Irina Ignatiew-Lemke

Irina Ignatiew-Lemke is a media executive and creative producer with over 25 years of experience in the international film and television industry. From June 2026, she will serve as Managing Director of European Film Promotion (EFP).

She is the founder of Boxworks Media, where she works across international co-productions, content strategy, and creative consulting. Her ventures include Unwritten+, a podcast exploring the human side of building a career across cultures and borders, and Pitchcraft, a coaching format that helps executives and creatives develop greater impact – working with presence, communication, body language, and the art of making ideas land.

Irina writes a regular column for C21Media and teaches international co-productions at film schools and workshops. She previously held senior roles at All3Media Fiction and Red Arrow International, and has worked with Lionsgate, Magenta TV, Discovery Communications Germany, and the Montreux Jazz Festival. Based in Munich, she operates internationally.