The European Film Academy has appointed its first-ever cohort of chapter principals across eight filmmaking disciplines as it expands its commitment to supporting the arts and crafts professions of European filmmaking.
The move follows the introduction in 2025 of chapters dedicated to casting directors, cinematographers, composers, costume designers, editors, make-up and hair artists, production designers, and sound designers.
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
They comprise casting director Nina Haun, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, composer Zbigniew Preisner, costume designer Pascaline Chavanne,
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