Home / Arts and Entertainment / New Award Honors European Film Culture Pioneers
New Award Honors European Film Culture Pioneers
30 Sep
Summary
- Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz, and Sandra den Hamer are the first recipients.
- The award celebrates sustained contributions to European film culture.
- The ceremony will take place in Athens in January 2027.
The European Film Academy has introduced a new Community Award to honor exceptional contributions to European film culture. Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz, and Sandra den Hamer are the first recipients, recognized for their decades-long impact.
The award ceremony is scheduled for January 15, 2027, in Athens, Greece, on the eve of the main European Film Awards ceremony. This special event will be held at the Acropolis Museum.
Beki Probst is celebrated for founding the Berlinale's European Film Market, transforming it into a major international hub. Marin Karmitz is known for establishing mk2 film, a prominent French independent cinema entity that has produced and distributed numerous acclaimed films.
Sandra den Hamer has a significant background in Dutch cinema, having directed the Eye Filmmuseum and previously led the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Her leadership has significantly shaped film exhibition and preservation in the Netherlands.
The European Film Academy, with its 5,700 members across Europe, organizes the annual European Film Awards, which this year will be held in Athens, marking the second time the ceremony takes place in January.
