ifs Publishes First Comprehensive Report on Showrunning in Europe

»Showrunning in Europe – Skills, Tasks, Responsibilities«

ifs @ Max Ophüls Preis Film Festival 2026

Two ifs films celebrate their premiere at the festival: »My Name Akim« in the medium-length film competition and »Splitter« in the short film competition

Dr. Melanie Andernach is the new professor of Creative Producing at the ifs

With this appointment, the ifs gains a nationally and internationally award-winning and experienced producer as its new professor.

New appointments to professorships at the ifs

Julia Daschner is the new professor of Cinematography, Jan Martin Scharf is the new professor of Serial Storytelling

Graduation film awarded FIRST STEPS 2025 prize

Animated film »Fake News« wins in the Short Steps category

Five nominations for ifs projects at the FIRST STEPS film awards

How to entertain: »Masterclass Entertainment« 2025 at the ifs

Part-time professional training on non-fictional entertainment

Boosting the Next Generation:

Panel on Diversity in the Film Industry – Success and future prospects of University Cooperation at FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

Master's pitch of the ifs series talents at the Seriencamp 2025

Final presentation of the Master's Programme »Serial Storytelling«

European Showrunner Programme at ifs Announces New Cohort

Top Series Writers from Across Europe Join Fourth Edition of Prestigious Training