Katrin Mersmann becomes Head of the Promotion Department

30.06.2023 | On our own behalf

A true all-rounder in all areas of film funding: Katrin Mersmann has been working as a film funding officer for more than 20 years. She will now take over as head of the MOIN funding department at the turn of the year 2023/24.

The German studies graduate and trained film theatre manager has been involved in the inclusive short film festival "Klappe Auf!" for over ten years and founded the "Be In" network, which campaigns for accessible cinema in Europe. At MOIN Film Fund, her focus in recent years has been on Nordic co-productions, cinema and documentaries.

Katrin Mersmann succeeds Malika Rabahallah, who will replace Albert Wiederspiel at Filmfest Hamburg from 1 January 2024. Katrin Mersmann's previous position will be advertised in the coming weeks.

Credits: Heike Blenk

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