sales:and:distribution:agreements13.12.2025 - online
This practical workshop explores the key principles and real-world applications of sales and distribution agreements in the film industry. Participants will gain a clear understanding of contract structures, rights and territories, negotiation strategies, and the relationship between producers, sales agents, and distributors. Examples of both sales and distribution agreements will be presented and discussed in detail during the session, helping participants translate theory into practice.
The workshop will demystify legal language and highlight best practices for securing fair and sustainable deals in international film markets.
Ideal for emerging producers, filmmakers, and professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of the business side of film.
:stafflediona:kasapi
Lediona Kasapi is a cinema enthusiast, born and raised in Albania, and currently based in Berlin. She studied law at the University of Tirana and participated in the NEXT WAVE program at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB) in 2020.
She has worked as a sales assistant, legal advisor in the creative industry, and has experience in roles related to international relations. She co-founded WE ARE HERE, an organization connecting distributors with cinemas (and other film-presenting entities), focusing on promoting films produced by underrepresented communities.
With pride and enthusiasm, she discovers and promotes films that are genre-blending within the arthouse cinema stream from around the world.
