Welcome to T-Port

VISION

T-Port Germany e.V. is an innovative non-profit that runs an online platform connecting emerging filmmakers with the global film industry. We host 2,300+ short films, from independent filmmakers and students, including award-winners and top festival selections, giving talented voices the visibility they deserve.
We bridge the gap between emerging talent and the industry professionals who are looking for their next discovery: festival programmers, TV buyers, sales agents, distributors, producers, talent agencies, and promotion bodies. Beyond matchmaking, our platform curates tailored selections to meet the specific needs of festivals and industry partners.

Through our TalentBridge training program, we go a step further, equipping emerging directors, screenwriters, and producers with the knowledge and connections to actively navigate and break into the professional film world.

T-Port is an independent non-profit association based in Berlin, supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA program, the Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, and the German Federal Film Board’s (FFA).

MISSION

To bridge the gap between emerging filmmakers and the global film industry, using cutting-edge technology to build a viable professional network and maximise the reach of short films and student films worldwide.

INDUSTRY ACTIVITY & MARKET PRESENCE

T-Port has an extensive international and Pan-European network of over 50 leading organisations, including film festivals and markets, online VOD platforms, sales agents, producers, buyers, national agencies and film schools. These partnerships enable us to promote the films, facilitate their distribution and expand their audience reach worldwide. We understood early on that an online presence can compliment real life activities. As a pioneer in the field of digital promotion for film professionals prior to COVID-19, T-Port had attended major in-person film industry events across Europe and globally to accompany our online activity. With the global crisis and limitations for “on location” events in 2020-21, we were ready to adopt online and hybrid models from the get-go. Post-pandemic, we continue to build on our assets, knowledge, network and experience, to facilitate hybrid formats of both online and on-site connections between emerging talent and the film industry.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

T-Port showcases a variety of films from film schools, independent filmmakers, and films by industry institutions and companies. Access to the films is restricted to industry professionals in order to protect the premier status of the films.  Our online community consists of over 2500 film industry professionals who receive regular updates through our newsletters and social media platforms, informing them of new film uploads, recommendations, etc. We use innovative technology – advanced search tools, customised recommendations, and more – to help professionals find exactly what they are looking for.

Find out more about who we consider an industry professional in our FAQ