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Financing Opportunities for audiovisual and creative businesses! February 18 in Berlin

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Join us on how InvestEU can support the cultural and creative sectors through targeted financing tools. Discuss with financiers, investors and experts from the European Investment Fund to find out about Cultural and Creative Guarantee & Equity Financing backed by MediaInvest.

This information session is tailored for audiovisual and creative professionals seeking insights into funding opportunities under InvestEU. Moderation by Els Hendrix, Officer at the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Film Industry & International Affairs

Organised by the Creative Europe Desks Germany in collaboration with the European Commission and European Investment Fund. With the kind support of the Representation of the European Commission in Berlin.

Date: 18.2.2025, 10 –12 am
Location: Representation of European Commission Berlin, Unter den Linden 78, 10117 Berlin
Anmeldung:
https://pretix.eu/CreativeEuropeDeskBB/InvestEU/

PROGRAMME
  1. Introduction to InvestEU programme and its financial tools
    After welcoming words from the European Commission, learn from the European Investment Fund (EIF) how it works and provides targeted financial support to businesses in the audiovisual and creative sectors.
  2. Understanding EU-backed finance
    Discuss with investors and financiers how MediaInvest and the CCS Guarantee can finance your business, whether it is for expansion, a new project, or operational needs.
  3. Eligibility Criteria
    Talk through the eligibility requirements and how to successfully apply for funding.
  4. Case Studies and Success Stories
    Discover examples of businesses that have benefited from similar funding opportunities and learn about their experience.
  5. Q&A Session
    Meet with key stakeholders in the cultural and creative industries, ask questions, and discuss how this funding can be tailored to your specific business needs.

10.00 Welcome
Barbara Gessler, Head, Representation of European Commission, Berlin
Maciej Szymanowicz, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG CNECT

10.10 Setting the Scene: InvestEU and Media Invest- opportunities for Audiovisual and Creative Businesses
Explore how InvestEU can empower cultural and creative sectors with tailored financial solutions to foster growth and innovation.

Jorge SANZ GONZALEZ, Senior Thematic Officer (EIF)                                                                         
Antonino STEFANUCCI, Mandate Origination and Relationship Officer (EIF)

10.25 Debt Financing - Guarantees for Cultural & Creative Sectors
Learn about available debt instruments, including loans and guarantees, designed to provide creative businesses with the capital needed to scale and thrive.

Andreea DRAGHICIHead of NPIs & Sector Policies Unit (EIF)
Sebastian Schelenz, Producer & founder,  Velvet Films
Romana STANCIUKAITE, Transaction and Relationship Manager (EIF)
Jan WÜNSCHMANN, EVP Co-Production & Business Affairs at Beta Film

Q&A with the audience

10.55 MediaInvest- the equity investments for the Audiovisual sector
Discover equity funding options that allow investors and audiovisual and video games  entrepreneurs to collaborate, ensuring long-term sustainability and access to growth capital.

Nathalie CHOLLET, Head of Circular Economy & Industrial Resilience (EIF)
Frédéric FIORE, President, Logical Content Ventures Fund
Alexandra LEBRET, Associated Director, AXIO,  Together Fund
Maximilian LEO, Producer, Augenschein Filmproduktion

Q&A with the audience

11.30 Closing

11.45 Mix & Mingle