Nordisk Panorama Outlook Programme

Oulu, Finland, 22-24 September 2012

Scandic Oulu

SATURDAY 22 September

15:00-16:30: Is the Future Only Online?
We will kick off the Outlook sessions with the introduction of three VOD companies and a discussion about the potential for Nordic filmmakers to work with online sales of documentaries.

Sean Farnel will introduce SnagFilms, the VOD site offering thousands of independent movies and documentaries for free through thematically curated strands. Jamie King will introduce VODO, which is distributing creative works and enabling those enjoying shared media to make donations to creators. Finally Lorraine Hess will introduce Link TV, the broadcaster combining traditional cable and satellite with online broadcasting.

Following the three introductions Farnel, King and Hess will discuss the potential and possibilities documentaries and short films have through online distribution.

Speakers: Sean Farnel, Acquisitions Consultant (SnagFilms/USA), Jamie King, Founder (VODO/UK) & Lorraine Hess, Commissioning Editor (Link TV/USA)

17:00-18:00: Branded Money and Public Funding
Film funds based on private investments are becoming more apparent in the documentary sector. Big brands are giving money to documentaries in order to show their social responsibility. But does money come with a price? And how can you combine the traditional public funding with money from private branded funds?

Speakers: Maxyne Franklin, Director (BRITDOC Foundation/UK), Tore Tomter, Commissioning Editor (NRK/Norway), Cecilia Lidin, Film Consultant (SFI/Sweden) & Fredrik Gertten, Director & Producer (WG Film/Sweden)

SUNDAY 23 September

16:30-18:00: Farewell, Comrades - Making Transmedia Documentaries
The German production company Gebrüder Beetz has launched a number of international transmedia documentaries. We have asked producer Georg Tschurtschenthaler to share his experience and knowledge when it comes to making documentaries with a transmedia approach. He will introduce the latest developments in the field, share insights on the recent projects he has produced and introduce some of the ideas currently in the pipeline.

Speaker: Georg Tschurtschenthaler, Producer (Gebrüder Beetz/Germany)

18:30-19:30: Meet the Decision-Makers of Nordisk Forum
Every year Nordisk Forum for Co-financing of Documentaries is attended by some 30-40 Nordic and international decision-makers. In this session you will get a quick introduction to the commissioning editors from TV, film institutes and regional film funds, as well as to international sales agents and other experts attending this year's forum. Don't miss this chance to learn who is who and what they can do for you!

MONDAY 24 September

15:00-16:00: I Have Made a Short film - Now What?
The joy of having finished that great short of yours rapidly changes into the big questions of how to get it talked about, written about, sold, and seen.

Luckily, we bring you Sharon Badal and John Anderson, who can answer all your questions. Well, almost, anyway. With their vast knowledge and many years in the industry, you're in for a real treat and can be sure to get some behind-the-scenes tips and tricks.

Join us for a talk about the road ahead - and bring all your questions!

Speakers: Sharon Badal, Head of Shorts Programming (Tribeca Film Festival/USA) & John Anderson, Film Critic (Variety, New York times and more/USA)

16:00-17:00: Angry Birds - From Game to Film
More than 700 million people have downloaded the Angry Birds games, more than 25 million plush toys have been sold and now the Finnish company Rovio is launching a series of short films about the Angry Birds.

Søren Fleng, producer of the animated series, will take us along on the great adventure that is Angry Birds. He will tell us about the creation of the new short fiction series, the co-operation between story telling and game creation and the experiences gained along the way.

The Angry Birds universe is expanding to more and more platforms and this is key in everything Rovio does. As they say: "You can't put all your Angry Birds and their eggs in one basket, otherwise the pigs will steal them!"

Speaker: Søren Fleng, Producer, Animation (Rovio/Finland)

17:00-17:30: QuickFire - Meet the Short Film Buyers and Sales Agents
An introduction to the international short film decision-makers attending Nordisk Panorama. Meet the buyers and sales agents, find out what they are looking for and get an update on the state of the art of the international short film market.

Speakers: Anja Sosic (New Europe Film Sales/Poland), Hans Spielthenner (ohm:tv/Spain), Christian Gesell (Interfilm Berlin/Germany), Joao Garcao Borges (RTP/Portugal), Christopher Tidman (Shorts International/UK), Stefanie Reis (KurzFilmAgentur Hamburg/Germany) & Cinzia Spironelli (Some Like It Short/Spain)

17:30-19:00: Who Would Buy This?
Put your film to the test and find out about its distribution potential from the people who know. In this session we urge people to bring their short film and show it on the spot. The screening will be followed by live feed back from some of the experienced short film distributors and buyers attending this year's Nordisk Panorama. Come if you dare! This session is not for sissies...