European Producers Club
During its General Assembly, the European Producers Club (EPC) officially announced the results of its Board elections in the frame of the Cannes Film Festival. The re-elected members are Mariela Besuievsky (Tornasol Media, Spain); Pandora da Cunha Telles (Ukbar Filmes, Portugal); and the newly elected members are Anita Juka (4FILM, Croatia); and Ed Guiney (Element Pictures, Ireland). All will serve a two-year mandate, bringing strong commitment to defending and promoting the interests of independent European producers.
Anita Juka shared on her motivation to join the Board: “I am deeply honoured to join the Board of the European Producers Club (EPC), an organization that has long stood at the forefront of defending and empowering independent producers across Europe. As our industry continues to navigate transformative shifts in production, distribution, and audience behaviour, I look forward to contributing to the EPC's mission of strengthening independent production across borders. I am committed to stand alongside such visionary producers from across Europe - to advocate for creative freedom, fair market conditions, and a more inclusive, diverse, and sustainable industry. It is a privilege to contribute to the European Producers Club’s mission and to advocate for a resilient, inclusive, and future-facing European audiovisual sector.”
Ed Guiney also shared his perspective: “I’m delighted to join the EPC board and contribute to its advocacy for a diverse group of independent European producers. Now more than ever we Europeans need to be united and bold in the face of many challenges and opportunities.”
The Board warmly thanked the outgoing members, Reinier Selen (Rinkel Film, Netherlands) and Ulrik Bolt Jørgensen (Arena Film, Denmark), for their valuable contributions and commitment to the EPC’s mission and development.
The General Assembly decided to appoint Petter Borgli (Storm Film, Norway) as an Honorary Member, in recognition of his long-standing and genuine commitment to the EPC, where he has been involved since its inception.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Julie-Jeanne Régnault, Managing Director, presented an overview of the EPC’s ongoing work, structured around four key pillars of activities: Networking, Think Tank, Partners & Events, and Policy & Advocacy. The main political issues currently on the agenda were discussed, alongside key EPC activities since the Berlin Meeting.
Maciej Żemojcin, AI film and virtual production specialist (ATM Virtual, Poland) presented a proposal for an online crash -course on AI, to be proposed to EPC members. The programme will consist of six online sessions starting in June.
Carlo Cresto Dina, EPC Member (Tempesta Film, Italy) presented the EPC’s ongoing efforts to promote the recognition of European producers at festivals, aiming to enhance their visibility and participation.
Finally, Alessandro Amato, EPC Member (DISPARTE, Italy) presented the achievements and upcoming initiatives of the EPC Working Group dedicated to bridging the generational gap, both within the EPC and across the wider audiovisual and cinematographic industry. The goal is to support the integration of a new generation of producers.
EPC BOARD 2025
1. Dariusz Jabłoński (Apple Film Production, Poland)
2. Carlotta Calori (Indigo Film, Italy)
3. Mariela Besuievsky (Tornasol Media, Spain)
4. Pandora da Cunha Telles (Ukbar Filmes, Portugal)
5. Carlotta Ca’ Zorzi (Fandango, Italy)
6. Ada Solomon (Microfilm, Romania)
7. Anita Juka (4FILM, Croatia)
8. Marc Missonnier (Moana Films, France)
9. Ed Guiney (Element Pictures, Ireland)
10. Paula Vaccaro (Pinball London, UK)
11. Gudny Hummelvoll (Hummelfilm, Norway)
12. Friedrich Radmann (Constantin Film & TV, Germany
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