NETWORK & KNOWLEDGE
ACE Producers (ACE) is Europe’s premier community of independent producers, dedicated to equipping them with the entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adaptive skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Through high-end executive training, ACE empowers producers to anticipate trends, be forward thinking, embrace new partnerships, integrate emerging technologies, and implement modern environmental practices. This approach not only builds sustainable networks and businesses but also enhances producers’ ability to navigate an increasingly dynamic global landscape. By fostering collaboration and facilitating the transfer of high-level industry knowledge, ACE strengthens producers’ capacity to innovate and adapt to creative and market shifts.
Each year, 18 experienced independent producers join ACE after completing the ACE Annual Programme, an intensive series of workshops designed to enhance their expertise in all stages of film production. These workshops focus on the critical responsibilities of producers, including leadership, co-production strategies, business strategy, international market readiness, and creative collaboration across disciplines.
Since its founding in 1993, ACE Producers has cultivated a thriving community of hundreds of producers, with over 280 active members from more than 52 countries. Members collaborate year-round to share knowledge, discuss industry changes, and initiate partnerships at the ACE Annual reunion and industry events at major festivals and markets.