Tanja Meissner named Director of Berlinale Pro*

Berlinale Festival Director Tricia Tuttle has appointed Tanja Meissner to join her Executive team as the Director of Berlinale Pro*.

This reshaped role encompasses the directorship of the European Film Market (EFM), and she will also lead the Berlinale Pro* consortium, together with the Heads of the Berlinale Co-Production Market, Berlinale Talents and World Cinema Fund, who will report directly to her.

German-French dual citizen Meissner brings over 25 years of experience and profound knowledge of the film industry, across production, distribution and exhibition. As Director of Berlinale Pro*, Meissner will contribute to the overarching strategic goals of the Berlinale as a vital part of Tuttle’s senior team. Tanja Meissner will take office on May 13 and attend the Cannes Film Festival with the team.