Part of the already running 65th Berlin International Film Festival, and the first film market of the year, the European Film Market (EFM) opened yesterday at the exhibition spaces Martin-Gropius-Bau and Marriott Hotel. Fully booked, as usual, EFM works as a compass for the newest industry developments. Launching some new initiatives, EFM is set to provide creators and producers with additional networking and business opportunities. 

Translated in numbers, Berlinale 2015΄s European Film Market is bringing 487 exhibitors, 8,396 professionals from 107 countries, including 1,499 international buyers and 1,109 screenings of 784 films, making it one of the most significant platforms for trade in international audiovisual content: Film buyers and sellers, producers, distributors and financiers as well as representatives of the global TV, Home Entertainment and New Media market get up-to-date on the latest productions and developments in the global film scene, negotiate film rights and make or foster business network.

Balkan Film Centers and companies from the audiovisual sector are, of course, part of this massive industry gathering. For some of them is a huge step forward just to have a stand at the Martin-Gropius-Bau 19th century building and the Marriott Hotel. Lets have a look at some interesting numbers which, more or less, define each Balkan country΄s dynamic in the industry: 

Starting with the peninsula΄s giant, Turkey, 91 in total state and private companies΄ representaives are attending the event.

Greece follows with 51 state and private representaives, with the Greek Film Center presenting its program at Stand no. 17 of the Martin Gropius-Bau.

Romania has 30 state and private participants, while its National Film Center has been placed at Stand no. 61 of the Martin Gropius-Bau.

30 state and private participants represent Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Film Center occupies the Stand no. 111 at the Martin Gropius-Bau.

Croatia is being represented by 24 state & private participants, with the country΄s National Film Center being placed at Stand no. 123 in Martin Gropius-Bau.

Serbian participants (18 state and private representatives) are working at Stand no. 62 of Martin Gropius-Bau, along with Film Center Serbia.

Slovenian Film Center presents its program from Stand no. 142 of Martin Gropius-Bau, where 15 state & private representatives work along.

11 Bosnian state and private representatives have also begun their presentations.

For Albania and Kosovo΄s Film Centers it has been put together a joint Stand (no. 118, Marriott Hotel), with 4 Albanian and 8 Kosovar state and private representatives working alongside.

Last, 8 state and private representatives from FYROM complete the Balkan Industry caravan.

Berlinale΄s European Film Market will last till February 13, 2015.