Since 1998, when EFP first presented Shooting Stars during the Berlin International Film Festival, the programme has steadily gained in recognition. As a result, EFP launched a follow-up programme in 2002 – The Touring Shooting Stars Programme. Adapting the concept and promotional platform used in Berlin, EFP annually selects several new partner festivals who present the actors and their films to the press and their local audiences. The goal of this initiative is to bring the actors directly into the promotional process, attracting additional press attention and thereby, improve the opportunities for a film’s distribution in the region.

Event activities

• Presentation of actors on the main stage of the festival
• Press Conference with Shooting Stars
• Reception in honour of the Shooting Stars
• Presentation of actors and films in Festival Catalogue and on-line

The event is financially supported by the MEDIA Programme of the EU and the member organisations of EFP.

2004