Organisation of workshops:- Informing and training independent distributors, whatever their function is in the company (acquisitions, sales, promotion, VOD,…) on new and changing aspects of their profession. Encouraging them to share their experiences and good practices with their peers, this on every aspect of distribution. External experts are also invited, either helping to figure out a situation or having a relevant experience in the field (festivals: Karlovy Vary, San Sebastian, Marrakech, Les Arcs)- Sharing experience and inspiration on specific releases such as documentary or animation (festivals: Nyon, Annecy)- Strengthening contacts with other fields of the industry such as exhibition or international sales, in order to enhance processes, share costs, strengthen European films releases and reach audience on every support (festivals: Sofia, Locarno).- Workshops are integrated in festivals, participants taking actively part in their activities. Therefore it adds an interprofessional dimension (meetings with sales agents, producers, etc.), an acquisition dimension and a collaborative dimension, since the festivals partly cover the coming of the distributors.Partnerships:Europa Distribution has established partnerships with essential events for the EU film industry (Cartoon Movie, Rome Business Street, New Nordic Film,..) and therefore enables its members to meet casually with other European professionals. Information:Aspect supported by communication (via our blog, newsletter, Facebook,Twitter, mailings), partly in partnership with Cineuropa.org, Film New Europe and Fred.fm. Articles and blogs include focuses on situation of distribution in particular countries, topics covered during the workshops and panels, any news relevant or likely to have an impact on distribution field.Information regarding releases are also available on our collaborative database, integrated in Cinando, enabling distributors to share promotional and technical material.