In 1995, Multimedia was elected word of the year. In Berlin and Brandenburg the phrase "media-location Berlin and Brandenburg" was not merely used, some people swore by it. The subject here is creating new professions and jobs. In this context one must ask about the training opportunities in the field, and about the accessible public funds.
Put concretely: What are Berlin's Senate and the municipali­ ty of Brandenburg doing, separately or jointly, to ensure the Berlin media-location? What Berlin and Brandenburg are now planning, which concepts the individual Institutes are proposing, and, who can expect or offer support - adds up to a riveting question that we look forward to hearing dis­ cussed by competent speakers at the VideoFest. Sascha Bakarinow, Head of Departement Media Policies, Chancery of the State of Brandenburg. Ingrid Walther, Head of Department Media, Berlin Senate for Economy and Technology. Moderator Rainer Thiem, Geschäftsführer art + com