Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck has been active as a short film programmer, moderator, panel participant or jury member for more than 25 years. Since 2019 she is the head of Berlinale Shorts. In addition, she teaches at film schools and conceives and realises video installations for stage productions and exhibitions.

Anne Gaschütz grew up in Dresden and studied film in the UK. After working in film production, she joined FILMFEST DRESDEN in 2013, becoming co-director in 2020 and sole director in 2024. She is a co-initiator of Talking Shorts and joined Locarno’s Pardi di Domani selection committee in 2021. 

Catherine Colas studied Literature and Theatre at the Sorbonne in Paris. She worked for ARTE France. From 2001 to 2006, she served as Cultural Attaché for the Institut Français in Germany. Since 2007, she has been responsible for short and mid-length films at ZDF/ARTE, primarily for the magazine Kurzschluss, as well as for international debuts.

Céline is a film curator and programmer with nearly a decade of industry experience. She is Director of Programming at Palm Springs ShortFest, Senior Curator at Short of the Week, and works with SFC | Rendez-vous in Cannes. She has programmed for SXSW, TIFF, IDFA and Cannes, and mentors for the Doha Film Institute.

Jess has worked in fiction and non-fiction films as a producer and executive producer for 20 years. She has worked at the Guardian since 2014; specialising in online journalistic documentaries, with projects screening at the Houses of Parliament, US Congress and the UN, as well as key international film festivals.

Nathalie Bourdon is Director of Distribution and Market Development at the National Film Board of Canada. With 30+ years in international distribution, she works across documentary and short-form content, co-production and market strategy, connecting NFB films and filmmakers with broadcasters, platforms, distributors and audiences worldwide.

Sofia Tocar is a film distributor and festival agent, leading the short film distribution slate at Square Eyes—an agency specializing in representing bold, author-driven features and shorts. Previously, she was part of the Institute of Documentary Film in Prague, where she coordinated the East Silver Caravan and East Doc Market. 

Sales & Acquisitions at FEELSALES. Experience in theatrical distribution, production of features, shorts and TV series. Holds a master’s in Film Distribution & Business (ECAM), selected in Berlinale Talents, Locarno Industry Academy Chile and EAVE Marketing Workshop. Named “film sales and acquisitions executive to watch” (2025/Screen Daily).