European Work in Progress x International Distribution Summit 18th Oct. 2022
Location:
Cinenova
Herbrandstraße 11
50825 Cologne
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm | WARM-UP PANELS |
| Green Production — Green Distribution: Sustainable Practices for Production and Distribution. Finally! The film industry is going green. Film production in particular has become more and more ecological over the recent years. But can we do more? How can film production, world sales and film distribution be on the same page and make use of all possibilities to save our environment? The discussion will analyse the most recent developments with our experts. On the panel: Birgit Heidsiek (Green Film Shooting, Germany) Eduardo Viéitez (Creast, Spain) Claudia Steffens (Pandora Filmproduktion, Germany) Björn Hoffmann (Pandora Filmverleih, Germany) Moderation: Fabian Massah (Endorphine Production, Germany) In cooperation with EWIP and Creative Europe Desk NRW | |
| 04:00 – 05:30 pm | WARM-UP PANELS |
| Best Practice – International Distribution & Marketing Strategies for European Arthouse Cinema Innovative release strategies have become increasingly important in this accelerating digital world. Marketing activities for European arthouse productions differ in their approach to build and reach their audience. Distributors and sales agents will share their expertise on national and international distribution strategies. Illustrated by the examples of THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (2021) and COMPARTMENT NO° 6 (2021). Guests: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD: Olivier Barbier (mk2, France), Gabor Böszörményi (Mozinet, Hungary), Enrique Costa (Elastica, Spain) Moderation: Triin Tramberg, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia). COMPARTMENT NO° 6: Marcello De Bellis (BIM Distribuzione, Italy), Ljudmila Gosteva (BestFilm.eu, Estonia), Jakob Kijas (Eksystent, Germany), Pierre Landais (Haut et Court, France) Moderation: Alexandre Dupont-Geisselmann, farbfilm verleih (Germany) In cooperation with EWIP and Creative Europe Desks Germany |
International Distribution Summit / Day 1 / 19th Oct. 2022
Location:
Filmpalast
Hohenzollernring 22
50672 Cologne
Moderation: Lena Kettner, press & marketing Prokino
| 11:30 am – 12:00 | Accredition & snacks |
| 12:00 – 12:15 pm | Official opening: Björn Hoffmann, Chairman of the Board of AG Verleih |
| 12:15 – 1:00 pm | KEYNOTE #1 Ben Johnson, CEO, Gruvi: Winning your Audiences: Where are we now and where are we going? Moderation Q&A: Lena Kettner, press & marketing Prokino In cooperation with EWIP and Creative Europe Desk NRW |
| 1:00 – 1:45 pm | KEYNOTE #2 Thomas Hosman, Co-founder and CEO, Cineville: Cinema subscription: advantages for independent distributors through “all you can watch”-subscriptions Moderation Q&A: Jan Krüger, CEO Port au Prince Pictures In cooperation with EWIP and Creative Europe Desk NRW |
| 1:45 – 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:00 – 2:45 pm | KEYNOTE #3 Chris Yu, CEO, Green Narae: Adapting to faster-changing market and faster-changing audiences – Put myself in audiences’ shoes Moderation Q&A: Steffen Gerlach, CEO capelight pictures |
| 2:45 – 3:30 pm | KEYNOTE #4 Prof. Marcus S. Kleiner, Professor for communication and media science at the SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences: A24 as a role model for film distribution. |
| 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Coffee break |
| 4:00 – 4:45 pm | KEYNOTE #5 Enrique Costa, CEO & Distributor, Elastica Films: Committed to giving visibility to auteur-driven films Moderation Q&A: Dorothee Pfistner, Head of aquisition Neue Visionen |
| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | KEYNOTE #6 Zvi David Fajol, CEO, MENSCH Agency: Cinema communication: mission innovation possible! Moderation Q&A: Björn Hoffmann, CEO PANDORA FILM Verleih |
| 5:30 – 5:45 pm | Break |
| 5:45 – 6:30 pm | Masterclass Elissa Federoff, President of Theatrical Distribution, NEON: Shining bright with a thriving business model Moderation Q&A: Sylvia Müller, CEO Neue Visionen |
Location:
LATIF’S
Hohenzollernring 22-24
50672 Cologne
| 8:00 pm | IDS-DINNER |
| 9:00 – 9:15 pm | Award ceremony Laudatio: Mariette Rissenbeek |
International Distribution Summit / Day 2 / 20th Oct. 2022
Location:
Filmpalast
Hohenzollernring 22
50672 Cologne
Moderation: Lena Kettner, press & marketing Prokino
| 10:30 – 11:15 am | KEYNOTE #7 Alexis Mas, Founder and CEO, Condor: Achieving Box-Office success with indie movies – Case studies & Innovations on the post-pandemic market Moderation Q&A: Sylvia Müller, CEO Neue Visionen |
| 11:15 – 12:00 am | KEYNOTE #8 Lucy Savage, Head of Sales & Acquisitions, Studio Soho: Finding, engaging and keeping audiences (whilst battling new challenges) Moderation Q&A: Steffen Gerlach, CEO capelight pictures |
| 12:00 – 12:15 pm | Break |
| 12:15 – 1:00 pm | KEYNOTE #9 Mark Kirkpatrick, Head of Partnership, Usheru: Film Marketing: Long Term – But NOW! Moderation Q&A: Lena Kettner, press & marketing Prokino |
| 1:00 – 1:45 pm | cancelled |
| 2:00 – 3.30 pm | Wrap Up-Session Location: Filmhaus, Maybachstr. 111, 50670 Cologne |
Location:
filmhaus
Maybachstr. 111
50670 Cologne