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Producers on the Move 2026

Cineuropa interviews 20 producers from 20 European countries who have been selected by European Film Promotion to take part in the networking platform

Producers on the Move 2026

f.l.t.r. 1st row Oleksandra Kostina (Ukraine), Lixi Frank (Austria), Philipp Trauer (Germany), Julianne Forde (Ireland), Linda Mutawi (Sweden), Ivana Shekutkoska (North Macedonia), Stefano Centini (Italy), Olivia Sophie van Leeuwen (The Netherlands), Roxanne Sarkozi (Belgium), Constantinos Nikiforou (Cyprus); 2nd row Marianne Ostrat (Estonia), Sunna Guðnadóttir (Iceland), Danae Spathara (Greece), Daniel Kuitunen (Finland), Maria Møller Kjeldgaard (Denmark), Michela Pini (Switzerland), Dagmar Sedláčková (Czech Republic), Marion Guth (Luxembourg), Agata Novinski (Slovak Republic), Xavi Font (Spain); not pictured Julie Billy (France) (© Kurt Krieger for EFP)

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21 articles available in total starting from 29/04/2026. Last article published on 13/05/2026.

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Michela Pini • Producer, Cinédokké

Interview: Michela Pini • Producer, Cinédokké

“It’s important to do what is best for the project, whether that means producing, co-producing or collaborating”

The Swiss-based producer gives us the low-down on her company, which has existed for almost 20 years, and her approach to her job  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Philipp Trauer • Producer, BerghausWöbke

Interview: Philipp Trauer • Producer, BerghausWöbke

“We want to make bold cinema with ambition, urgency and stories that truly matter – and which can reach a broader audience”

We chatted to the producer about the profile and editorial policy of his company, his work ethic, and the film he currently has in development  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Xavi Font • Producer, ZuZú Cinema

Interview: Xavi Font • Producer, ZuZú Cinema

“I don’t want rehashes; I want exploration, not formulas”

One of the Spanish names behind Sirāt heads to Cannes with Óliver Laxe’s new project, among others, driven by curiosity and a desire to keep forging international connections  

12/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Lixi Frank • Producer, Panama Film

Interview: Lixi Frank • Producer, Panama Film

“It’s getting more expensive to produce films, so co-productions are a necessity, financially – but they also enrich a project, creatively”

The Austrian producer explains more about the profile of her company, her experience with international co-productions and her commitment to supporting female talent  

12/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Maria Møller Kjeldgaard • Producer, Manna Film

Interview: Maria Møller Kjeldgaard • Producer, Manna Film

“If I feel I’m in deep water, I know the project is important and worth fighting for”

The Danish producer discusses discovering her vocation at Super16, her ongoing collaboration with Isabella Eklöf and the need to defend independent, risk-taking filmmaking  

12/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Julie Billy • Producer, June Films

Interview: Julie Billy • Producer, June Films

"Our editorial line is political intimacy, a slightly broader range of arthouse cinema and a different outlook on the world"

The French producer looks back on her career path, her editorial line and the projects her firm represents  

12/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Marianne Ostrat • Producer, Alexandra Film

Interview: Marianne Ostrat • Producer, Alexandra Film

“There is a special place in my heart for making magic with other low-capacity countries”

The Estonian producer discusses her current slate, the logic behind international co-productions and the role of human connection in creative collaboration  

12/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Ivana Shekutkoska • Producer, Minimal Collective

Interview: Ivana Shekutkoska • Producer, Minimal Collective

“I believe in auteur cinema, but I also understand that films need a clear vision in order to travel internationally”

We spoke to the Macedonian producer about how she built through emotionally driven auteur cinema and regional collaborations  

12/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Roxanne Sarkozi • Producer, De Wereldvrede

Interview: Roxanne Sarkozi • Producer, De Wereldvrede

“Producing is a long game”

The Belgian producer spoke with us about building international momentum from Cannes, navigating film and series production and developing meaningful cross-border collaborations  

11/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

Agata Novinski • Producer, NOVINSKI | Film

Interview: Agata Novinski • Producer, NOVINSKI | Film

“When choosing a project, I’m always looking for a strong story, a distinctive visual world and a director I trust”

The Slovak producer reflects on transitioning from television into animation and building projects through trust  

11/05 | Producers on the Move 2026

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