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Anna Rohde

International Creative Executive, BETA

Anna is with Beta Film since 2011. She worked as an assistant director in TV and film and is a VeDRA member, Emmy juror, and mentor. She has contributed to acclaimed CEE series like THE SILENCE, GOLDEN BOY, I KNOW YOUR SOUL, and OPERATION SABRE.

Tereza Bóna Keilová

Producer, Documentaries HBO Original CEE

Tereza Bóna Keilová, a Prague-born film professional, has nearly 20 years of experience in independent films, TV, and major studios like 20th Century Fox. She works in HBO Original CEE’s documentary section, collaborating on high-end European documentaries.

Bogdan Nicolescu

Artistic Director, Partner, Zucchero Media

ZUCCHERO MEDIA was established by Bogdan Nicolescu and Marian Ene in January 2007. It is one of the strongest TV production companies in Romania and is very active in searching for new ideas and creating new formats for the Romanian and International TV Market.

Ivan Zeljkovic

TV Host; Managing Director of Evans Media Group

Ivan is a media expert with 30 years in radio, TV, and digital. He hosted Serbia’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and leads The Change Officer podcast. Based in Dubai, he advises on media strategies and co-founded Poddster, Castvio, and ProDee.

Elena Chopakova

Journalist, Author, Docu Producer

Elena Chopakova is a Bulgarian journalist, author, and docu producer. She has led hit TV formats like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Big Brother, Bachelor, and created Bulgaria’s longest-running docu series No Man’s Land. She’s worked on global projects for 30 years.

Marian Ene

Managing Director, Partner, Zucchero Media

ZUCCHERO MEDIA was established by Marian Ene and Bogdan Nicolescu in January 2007. It is one of the strongest TV production companies in Romania and is very active in searching for new ideas and creating new formats for the Romanian and International TV Market.

Lyubomir Zhechev

YouTuber and Journalist

Lyubomir Zhechev is an experienced Bulgarian YouTuber and journalist, whose investigations have strong impact in the social media environment. After initial career in sports and reality TV, today he manages YouTube channel with 210k+ followers.

Kateryna Udut

Founding Partner, Between Media Agency

Media industry exec with 14 yrs of experience in international markets and communications, specializing in B2B events and projects for the content industry and related creative sectors in globally. Headed international forum Kyiv Media Week.

Tim Crescenti

President, Small World IFT

Tim is a renowned international format acquisition and sales executive with 40+ yrs of experience. Known for his ability to identify hidden gems in unexplored markets, he has discovered hit formats like Dragons' Den (aka Shark Tank) and Better Late Than Never.

Martina Petrović

Head of MEDIA Desk Croatia

Head of MEDIA Desk Croatia, actively promoting Croatian film and organizing workshops for European professionals. Key contributor to Croatian Audiovisual Centre and recipient of the Albert Kapović Award at the Zagreb Film Festival.

Andrey Arnaudov

Co-founder, Medium Station

Andrey is co-founder of MEDIUM STATION and one of the most famous TV hosts in Bulgaria. MS is known not only for original shows and adaptation of formats like Music Idol & The Farm. Producer of the highest-grossing Bulgarian film Gundi: Legend of Love (2024).

Ivan Hristov

Co-founder, Medium Station

Ivan is co-founder of MEDIUM STATION and one of the most famous TV hosts in Bulgaria. MS is known not only for original shows and adaptation of formats like Music Idol & The Farm. Producer of the highest-grossing Bulgarian film Gundi: Legend of Love (2024).

Jean-Nicolas Gilles Hopfer

Creative Co-Producer

Art Director and Creative Director, Jean-Nicolas works across Poland, Norway, and France. He co-created the award-winning podcasts Bloody Scandinavia and Bloody France, co-authored Oslo – A City That Breathes, and co-produces the series Good Enough (HoE Special Mention, 2024).

Marta Hopfer-Gilles

Producer and Screenwriter

Polish author, producer, and screenwriter based in Oslo with 20 years in European TV. Marta co-created hit true crime podcasts, published Oslo – A City That Breathes, joined Art Omi NY in 2024, and is now writing her debut novel and stand-up comedy.

Wiktor Piątkowski

Writer, Producer, Lecturer, CEO of Bahama Films

Wiktor 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). He manages Bahama Films.

Victoria Elmacioglu

Head Buyer Relations & Business Development, NATPE

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

Hicran Lefort

MIP Markets Sales Director

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.