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
In-Reply-To: 199710071846.LAA26449@abraham.xc.org