Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: The Berlin International Film Festival is set to announce the new chief of the European Film Market.
I hear that name will be Dennis Ruh, who is joining from German Films.He takes over from the long-serving Matthijs Wouter Knol, who is leaving to join the European Film Academy.
Wouter Knol remains in situ until October 31 when Ruh will take the reins.Ruh is currently Head of Festival Relations and Producers Liaison at German Films.The festival did not respond to a request for comment.Taking over the European Film Market for 2021 will be an interesting challenge given the ongoing pandemic disruption to the international film circuit.
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