European Producers Club

What European Producers Club does

European Producers Club (EPC) is a Paris-headquartered private association founded in 1993 that connects and advocates for independent film and television producers across Europe. It operates as a curated, application-based membership network comprising roughly 200 producers and production companies working in more than 36 countries, governed by a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and a small professional staff led by a Managing Director (Julie-Jeanne Régnault, since 2024) and President (Dariusz Jablonski of Apple Film). EPC's core offering is a suite of member benefits: exclusive access to panels, round tables, and mixers at partner festivals (Cannes Marché du Film, Venice, Berlin European Film Market, Locarno, San Sebastian, Series Mania, Gothenburg, Les Arcs, Haugesund), discounted accreditations, industry insights via Zoom Sessions with executives from Apple TV+, Disney, Netflix, and CAA, personalized advisory and matchmaking, invitation to EPC Encounters retreats, and European policy intelligence and advocacy. Strategically, EPC has positioned itself as a collective voice for independent producers in EU audiovisual policy debates, including supporting Brazilian streaming regulation through CEPI in 2025, and runs the Netflix co-branded women producers pitch competition (€80,000 in aggregate prizes) launched at Series Mania in March 2022.

EPC is not a technology business; it explicitly does not develop proprietary software or AI systems. Its underlying "infrastructure" is institutional and reputational: 30 years of relationships with policymakers, festival organizations, financiers (e.g., Cofiloisirs), and distributors. Member outcomes are framed as access to co-production partners, festival networking, policy intelligence, and visibility rather than quantitative ROI metrics.

Commercially, EPC generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership fees disclosed only on request and supplemented by partner contributions and event co-funding (e.g., Netflix's women producers initiative). Pricing is opaque to non-applicants, with fee tiers varying by membership category and billed annually. The member acquisition channel is direct, via email application with board approval, supplemented by referrals from festival partnerships and peer producers. EPC markets through its website (europeanproducersclub.org), Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn, presence at major European festivals, and earned media in trade publications (Variety, Screen Daily, senalnews). There are no funding rounds, parent entities, or external investors; the organization is governed as an independent member association.

Name

European Producers Club

Legal name

European Producers Club

Website

https://www.europeanproducersclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

European Producers Club is a Paris-based, 1993-founded membership association of about 200 independent European film and TV producers across 36+ countries, offering festival access, policy advocacy, and networking services via curated annual memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Independent film producers
• Producer network membership
• Audiovisual policy advocacy
• Co-production networking
• Film industry association

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: EPC generates revenue through annual membership fees from its 200 member producers and production companies across Europe. Fee options vary based on membership tier and are disclosed upon inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

European Producers Club (EPC) is a professional membership association that connects approximately 200 independent European film and TV producers across more than 36 countries through curated networking, advocacy before European and national policy bodies, festival partnerships, and industry events. Its core deliverable is annual membership providing exclusive access to EPC activities and events, discounted accreditations at partner festivals (Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Locarno), policy intelligence, advisory and matchmaking services, and the EPC Encounters producer's retreat.

Product overview

The European Producers Club (EPC) is a professional membership organization and network for European independent film and TV producers, not a software product or technology platform. The organization provides membership services including exclusive access to EPC activities and events, discounted accreditations at partner festivals (Cannes, Berlin, Venice), industry insights via EPC Zoom Sessions, European policy intelligence and advocacy, personalized advisory and matchmaking services, and invitations to EPC Encounters (an exclusive producer's retreat). Key initiatives include a partnership with Netflix to promote women producers through a pitch competition, European Film Politics Seminars held during film festivals, and advocacy work on streaming regulation and intellectual property rights. The organization also publishes contributions, position papers, and press releases on industry issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPC Membership Annual membership of the European Producers Club providing approximately 200 independent European film and TV producers with access to EPC activities and events, discounted festival accreditations, policy intelligence and advocacy, advisory and matchmaking services, and invitation to EPC Encounters. Membership is by application and board approval.
• EPC Encounters Exclusive 3-day producer's retreat organized by the European Producers Club for its members, providing focused networking and deal-making opportunities among leading independent European producers.
• Netflix-EPC Women Producers Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• Members gain priority admission to all EPC events, personalized assistance, and regular updates on the European film industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Gothenburg Film Festival (Göteborg Film Festival / TV Drama Vision)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC has established a partnership with the Gothenburg Film Festival, providing EPC members exclusive advantages including invitations, discounted accreditations, and privileged access to festival events and networking activities.
• Venice Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC maintains a strong presence at the Venice Film Festival, organizing panels, conferences, round tables, and social events for members, including the announcement of Netflix/EPC pitch competition winners.
• Series ManiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeries Mania is a key partner where EPC launched its Netflix joint initiative for women producers in March 2022, featuring pitch competitions for fictional series.
• Marché du Film (Cannes)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC partners with the Cannes Marché du Film, providing members access to discounted accreditation, panels, workshops, and networking events during the festival.
• Conecta FictionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Conecta Fiction, a European event focused on TV fiction production and co-production, providing EPC members exclusive networking and pitching opportunities.
• MiM Market (Milan)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Milan International Market (MiM) providing EPC members access to Italian and European co-production and distribution opportunities.
• Locarno Film FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC partners with Locarno Film Festival (August 6-11, 2026), providing exclusive access and networking opportunities for members at this prestigious event.
• European Film Market (EFM - Berlin)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC maintains a presence at the Berlin European Film Market, organizing industry events and panels for members during one of Europe's largest film markets.
• San Sebastian International Film Festival (SSIFF)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with SSIFF where EPC holds expanded board meetings and industry discussions on challenges facing the European film industry.
• Les Arcs Film FestivalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Les Arcs Film Festival, providing EPC members access to this European film festival focused on new talent and co-productions.
• Haugesund Film Festival (Norwegian International Film Festival)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Haugesund Film Festival, providing EPC members access to one of Norway's most important film industry events.
• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn March 2022 at Series Mania, EPC and Netflix launched a joint initiative to create opportunities for European women producers. The initiative includes a pitch contest for fictional series where the six best projects pitch to Netflix, and the three winners receive awards of €50,000, €20,000, and €10,000 respectively to develop their projects. Competition is reserved for EPC producers working for women-owned companies (min. 50% ownership).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• European Audiovisual Production Association (CEPI): CEPI is the Brussels-based trade body representing European audiovisual producers on policy, IP rights, and streaming regulation. Like EPC, it lobbies EU institutions and represents independent producers' interests, making it the closest comparator in mission and advocacy focus.
• European Film Academy (EFA): The EFA brings together ~4,000 European film professionals with a strong focus on producers, directors, and actors. EPC's president Dariusz Jablonski is himself an EFA member, and both organizations run pan-European advocacy, awards, and industry programming.
• Producers Guild of America (PGA): PGA is the leading US trade association for film, television, and new media producers, providing networking, advocacy, and events. It mirrors EPC's role as a producer-only membership body, though it operates at much greater scale in a single national market.
• European Film Agency Directors Association (EFAD): EFAD represents European national film agencies on policy and funding. EPC's MD previously led EFAD, and the two organizations regularly collaborate on EU audiovisual policy, including joint advocacy on streaming regulation and producer rights.
• Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA): IFTA is the global trade association of independent film and TV distribution companies, focused on the international sales, finance, and distribution ecosystem. It is comparable to EPC as an association serving the business side of independent content production across borders.
• EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs): EAVE is a European professional training, project development, and networking organization for audiovisual producers. Like EPC, it serves independent European producers with workshops, networking, and industry events, and EPC's MD is an EAVE alumni.

Broad incumbents

• BAFTA: BAFTA is a leading UK-based arts charity supporting film, games, and television, with awards, learning programs, and a wider membership base. It overlaps with EPC in serving the film/TV producer community and convening industry, but operates at a far larger scale and broader remit.
• Series Mania Forum: Series Mania is a major European festival and forum dedicated to TV series, where EPC co-launches the Netflix women-producers initiative. It is comparable to EPC in convening European TV producers around content, financing, and policy, but at greater scale and as a festival rather than a membership body.

Regional players

• Film Producers Association of Turkey (Film Yapimciları Meslek Birliği): Turkey's national film producers' association, which runs programs such as 'New Turkish Films' that EPC's Head of Partnerships previously led. It is a regional peer serving the same producer constituency in a single national market.

Others

• Cineuropa: Cineuropa is the leading European audiovisual news and information portal covering co-production, funding, and policy. It is adjacent to EPC's mission of connecting and informing European producers, functioning as a media partner rather than a membership association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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