
Berlinale Pro and European Film Market Welcome Tanja Meissner as New Director
¡Hola, amigos y amigas! Are you ready to dive into the exciting mundo of international film? Get your palomitas ready because today we're talking about a grand shift at the heart of one of the most celebrated film festivals on the planet. ¡Sí, estamos hablando del Berlinale!
Tanja Meissner, who is as seasoned as they come in the film industry, has just snagged the coveted position of director of Berlinale Pro and the European Film Market (EFM). With over 25 years dancing through the roles in production, distribution, and exhibition, Tanja is no stranger to the cine scene. Esta mujer maravillosa is stepping into some big zapatos, replacing Dennis Ruh who waved goodbye to the role after this year’s EFM edition.
But, oh, there is a twist in the plot, mi gente! The role isn’t just a passing of the baton. It's been reshaped under the executive team led by none other than the festival’s new director, Tricia Tuttle. Tanja won’t just lead the EFM; she’ll be the strategic cabeza behind the Berlinale Pro consortium, working closely with the heads of the co-production market, Berlinale Talents, and World Cinema Fund. ¡Qué equipo!
As a proud German-French dual citizen, Tanja’s experience reads like a thrilling novela from her days as a sales agent at places like Celluloid Dreams and Memento Films. Starting May 13, she will be joining forces with the Berlinale team to make waves at the Cannes Film Festival—definitely a fecha to mark on your calendars!
Talking about making an impression—and how! Tricia Tuttle, stepping in to guide the Berlinale ship after Carlo Chatrian and Mariette Rissenbeek, had nothing but elogios for Tanja. According to Tuttle, Tanja is a top-tier choice for navigating the bustling seas of the international film industry. Her unmatched integrity, exquisite taste, and savvy business acumen make her a standout. But it's her passion for nurturing new talents and supporting the sprouts in the film industry that truly sets her apart. Tuttle is all set to shake things up at Berlinale, and Tanja's appointment is just the start. ¿Puedes sentir la emoción?
Tanja herself is over the moon. Joining a fabulous team that she deeply cherishes feels like a homecoming. After all, her professional career began right here in the 1990s working at the Panorama. Over the years, she has embraced the festival from every angle —as a team member, industry representative, or guest. Now, blending this unique 360° perspective, she steps into a role that twirls together all she's passionate about.
This new capítulo in the Berlinale story promises to fuse the traditional splendor with innovative sparks. And for us, the cinephiles and popcorn lovers, it spells more thrilling plots, breathtaking performances, and, claro, those discussions that stretch late into the noche, all bathed in the glow of the silver screen. So, stay tuned, mis amigos, because the Berlinale under Tanja's guidance is set to be a festival like never before. ¡Vamos a celebrar el cine!