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Journalist and theologian, head of the Evangelical Media Centre in Frankfurt
Country of origin
Germany

Irina Grassmann (*1964) is head of the Evangelische Medienzentrale der EKHN, based in Frankfurt a/M. After finishing her studies of theology, she worked in different departments of the Gemeinschaftswerk der Evangelischen Publizistik (GEP) and took part in an education program for communication and public relations of the Protestant Media Academy. She then trained as a journalist, working for the Evangelische Kirchenzeitung and epd Hessen Nassau. For two years Irina Grassmann was a member of the Jury der Evangelischen Filmarbeit. 

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Following the promising nominations, the Oscar ceremony felt like a disappointment. For the first time, the Academy had nominated international films such as “Sentimental Value” from Norway and “Secret Agent” from Brazil in the Best Picture category. Yet in the end, it was American productions that walked away with all the awards.
Film director Selma Vilhunen has won the Church Media Foundation’s 2026 prize for her documentary film 'Gate to Paradise' (Portti Paratiisiin).

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16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin

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