She works with a curated roster of theatrical distributors across Europe, while her past clients have included prestigious sales agents, multinational broadcasters, and major streaming platforms. A respected mentor for select training organisations, Aranka serves as a visiting lecturer at renowned film schools including Columbia University. An alumna of prestigious industry programmes such as Inside Pictures and EAVE Puentes, she is also a voting member of the European Film Academy, reflecting her significant contributions to European cinema. Originally from Cologne, Aranka obtained her PhD in New York and is currently based in Amsterdam, where she continues to shape the future of international film distribution through her strategic acquisitions and market expertise.