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Victoria Yarmoshchuk

CEO FILM.UA Group

Victoria assumed the position of CEO at FILM.UA Group in 2020, while also holding the role of Executive Director at the UMPA since 2016. Also, she has become a Deputy Representative of Ukraine to the Board of Eurimages in 2022.

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Izzet Pinto

CEO, Global Agency

He is founder of TV content distributor Global Agency. Today, Global Agency is known as one of the world's leading independent distributor, representing 150 selective projects from all around the world.

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Wiktor Piątkowski

Writer, Producer, Showrunner

He created and co-wrote HBO's first original series produced in Poland (Wataha), 4 Netflix original feature films (incl. Squared Love), first Polish Viaplay series (Murderesses) and Canal+/Polsat co-pro (Sortownia).

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Kateryna Udut

CEO of MRM, Head of KMW

For 13 years, she's been in the Ukrainian and global AV content business. Since 2020, she's heading consultancy MRM, aiming to develop Ukraine's media industry and establish connections between creative sectors of Ukraine and worldwide.

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Kamen Balkanski

Head, Creative Europe MEDIA Desk, Bulgaria

At present, Mr. Kamen Balkanski is the Head of the Creative Europe MEDIA desk in Bulgaria. In 2015 he was appointed as the acting director of the Bulgarian National Film Center.

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Martina Petrović

Head of Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Croatiа

As the Head of MEDIA Desk Croatia (today's Creative Europe Desk – MEDIA Office Croatia), she has been actively involved in organizing innovative workshops between Croatian but also European film professionals.

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Lefteris S. Eleftheriou

Chairman of the CFC

He is a Certified Film Commissioner. Representing Invest Cyprus, Lefteris is now the Chairman of the Cyprus Film Commission, the body responsible for assessing applications for the Scheme.

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Victoria Elmacioglu

Head of Buyer Relations, Natpe

She has a rooted track record in the TV market with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked closely with Brunico to revive the NATPE brand with successful events in Budapest and Miami.

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Martichka Bozhilova

Producer, AGITPROP

Producer of AGITPROP, Bulgaria. Her high-end author-driven films have been selected and awarded at Cannes, Berlin, IDFA, Toronto, Sundance, Tribeca, Pusan and many others, and broadcast all over the world.

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Marek Solon-Lipiński

International Relations at TVP

Marek Solon-Lipiński is director of International Relations at TVP and an elected member of EBU Television Committee. Since 2021, Marek is responsible for coordination of Heart of Europe International TV Festival.

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Katerina Grammatikopoulou

PM Funding Programs, GFC

Katerina joined Greek Film Centre in 2020, where she currently serves as a Project Manager, leading initiatives within the Development and Production Directorate.

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Denis Karam

COO Zig Zag CEE Productions

Now a COO for Zig Zag, Denis has archive produced over 250 hours of the unscripted formats for the UK and the US markets. He was honored with the FOCAL International Award for the Best Archive Producer of the year.

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Hicran Lefort

Head of Sales, RX France

Hicran joined RX France in 2011, one of the largest global event organizers. She is responsible for sales growth of her territories in the segment of television and digital content for MIP Markets.

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Stanislav Kimchev

SVP of Global Sales, CEETV

Combined experience of 17 + years in establishing and developing international partnerships, marketing, sales, subscription services and media management. One of the creators and SVP of Global Sales at CEETV.net

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Violina Gerdjikova

Violina is the founder of VioRa Interactive, board member of the Branch Association of Bulgarian Telecommunication Operators. VioRa Interactive is the wholesale distributor of TV Channels.

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Danijel Pek

Producer

Danijel is Croatian TV and film producer. In 2007 he founded production company Antitalent focused on film, TV and online content. He is EAVE and EAVE+ graduate, Producers on the Move, Berlinale and Sarajevo Talents Alumni.

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Hristo Hadzhitanev

Media Expert

Hristo Hadzhitanev is a media expert whose whole career is related to the TV business and content production. In 2019 he is a creative producer at bTV Media Group and from 2020 to the end of 2023 serves as Program Director of the media.

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Boyko Braykov

CEO Braykoff Media and Hit Cocktail

Boyko has vast experience in the TV industry. Creator of the first Bulgarian music TV. His two companies "Braykoff Media" and "Hit Cocktail" distribute over 80 foreign TV channels in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe.

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Alex Traila

Audiovisual policy | Europe

Alex, with over 15 years of experience in the film industry and governmental affairs, is currently Programme Manager for the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions at the Council of Europe

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Valentina Iusuphodjaev

Director of Moldova Film Center

Valentina, now Director of National Film Center, worked for the cash rebate law, co-productions, and industry development. She is a member of Moldovan Filmmakers Association and European Film Academy.

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Andrey Arnaudov

Producer

Andrey is co-founder of MEDIUM STATION and one of the most famous TV hosts in Bulgaria. MS is known not only for original author"s shows and adaptation of formats like “Music Idol”, “The Farm”, but also TV series and feature films.

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Ivan Hristov

Producer

Ivan is co-founder of MEDIUM STATION and one of the most famous TV hosts in Bulgaria. MS is known not only for original author"s shows and adaptation of formats like “Music Idol”, “The Farm”, but also TV series and feature films.

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Iana Ivanova

President of the Board of ADTP, CEO of Media Link

Iana is the Chairman of ADTP - representing companies distributing Bulgarian and foreign TV channels. She is also the Exec. Director of Media Link – operating one of the most successful localisation studios in Bulgaria.

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Pece Taleski

Founder and EP of OXO PRODUCTIONS

Pece is founder and executive producer of OXO PRODUCTION. Now his focus is development of regional TV series and film projects. He is one of the founders of the first commercial streaming service in Macedonia “GLEY”.

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Peter Todorov

Director of Bulgarian National Film Center

Peter is Director of the Bulgarian National Film Center. In recent years he has been involved in projects focusing on independent cinemas and the organisation and management of international film festivals.

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Stefan Prohorov

Cultural Manager

Stefan, theatre maker and cultural manager, is artistic director of ACT Independent Theatre Festival since 2022. In 2021, he co-founded Force Majeure Studio, focusing on art services, production & distribution.

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Gospodin Yovchev

COO, bTV Media Group

Gospodin Yovchev is CОО of bTV Media Group. He has extensive experience in the media industry, and in his role directly oversees corporate affairs, legal matters, content distribution, corporate reputation, and more.

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Marina Garović

Content Sales and Distribution, Telekom Srbija.

Marina joined Telekom Srbija with long-term experience in marketing and telecommunications. In the past 5 years, she has been in charge of Content Sales and Distribution at Telekom Srbija.

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Aleksandar Arsovski

Film Director/Producer, Wolfgang&Dolly

Aleksandar is a producer at Wolfgang&Dolly. Presently, he's focused on developing fresh TV concepts spanning drama series, children's shows, and reality formats. He also manages the international sales of W&D.

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Evelin Iliev

Expert Multimedia & Digital Services, Vivacom

For the last 9 years Evelin has been part of Vivacom Products & Services department dealing with content acquisition and management. He is also responsible for managing Vivacom owned VOD & Pay-TV services.