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PFFB 2024: The European Commission will officially participate in an event within the adult industry

For the first time ever, the European Commission will officially participate in an event within the adult industry. The Pornfilmfestival Berlin (PFFB) is proud to announce that Eleonora Esposito, Case-handler Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content, and Technology (DG CONNECT), will be joining the event. Eleonora Esposito oversees the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on very large online platforms within the adult industry and will be a panelist at the opening session of the Adult Industry Only (AIO) segment, which will focus on the future of the adult content sector and its intersection with policy, technology, and innovation.

The panel, titled Future of the Adult Sector: New Law, New Tech, New Voices will take place on October 22nd, 2024, at 12:00 CET in the FORUM Factory (Besselstraße 13-14). Moderated by Paulita Pappel, organiser of Pornfilmfestival Berlin, the panel will feature key voices from across the industry. The European Commission will represent the regulatory perspective, while other panelists will ensure an inclusive and well-balanced discussion:

Alessandro Polidoro, attorney at law and digital rights advocate, representing civil society.

Ana Ornelas, from the Digital Intimacy Coalition, representing the creators.

Camille Clouvel, from Dorcel, representing the industry and adult platforms.

“We are honoured to welcome the European Commission to our festival“, says Paulita Pappel, the festival’s organiser. ‘This marks an unprecedented step toward collaboration between policymakers and the adult industry, illustrating the need for thoughtful and forward-thinking dialogue on regulation, innovation, and digital rights in this space.

The Adult Industry Only (AIO) segment is a specialised part of the festival, dedicated to professionals from the adult film and digital content sectors. This year’s panel aims to explore how new laws, such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), will impact the sector’s future, alongside cutting-edge technologies and emerging voices.

Esposito’s participation represents a significant milestone, as it marks the European Commission’s recent direct engagement with the adult industry. Her participation is part of the European Commission’s efforts within the newly established regulatory dialogue under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Her contribution will highlight the Commission’s proactive approach to digital innovation and regulatory frameworks. This open discussion will offer an important platform to examine how policy can support ethical standards while fostering innovation in the creative and digital content industries.

About AIO

AIO (Adult Industry Only) will take place for the third time on Oct. 22 & 23, 2024. The B2B networking event for the porn industry bridges the gap between the alternative and mainstream scene and covers topics around ethical industry standards, production and political goals. The full AIO program 2024 will be available online in the next days on the festival’s website. The AIO events are open to accredited guests only.

For the panel “Future of the Adult Sector: New Law, New Tech, New Voices” a limited number of seats will be available for press. 

Date and time: Tuesday, Oct 22, 12:00 CET
Venue: FORUM Factory, Besselstraße 13-14, 10969 Berlin

If interested, please get in touch with: Kai Hermann // presse@pornfilmfestivalberlin.de

The Pornfilmfestival Berlin thanks Clips4Sale for sponsoring this year’s AIO.

Press release about the 19th Pornfilmfestival Berlin

The full press release is available as PDF: Download (1,4 MB)

With 35 feature films and 21 short film programs, the 2024 Pornfilmfestival Berlin celebrates its 19th edition! Founded in 2006 as an independent, non-commercial film festival, without public funding, the PFFB annually showcases films on sexuality, politics, feminism, gender diversity, post-porn, and body politics.

Hot Summer Nights – Porn Film Festival Berlin Spezial in Kino Moviemento on Oktober 1st, 2024

Due to the great demand, we are repeating our unser Hot Summer Nights – Porn Film Festival Berlin Spezial in cinema Moviemento on October 1st, 2024.

Träume (Dreams), Paulita Pappel / Rod Wyler, DE 2023, 4 min., deut. OV

Estrellarse, Amadalia Liberté, CL 2022, 12 min., no dialogue

House of Whoreship, Holly Bates, 16 min., AU 2022, engl. OV

Moments, altSHIFT, ES/UK/NL 2022, 8 min., span. OV + engl. UT

Irresistible, Barbora Kleinhamplová, MEX 2021, 20 min., engl OV + engl. UT

Orgy #004: Fuck your Friends US 2022, 16 min., engl. OV + engl. UT

Founded in 2006, the Porn Film Festival Berlin shows films that deal with questions of sexual morality, identities, body norms and moral concepts around the world, as well as the artistic and alternative approach to the genre of pornography.

The festival takes place in the last week of October of the year, is independent, non-commercial and without public funding.

The short films, which are presented in the presence of the curatorial team, offer an insight into the program from 2023. In addition to a lot of sex positivity, funny relationship dramas, unusual BDSM constellations, visually powerful eco and romantic pop porn, there is something for everyone in this varied program. The festival team also presents some film gems from the upcoming 2024 program and shows some trailers to whet your appetite.

Screening:

Moviemento, 2024-10-01, 21:00 (Ticket)
Moviemento, 2024-10-01, 21:30 (Ticket)

Save the Date: 19th Pornfilmfestival Berlin
Opening with cinematic threesome!

The full press release is available as PDF: Download (1 MB)

The Pornfilmfestival Berlin (PFFB) returns for its 19th edition on October 22-27, 2024. Moviemento cinema and Babylon Kreuzberg will once again be the two venues.

With 35 feature-length films, as well as 21 short film programs, the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2024 celebrates its 19th edition! Founded in 2006 as an independent, non-commercial and non-publicly-funded film festival, the PFFB annually presents films around the topics of sexuality, politics, feminism, gender diversity, post-porn and body politics.

Already confirmed: Opening with a cinematic threesome and the closing film

Hot Summer Nights – Porn Film Festival Berlin Spezial im Open Air Kino Central am 13. August

Träume (Dreams), Paulita Pappel / Rod Wyler, DE 2023, 4 min., deut. OV

Estrellarse, Amadalia Liberté, CL 2022, 12 min., no dialogue

House of Whoreship, Holly Bates, 16 min., AU 2022, engl. OV

Moments, altSHIFT, ES/UK/NL 2022, 8 min., span. OV + engl. UT

Irresistible, Barbora Kleinhamplová, MEX 2021, 20 min., engl OV + engl. UT

Orgy #004: Fuck your Friends US 2022, 16 min., engl. OV + engl. UT

Founded in 2006, the Pornfilmfestival Berlin shows films that deal with questions of sexual morality, identities, body norms and moral concepts from all over the world as well as the artistic and alternative approaches to the genre of pornography.

The festival takes place in the last week of October and is independent, non-commercial and without public funding.

The short films, which will be presented in the presence of the curatorial team, offer an insight into the program from the year 2023. In addition to a lot of sex positivity, funny relationship dramas, unusual BDSM constellations, visually stunning eco and romantic pop porn, there is something for everyone in this varied program. The festival team will also be presenting some film gems from the upcoming 2024 program and showing a few trailers to whet the appetite.

Screening: 2024-08-13, 20:30 (Ticket)

Pictures from the award ceremony of the 18th Pornfilmfestival

Pictures from the closing night of the 18th Pornfilmfestival