TODAY: Final Berlin prep session + tax credit strategies

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As we honor Black History Month, MiFILM continues the work of documenting, elevating, and advancing the next generation of global storytellers.

This month: tactical resources for producers, critical dialogues at Berlinale, and pathways to position your work in international markets.

TODAY – February 10th
Final virtual session before Berlin.

Community Office Hours with Jordan Michael

Monday, February 10th | Via Zoom

Line Producer Jordan Michael on state tax credits and fiscal sponsorship—the financial infrastructure of independent film production.

Session coverage:

• Tax credits, rebates, and incentives: definitions and strategic application

• Credible pathways for producers navigating credit systems

• Fiscal sponsorship fundamentals and implementation strategies

• Live Q&A with take-home resources

Recording will be provided for those who register.

Register for Office Hours →

MiFILM at Berlinale

Two events designed to connect global filmmakers with market strategies, industry leadership, and critical discourse.

Panel | Emerging Trends in Storytelling

Sunday, February 15th | 11:30 AM GST
AfroBerlin & Afro Film Music Days

The Power of Presence with New Voices, New Visions

An examination of African, Afro-European, and diaspora cinema at the intersection of commercial viability and artistic innovation. From Nollywood's economic model to adaptation strategies and audience engagement frameworks.

Panelists:
Ernest White II (Moderator), Filmmaker, Founder, Presidio Pictures
Naomi Beukes, Actress, Producer
Mona Ombogo, Award-Winning Scriptwriter, Director, SummerRain International
Dalaham Hirse, CEO, Unfriendly Space
Brittany Franklin, Director, Founder, Minorities in Film

Registration details →

Global Artist Assembly: Non-Fiction & Truth

Monday, February 16th | 5:00 PM
Brotfabrik Berlin
Co-hosted with The Video Consortium Berlin

As AI reshapes documentary practice and truth becomes increasingly contested, this assembly convenes industry leaders and filmmakers to examine how non-fiction can adapt and reclaim narrative authority.

Program:
5:30–7:00 PM | Panel discussion
7:00–8:30 PM | Breakout strategy sessions
8:30 PM onward | Reception

Open to all. No festival badge required.

Event information →

Whether joining virtually or in Berlin, these programs offer direct access to industry expertise and collaborative strategy sessions designed for filmmakers positioning work in global markets.

What’s Next

• Ongoing: New Talent Community Enrollment

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