Industry
Industry Events - Tuesday 24 June
Director’s Lab Session (Open):
Storytelling and Documentary
10:00, Boardroom, Caledonian Hotel
The Director’s Lab is a five-day, residential development programme for six emerging UK feature film directors. The Director’s Lab is supported by the UK Film Council, Film4, 4Talent, Skillset and EIFF and is managed by Lifesize Pictures.
Throughout the programme the Director’s Lab is opening up one workshop per day to EIFF industry delegates, further details of which will be available soon, so please check back for updates.
Sign up in the Industry Office to reserve a place – space strictly limited.
Screen South' Cine Euro project presents:
Meet the European Funders
10:00-12:00, Henry Irving room, Lyceum Theatre
In association with Screen South’s Cine Euro project, EIFF is offering delegates unprecedented access to fund heads from some of Europe’s larger regional funds. Quiz the executives directly about funding criteria, eligibility, new funds opening up and European opportunities for UK-based production companies.
The session will include a panel presentation from attending European representatives of the Cine-Regio group, followed by Q & A. Funds represented include: Film I Väst, Sweden; CRRAV, France and Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, Germany.
Industry event open to all EIFF pass holders
US/UK Agents and Manager Panel
11:00, Mercure Point Penthouse
A panel of US & UK Agents and US managers will offer advice to the next generation of filmmakers. They will impart their knowledge about "how it works in the US" and how the relationships between US agents, managers and publicists is different from the way UK agents work
Sign up in the Industry Office to reserve a place.
A Finance Masterclass with Paul Brett
12:30-14:00, Henry Irving room, Lyceum Theatre
Founder of Prescience Films, Paul Brett has financed and executive produced over 20 feature films. Join him with Chris Chandler (Northern Alliance) for an informative and practical session outlining the basics of putting together a finance plan, what buyers are looking for and ways to package your product for investment.
Paul developed and implemented the UK exhibition and distribution strategy over a three year period at the British Film Institute and UK Film Council, leaving in June 2003 to found Prescience with Tim Smith. At the BFI, Paul was responsible for relationships with exhibitors throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, including both arthouse and commercial cinemas.
Prior to this, he worked for Miramax International as Vice President, European Marketing, as well as Pathé/Guild, VCI and CIC (a joint venture between Paramount and Universal).
Industry event open to all EIFF pass holders
Performed Reading 3: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
13:30, Traverse 1
A first glimpse at long awaited film projects from stars of Scottish writing. In collaboration with the Traverse Theatre, we present three film scripts currently in development. In this final reading, Alasdair Gray has adapted his own much-loved novel Poor Things, for the big screen.
These three very different scripts demonstrate the talent and diversity of contemporary Scottish screenwriting – and our readings offer an opportunity to hear these films of the future being read by professional actors.
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.
The Screen International Report: The Future of British Film
14:30, Cineworld 10
How the UK film industry can survive and thrive in the digital revolution and globalised economy. Michael Gubbins, editor of the UK's industry bible Screen International and an inspired thinker on the future of cinema, sets out the stepping stones to a revitalised British industry in a new world for cinema. In a fastchanging climate, how can our domestic industry best turn technological change to its advantage? The ideas are based on interviews with industry leaders, filmmakers and innovators.
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.
The New producers Alliance presents: the Life of the Independent Producer
16:00 - 17:30, Lyceum Henry Irving room
Join NPA for a panel discussion outlining the challenges and rewards of working as an independent producer in the UK at this time. Featuring NPA members currently striving – and surviving – as independent producers, topics will include how producers survive financially between projects, how they manage various projects at the same time, how recent industry trends have affected them and how to move projects to the international market place.
Suitable for mid-high level delegates.
Industry event - open to all delegate pass holders.
6pm Panel: Taking the Temperature of British Film
18:00, Traverse 1
The UK Film Council’s New Cinema Fund supported several films in this year’s EIFF (including Better Things; Donkey Punch; Man on Wire). Representatives of the fund will be there to discuss the current condition of UK cinema.
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's Short Film Happy Hour in the Delegate Centre Café Bar
Co-sponsored by Panalux
18:30 - 19:30, Delegate Centre
Come along, share a drink, meet and talk, and find out more about short film and Panalux, the lighting camera and grip rental company, who are sponsoring these drinks.
Open to all delegates with passes.
