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Professional Training and Dialogue for the Film and Media Industry

The Erich Pommer Institut at a glance

The Erich Pommer Institut (EPI) is a leading provider of professional training for the film and media industry. For over 25 years, we have been supporting professionals and executives from film, television, streaming, journalism, games, and digital media with professional training offerings and industry initiatives.

As an independent platform for knowledge transfer and networking, we provide orientation in a changing film and media landscape as well as support individuals and organisations in actively shaping the transformation of the film and media industry. They benefit from our strong network in Germany and Europe.


Theory meets Practice


As an affiliate of the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF EPI is closely connected to science and practice. Together with its shareholders, the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and the University of Potsdam, EPI combines academic foundations with practical training.

As an interface between science, business, and politics, we address current developments in the film and media industry and translate them into training, dialogue formats, and industry events.


Our Mission


We develop offerings that address current and future challenges in the film and media industry as well as support film and media professionals in their professional and career development.

Together with experts from research and practice, we create spaces for exchange, new perspectives, and sustainable solutions. Quality, independent expertise, and the future viability of the film and media industry are at the centre of our work.


Our focus areas


The film and media industry is undergoing profound change. Technological innovations, new business models, regulatory requirements, and societal changes present companies and professionals with ever new challenges.

With our professional training offerings and dialogue formats, we address key future topics of the film and media economy as well as provide guidance for practice.



Digital Transformation

Knowledge of technologies, platforms, and innovations.


Film & Media Law

Guidance in a complex regulatory media landscape.


Film & Media Economics

Strategies and business models for sustainable success.


Leadership

Skills for leadership, change, and collaboration.


Society & Responsibility

Impulses for diversity, sustainability, and democratic media culture.

Why EPI

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Specialisation & Academic Grounding

Our focus lies in media business, media law, media technologies, and leadership. The close affiliation with the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and the University of Potsdam ensures the academic rigour of our content — while maintaining a consistently practice-led approach.

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Network & Community

Our programmes and events bring together media professionals from across Germany and Europe. Building new connections and exchanging ideas with peers are integral parts of what we offer — and a benefit that extends well beyond the training itself.

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From the industry for the industry

We work closely with experienced national and international experts from a wide range of fields within the media and film industry. Our trainers and speakers bring years of practical experience and deep specialist knowledge.

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Flexibility

All further education programmes are designed to be completed alongside full-time employment. Whether compact seminars, multi-day workshops, part-time master's degrees, online courses, or in-house training — you choose the format that fits your life.

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Commitment & Personal Support

Our team supports you in choosing the right further education programme and remains personally available throughout your participation.

Why EPI

We empower companies and organisations for sustainable success.


A sound academic basis

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Practice-oriented

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Connected

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Quality & Transparency


For us, quality is not an end in itself, but a prerequisite for effective professional development. Our offerings are continuously refined, externally reviewed and certified to recognised standards – so that participants, partners and funder can rely on a solid foundation.


Certifications & Accreditations

Europanozert

AZAV Accreditation

The Erich Pommer Institut is accredited as an educational provider under German AZAV in accordance with SGB III and certified by EUROPANOZERT (Reg. No.: EPZ-25-18-T). This accreditation confirms the implementation of a documented and effective quality management system, as well as its continuous improvement.

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System Akkreditiert

Programme Accreditation for Master’s Degree Programmes

The Master’s programmes in Digital Media Law and Management LL.M. | MBA and European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA are programme-accredited by the University of Potsdam and bear the seal of the German Accreditation Council. The accreditation certifies that the programmes meet academic standards in terms of content, fulfil all formal structural requirements and have qualified staff and adequate facilities.

→ Digital Media Law and Management (LL.M.)
→ Digital Media Law and Management (MBA)
→ European Film Business and Law (LL.M.)
→ European Film Business and Law (MBA)
→ Programme Accreditation – Accreditation Council

Zertifizierung durch die Filmuniversität Babelsberg

Certification by the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF

Selected continuing professional development programmes – including the certificate courses in Assistant Directing, Film Production Management and Production Accounting – have been assessed and certified as part of the quality assurance process at the KONRAD WOLF Film University Babelsberg. The internal audit process is based on the principles of ISO 9001. Course content, qualifications and learning objectives are set out in accordance with higher education standards.

The certification enables participants to earn up to 12 ECTS credits (provided they attend at least 80% of the course). The decision on whether to recognise these credits lies with the respective higher education institution.

Recognition as "Bildungszeit"

Individual courses are recognised as educational courses in accordance with Section 10(1), third sentence, of the Berlin Educational Leave Act.


Funding & Compliance

The EPI works with recognised funding instruments and meets the relevant compliance requirements. Our offerings are eligible for funding under:

  • ESF (European Social Fund)
  • Wandel der Arbeit (Federal Funding)
  • Creative Europe MEDIA
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Strong partners – strong network

Our training offerings and industry initiatives are supported and promoted by strong national and international partners.

The close collaboration with institutions, companies, and industry associations enables practice-oriented content, current perspectives, and lasting networks for our participants.

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Why is EPI actually called the Erich Pommer Institut

The institute is named after Erich Pommer – one of the most significant producers of the early 20th century. We do not manage his estate, but rather orient ourselves to his spirit and attitude: a passion for innovation, support for young talent, and a willingness to embrace the new.

His productions – includingThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari(1920),Metropolis(1927) andThe Blue Angel(1930) – remain milestones in film history to this day. In addition to his keen interest in technical and content innovation, Erich Pommer was consistently committed to supporting young filmmakers as well as the training and education of his staff.

As early as the 1920s, he brought organisational and technical innovations from the USA to Germany. In 1933, he emigrated abroad with his family and worked with Fritz Lang in France, with Alfred Hitchcock in England, and later in Hollywood. In 1946, he returned to Germany and supported the reconstruction of the German film industry as a film officer for the US Army.

Erich Pommer, Zeichnung von Vivienne Hettig

Erich Pommer, Drawing by Vivienne Hettig
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Would you like to find out more about our offerings, or are you interested in working with us? 

We look forward to hearing from you. Our team is happy to assist with any questions, offer individual guidance on choosing the right training, and discuss in-house training or partnership opportunities.

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