Projects
Shooting Stars
Introducing Europe's up-and-coming acting talent at the Berlin International Film Festival (February 9-19, 2012)
EFP annually presents 10 up-and-coming European actors and actresses from 10 different European countries to the international press, public and industry during the first weekend of the Berlin International Film Festival. The actors and actresses are nominated by EFP members, and a final selection of participants is made by an international jury of industry professionals. These 10 SHOOTING STARS are then introduced at the Berlinale through a series of high profile events, including the SHOOTING STARS Awards at the Berlinale Palast, an official Press Conference, a meeting with Casting Directors and a Gala Reception.
Now in its 15th year the annual event at the Berlinale supports and champions young European actors with the aim of providing them with professional contacts to take the next big leap in their international careers. Between 1998 - 2011, EFP has introduced a total of 233 "new faces" in Berlin.
SHOOTING STARS activities
Presentation of the SHOOTING STARS Award at the Berlinale Palast
Press Conference introducing all SHOOTING STARS to the International Media
Press Agency hired to handle interview requests
Advertising in major trade papers
Industry Breakfast: Speed Dating with with casting directors in an informal atmoshpere
Gala Reception for selected guests in honour of the SHOOTING STARS
Workshops in cooperation with the Berlinale Talent Campus
SHOOTING STARS Trailer
Catalogue and on-line presentation of SHOOTING STARS including poster and DVD trailer
SHOOTING STARS is financially supported by the MEDIA Programme of the EU, the member organisations of EFP and private partners.
