Ann-Sophie W. Birkenes is an information officer for Creative Europe MEDIA Norway (The MEDIA Desk) the Norwegian contact point for Creative Europe, the EU’s programme for the cultural and creative sectors. The MEDIA Desk provides information and guidance to the Norwegian audiovisual industry regarding the sub-programme for film, TV and games. Ann-Sophie has over 25 years of industry, having worked at the Norwegian Film Institute and Nordisk Film & TV Fond. She has studied film studies, the English language and literature.