In this episode of the ScreenME Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn talks with Philippe Rixhon, chair of management board at Valunode, about one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s creative industries: how to manage and protect content rights in a world of generative AI and global digital distribution. Philippe shares his journey from early research and policy consulting for the European Commission to developing Valuenode, a groundbreaking solution that leverages blockchain technology,...

Media work can feel like a dream—and still make you sick. In this ScreenME episode, host Ulrike Rohn talks with Mark Deuze (University of Amsterdam) about his new book, Well-Being and Creative Careers: What Makes You Happy Can Also Make You Sick (Intellect). Drawing on industry surveys and occupational health research, Deuze unpacks three structural stressors that repeatedly show up across film/TV, journalism, games, music, and advertising: excessive workload, a lack of organizational justice...

In this episode of the ScreenME Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn talks with Marta Materska-Samek—assistant professor at Jagiellonian University, Chair of the Creative Industries Working Group at the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology, and expert in cultural innovation and policy. Their wide-ranging conversation dives into the concept of the triple transformation—digital, green, and social—and how this framework is reshaping the creative industries, particularly film. Marta explains how en...

In this episode of the ScreenME Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn speaks with Niall O’Leary from the Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence at Munster Technological University, Ireland. Together, they dive into how evidence-based entrepreneurship research can reshape training for film producers, drawing from the CresCine project that aims at understanding and enhancing the international competitiveness of the European film industry. Niall reflects on his work across diverse industries—fr...

In this episode of the ScreenME Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn is joined by Martin Aadamsoo, one of the key figures behind Estonia’s transformation from a collapsed post-Soviet film landscape to a thriving, internationally recognized audiovisual ecosystem. Martin shares his firsthand experience building crucial institutions—including the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM) and Estonia’s first regional film fund—and reflects on how a startup-like mindset helped Estonia achieve rapid growth in ...

In this episode, host Ulrike Rohn is joined by Tanya Escudero to delve into an often-overlooked area in academic training: the entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing on their experience designing and teaching a course for PhD researchers at Tallinn University in Estonia, developed within the framework of the C-Accelerate project funded by the European Union, Ulrike and Tanya discuss how entrepreneurial thinking can help early career researchers navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and take owner...

In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, host Ulrike Rohn is joined by Päivi Maijanen, Associate Professor at LUT University Business School in Finland and Visiting Professor at University of Trento, Italy. Päivi brings decades of experience studying strategic leadership and organizational change in media companies, with a particular focus on how technology — and more recently, generative AI — is transforming the industry and leadership. The conversation dives deep into the real-world ...

Description: In this episode of ScreenMe Podcast, Ulrike Rohn sits down with Chad Bowser, a producer, entrepreneur, and innovator who is challenging traditional filmmaking models. With a background in Hollywood, tech startups, and music production, Chad is now exploring how AI, virtualization, and decentralized collaboration can reshape the way films are made. Chad shares his vision of a "new-generation studio" that moves beyond the limitations of traditional production, making high-quality f...

In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn has a chat with Kirill Volkov, a graduate from the BA study program in Advertising and PR at the Baltic Film, Media, and Arts School (BFM) and the founder of Wedia Productions. Kirill shares his journey from being a self-taught teenage videographer—experimenting with a drone and an action cam—to becoming an award-winning producer collaborating with major brands like McDonald's, Tele2, and leading Estonian music artists. A highlight of ...

In this compelling episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn from Tallinn University's Baltic Film, Media and Art School dives into the world of narrative journalism and media entrepreneurship with Daniel Vaarik, a well-known innovator in the media industry in Estonia. Daniel is the founder of Levila, a groundbreaking media channel that produces investigative stories, documentaries, and podcasts, all rooted in a mission to tell stories that engage and inform audiences without polarizi...

In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, Ulrike Rohn sits down with Fidel Namisi, a Kenyan-born, South Africa-based screenwriter and producer with multiple international awards to his name. Fidel shares the journey that led him to launch his own production company, following a frustrating experience in a theoretically focused film school that pushed him to seek hands-on creative experiences. Fidel dives into the story of his most cherished productions, including an ambitious dance film that b...

In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn speaks with Ana Cecília, a researcher and professor specializing in innovation labs within the media sector. They explore the concept of innovation labs, their interdisciplinary nature, and the role they play in fostering creativity and problem-solving in media. Ana shares examples of various innovation labs, discusses the importance of innovation champions, and highlights the challenges faced by media organizations in implementing inn...

In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Silver Laadoga, an expert with 20 years of experience in video and audio streaming. Silver shares his journey as the founder of Videolevels—a company that helps businesses to launch their custom streaming platforms. They delve into the future of video content, the importance of companies owning their own streaming platforms, the role of storytelling in the digital age, and how businesses can adapt to engage wi...

In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn interviews Alex Stolz, the founder and CEO of Future of Film. They discuss the current dynamics in the European film industry, the role of data analytics in connecting films with audiences, and the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the industry. Alex also talks about the Future of Film Incubator, which supports filmmakers in developing and commercializing their ideas. The conversation highlights the need for filmmakers to be ...

In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn has a chat with Apurva Ganoo, a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Together, they dive deep into the critical aspects of teaching entrepreneurship and redefining the concept of value in this field. Apurva shares his insights on creating an engaging, inclusive, and practical entrepreneurship education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities in the entrepreneurial wor...

This episode of the ScreenME Podcast features Christian Hoffmeister, founder and CEO of DCI Institute, strategic advisor on Web 2 and Web 3 business models and author of multiple books, including Google Unser and the first NFT-connected book Tokenized. In his chat with the ScreenME Podcast host Ulrike Rohn, Christian Hoffmeister discusses the significant potential and future implications of Web3 technology for the media industry. The podcast delves into the transformative impact of bloc...

In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, our host Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Martin Hansen, Executive Senior Advisor at VIA University College in Denmark, which has 20,000 students across 8 different campuses. At the core of the conversation lie the concept of imagination and imagineering and their role in driving entrepreneurial ventures, entrepreneurial teaching, as well as university and industry collaboration. Drawing from his wealth of experience within the creative indus...

In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Sten-Kristian Saluveer, an innovation strategist, audiovisual producer, content technology entrepreneur, and founder of Storytek, a media tech accelerator and innovation hub, and the head of the innovation track at Marche Du Film of the Festival de Cannes. With his enormous wealth of experience and expertise that spans various aspects of the film industry, Sten provides comprehensive insights into the challeng...

Our podcast guest, Jakob Isak Nielsen, possesses an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about the film and TV industry, and this expertise shines through in this episode of the ScreenME podcast. In this episode, Jakob takes us on a journey that spans the historical roots and contemporary developments of the industry, offering reflections on the potential connections to entrepreneurship. With his insightful perspective, Jakob explores various facets, including the definition of entrepreneurship ...

In this podcast episode, Dan Mikkin shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned while co-founding Brand Manual, a consultancy specializing in service design and branding. He delves into the role of a service designer, and he elaborates on his experiences gained through consulting with diverse businesses. Doing this, he offers a wealth of knowledge on service design and brand management. Furthermore, Dan reflects on his perspective on creativity and its pivotal role in...