THE FILM FESTIVAL AS A POST-PANDEMIC PRODUCTION HUB

For the past years, film festivals have been integrating various aspects of the film production process into their events (screenwriting workshops, pitching sessions, post-production incentives, distribution markets) with the purpose of becoming active business hubs.
How will this evolution continue in the current pandemic context? How can the role of film festivals remain relevant in the film production process? What are the upcoming strategies?

Panel members:

  • Pedro Cristiani ( Moderator ) – Director, Producer, Screenwriter of Molino Studio
  • Olivier Van Den Broeck – CEO The Searchers
  • Andrew Hunt – Managing Partner Raven Banner
  • Julian Richards – Sales & Acquisitions Jinga Films
  • Anaïs Bertrand – Producer Insolences Productions

PHYSICAL VS. ONLINE WORLD PREMIERE

The COVID crisis has accelerated the evolution towards a digitalization of the whole film sector. More and more films have an online instead of a physical premiere. Does this make a difference for the film and its premiere status? And what does this current state of the sector mean for the relationship between streaming platforms, cinemas, sales and festivals? Are there pitfalls or new possibilities? How to avoid tension and strike a new balance?

Panel members:

  • Mark Adams ( Moderator ) – Programming Consultant / Producer
  • Colin Geddes – President of Ultra 8 Pictures, Shudder Consultant
  • Todd Brown – Head of International Acquisitions at XYZ Films
  • Monica Ciarli – Head of International Office at Minerva Pictures
  • Peter De Maegd – Founder & Producer of Potemkino

HOW TO DISTINGUISH OUR FILM

The COVID pandemic has not only changed the industry and markets, but also the audience behavior. Film distribution has been forced to adapt, repurposing or creating new channels, where the streaming platforms have become the primal venues for features and series.
This unique scenario has also promoted more diverse and international film productions, and our audience has become a global one. How can we market our films in this brave new landscape?

Panel members:

  • Pedro Cristiani ( Moderator ) – Director, Producer, Screenwriter of Molino Studio
  • Arnaud Chevallier – Sales Coordinator of Reel Suspects
  • Matteo Rolleri – Head of Distribution and Sales at Devilworks
  • Lize Lefaible – Producer at Potemkino

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