IMZ - International Music + Media Centre

The Vienna-based IMZ International Music + Media Centre is a nonprofit organisation that was founded under the aegis of UNESCO in 1961 to preserve the performing arts as a cultural asset. Our mission is to foster collaboration and innovation within the cultural film industry, connecting professionals, artists, broadcasters, and content creators from all corners of the globe. Through our initiatives, including Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin, we provide a platform that amplifies the reach and impact of performing arts productions.

As a global business network for more than 150 IMZ Member Organisations, the IMZ provides relevant information + opportunities for those at the intersection of performing arts + media: leading film + TV production companies, public + private broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors + record labels as well as opera houses, concert halls, orchestras and dance companies. Integrating all sectors of production, we pride ourselves in building bridges between people, organisations, countries, inspiration and manifestation.

Find out more about our multi-faceted activities aimed at connecting + strengthening the performing arts film sector!

IMZ - The Team

It takes amazing individuals to support our members and enable arts and culture to flourish. Those people giving their time and energy to provide the necessary infrastructure on which so many projects have been mad possible, shall not remain unseen: Meet the faces behind the IMZ!