Erich Pommer Institut

The Erich Pommer Institut (EPI), founded in 1998, is a leading provider of professional training in the German and European media landscape and at the same time an independent industry think tank. As a non-profit GmbH and affiliated institute of the Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, as well as with the University of Potsdam as a partner, the EPI serves as a central interface between the audiovisual industry, academia, and research.

• Training Programs: The EPI offers a wide range of training for media professionals, including master's programs such as Digital Media Law and Management and European Film Business and Law, leading to recognized degrees such as MBA or LL.M.[2][3][4].
• Conferences and Workshops: Regularly organized professional conferences and workshops that address current issues in the media industry, such as copyright policy and AI, and promote an open dialogue with international experts[1][2][4].
• Consulting and Research: The institute offers independent studies, expert opinions, and consulting services for companies, associations, and institutions[1][2][3].
• Online Training: Since 2015, online training has also been offered to enable a broader reach[2].

The mission of the EPI is to support media professionals in their next career steps and to offer programs that meet the current challenges of the media industry and the digital world. A special focus is on promoting women in leadership positions and equality in media and cultural enterprises[1][2][3].

The EPI is committed to sustainable qualifications and better networking of all stakeholders in the media industry. Through cooperation with the Media Collective, a partnership of stakeholders in the moving image industry, targeted training in the Berlin-Brandenburg region and beyond is promoted. These initiatives aim for sustainable qualifications, new educational formats, and improved networking[3].

• Media Academy Berlin-Brandenburg: The EPI leads and implements this program, which serves as a cross-entry and re-entry program into the media industry and is supported by the states of Berlin and Brandenburg as well as the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg[3].
• Female Leadership Programs: The institute offers specific programs to promote women in leadership positions, such as the "sparkx" program, which equips young leaders with know-how and tools and provides a strong network of successful women[2][4].

The Erich Pommer Institut is thus a central player in media education, making a significant contribution to the development and success of the media industry through its diverse offerings and initiatives.

• 1 - https://en.epi.media/aboutus/
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Pommer_Institut
• 3 - https://mediaacademy-bb.de/uber-die-media-academy/
• 4 - https://www.epi.media/ErichPommerInstitut/
• 5 - https://www.epi.media/programm/