The International Academy of Media and Arts e.V. (IAMA for short) is the association of leading media companies from the creative industries and institutions in Saxony-Anhalt.
We help to support, develop and network the media infrastructure in Central Germany. In doing so, we provide education, training and further education services in the media and cultural education sector, incorporating the digital possibilities and opportunities. We also develop business models for and with the key players in the cultural and media industry in Central Germany.
About us
Who we are
Foundation
The International Academy of Media and Arts e.V. (IAMA) was founded by a group of leading film and media producers in Halle on 18th November 2004, and has been based in the MMZ (Middle German Multimedia Centre) in Halle since 2005. Its founding members included Bavaria Film GmbH, Saxonia Film GmbH as well as the Central German Film and Television Producers Association.
What we do
Our work takes place in the following three focus fields:
ACADEMY
The Academy holds workshops and further education courses in the fields of post-production, VFX and animation which are oriented to the market and the needs of the industry. National and international experts advise us on the content and provide support to the participants.
FESTIVALS
Film Music Days (31st October – 8th November 2026):
With the Film Music Days, the IAMA hosts an annual space for encounters and discussions surrounding film and music. Industry representatives from the fields of film music,
composition, sound design, film production, post-production as well as fans of film music meet in Halle to create a colourful programme of events. In 2022, the Film Music Days celebrated its 15th anniversary.
KlangART Vision (April – July 2026):
The KlangART Vision festival addresses the area of contemporary music, focusing on musical creativity at various locations in Saxony-Anhalt. The festival isn’t dedicated to one genre or one location, though, and is aimed at a diverse audience with talented young people, artists from the local region and internationally-acclaimed ensembles.
EVENTS
German Film Music Award (November 2024):
In collaboration with the German Film Composers’ Union we have been honouring the work of film music composers with the German Film Music Award since 2014. The award is presented at an awards gala.
SOUND & INDUSTRIES:
Since 2021, with SOUND & INDUSTRIES, IAMA has been focusing on the sounds that are created between and by people and machines.
Our executive board
Photo: Joachim Blobel
From left to right:
Burkhard Fieber
Markus Steffen (Artistic director KlangART Vision and Film Music Days Saxony-Anhalt)
Verena Schneider
Alexander Thies (chairman)