30 years following her initial position at the Berlinale’s guest department, and with over two decades spent as a sales agent and acquisitions executive for French independent film companies Celluloid Dreams and Memento Films, Tanja Meissner is back in Berlin this year as the newly appointed director of Berlinale Pro. In this role, she will manage all industry events hosted by the festival, including the European Film Market.
Your favorite “Only in Berlin” moment?
Every phenomenal Teddy party.
Favorite celebrity encounter in Berlin?
Madonna! In 2007 at the Filth and Wisdom premiere (the comedy feature Madonna directed).
What’s something every visitor to Berlin should see?
Summer! Come back!
Strategy for staying warm in chilly Berlin?
The Liquidrome (legendary spa/club in Berlin-Kreuzberg, open every day till midnight).
Strategy for avoiding the dreaded “festival flu”?
My special Ayurveda formula.
Favorite Berlin restaurant or bar?
As a food enthusiast, I can’t help but rave about two exceptional restaurants that I frequently visit – Briefmarkenweine at Karl-Marx-Allee 99 and 893 Ryōtei located on Kant-Str. 135. When it comes to unwinding with a drink, there are two fantastic bars I love – Bunuel Bar nestled on Bergstraße 25 or the cozy Wohnzimmer at Lettestraße 6. Each of these places offers a unique experience that I simply can’t get enough of!
Your top piece of advice for Berlinale newbies?
Wear the right shoes (your feet will freeze in sneakers). Reserve your tix in advance.
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