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    Originally dated: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 11:46:13 -0700 (PDT)

    M a r k e t N e w s

    Southern African International Film and Television Market 1997
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    REGISTRATION DEADLINE

    If you have not yet registered for this year's Market there is only
    one day left before the deadline. After close of business Wednesday
    8th October you can still register but your name will not appear in
    the official Market Guide.

    If you have not received a Registration Pack please contact the
    Market Office by phone on (+27 11)714 3229 or fax (+27 11)714 3275
    and one will be faxed to you immediately.

    If you have registration forms please fax them before 5pm (SAST) on
    Wednesday 8th October to secure your listing in the Market Guide.

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    THE BRITISH FILM SCHOOL

    proudly sponsored by

    The British Council & MCC (The Movie Camera Company)

    To prepare delegates for the Southern African International Film &
    Television Market the organisers, with the British Council and MCC
    (The Movie Camera Company), are jointly hosting THE BRITISH FILM
    SCHOOL, a 3 Day Film Training School in Cape Town - prior to the
    Market.

    The intensive Seminar provides essential preparation for the
    Market, and practical training in 3 key areas a) Development &
    Packaging b) Production & Finance c) Marketing & Distribution.

    The school works through the chronology of the filmmaking process,
    with a nuts-and-bolts approach to training. Seminar delegates will be
    taught by a combination of experienced UK and South African film
    professionals. The Film School will be produced and chaired by film
    expert and author Angus Finney.

    DATES:
    Friday (October 31), Saturday (November 1)
    Sunday (November 2)

    PROGRAM

    DAY 1 - (DEVELOPMENT & PACKAGING)

    Topics:

    How Are Scripts Developed? - Building The Package. Who Wants Your
    Story? Development Case Study?

    Panelists:

    Andrea Calderwood (Head of Drama, BBC Scotland), Emma Berkofsky
    (Head of Development, British Screen), Paul Brett (UK Marketing
    Consultant), Ben Gibson (Head of Production, British Film Institute),
    Sarah Gaeter (Drama Finance and Co-Production, Channel 4)

    DAY 2 - (PRODUCTION & FINANCING)
    SPONSORED by BRITISH SCREEN
    Topics:

    Public Support in a Private System. An explanation of how the
    government-backed UK film body British Screen operates. How is public
    money used, how is British Screen structured, and how does it recoup
    its development and production investments. What lessons, both
    positive and negative, can South African filmmakers and public bodies
    learn from the UK experience.

    Other topics: Building a Budget, Production and Finance Case Studies.

    Panelists:
    Simon Perry (Chief Executive, British Screen), Cameron McCracken
    (Head of Business, British Screen), Jeremy Nathan (Producer,
    Catalyst Films), Indra de Lanerolle (Producer, Films 2 People),
    Claire Wright (Lawyer, Jacobson, Rosin & Wright)

    DAY 3 (MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION)

    Topics:

    Feeding the Pipeline - Working with International & Domestic
    Distribution. Finding International Distribution through Sales and
    early Marketing How the International Market Operates Attracting
    the Audience - Finding and Reaching the Public, followed by Case
    Studies

    Panelists:

    Wendy Palmer (Goldwyn), Mick Southworth (Managing Director,
    Film Four Distribution) Barry Ronge (Screenplay), Mike Dearham (CEO,
    Film Resource Unit), Roger Le Comber (CEO, United International
    Pictures), Dezi Rorich (Managing Director, Motion Picture Marketing
    International),

    Venue:

    Little Theatre, Hiddingh Campus, UCT Drama Dept, Orange St, Gardens

    Cost: R75 per person (to be paid at the door)

    RSVP: S.A. Film & TV Market Office (Nirvana Singh)

    Tel (+27 11) 714 4409/ 714 3215
    Fax (+27 11) 714 3275
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    Southern African International Film and Television Market 1997

    Contact :
    Bev Brown - Phone (+27 11)714 3229 - Fax (+27 11)714 6551
    Sue Corbett - Phone (+27 21)480 3191 - Fax (+27 21)480 3118



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