrilled to serve as a bridge for Canadian producers to connect with EAVE's many valuable programs, and look forward to playing a small role in cultivating future co-production opportunities between Canadian and international producers."
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Melissa Adeyemo, Ominira Studios
"I am excited to support EAVE in forging lasting and meaningful connections with independent producers in the U.S. during what I believe is a pivotal time, given the recent transformations that continue to reshape the global entertainment landscape."
LATIN AMERICA
Tatiana Leite, Bubbles Project, Brazil
"I'm very honored to be the representative of Latin America in EAVE, an institution that has been strenghtening the producers’ path from all over the world, creating amazing labs, platforms and opportunities for those who are inspired by cinema and want to make inspiring films. Latin America is one of the epicentres of creativity and hopefully new generations of filmmakers and producers will emerge from there making its representation as diverse and strong as it deserves."
ASIA
Liza Diño, Fire and Ice Media, The Philippines
"As the EAVE National Coordinator for Asia, I am thrilled to represent the dynamic and diverse talent of Asian filmmakers within this esteemed international network. This role is an exciting opportunity to amplify Asian voices, foster meaningful global collaborations, and bridge opportunities between Asia and the international film community. I look forward to supporting the growth of emerging talents, connecting them with the resources and partnerships needed to bring their unique stories to a global audience, while also strengthening EAVE’s presence and impact across the region."
Page published 4 February 2025. Updated 28 February 2025.
