As a B2B platform, the Explorer Konferenz offers information, dialogue, networking and a look into the near future of the industry. This year, the thematic focus is on how we can better recognise and manage risks in the development, production and marketing of new films and series and thus assess the rewards more accurately. In over 15 formats, experts will provide valuable insights into how technological innovations are changing the industry, what opportunities & risks the influence of social media and streaming platforms has on content and how international initiatives are creating new forms of co-production.

The programme brings innovative creators and companies to the stage and shines a spotlight on the film industry. Once again this year, the Explorer Konferenz offers a look beyond the edges of the industry and invites inspiring future-makers from other sectors. The programme highlights provide a first impression:


The astronaut: from everyday life between earth and atmosphere

Dr. Insa Thiele-Eich has a doctorate in meteorology and climate research and is currently preparing to become the first German astronaut to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).
In her opening keynote, she will take us into her exciting world and talk about the challenges of her personal and professional career and give an insight into her learning journey, especially with regard to dealing with "risk".

BAFTA winner Tobi Kyeremateng: Experimenting with existing structures

Tobi Kyeremateng is a BAFTA-winning Executive Producer from London. She works in reportage and documentary for film & TV and has produced internationally for renowned broadcasters and media such as BBC, BFI, Channel 4, Film4, Netflix, NOWNESS and Sky Arts.
In an interview we want to know from her: How can community-led practice help build a more empowering industry? How can communities rethink production practices across industries? What "reward" awaits us as a result?

The full programme will be published at the end of August.

Tickets and programme
Explorer Conference #5 Happy Bird Tickets (until 7 August 2024): www.explorer-konferenz.de/tickets. The conference language is English. The duration of the Explorer Konferenz is 10:00 - 19:00. The complete conference programme will be announced gradually on the website www.explorer-konferenz.de.

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The Explorer Konferenz in partnership with the Executive Producer Association and with the support of MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein takes place as part of FILMFEST HAMBURG INDUSTRY DAYS and is organised by FILMFEST HAMBURG. The production of the conference is in the hands of POISON.

About the participating organisations
The FILMFEST HAMBURG is a public festival and will take place this year from 26 September to 5 October 2024. Around 130 productions from all over the world will be shown as world, European, German or Hamburg premieres. 

The Executive Producer Association is the leading representative of independent cinema, streaming and television producers in Germany with currently 150 member companies. 

The MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein supports cinema films, high-end series and innovative audiovisual formats of all genres - from the first draft to production, distribution and festival presentation. 

POISON is an independent Berlin-based production company that is passionate about realising films for cinema and television as well as events. It has been producing the Explorer Konferenz since 2022.

Other supporters include the Collecting Society for Rights of Use in Cinematographic Works (VGF), PRG Cinegate, Creative Europe Desks Germany, EAVE and European Film Promotion (EFP).