ACE Producers

01/05/2026

Applications are now open for the 8th edition of the ACE Series Special!

A hands-on workshop for experienced producers who want to deepen their knowledge of developing and producing TV drama series for an international audience and/or integrate a series division into their companies.

The programme takes place 2 - 7 November 2026 in Lübeck, Germany thanks to the support of the Netherlands Film Fund, MOIN Filmförderung and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.

Application deadline is 15 June 2026, more information and how to apply can be found through the link the comments.

17/04/2026

We were happy to conclude the ACE 35 Annual Programme in Modra, Slovakia with the Business Prospects Workshop.

A huge thank you to all the producers and consultants!

We're excited to stay in Slovakia for a bit longer for the ACE Annual Reunion in Bratislava.

The ACE Business Prospects Workshop and the Annual Reunion are supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, Slovak Audiovisual Fund, Košice Region Film Office and SAPA - Slovak Audiovisual Producers' Association.

16/04/2026

Exciting news!
Here are the twelve producers selected for the fifth ACE Leadership Special.

The ACE Leadership Special allows producers to take time out to examine themselves, their companies and their teams. The programme gives them the tools to recognise and harness their capabilities and innate skills, raising their confidence to be able to provide effective leadership for their production companies and to create work environments which are effective, productive and harmonious.

The programme is supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, FilmCamp Norway and CFAP. Find the full selection in the comments

09/04/2026

Exciting news from Cannes! Here are the films (co-)produced by ACE members amongst the first titles announced for Festival de Cannes 2026.

Find the full list in the comments.

01/04/2026

Don't miss it! Only 2 two weeks left to apply to the 2026 edition of Alliance 4 Development (A4D).

A4D is a co-development program for 11 film projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland hosted by Locarno Pro. The aim of the program is to future-proof the market potential of the projects and foster long-term creative and business ties between the targeted countries.

The program will take place during Locarno Pro (6 to 11 August 2026) at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.

Applications are now open for the 11ᵗʰ edition of A4D, Locarno Pro’s co-development programme for feature-length projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

Don’t miss the opportunity to present your project to international co-production partners and leading industry professionals.

→ Apply now on our website: shorturl.at/Z2Wwf

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Alliance 4 Development is possible thanks to partnerships with CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée), France; FFA (Filmförderungsanstalt), Germany; DGCA-MiC (Direzione generale Cinema e audiovisivo del Ministero della Cultura), Italy; ÖFI (Österreichisches Filminstitut), Austria; the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) / MEDIA Desk Suisse, Switzerland. A4D is also made possible by contributions from Eurimages.

30/03/2026

We are proud to announce the selected producers (and their mentors) for the fifth edition of the ACE Mentoring Programme EU!

This programme aims to support emerging producers in reaching the next level of their careers and extending their international network by offering them the opportunity to learn from established mentors from within ACE Producers Network actively working within the international film industry.

Each selected producer has been carefully matched to a mentor according to their specific needs. This tailor-made programme includes (online) meetings throughout the year, with the intent to share collective knowledge with a new generation of producers.

Find out more through the link in the comments.

27/03/2026

Deadline coming up for Emerging Producers 2027 - Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

Each year since 2012, the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival selects eighteen talented European documentary film producers for their Emerging Producers Programme, where they are provided with educational, networking, and promotional support.

Producers can apply for the next edition of this renowned program until March 31, 2026.

More information can be found below and at www.emergingproducers.com

💥📢 The call to our industry flagship programme EMERGING PRODUCERS 2027 is open for one more week. Please share the opportunity with talented documentary producers around you! The deadline for applications is March 31.
https://ep.ji-hlava.com/apply

20/03/2026

Six emerging producers from Slovakia are selected to participate in the first edition of ACE Training Days SK.

Taking place on 14 and 15 April in Modra, Slovakia, this programme is themed around “How to Build a Sustainable Economic Foundation for Your Business”.

Check out the full selection through the link in the comments.

19/03/2026

We are excited to be back in Di**le, Ireland for the seventh ACE Animation Special!

The ACE Animation Special is supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, Screen Ireland, Animation Ireland, and in close collaboration Animation Di**le.

16/03/2026

Sentimental Value wins the Best International Feature Film Oscar! Huge congratulations to everyone involved.

SENTIMENTAL VALUE by Joachim Trier
Produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar (ACE Norway)
Co-produced by Jonas Dornbach (ACE Germany) & Janine Jackowski (ACE Germany)

13/03/2026

Emerging producers from Southeast Europe and the Southern Caucasus can now apply for the CineLink Producers' Lab 2026.

This year-round programme is structured in three modules: Slano (Slano Film Days), Sarajevo (CineLink Industry Days - Sarajevo Film Festival), and Zagreb (mid-November) and will focus on three key areas: Developing strong production identity, navigating the business of film and adapting to emerging trends and technologies.

The application deadline is 3 April. Check out the comments for more information.