With: Carmen Mehnert & Anne Schmidt | PLAN B – Creative Agency for Performing Arts
Where: online via Zoom
Language: English spoken language, questions and comments in German are welcome.
Target group: The exchange meeting is aimed at self-employed producers, managers, distributors, agents and staff members of independent production offices and agencies in the performing arts, who (want to) promote and show artistic work internationally. The exchange meeting is designed to help producers take their first steps in international distribution, while welcoming participants at all levels of experience.
Registration: The event is fully booked and registration is closed.
About the exchange meeting: Together with Stéphane Noël (Reso – Dance Network Switzerland) as well as Carmen Mehnert and Anne Schmidt (PLAN B – Creative Agency for Performing Arts) we will tackle crucial questions around international distribution in the performing arts: Why do I want to bring artistic work out onto the international market? How do I get started? What are opportunities to get in touch with presenters and other professionals? Which questions should be addressed and answered before going international? What concrete elements must be explored, such as budgets, legal formalities and promotion materials?
The discussion will be inspired by the handbooks Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Distribution (But Were Afraid to Ask) by Reso and On Tour! Tools, Tips and Strategies for Distribution Work by Berlin Performing Arts Program. Plan B will share hands-on experiences in international distribution, and we’ll make sure there’s plenty of time and space for participants to exchange ideas and perspectives.
We can`t explore the whole universe of international distribution or create individual roadmaps in a two-hour event, however we aim to inspire you and provide guidance to help you start this adventure.
A qualification format of the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland within the framework of the initiative InfoPlus and the funding programme Kreativ-Transfer. Your free participation is made possible by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM).
In cooperation with: Reso – Dance Network Switzerland and Berlin Performing Arts Program of LAFT Berlin (Berlin State Association for the Independent Performing Arts e.V.)
When: Thursday, 27. November 2025, 10.00 - 12.30
Where: online via Zoom
Language: English spoken language
Target group: The workshop is mainly aimed at self-employed producers, managers, distributors, agents and staff members of independent production offices and agencies in the performing arts, based in Germany. Artists and companies are also very welcome to attend.
Registration: Until 26 November 2025 here.
About the Event:
In collaboration with the law firm/office Laaser, the DTD (German Dance Association) has created a sample contract within the framework of InfoPlus producer network and with the support of the Kreativ-Transfer program. This contract allows producers to regulate and document their collaboration with artists.
The purpose of the template contract is to provide a solid foundation for the working relationship between producers and artists. It serves as a guide, outlining the essential elements that should be included in a contract. The contract contains various customizable sections that can be adjusted by the contracting parties according to their specific needs.
Laura Rhotert will give an introduction to the sample contract and explain the most important components. There will also be time for your questions and a joint discussion. You can download the sample contract here.
Laura Rohtert are part of Laaser & Rhotert Partnerschaftsgesellschaft von Rechtsanwältinnen mbB. The law firm works primarily for the arts and culture scene. They take a holistic view in their consulting and consider interrelated areas of law. In addition, they try to promote cultural policy issues in their work.
