Members of the ACE Network become part of a privileged circle of independent producers, with access to some of the most experienced and successful professionals in the international audiovisual industry.
The ACE Network is a safe trusted space enabling profound collaborations through honest dialogue and fostering the valuable exchange of high-level knowledge about the independent audio-visual industry in Europe and beyond.
ACE Network members benefit from a top quality executive education in European creative producing and entrepreneurialism.
More benefits include:
- Access to ACE secure online portal including the database, forum, videos of previous workshops, and documents.
- Possibility to ask the ACE team for advice and matchmaking services. The ACE team and senior consultants offer ACE members year-round advice on development, distribution, festival strategies, and co-production partners.
- Reduced accreditation fees and special offers for various festivals throughout the year, including CineMart, Berlinale EFM, Series Mania, Content London, Filmchain, Göteborg and Cannes Marché du Film.
- Possibility to attend regular online ACE Insight sessions from key industry players. Past sessions have included Chris Mack (Netflix), Tatjana Samopjan (Creative Development consultant), Ran Tellem (Mediapro Studio) and Maciej Zemonjic (AI and Virtual Production expert).
- Possibility to attend the Annual Reunion, 300€ supplementary fee necessary.
- 5 Spots available to attend the financing sessions of the Financing Strategies Workshop (three days), 750€ supplementary fee necessary.
- Reduced participation fees if selected for the ACE Specials.
- Film Production Business Therapy and Mediation sessions with Andrew Hildebrand at a discounted rate; rates are based on the budget of the film or the value of the dispute.
- Possibility to vote in ACE Board elections and ACE General Assemblies.
- Possibility to stand and be elected for the ACE Board.