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15:00 – 16:00: In-Flight Entertainment: Opportunities for Nordic Filmmakers
The world of in-flight entertainment (IFE) is more
than simply movies on a plane. With the evolution of video-on-demand
seat-back entertainment systems there's greater demand than ever before
for new and different kinds of programming. Join Shane Smith, Executive
Producer at Spafax, a leading supplier of programming to airlines
around the world, as he provides an overview of the players and the
opportunities in the world of IFE. Find out how to get your program
onto an aircraft, what companies provide this service and what you need
to know to take advantage of this burgeoning exhibition platform.
Speakers: Shane Smith (Executive Producer, In-flight Entertainment, Spafax Canada Inc.)
16:00 – 17:00: Shorts for Mobile Phones: Opportunities for Filmmakers in New Media
New forms of technology coupled with the constant change in user habits
have created endless opportunities for filmmakers to showcase their
work while generating some additional income. Showcasing the new
Shortz! mobile VOD platform.
Speakers:
Hans Spielthenner (CEO, ohm:tv)
17:00 – 18:00: What are Festivals Looking for?
The decisions film festival programmers make can sometimes seem
brilliant, sometimes baffling. In this discussion several festival
programmers discuss their festivals' decision-making process, their
personal tastes, and the role of film festivals in the distribution,
exhibition and appreciation of independent short and documentary film.
Speakers: Arthur Liebhart (Planete Doc Review), Jean Perret
(Visions du Reel), Barbara Orlicz-Szczypula (Krakow Film Festival),
Trevor Groth (Sundance Film Festival)
15:00 – 16:00: Get It Out There - Short Film Distribution
This presentation will give you the inside scoop on how to survive, and
succeed, in the changing world of short film distribution. Based on her
book “Swimming Upstream - A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film
Distribution,” Tribeca Short Film Programmer Sharon Badal will help you
navigate the waters of film festivals and distribution. Topics include:
understanding the festival circuit, tips to improve your odds, and what
you need to know before you sign with a distributor.
Speaker: Sharon Badal (Short Film Programmer, Tribeca Film Festival)
16:00 – 17:00: Hunting for Oscar
Being nominated for an Academy Award seems like one of those crazy
dreams that could never happen to you. But a trip to the Oscars could
be closer than you think. Several Nordic shorts have been nominated
(and even won!) recently, and this is your opportunity to learn how it
happened. What's the nomination process? What Festivals should I play
at, and what kind of screenings can derail my chances? Meet
distributors that have shepherded Oscar-nominated films through this
process, and talk to filmmakers that have actually walked the red
carpet on Oscar night.
Speakers: Linda Olszewski (Shorts International), Rúnar Rúnarsson (Filmmaker, Iceland), Martin Strange-Hansen (Filmmaker, Denmark)
17:00 – 18:00: Selling Your Short - What Distributors Need and What Buyers Want
Making a short to get it seen is one thing. Making a short that you sell
is a completely different
challenge. What do you need to do to make your short stand out in a crowded
marketplace
and attract distributors and buyers? Jennifer Chen, Director of Programming at Channel Zero
will take you through all the messy details that can make or break the sales
potential for your
film. As a current buyer of shorts (for Movieola- The Short Film Channel) and a
former
distributor of shorts (for Ouat Media Distribution), Jennifer is in the unique
position of having
worked as both a buyer and seller of short films. She’ll offer tips and tools
to enable
filmmakers to make smart, informed decisions that will maximize the potential
for their films.
Speakers: Jennifer Chen (Director of Programming, Channel Zero)
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