The newsletter of Frankfurter Buchmesse Issue 4 / 2025 |
Dear reader,
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Frankfurt Fellowship Network, our new fellwoship and grant programme to connect and empower publishing professionals worldwide. Applications are now open!
Exhibitors are invited to help shape the stage programme of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025. Submit your ideas for panels, talks, or other formats and be part of the conversation.
And don’t forget: The Hof is back this May! Our informal online meetup returns for relaxed chats and networking opportunities.
Enjoy reading!
Your Newsletter Team |
Call for participation: your event at Frankfurter Buchmesse |
We're inviting all exhibitors to shape the official stage programme of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025! Whether it’s a panel with top authors, or a deep dive into industry trends, the stage programme and digital formats of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 offer diverse opportunities to present your business to the media, as well as to a wide professional and general audience. Ideas for the #fbm25 programme can be submitted until 9 May.
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Frankfurt Fellowship Network: discover our new fellowship and grant programme! |
Frankfurter Buchmesse's new Frankfurt Fellowship Network offers industry professionals from all over the world an intensive training and networking experience with stops in Frankfurt and Zurich from 5 to 20 October 2025. It combines the renowned international Frankfurt Fellowship and Frankfurt Invitation Programmes for the first time. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their companies at Frankfurter Buchmesse. Application deadline: 16 May 2025. |
Deborah Kaufman, Thierry Baujard, Ama Dadson, Felix Zeltner © private, Helga Traxler |
"Beyond the Book" - The Hof session in May |
On 22 May 2025, the next edition of The Hof will take place via Zoom. This session's topic evolves around the transformation of stories into audiobooks, films and games. Join the discussion with Deborah Kaufman (Legendary Entertainment, USA), Thierry Baujard (SpielFabrique, Germany) and our new Frankfurt Audio Ambassador Ama Dadson (AkooBooks Audio, Ghana), hosted by Felix Zeltner. Gain practical insights, enjoy signature music and connect with The Hof's community – free of charge! |
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Madeline McIntosh at the 2024 FRM © N. Çiçek |
Frankfurt Rights Meeting - early bird tickets |
Get your Early Bird tickets for the Frankfurt Rights Meeting before 31 May. Rights and licensing professionals will gain insights into trending topics at four online sessions in September, followed by an exclusive networking reception with a keynote speech on the exhibition grounds on Tuesday, 14 October. This year's topics are: Spanish-language markets, digital licensing, licensing and merchandising, and AI. |
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Book-to-screen matchmaking for publishers and agencies |
Until 5 May, applications are open for the exclusive book-to-screen matchmaking session in cooperation with Berlinale Co-Production Market at Frankfurter Buchmesse on Friday, 17 October 2025. Publishers and agents will meet film producers to discover and discuss books with a potential for film or series adaptation. |
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+++ OCULUS: between fact and fiction +++ Until 18 May, the Heidelberger Kunstverein is showing the exhibition OCULUS, inspired by the Filipino national hero José Rizal, who trained as a medical specialist in Heidelberg, Germany. The exhibition is part of the cultural programme of the Philippines, Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025. Read more
+++ DAM Architectural Book Award 2025 +++ The closing date for entries to the competition in cooperation with Frankfurter Buchmesse is 31 July. Read more |
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