Industry
Industry Events - Friday 20 June
Producer Fat Cats?
10:00 - 11:30, Lyceum Henry Irving room
Join a panel of experienced UK producers for an illuminating insight into the life of the independent
producer, moderated by film journalist Nick Roddick.
Just how do you survive, fund development, nurture new talent and get to the greenlight without going bankrupt?
Three producers with experience ranging across short film, features and funding as well as TV commissioning share their experience and opinions on what it takes to make it as an indie – starting out, sustaining yourself and staying creative in a world of constantly changing funds and opportunities.
Is it possible to become a fat cat in the world of independent film?
Suitable for entry-level delegates and short filmmakers.
Industry event - open to all delegate pass holders.
4Talent presents:
A filmmakers guide to festivals
11:00 - 12:30, Lyceum Wyndham room
What are film festivals for? How to do you get your short seen, or even accepted, by the programming team? What do you do once you get there? How do you choose which festivals to spend a limited submissions and PR budget on?
Join a panel of festival programmers, funders, filmmakers and 4 Talent for an informative and practical session on how to make the most of the festival circuit. If you’re serious about getting your work seen and developing a career in film, then understanding your audience is an essential skill – not to be missed
Suitable for entry-level delegates and short filmmakers.
Industry event - open to all delegate pass holders.
Scottish Screen presents:
Getting a US Agent
12:00 - 13:30, Lyceum Henry Irving room
Attracting a US agent is no mean feat, but if you can secure one you could be opening doors to a whole world and an exciting career progression. And, the whole thing could take you down a
road you never imagined.
Getting an agent is not the only thing – it’s understanding how they and the whole US system works.
Share the experience of Scottish talent who have US representation. To help you prepare to meet US agents, manage your and their expectations, contract with them, work with them, and make the most use of them, Scottish Screen has invited along some key Scottish talent, who are in the fortunate position to be represented on both sides of the pond.
An essential event for anyone serious about working with an American agent.
Industry event - open to all delegate pass holders.
The Hollywood Reporter in association with EIFF presents:
The Producer-Writer Relationship
13:00 - 14:30, Mercure Point Penthouse
Is working with a creative producer a help or a hindrance to a writer?
Stuart Kemp leads a discussion with dynamic creative partners to gain insight into the creative relationship between producers and writers. Panellists include Duncan Kenworthy, Jeremy Brock and Samm Haillay and Duane Hopkins.
Join the debate with established partnerships for an honest look at the assumptions and truths behind this dynamic relationship. Should writers just be grateful their work is being made? At what stage in the process does the writer give up their work to the producer and director to get on and make the film? And what do creative producers bring to the writing process?
Industry event - open to all delegate pass holders.
An Introduction to HD Cinematography with Paul Wheeler, London Film Academy
13:30 - 15:00, Filmhouse 2
Paul Wheeler BSC trained at BBC Film Department and has worked as a cinematographer for many years, and for the last seven he has specialised in High Definition. He has written the definitive book on HD cinematography and teaches at London Film Academy.
Join this industry expert for an introductory session outlining the benefits and opportunities afforded by shooting on HD, supported by examples of Paul’s current and past work – shown as it should be, in the cinema.
Industry event - open to all delegate pass holders.
Casting Symposium: produced by Nancy Bishop
15:00, Traverse Theatre
EIFF presents top casting directors and talent agents on a panel to discuss topics of interest to actors. This two hour symposium will include one hour, moderated by Nancy Bishop, in which panelists John Hubbard, Maureen Duff, Priscilla John, Maryam Hunwick, and Derek Power will discuss:
- How actors can establish a relationship with agent and casting directors
- What are casting directors looking for in actors
- How actors can best promote themselves
- What are the possibilities for Scottish actors to reach beyond the Scottish, and UK market
- What is the process for actors to pursue work in the US
This will be followed by a one-hour question and answer session, in which participants can directly address the panel.
Public ticketed event, designed for actors, acting students and other related professionals.
Some free tickets are available for delegates - please request these from the delegate ticket terminal in Filmhouse foyer.
6pm Panel: The New Horror
18:00, Traverse 1
From ‘torture porn’ to zombie comedy: what now defines this key commercial genre?
Public event with a ticket allocation for delegate pass holders - show your pass at the delegate ticket terminal in Filmhouse foyer from 08:30 on the day to pick up a ticket.
Scottish Screen Trailblazers Happy Hour
Co-sponsored by Skillset Trailblazers
18:30 - 19:30, Delegate Centre
Come along, share a drink, meet and talk, and find out more about Skillset and EIFF’s Trailblazer initiative to promote new talent.
Open to all delegates with passes.
followed by
Birds Eye View 1st Weekenders Club party
19:30, Delegates Centre
Come and join Birds Eye View in celebrating those talented women who have films in this year's festival. A chance to hear from the filmmakers, catch a glimpse of their work, and enjoy cheap drinks, great music, and a friendly chat. Men welcome! e!
Open to all delegates with passes.
Mirrorball | presents: Partizan: Music Video Makers
19:30, The GRV
A talent farm for an international community of directors. Launched in 1991 and with offices in London, Los Angeles, New York and Paris, Partizan have developed some of the most talented and exciting directors in the world. Their philosophy is to create opportunities for unique creative talents in any area and all media of film and imagemaking, and to provide content for all types of technology. Mirrorball hosts a screening of Partizan work and a chat with some of the most celebrated members of their music video branch.
Public event with a limited ticket allocation for delegate pass holders - show your pass at the delegate ticket terminal in Filmhouse foyer from 08:30 on the day to pick up a ticket.
First come, first served.
