transmediale is a project by transmediale e.V., an independent and not-for-profit cultural association based in Berlin.
transmediale is a project by transmediale e.V., an independent and not-for-profit1 cultural association that continues the festival's enduring legacy of fostering critical dialogue at the intersection of art, culture, and technology.
The project's roots trace back to 1988, when VideoFilmFest (later VideoFest) was established as a project by Medienoperative e.V..
transmediale e.V. is a cultural association officially registered in Berlin (âeingetragener Vereinâ).
The association's core purpose is to foster artistic practice and critical reflection on contemporary culture, politics, and society as shaped by media technologies. Through its activities, the association aims to develop new perspectives, narratives, aesthetics, and possibilities for cultural transformation in the information age. Furthermore, the association is dedicated to preserving and evolving the cultural legacy of transmediale festival (formerly VideoFest) and its role in the development of critical media and digital culture in Europe and beyond.
The association fulfills these statutory purposes through a diverse range of activities. These include presenting exhibitions and art projects, as well as organising symposia, workshops, and cultural events. The association also produces publications across print and online media, maintains documentation and archives, and awards residencies to support research projects that encourage translocal and intercultural exchange among artists and innovative artistic practices. Additionally, the association engages in the production of commissions and contributes to cultural and political education.
transmediale e.V. holds full organisational responsibility ("Trägerschaft"), which encompasses the legal, financial, and programmatic oversight of the festival and its associated projects. The association's leadership is structured as follows:
Executive Board
The Executive Board (âVorstandâ) is responsible for the legal representation of the association and the management of its affairs. The Executive Board ensures compliance with statutory requirements and the association's mission, while overseeing its strategic development.
The Representative Executive Board consists of two members: Filippo Gianetta, Magdalena Ritter
The Expanded Executive Board includes an additional member: Kristoffer Gansing
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board plays a crucial role in supporting and advising both the Executive Board and the management of transmediale. Its responsibilities include providing guidance on cultural politics, advising on thematic and programmatic matters, and supporting the selection of key curatorial voices that shape the festival programme.
The current Advisory Board members are: Nora Al-Badri, Asia Bazdyrieva, Gabriele Horn, Inke Arns, and Jussi Parikka.
transmediale Team
Filippo Gianetta, the managing director, and a dedicated core team overlook sectors of production, administration, finance, communications and design. For each festival edition, the team expands to include additional support from developers, producers, and technicians, who all contribute to the festival's yearly events.