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European Film Market Chief Tanja Meissner on How the Event Has Evolved to Adjust to Showbiz Changes

February 17, 2026 at 08:20 AM
By Leo Barraclough
European Film Market Chief Tanja Meissner on How the Event Has Evolved to Adjust to Showbiz Changes
Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, a role that includes management of the European Film Market, points to a number of highlights in this year’s event, which wraps Wednesday. First, is the Animation Days initiative, which was introduced this year. “We wanted to support the independent animation industry, since it’s a difficult context for them. […]

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Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, a role that includes management of the European Film Market, points to a number of highlights in this year’s event, which wraps Wednesday. First, is the Animation Days initiative, which was introduced this year. “We wanted to support the independent animation industry, since it’s a difficult context for them. […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, a role that includes management of the European Film Market, points to a number of highlights in this year’s event, which wraps Wednesday. First, is the Animation Days initiative, which was introduced this year. “We wanted to support the independent animation industry, since it’s a difficult context for them. […] Home Film News Feb 17, 2026 12:20am PT European Film Market Chief Tanja Meissner on How the Event Has Evolved to Adjust to Showbiz Changes By Leo Barraclough Plus Icon Leo Barraclough International Features Editor LeoBarraclough Latest BAFTA Chair Sara Putt Joins International Jury for FFC Bulgaria €50,000 Prize 2 hours ago Faraz Shariat’s Thriller ‘Prosecution’ Sells to Memento in France Following World Premiere in the Berlinale’s Panorama Section (EXCLUSIVE) 14 hours ago Newport Beach to Fete Jennifer Saunders at U.K. and Ireland Honors Event (EXCLUSIVE) 18 hours ago See All Courtesy of Duchili Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, a role that includes management of the European Film Market, points to a number of highlights in this year’s event, which wraps Wednesday. First, is the Animation Days initiative, which was introduced this year. “We wanted to support the independent animation industry, since it’s a difficult context for them. Animation is a genre in which Europe really truly excels, and Germany is a very strong exporter of animation fare,” she says. Related Stories How Ashley Padilla’s 'Mom Confession' Sketch Turned Her Into 'Saturday Night Live's' Standout Emmy Contender

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