After 25 Years: Mike Downey’s Legacy and the Future of the European Film Academy
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After 25 Years: Mike Downey’s Legacy and the Future of the European Film Academy

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2026-02-06
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After 25 years, Mike Downey reshaped the EFA — from awards body to activist actor. What his exit means for governance, awards relevance and industry reform.

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