Meet the Rising Stars: 20 Producers Selected for the 27th Edition of Producers on the Move Program
The 20 emerging producers selected for the 27th edition of the Producers on the Move program have been announced by European Film Promotion and its member organizations. These producers have worked on various notable projects, including films like "Sirât," "September 5," "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood," "DJ Ahmet," and "The Dreamed Adventure," which was part of the Cannes 2026 competition.
The selected producers are Lixi Frank from Austria, Roxanne Sarkozi from Belgium, Constantinos Nikiforou from Cyprus, Dagmar Sedláčková from the Czech Republic, Maria Møller Kjeldgaard from Denmark, Marianne Ostrat from Estonia, Daniel Kuitunen from Finland, Julie Billy from France, Philipp Trauer from Germany, Danae Spathara from Greece, Sunna Guðnadóttir from Iceland, Julianne Forde from Ireland, Stefano Centini from Italy, Marion Guth from Luxembourg, Olivia Sophie van Leeuwen from The Netherlands, Ivana Shekutkoska from North Macedonia, Agata Novinski from the Slovak Republic, Xavi Font from Spain, Linda Mutawi from Sweden, and Michela Pini from Switzerland.
Among the producers, Lixi Frank from Austria is involved in the films "Everytime" and "The Dreamed Adventure," while Stefano Centini from Italy is part of "Death Has No Master." Marianne Ostrat from Estonia has worked on "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood," and Sunna Guðnadóttir from Iceland was associated with "Beautiful Beings."
Other notable producers include Xavi Font from Spain, Linda Mutawi from Sweden, Julie Billy from France, Philipp Trauer from Germany, Daniel Kuitunen from Finland, Ivana Shekutkoska from North Macedonia, and Julianne Forde from Ireland. These producers have been involved in award-winning and internationally recognized films, showcasing their talent and creativity in the industry.
The lineup for this year's Producers on the Move program is diverse and promising, with each producer bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the table. The selected producers have already made significant contributions to the film industry and are poised to make even more impactful work in the future. The program provides them with a platform to network, collaborate, and further develop their skills, paving the way for successful careers in the film industry.