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DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, At the start of the year, we honoured the legacy of our outgoing President and Secretary General, whose leadership laid a strong foundation for the IMZ’s growth. Now, as we look toward 2025, we remain committed to paving the way for the future of the audiovisual performing arts industry. Our focus lies in empowering young artists, advancing data collection and evaluation, and fostering stronger connections between institutions and media.

By addressing challenges with dedication and resourcefulness, we aim to embrace opportunities that propel our network forward.

Prioritising support for our members through digital transformation, our longstanding partnership with FEDORA Platform’s Next Stage has allowed us to deliver vital digital training, equipping cultural organisations to meet evolving demands. In 2024, we also launched the Professionalisation Group, a think tank designed to strengthen and revolutionise our IMZ Academy and professional development initiatives, consolidating expertise and refining our approach to industry advancement.

We were also excited to see Content.Agent provide the platform for the Avant Première Online Catalogue for the very first time – a significant step on the platform’s path to market launch. In addition, our collaborative efforts with inspiring partners across the EU of the past years has culminated in the launch of the

CCEyes Platform – a cultural and creative data hub that facilitates data-sharing across CCI industries.

We’ve engaged in many discussions around innovation in the arts, including AI’s potential for performing arts at Karajan Music Tech + Innovation Day, and provided perspectives on representation + diversity in music.

We participated in events like Bach2Future, Classical:NEXT and Sunny Side of the Doc, bestowed the EBU-IMZ Outstanding Achievement Award to filmmaker Larry Weinstein at Golden Prague ITF and provided our expertise to juries and international competitions.

As a network, we took a stand in advocating for the preservation of vital spaces for cultural expression, particularly in opposing the merger of 3sat with ARTE. We are committed to the importance of accessible, diverse cultural programming, and take pride in amplifying artists’ voices across Europe in this critical dialogue. A vital initiative in providing public access to the arts, our 2024 summer Music Film Festivals once again travelled internationally while remaining a staple in Vienna’s cultural landscape.

Your trust and support motivate us every day, and we look forward to continuing this journey together, building on our rich history while welcoming new ideas and approaches.

CONTENT IMZ Profile IMZ Membership Benefits IMZ Representatives

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IMZ Activities Market Access + Network Innovation + New Business Models Professionalisation Audience Development

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IMZ Member Organisations IMZ Partners

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Warm regards, Laetitia Huberti IMZ President, RTBF – Belgian Public Radio & Television

Max Beckham-Ortner IMZ Secretary General

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IMZ PROFILE

THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK DEDICATED TO PERFORMING ARTS IN AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA

BE PART OF IT! CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION www.imz.at office@imz.at +43 1 8890315 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR IMZ MAILINGS AND RECEIVE CUSTOMISED NEWS news.imz.at/subscribe FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND STAY UP TO DATE @IMZMedia @IMZMedia @IMZMedia @IMZMedia

Based in Vienna, the IMZ International Music + Media Centre was founded under the aegis of UNESCO in 1961 to preserve the performing arts as a cultural asset. Our mission is to promote performing arts in and through audiovisual media, thereby exciting and engaging audiences for music + dance. Our activities are based around these four pillars: MARKET ACCESS + NETWORK As an international business network with more than 150 member organisations, we connect creators in the performing arts – the world’s renowned stages, dance companies, operas and concert houses – with the audiovisual sector: film + TV production, distribution, public + private broadcasting and streaming + VOD platforms. Regular industry gatherings and B2B events not only enhance the quality + reach of the network but also serve as a marketplace for music + dance films.

PROFESSIONALISATION To ensure a sustainable future for this specialised industry, the IMZ spearheads numerous learning + development opportunities. By disseminating information on current trends, providing crucial resources, encouraging knowledge transfer of industry-specific skills, nurturing new talent and offering pitching opportunities, the IMZ acts as a strong interest group for the sector.

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AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT The distribution of cultural content through audiovisual media offers enormous potential for reaching new audiences. To build on this, the IMZ curates and compiles Music Film Festivals worldwide, as their convivial atmosphere and free admission lower thresholds for attendance. Audience development is therefore a crucial part of the IMZ’s mission.

INNOVATION + NEW BUSINESS MODELS The IMZ has been the trusted interest group for a constantly evolving industry, hence innovation and staying on the pulse of time are deeply embedded in all of the IMZ’s activities.

Besides showcasing pioneering technologies and initiating work groups on new approaches + solutions for the industry, we’ve also created Content.Agent, a search engine + digital B2B platform that creates a single global marketplace for film license trading. The IMZ + its members are thereby advancing our own IMZ Standards on Metadata + Copyright for the film industry.

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IMZ MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS BE PART OF AN EXCLUSIVE NETWORK + BENEFIT

BUSINESS PROMOTION FOR THE CULTURAL FILM INDUSTRY The IMZ is the largest global platform for the cultural film and TV industry, a proactive and versatile network of more than 150 member companies and organisations in more than 30 countries. An industry hub and primary source of information, we provide customised business opportunities for anyone active at the intersection of performing arts and media: leading film production and distribution companies, public + private broadcasters, VOD + streaming platforms, opera houses, orchestras, concert halls, record labels, programme editors, dance companies and artists.

JOIN US AND TAKE YOUR BUSINESS FURTHER! The IMZ is your shortcut to crucial information, valuable business opportunities and promising matchmaking in the cultural film industry.

WITH THE IMZ YOU CAN: + Gain a foothold in the international market + Promote your business globally + Take advantage of exclusive presentation + exposure opportunities + Meet potential coproduction partners or financiers + Get access to the people + companies that can positively impact your business + Enjoy valuable resources + expert advice + Stay on the forefront of current developments in the cultural film industry + Spread your news through the vast IMZ Network + Expand your professional network on a global scale + Connect your business with producers, distributors + buyers on Content.Agent

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR BROADCASTERS + PLATFORMS + Purchase high-quality content + Present your own productions to an international audience + See what’s new in the international cultural film industry + Meet industry representatives, organise coproduction or pool resources + Draw inspiration from creative ideas and innovative concepts

CUSTOMISED AND SECTORSPECIFIC: IMZ MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR DISTRIBUTORS + Purchase state-of-the-art programmes for your portfolio + Boost your business on globally + Save time and money by meeting major decision makers in one place + Gain customised exposure for your productions on an international scale + Stay up-to-date with current developments within the industry

Associate Membership €780 p.a.

Applies to scientific institutions and museums.

Full Membership €3,150 p.a.

Applies to TV stations, public and private broadcasters, VOD and streaming platforms, production and distribution companies, publishers, opera houses, orchestras, record companies and educational institutions Affiliate Membership €1,575 p.a.

Applies to smaller production companies with a maximum annual output of two productions.

Individual Membership €430 p.a.

Applies to individuals like musicians, dancers, artists and choreographers.

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION + ACCESS TO THE IMZ DIRECTORY my.imz.at

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR PRODUCTION COMPANIES + Showcase your films to major international buyers + Meet industry representatives to negotiate coproduction or to share resources + Save on fees for promoting your productions at international film festivals + Take advantage of exclusive pitching + presenting opportunities + Meet decision makers and experts to receive guidance and useful advice

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THE TEAM from left to right: Sofia Pilhal Market Access + Innovation Sarah Schöllhammer Marketing + Communications Frank Schulleri CEO - Content.Agent Martin Bagnol Marketing + Communications Alisa Bovsunovska Market Access + Audience Development Max Beckham-Ortner IMZ Secretary General Sophie Asengua Network + EU + Funding Bogdan Brkic Communications + PR Leonie Bartels Market Access + Professionalisation ... and Mimoza!

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This year, the IMZ Team has worked closely to deliver impactful projects that advanced our mission, navigated challenges and achieved shared goals that continue to support the global music and media community.

Max Güntert Innovation

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Naomi Fasil-Workneh Office Management

As we reflect on the achievements of the past year, we want to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of three of our longest-serving, outgoing teammates: Claudia Kruzik, Sophie Schneider, and Christian von der Recke.

Each of them has moved on to exciting new personal and professional chapters. Always generous with their time and expertise, they were instrumental in shaping Avant Première, the IMZ Academy as well as Content.Agent.

We could not have asked for more dedicated colleagues.

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At Avant Première 2024, the IMZ Team has gathered to pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of our former Secretary General, Katharina Jeschke and President, Arild Erikstad.

Their dedication and vision have left an ongoing legacy and we are grateful for the impact they have had on the IMZ and the wider industry.

The farewell ceremony was a heartfelt celebration, graced by inspiring performances from renowned violinists Vilde Frang and Aleksey Igudesman, Austrian actor Cornelius Obonya, as well as longtime friends, colleagues and industry luminaries Daniel Serafin and Ulrike Köstinger.

IMZ DIRECTORATE

Laetitia Huberti IMZ President RTBF – Belgian Public Radio & Television (Belgium)

Elmar Kruse IMZ Treasurer C Major Entertainment (Germany)

Franz Patay IMZ Legal Counsel VBW International (Austria)

Max Beckham-Ortner IMZ Secretary General (Austria)

Jason Charters IMZ Vice-President Riddle Films (Canada)

Arild Erikstad IMZ Vice-President (Norway)

Stephen James-Yeoman IMZ Vice-President BBC Arts and Classical Music (United Kingdom)

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IMZ BOARD

Wolfgang Bergmann ARTE Deutschland TV (Germany)

Agné Biliūnaitė LRT – Lithuanian National Radio and Television (Lithuania)

Ernst Buchrucker Unitel (Germany)

Daniel Celarec RTV Slovenija (Slovenia)

Emelie de Jong Radio France (France)

Ditte Feuk SVT – Swedish Television (Sweden)

Frank Gerdes ServusTV (Austria)

Daniel Gorjão RTP – Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (Portugal)

Mari Inamasu NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Japan)

Maria Kivinen Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Finland)

Ulrike Köstinger Operabase (Denmark)

Sandrine Laffont EuroArts Music International (Germany)

Rita Lombardi Rai Com (Italy)

Reiner Moritz Poorhouse International (United Kingdom)

Tomáš Motl Czech Television (Czechia)

François Roussillon François Roussillon et Associés (France)

Erwin Stürzer HELIANE Media & Consulting (Germany)

Martin Traxl ORF – Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (Austria)

Maria Willer 3B-Produktion (Germany)

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IMZ HONORARY MEMBERS

Daniel Barenboim

Alfred Brendel

Adrienne Clarkson

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker

Mats Ek

Juan Diego Flórez

Daniel Hope

Bill T. Jones

Jonas Kaufmann

Lang Lang

Brian Large

Anne-Sophie Mutter

Neil Shicoff

Anne Sofie von Otter

IMPRINT The IMZ Activity Report 2024 is published by IMZ International Music + Media Centre Stiftgasse 29 1070 Vienna

CREDIT PHOTOS 4 - Freepik / 11 - Anja Koehler, Kai Kuusisto, Vo’Arte Daniel Nunes, stadt wien marketing_Jo-hannes Wiedl 14 - Hugo Lafitte / 15 - Tomáš Martinek / 16 - ORF-Enterprise / 19 - 2024 ICMA / 22 - Content.Agent, Marko Kovic / Marko’s Photography / 26 - Karajan Institute / 27 - Marin Tomaš / 29 - Zoe Šarlija, Marin Tomaš / 30 - Stadt Wien Marketing/IMZ

office@imz.at www.imz.at

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

EDITOR RESPONSIBLE Max Beckham-Ortner EDITOR + LAYOUT Sarah Schöllhammer

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EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PARTNER NETWORKS ADCE - Art Directors Club of Europe AEC - Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen ALF - Anna Lindh Foundation AMATEO - European Network for Active Participation in Cultural Activities CAE - Culture Action Europe Ars Electronica Center Circostrada - European Network for Circus Arts and Street Arts Content Innovation Council (CIC) creativeSHIFT EBU - European Broadcasting Union ECA-EC - European Choral Association - Europe Cantat ECSA - European Composer & Songwriter Alliance EDN - European Dancehouse Network EFA - European Festivals Association EFM - European Film Market EJN - Europe Jazz Network EMC - European Music Council ENCATC - The European Network on Cultural Management and Policy ENCC - European Network of Cultural Centres ETC - European Theatre Convention EUNIC - EU National Institutes for Culture EUROZINE - Network of European Cultural Journals FEDORA Platform FEST Federation for European Storytelling IETM - International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts IMC - International Music Council JMI - Jeunesses Musicales International Live DMA - European Network for Music Venues and Festivals MICA - music austria ÖMR - Österreichischer Musikrat REMA - Réseau Européen de Musique Ancienne - European Early Music Network TEH - TRANS Europe Halles

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The IMZ serves as a steadfast advocate for our specialised industry and the performing arts in general. At the heart of our work is the commitment to build transnational bridges and cultivate a collaborative network that values and enriches cultural heritage worldwide.

We recognise the tireless efforts of numerous initiatives and organisations worldwide, whose commitment to excellence, creativity and international collaboration in culture, media and the arts is inspiring. We are proud to be involved with numerous transnational networks, tackling today‘s challenges like sustainability, digital transformation, streaming, interactivity, copyright and metadata and many other things, with ambition and innovation.

We look forward to years ahead of collaboration and initiatives, each aligned with our vision of a vibrant arts and media landscape.

Our thanks go out to the European Union for doing so much to promote innovation and cultural heritage among its members - and to Creative Europe Media in particular, who supports us in each of their three strands: Culture, Media and Cross-sectoral. With their support and alongside the wider cultural community, we’re ready to face the challenges ahead—working together to shape a dynamic and resilient future for the arts.

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IMZ EVENT PREVIEW 2025

Avant Première Music + Media Market 2025 15-19 February / Berlin, Germany Avant Première is the world’s most important international trade fair for cultural TV + VOD content and presents the latest music + dance film productions.

See performing arts films before they premiere!

IMZ Academy Workshop ‘Live Multi-camera Directing of Ballet and Contemporary Dance performances’ 10-14 June / Helsinki, Finland Hosted by Tanssin Talo This workshop provides directors + filmmakers a chance to master advanced skills in dance film production + become a key player in the cultural film business.

dancescreen 2025 November / Lisbon, Portugal Hosted by InShadow Screendance Festival The international film competition showcases innovative works that explore the dynamic between dance and cinematic art and brings together choreographers, filmmakers and audiences.

FURTHER EVENTS

International Emmy® Awards Semi-Final Round of Judgings June / Vienna, Austria

Film Festival at Vienna Rathausplatz 2025 June - August / Vienna, Austria

The international television industry and the IMZ Network meets in Vienna for the Semi-Final Round of Judging of the International Emmy® Awards to crown the best productions in ‘Art Programming’ of the year.

With its mission to engage new audiences for the performing arts, the IMZ and Stadt Wien augment one of Vienna’s finest spaces to an open air cinema for music + dance films, engulfing the senses for 64 hot nights.

+ IMZ at CIMIx 15-16 January, Vienna + IMZ Academy Session @ Karajan Music Tech March, Salzburg + ICMA Award Ceremony 19 March, Düsseldorf + IMZ Academy with FEDORA Next Stage April, online + IMZ at Classical:NEXT 12-15 May, Berlin + IMZ Academy Workshop @ InShadow Festival (tbc) + IMZ at Golden Prague 24-27 September, Prague

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TRANSIT © KAI KUUSISTO

LIVE MULTI-CAMERA DIRECTING OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE PERFORMANCES A five-day workshop for directors, filmmakers, and production teams on visualising, scripting, and directing ballet and contemporary dance performances.

10-14 June 2025 Tanssin Talo (Dance House Helsinki)

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MARKET ACCESS + NETWORK Connecting the industry through sustainable networks + beneficial opportunities

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AVANT PREMIÈRE MUSIC + MEDIA MARKET BERLIN 17-21 February Berlin, Germany www.avant-premiere.net WE THANK OUR EXPERTS Thierry Baujard, Media Deals Stefaan Coninx, Alamire Foundation Hannah Conway, Sound Voice Kristian Costa-Zahn, ARD Kultur Franziska Facile, Deutsche Grammophon Jakub Fiebig, OnstageAI Judy Flannery, San Francisco Dance Film Festival Aliena Haig, Freelance in Music, Arts and Culture Sarah Halpin, Irish National Opera Nicola Leonard Hein, Musikhochschule Lübeck Dr. Thomas Hieber, K&E Rechtsanwälte für Kultur & Entertainment Justin Janßen, KlimAktiv Hannu Järvensivu, Finnish National Opera and Ballet John Kieser, Honens International Piano Competition Marc Kirschner, KKA Advisors Matthias Kremin, WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk Ulrike Köstinger, Operabase Reanne Leuning, Advantage Austria Odile Limpach, Cologne Game Lab / SpielFabrique Peter Maniura, Freelance Director + Digital Strategist, IMZ Academy Director Markus Mooslechner, Terra Mater Studios Bill O’Donnell, The WNET Group Barbara Palier, VBW International Jean-Jacques Peretti, Sunny Side of the Doc Antonia Rahofer, Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport Matthias Röder, Karajan Institute Robert Rutten, EMEA Frank Schulleri, Content.Agent Theresa Selzer, ORF III Björn Stockleben, Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF Mirja Telzerow, Kearney Rémi Tereszkiewicz, BetaSeries Shelby Ward, Curious Refuge Andrew White, A440 Margaritha Windisch, ETH Zurich Adèle Yvon, Vialma

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Our flagship event, Avant Première, returned to Berlin for another outstanding edition, further cementing its status as a leading event in the cultural film sector. Bringing together decision-makers from major public + private broadcasters, streaming + VOD platforms, distribution + film production companies, performing arts institutions and enthusiasts, Avant Première attracts attendees from over 30 countries to do business and explore the latest trends shaping the audiovisual cultural landscape.

FRONT ROW SEATS The Avant Première Screenings were the heart of the programme. They offered interested audiences a glimpse into close to 600 productions - before their premiere - spanning the world of classical music, opera, contemporary dance and documentaries. They have gained well over 1,000 views, driving business and enabling numerous productions to make it to market.

CUSTOMISED PROGRAMME Programme formats are designed to address the burning issues surrounding our industry head on and to meet its information and development needs. As a yearly focal point on new technologies and imaginative approaches in art film production, the Innovation Day explored AI’s growing role in cultural production and distribution, in particular addressing issues related to copyright, documentary filmmaking as well as the future of content distribution through FAST channels. Furthermore, the new data-sharing platform created as part of the EU-supported CCI Thrive project was unveiled. The highly-anticipated Pitching Sessions, co-hosted with Sunny Side of the Doc, offered a platform for fresh voices and up-and-coming filmmakers in the realm of arts documentaries and digital creation. Special

Presentations delved into audience development strategies for streaming platforms and introduced cutting-edge 8K live streaming technologies.

CONNECTING THE INDUSTRY To strengthen the global performing arts + media community, Avant Première provided ample opportunities for networking and business promotion. Formats included the popular One-On-One Meeting Sessions with major buyers from television and streaming and with the movers + shakers of the creative industry, as well as receptions and informal gatherings during celebrations such as the Kickoff Party together with ARTE. The Booth Area promoted the latest productions on the spot. Last but not least, a continued collaboration with EFM enabled participants to screen there at a special price, attended by 11,000 visitors and 1,500 buyers.

HONOURED GUESTS The event was a resounding success, offering participants the chance to experience the richness and diversity of music and dance. Star guests such as ground-breaking director Jonas Åkerlund, fado chanteuse extraordinaire Gisela João, dancers Sasha Waltz and Damien Jalet and EBU-IMZ Outstanding Achievement Award co-winner Mikael Karlsson and many more attended the programmes for exclusive Q&A sessions. The grand finale to the event saw star violinist Vilde Frang and actor Cornelius Obonya join Aleksey Igudesman, Daniel Serafin and Ulrike Köstinger in a heartfelt farewell performance to the former IMZ leadership.

Thank you to our many partners, experts, participants and everyone who made this year’s edition a resounding success!

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IMZ AT SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC

IMZ AT SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC FESTIVAL 24-27 June La Rochelle, France www.sunnysideofthedoc.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS IMZ Award Niemeyer 4 Ever Special Touch Studios, The Attic Productions and Mayana Films Best Arts & Culture Pitch The Shape of Blue - Intuitive Pictures JURY MEMBERS Anna Ferens, Telewizja Polska (form.)

Tiago Ornaghi, Globoplay Reda Benjelloun, TV 2M

Sunny Side of the Doc was again an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals and feel the pulse of arts and culture in documentary filmmaking. The event draws thousands of industry insiders every year, enabling numerous productions to tell amazing stories by fostering coproductions and cofinancing.

The IMZ returned for their 35rd edition, representing our members and the performing arts in documentary filmmaking. We were delighted to present the IMZ Award to ‘Niemeyer 4 Ever’. This remarkable documentary, produced by Special Touch Studios, The Attic Productions and Mayana Films, powerfully demonstrates how art and culture can flourish in public spaces, even in the face of adversity.

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the Best Arts & Culture Pitch with ‘The Shape of Blue’. This project, along with four other impressive entries by AL BORDE FILMS, Solent Production, Pilum and GA&A Productions, is a testament to the innovative spirit and creative excellence that Sunny Side of the Doc fosters.

The marketplace continues to be a pivotal event for the documentary community. It provides a platform for important conversations and showcases innovative work. We proudly look back on a six-year-long collaboration with Sunny Side of the Doc and on a diverse range of groundbreaking productions pitched that were able to progress to the next stage thanks to the invaluable support of the platform. We were honoured to be a part of this event again in 2024 and look forward to its continued growth and success!

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IMZ AT GOLDEN PRAGUE ITF A staple within the cultural television industry, the annual Golden Prague International Television Festival returned for its 61st edition and the IMZ was once again a part of it.

Addressing issues of diversity and equality in the performing arts, we hosted a panel on ‘Women in Music and Representation on Screen’. The session explored how the industry has historically received female musicians compared to their male counterparts. Co-moderators Laetitia Huberti and Miikka Maunula led a lively discussion with panellists Anders Lindstad, Iveta Apkalna, Marlene Brüggen, Anja Danielsen Stabell and Daniel Gorjão, who shared their experiences promoting female artists and considered how their work is received by the public.

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 EBU-IMZ Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Canadian documentary film-

maker Larry Weinstein. As IMZ President Laetitia Huberti said: ‘There is always an unexpected angle, a unique facet of his subject matter that only he can recognise, as his latest film Beethoven’s Ninth: An Ode to Humanity has shown once again’.

We also celebrated our former IMZ Vice-President and dedicated member for nearly 60 years, Reiner Moritz, for receiving the prestigious ‘Artis Bohemiae Amicis’ medal from the Czech Minister of Culture. The award recognises his outstanding work in promoting Czech arts and culture abroad through his productions. His lifelong dedication to cultural films and documentaries has created a remarkable oeuvre and continues to inspire us all.

We warmly congratulate the winners of this year’s festival - especially all IMZ Members among them - and thank our partners Czech Television and EBU + all panellists.

Golden Prague International Television Festival 25-28 September Prague, Czechia www.zlatapraha.ceskatelevize.cz/de CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS Grand Prix Aurora Orchestra’s Rite of Spring Finnish Broadcasting Company, Aurora Orchestra Czech Crystal Documentary Programmes Dedicated to Music, Dance, and Theater Call Me Dancer - ZDF/ARTE Czech Crystal Recordings of Concert Performance Orpheus and Eurydice - Camera Lucida Czech Crystal Recordings of Stage Works Bovary – A Dance Play by Christian Spuck - Accentus Music, ZDF, NHK Special Mention for Extraordinary Artistic Achievement Royal Swedish Opera: Karlsson – Melancholia - EuroArts Music International, Royal Opera House, Les Films Figures Libres and Mezzo Czech Television Prize John Neumeier – A Life for Dance Kinescope Film, NDR, ARTE Award of the Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation VIZE 97 G. F. Handel: Messiah - Czech Television, Unitel

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IEMMY® AWARDS SEMI FINAL ROUND OF JUDGING

INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS SEMI FINAL ROUND OF JUDGINGS 20 June Vienna, Austria AWARDS CEREMONY 25 November New York City, USA www.iemmys.tv

THANK YOU TO Nathaniel Brendel, The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Armin Luttenberger, ORF-Enterprise Franz Patay, VBW International JURY MEMBERS FOR ‘ARTS PROGRAMMING’ Max Beckham-Ortner, IMZ Wolfgang Bergmann, ARTE Rina Bohland, Good Media Solutions Frank Gerdes, ServusTV Daniel Gorjão, RTP Laetitia Huberti, RTBF - Belgian Public Radio & Television/IMZ Mari Inamasu, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Company Katharina Jeschke, IMZ Maria Kivinen, Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Company Elmar Kruse, C Major Entertainment Ulrike Köstinger, Operabase Sandrine Laffont, EuroArts Music International Tomas Motl, Czech Television Barbara Palier, VBW International Erwin Stürzer, HELIANE Media & Consulting Maria Willer, 3B Produktion

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On 20 June, 16 esteemed jurors spent an intense day of deliberation to select the best audiovisual performing arts works from around the world, as the IMZ hosted the 52nd Semi Final Round of Judgings for the prestigious International Emmy® Awards in cooperation with ORF-Enterprise in Vienna.

This important event brought together top television professionals—including producers, directors, editors, buyers and distributors— tasked with evaluating productions across two major categories: ‘TV Movie/Mini Series’ and ‘Arts Programming’. Leveraging its expertise and vast global network, the IMZ was entrusted to assemble an expert jury for the ‘Arts Programming’ category and celebrated a particularly diverse international panel of jurors,

reflecting the event’s growing global reach and influence.

The impressive number of submissions showcased the remarkable talent and creativity in the field. Winners were ultimately crowned at the annual Awards Gala in New York in November, celebrating excellence on a worldwide stage. The award in the category Arts Programming went to the documentary ‘Pianoforte’, produced by Telemark, HBO, The Fryderyk Chopin Institute, Ventana, ZDF/ARTE, Mazovia Warsaw Film Fund, MX35 and the Polish Film Institute.

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JURY ACTIVITY + INDUSTRY GATHERINGS The IMZ regularly joins industry events around the world, to lend expertise to specialised conference programmes and to engage in the judging process of renowned festivals + international competitions.

BACH 2 FUTURE The single-day conference, hosted by IMZ Member Papageno brought together representatives from past and future European Capitals of Culture and the UNESCO Cities of Music to explore ways on how to sustain cultural momentum beyond the event and to foster international collaboration. As part of this initiative, Max Beckham-Ortner (IMZ) spoke on the panel on ‘Cities of Music’, emphasising the role of cultural institutions in shaping their cities’ cultural landscapes.

CIMIX 2024 CIMIx - Creative Industries meet Industry: The Crossover Edition served as a platform for creative professionals from film, television, music and gaming to connect and explore global business opportunities. The IMZ proudly returned to participate in this flagship event, representing its members and the performing arts industry in media. As part of a panel of Austrian visionaries, Content.Agent’s Frank Schulleri also spoke on Innovative tech solutions for the distribution of AV content.

CLASSICAL:NEXT Our network was well-represented among 1,000 music + arts professionals from around the world. IMZ Members had the opportunity to showcase their projects and invite to meetings at our umbrella stand. A major international trade fair in Germany’s capital, the event offered invaluable networking opportunities and conference + mentoring sessions that tackled critical topics such as AI, genre fluidity and the future of music labels.

ICMA Every year, the IMZ takes part in the nomination + judging process of the ICMA International Classical Music Awards. We’re especially happy to see two of our members, Unitel and Accentus win the awards for the Best Video in the Opera category and in the Performance and Documentaries category respectively. A concert in the magnificent Paleau de la Música concluded the glamorous award ceremony.

VENICE TV AWARDS Celebrating the best of television since 2018, the IMZ has been a proud jury member for the category Performing Arts for many years. The top honour went to the production by Vereinigte Bühnen Wien: Händel’s oratorio Theodora. The production featured a monumental staging, with the set transforming into a coffeehouse-cathedral. Across all categories, the BBC stood out, other notable winners included Apple TV+, NHK Japan and Globo TV Brazil.

FURTHER INDUSTRY GATHERINGS The IMZ was also represented at the following industry gatherings in 2024: + EFM European Film Market (15-21 Feb) + Karajan Music Tech (7 March) + ENCC LIGHTS ON (8-12 May) + Vienna Opera Ball NY (10 May) + Vienna Shorts ( 28 May - 2 June) + European Forum on Music (5-7 June) + FAST Festival (25-27 July) + Salzburg Media Summit (26 July) + The Heart of Europe International TV Festival & Forum (16-19 Sept) + World Conference on Creative Economy (2-4 Oct) + WOMEX (23-27 Oct) + InShadow - Lisbon Screendance Festival (9 Nov - 8 Dec) + Ópera Latinoamérica (17-20 Nov)

BACH 2 FUTURE 14 June / Müpa, Budapest

CIMIX - THE CROSSOVER EDITION 18-19 January / Vienna, Austria

CLASSICAL:NEXT 13-17 May / Berlin, Germany

ICMA AWARD CEREMONY 12 April / Valencia, Spain

VENICE TV AWARDS September / Venice, Italy

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DANCE SCREEN 2025

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

DANCE FILM SCREENINGS, COMPETITION, PITCHING OPPORTUNITIES + NETWORKING The IMZ’s initiative to showcase + honour excellence in dance film production, promote emerging talents + connect the international dance film industry.

November 2025 (TBC), Lisbon (Portugal)

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INNOVATION + NEW BUSINESS MODELS Staying on the forefront of future developments

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CONTENT.AGENT

IMZ ONLINE SERVICES www.imz.at/imz-online-services www.contentagent.net

CONTENT.AGENT AT CIMIX 18 January Vienna, Austria

AVANT PREMIÈRE 2024: ONLINE CATALOGUE POWERED BY CONTENT.AGENT

INNOVATION DAY AT AVANT PREMIÈRE: ‘COPYRIGHT AND AI’ 20 February Berlin, Germany

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Driven by its mission to foster innovation in the sector through new technologies, the IMZ and its members developed Content.Agent – a digital marketplace for content license trading. With its modular toolbox, Content.Agent empowers content owners and sellers to efficiently manage and monetise their catalogues and allows content buyers to easily find the right content + rightsholders with a few clicks.

To support the sector’s transition into the AI era, the solution leverages the IMZ Metadata Standard, the European License Ledger and the International Standard Content Code (ISCC) – an open-source technology published as an international standard under ISO-24138 that complements established identifiers like ISAN and EIDR. This year marked a major transition with the passing of leadership to Frank Schulleri, who

has been with the platform since 2021 and will now spearhead its development and rollout within the international film industry. In 2024, platform has been showcased at key industry events, most notably hosting the inaugural presentation of the Avant Première Online catalogue powered by Content.Agent, introducing users to the platform’s key benefits and usability features.

Looking ahead to 2025, Content.Agent will expand its operational team and officially launch the Content.Agent marketplace with over 1,000 available titles. For a limited time, the platform is available free of charge. Following the official rollout, it will be accessible to IMZ Members at a reduced price.

Built with and for our members, the IMZ is excited by the progress and encourages the entire industry to join in as we move forward.

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FEDORA PLATFORM FEDORA DIGITAL PRIZE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOMINEES 26 October Paris, France www.fedora-platform.com DISCOVER THE NOMINEES FOR THE FEDORA DIGITAL PRIZE 2025 Echos of Time: A Dance of Centuries Stara Zagora State Opera Yum! - Studio M.A.R.S. Do the Dance - AROP – Association pour le Rayonnement de l’Opéra national de Paris FEDORA DIGITAL PRIZE JURY MEMBERS

A European platform for opera + dance, FEDORA Platform encourages innovation with prestigious prizes and grants. The Prize Biennale features categories for Opera, Dance, Education and Digital. With €300,000 in prize money and many applying productions, the FEDORA platform helps productions gain publicity and secure funding.

Always eager to promote cross-sectoral innovation and creativity, the IMZ as an expert partner has provided + chaired the jury for their Digital Prize since 2019 - and is doing so again for the 2025 Prizes Biennale. Rewarding novel forms of artistic expression and access to opera and ballet through digital innovation, The FEDORA Digital Prize funds its winners to the tune of €50,000, as well as granting the support of the global consulting firm Kearney.

Out of 52 applications, 34 projects have been chosen, spanning all four categories of the FEDORA Prizes, involving 112 cultural organisations and partners from 26 countries and showcasing the work of 178 emerging artists.

Max Beckham-Ortner, IMZ International Music + Media Centre Hannah Conway, Sound Voice / Winner of the FEDORA Digital Prize 2023 Tina Lorenz, ZKM - Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe Peter Maniura, IMZ Academy Director Johannes Öhman, Dansens Hus Lilli Paasikivi, Bregenz Festival Jay Scheib, MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

From digital performances to theatrical productions, these projects are redefining the landscape of the performing arts and film industry. We invite you to explore these projects and support the artists and organisations behind them.

Congratulations to all the shortlisted projects and their creators. We look forward to the final selection and the 2025 Prizes Biennale!

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CCI THRIVE CCI Thrive was developed as a part of a EU-wide consortium, consisting of: BGZ Berliner Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (DE) Ars Electronica (AT) BetaSeries (FR) Centrica (IT) IMZ (AT) Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid (NL) SpielFabrique (DE) www.cci-thrive.eu

PRESENTATION ‘CCI THRIVE SEEING WITH NEW (CC)EYES 20 February Berlin, Germany

CCI THRIVE FINAL CONSORTIUM MEETING 9 April Reims, France

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After two years of groundbreaking work, CCI Thrive culminated in the creation of an operational prototype for an AI-driven cross-sector data sharing platform: CCEyes.

A successor project of Digital Cross Over (2019-2021), CCI Thrive facilitates cross-sector data sharing, thereby supporting the growth and competitiveness of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) and inspiring new business models in the context of digital transformation and artificial intelligence as critical driver of change. By leveraging a data-driven approach, CCI Thrive aspires to enhance revenue streams within the sector, cultivate a deeper understanding of audience preferences and foster a sustainable integration of ethical, cultural and environmental values into the core of cultural creation.

The journey began with discussions on metadata models, interoperability and data management strategies and resulted in the development of a robust, pragmatic solution: The CCEyes platform —a fully operational, user-friendly prototype that now serves as a valuable resource. The platform simplifies access to a vast repository of relevant industry data, making it an essential tool for researchers, artists, tech enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

CCEyes was officially introduced at Avant Première 2024 during the Innovation Day and is now accessible to the public, offering a gateway to a wealth of knowledge and insights that could transform how the creative and cultural industries operate in Europe.

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PROFESSIONALISATION Advancing a sustainable future for the performing arts + media sector

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IMZ ACADEMY 2024 FIND OUT ABOUT UPCOMING EDITIONS www.imzacademy.com #IMZAcademy

IMZ ACADEMY SESSION ‘INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITALISATION IN TV PROGRAMMING FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS’ 7 March Karajan Music Tech Conference Salzburg, Austria www.karajanmusictech.com EXPERTS Max Beckham-Ortner, IMZ Frank Gerdes, ServusTV Laetitia Huberti, RTBF/IMZ Robert Zimmermann, Deutsche Grammophon

IMZ ACADEMY WORKSHOP ‘DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN ACTION’ 16 + 24 April online www.fedora-platform.com HOST Peter Maniura, IMZ Academy Director EXPERTS Sara Arnsteiner-Simonischek, Konzerthaus Berlin James Bingham, Irish National Opera João Hora, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

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A series of masterclasses for young and established professionals in audiovisual music + dance production, IMZ Academies offer highly practical workshops and interactive seminars. Led by renowned experts, they facilitate knowledge transfer and build sustainable, interdisciplinary networks for participants + institutions around the world.

Academies cover topics such as dance performance capture, multi-camera directing for classical concerts, streaming solutions or 360° filming, as well as audience development and digital marketing strategies. Held in small groups of up to 30 participants, they emphasise hands-on learning and networking across disciplines. In addition to multi-day workshops, IMZ also hosts shorter training units—Academy Sessions—in collaboration with other institutions and events.

IMZ ACADEMY SESSION AT KARAJAN MUSIC TECH 2024 As part of a technology-focused programme, the panel explored how the fusion of innovation, technology and digitalisation in performing arts TV programming is reshaping content creation, distribution and audience engagement. The discussion focused on the revolutionary impact of generative AI in the music industry and the future of immersive experiences with Augmented + Extended Reality.

IMZ ACADEMY WORKSHOP IN COLLABORATION WITH FEDORA The IMZ’s partnership with FEDORA Platform reflects a shared commitment to equipping cultural organisations for success in the digital age. Central to this is the workshop: ‘Digital Transformation in Action’, a key component ACTIVITY REPORT 2024

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EBU-IMZ PANEL ‘WOMEN IN MUSIC AND REPRESENTATION ON SCREEN’ 26 September Golden Prague ITF Prague, Czechia https://zlatapraha.ceskatelevize.cz/en HOSTS Laetitia Huberti, RTBF/IMZ Miikka Maunula, Yle EXPERTS Anders Lindstad, Peiling Film & TV Iveta Apkalna, Latvian organist Marlene Brüggen, DSO Berlin Daniel Gorjão, RTP Anja Danielsen Stabell, NRK

of FEDORA Platform’s Next Stage initiative.

The workshop presented three impactful case studies of successful digital transformation initiatives in opera + dance institutions, offering insights into best practices and measurable results while challenging participants to develop their own digital transformation projects.

IMZ ROUND TABLE The members-only format explores issues of great relevance to our industry. The 2024 edition centered around how innovative technologies such as remote systems and AI are advancing multi-camera performance capture, with experts Johnny Laville + Morag McIntosh (BBC), Matic Gajšek (OnstageAI), João Hora, Calouste Gulbenkian, Matt Parkin + Phil Glenny (Stagecast) first weighing in on the topic before opening up the conversation to all at-

tendees. All Members are encouraged to take part in IMZ Round Tables and share their perspective with the network.

EBU-IMZ PANEL AT GOLDEN PRAGUE ITF Exploring gender equality and diversity in the performing arts, experts discussed the evolving representation and opportunities for women in music. Reflecting on their own experiences, they examined the industry’s and public’s perception of female musicians from a historical as well as current perspective.

IMZ PROFESSIONALISATION GROUP The group convened for the first time in 2024 as a think tank of field professionals. Tasked with shaping the future of IMZ Academies, it aims to elevate standards, foster innovation and drive professionalisation within the sector.

IMZ PROFESSIONALISATION GROUP HOST Peter Maniura, IMZ Academy Director EXPERTS Max Beckham-Ortner, IMZ Jason Charters, Riddle Films Thomas Freundlich, Lumikinos Production Laetitia Huberti, RTBF/IMZ Chris Hunt, Stanza Media Christin Linße, Accentus Music

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PITCHING + EXPERT SESSIONS

PITCHING SESSION AT AVANT PREMIÈRE 19 February Berlin, Germany www.avant-premiere.net THE WINNING PITCHES Arts and Culture The Premiere - Backstory Media Digital Creation & XR Uncanny Reverie - Studio M.A.R.S. The Sound Voice Project - Sound Voice HOSTS + JURY MEMBERS Jean-Jacques Peretti, Sunny Side of the Doc (Host) Katharina Jeschke, IMZ (Host)

Designed to support emerging talent in media and the performing arts, create new business opportunities for our members and nurture the sector as a whole, the IMZ organises various pitching and networking formats. IMZ Pitching Sessions allow filmmakers to pitch to a jury of key industry players, receive immediate feedback as well as the chance to take their project to the next stage. One-on-One Expert Sessions use a fast-paced, speed-dating format to connect presenters with buyers and industry leaders to facilitate professional collaborations and open up business opportunities.

IMZ X SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC PITCHING SESSION AT AVANT PREMIÈRE For the fifth year, IMZ has teamed up with Sunny Side of the Doc, the marketplace for documentary + narrative experiences, to host Pitching Sessions for two categories. With the chance to take their idea to Sunny Side of

the Doc in June, the 8 pre-selected projects were pitched at Avant Première in Berlin and eventually narrowed down to three winners: ‘The Premiere’ by Backstory Media in the Arts & Culture category and ‘Uncanny Reverie’ by Studio M.A.R.S. + ‘The Sound Voice Project’ in the Digital Creation & XR category.

ONE-ON-ONE EXPERT SESSIONS AT AVANT PREMIÈRE Two formats were featured in Berlin this year: ‘Meet the Buyers’ provided invaluable networking opportunities with buyers from broadcast + streaming companies, opening doors to potential acquisition deals. Meanwhile, ‘Meet the Movers and Shakers’ allowed attendees to pick the brains of various leaders of the creative industry and gain insight into their respective fields. Together, these formats provide a unique platform for project development and networking.

Anna Ferens, Telewizja Polska (form.)

Katharina Jeschke, IMZ (Host) Francesca Nesler, RAI Cultura Karine Papazian, RTS Patrick Mao Huang, Flash Forward Entertainment Fernando Amodeo Tuacek, SESC Serviço Social do Comércio Jay Scheib, MIT Sönke Kirchhof, INVR.SPACE Thierry Baujard, Media Deals AMONG THE ONE-ON-ONE EXPERTS AT AVANT PREMIÈRE WERE Stefaan Coninx, Alamire Foundation Kristian Costa-Zahn, ARD Kultur Judy Flannery, SF Dance Film Festival Elisabeth Gigler, AVL Cultural Foundation John Kieser, Honens Bill O’Donnell, The WNET Group Justin Janssen, KlimAktiv Veronka Köver, ARTE Matthias Kremin, WDR3 + WDR5 Antonia Rahofer, BMKOES

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AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT Engaging new audiences for music + dance

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IMZ MUSIC FILM FESTIVALS

FILM FESTIVAL AT VIENNA RATHAUSPLATZ 29 June – 1 September Vienna, Austria

CHILDREN’S OPERA FESTIVAL 19 July – 30 August Vienna, Austria

Music Film Festivals are a key part of our mission to provide broad and low-threshold access to the performing arts, reaching and engaging new audiences worldwide. Having travelled successfully all over Europe to 25 cities and as far as Japan, the USA and Brazil, they have attracted thousands of visitors of all ages and inspired local audiences with the allure of music, opera and dance.

Building on our expertise and extensive film database and network, the IMZ remains a trusted partner to cities, cultural capitals, embassies, festivals, educational institutions and cultural initiatives wishing to showcase music + dance films. Our services include customised curation of programmes, clearance of rights, technical, as well as marketing and communicational support.

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FILM FESTIVAL AT VIENNA RATHAUSPLATZ As the longest-running IMZ Music Film Festival since its debut over three decades ago, the festival once again turned Vienna’s Rathausplatz into an open-air cinema, featuring an enchanting interplay of culture, summer and culinary delights against a spectacular backdrop.

The 34th edition boasted an eclectic mix of genres as diverse as classical, jazz, pop, ballet and contemporary dance, as well as a comprehensive Children’s Opera programme curated entirely to the benefit of the festival’s youngest visitors.

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VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN ZAGREB + OLOMOUC

VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN ZAGREB 27-29 June Zagreb, Croatia

cal highlights, including Queen, Coldplay and Eric Clapton. Noteworthy jazz and blues representations included nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones and baritone vocalist Gregory Porter. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, performed in a unique collaboration by four orchestras simultaneously in Leipzig, Paris, Milan and Vienna, as well as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, celebrating its centenary, were shown.

In honour of Arnold Schoenberg’s 150th birthday, three different productions were presented in this year’s programme.

VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN ZAGREB Zagreb Classic, now a staple of the capital’s cultural scene, was founded in 2016 and has since captivated many visitors of all ages. For the very first time, the IMZ, in collaboration with Stage Media Productions, curated a film

programme, adding a new dimension to this already beloved event. The festival was staged from 27-29 June at King Tomislav Square and featured Salzburg Festival 2022’s rendition of The Magic Flute and Bavarian State Opera 2023’s production of Die Fledermaus. Judging by the number of attendees, many took this rare opportunity to experience world-class operatic performances under the open skies of Zagreb.

THE MAGIC FLUTE IN OLOMOUC As part of the Austria Day on 7 September at Kino Metropol in Olomouc, the Magic Flute (Salzburger Festspiele 2022) was presented.

The screening served as a celebration of the rich cultural ties between Austria and the city of Olomouc and was a part of an entire day of screenings, concerts and presentations.

SPECIAL SCREENING IN OLOMOUC 7 September Olomouc, Czechia

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IMZ MEMBER ORGANISATIONS AUSTRALIA

AUSTRIA

August Schram

ABC Commercial

Da Capo Musikmarketing

Eliette und Herbert von Karajan Institut

Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt

MUSIC TRAVELER PRODUCTIONS

Good Media Solutions

Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik

mdw - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien

Moonlake Entertainment

myfidelio

Only Hands Small

Oper im Steinbruch Arenaria

ORF – Österreichischer Rundfunk

ORF-Enterprise

Salzburger Festspiele

ServusTV

Sun Media

Universität Mozarteum Salzburg

VBW International

BELGIUM

Wiener Staatsoper

Wiener Symphoniker

BRAZIL

Alamire Foundation

RTBF – Belgian Public Radio & Television

Flagey

Honens International Piano Competition

Larry Weinstein Productions

CANADA

Jasmin Music

SESC - Serviço Social do Comércio

Visom Digital

CROATIA

Riddle Films

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CZECHIA

Vox Primus

ProdCan

DENMARK

Czech Philharmonic

Czech Television

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ESTONIA

DR CONCERTHOUSE Orchestra & Choirs

Nordic Sound Streaming Association

FINLAND

Heidi Pruuli

Operabase

Aarno Cronvall

FRANCE

Lumikinos Production

Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Comany

Bel Air Media

Elzévir Films

France Télévisions

ACT4 Productions

ARTE France

ARTE G.E.I.E.

Auditorium Films

François Roussillon et Associés

Heliox Films

Les Films Jack Fébus

Libelo Productions

GERMANY

3B-Produktion

MUSEEC SAS / medici.tv

Radio France

Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg

Opéra national de Paris

Telmondis Distribution

Accentus Music

ARD

Armida Film

ARTE Deutschland TV

Bayerischer Rundfunk

bce films & more

Berlin Phil Media

Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images

C Major Entertainment

Clasart Classic

Dachverband Tanz Deutschland

Deutsche Grammophon

Elekin Arts

EuroArts Music International

German Dance Archive Cologne

HELIANE Media & Consulting

Hessischer Rundfunk

IDAGIO

klangmalerei.tv

Kobalt Productions

Konzerthaus Berlin

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PARSMEDIA Michael Witte Research Management

Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk

Monarda Music

NAXOS Audiovisual Division

Norddeutscher Rundfunk

PARS Media

Radio Bremen

Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg

Saarländischer Rundfunk

Signed Media Produktion

sounding images

Südwestrundfunk

Südwestrundfunk

Tanzrauschen

HUNGARY

Thomas Hieber

Unitel

Verein BeethovenHaus Bonn

WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk

ZDF – Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen

ZDF / 3sat

ITALY

Papageno

Pilvax Films

JAPAN

Dynamic

Latvian Television

KULMAG Kulturmanagement

MEXICO

NEW ZEALAND

NORWAY

NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Minerva Productions

TV UNAM

POLAND

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LITHUANIA

NHK Enterprises

LRT - Lithuanian National Radio and Television

NordicStories

Teatro alla Scala

LIECHTENSTEIN

LATVIA

NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation

Rai Com

PORTUGAL

TVP – Polish Television

Galope Films

RTP – Rádio e Televisão de Portugal

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RUSSIA

SLOVENIA

Russian State TV and Radio Music Centre (on hold)

The Moscow Philharmonic Society (on hold)

SPAIN

RTV Slovenija

The Russian State TV & Radio Broadcasting Company/ RussiaKultura TV Channel (on hold)

SWITZERLAND

SWEDEN

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

SCARLATTI Arts international

Konserthuset Stockholm

Scenkonst Västernorrland

SVT – Swedish Television

UNITED KINGDOM

UKRAINE

Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB)

SRF – Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen

RSI – Radiotelevisione Svizzera

Syquali Crossmedia

Ad Lib Productions

BalletBoyz

BBC Arts and Classical Music

Gemma Dixon

Suspilne Ukraine - Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine

London Symphony Orchestra

Marquee.TV

Mercury Studios

UNITED STATES

Opus Arte

Poorhouse International

Stagecast

Stanza Media

The Arts Channel

The Space

Classic Arts Showcase

San Francisco Dance Film Festival

KKA Advisors

Legacy and Alchemy

New World Symphony

Overtone Films

The Metropolitan Opera Association

The WNET Group

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September 24-27, 2025 Municipal House in Prague

62 nd International Television Festival CELEBRATING THE FINEST MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE FILMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE A world-renowned festival presenting exceptional films and television productions.

CALL FOR ENTRIES Submissions open: March 1, 2025 www.festivalgoldenprague.cz