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2007 International Film Festival Summit Addresses Impact of Technology on Content and Film Festivals 4f731n

One of the main theme's at this year's IFFS the convergence of technology with film festivals, and several issues relating to this topic will be addressed in a morning session on Monday, Dec. 3rd. The film and entertainment industries realize the evolution of technology is seriously impacting how content is promoted and delivered. The 2007 IFFS will address digital content shedding light on this evolving landscape. New York, NY (PRWEB) September 20, 2007 -- The 4th Annual International Film Fes...

The Inaugural IFFS Excellence Awards 4v1x2c

The Inaugural IFFS Excellence Awards will be presented at the December program and for the first time, will honor and pay tribute to the dedicated professionals and executives managing film festivals. Festivals continue to provide a vital intersection where the major stakeholders in the entertainment industry converge. For decades the tireless work of the film festival professional has made monumental impacts on the industry for individual filmmakers, buyers, sellers, and countless organizations...

Innovative use of technologies 1y25a

This examines how film festivals around the world have used digital technology to make their events stand out, both on-screen and off-screen. Some of the most cutting edge festival organizers and technology solutions providers from Europe, Asia and the Americas will share their experiences and give examples of technical innovation for every budget. From super high definition on the largest screen to creating a festival on your cell phone, this will be a master class for anyone keen to unde...

Funding and Sponsorship 4rm5i

Funding is unequivocally the most important issue that festivals and management must deal with. How to effectively target, , pitch, and retain sponsors and other forms of funding can be a difficult challenge to overcome for even the most seasoned professional. : Bruno Chatelin, Chief Operating Officer, Filmfestivals.comsco di Cesare, Marketing Manager, Venice Film Festival Andrea Galante, Director, Milano International Film Festival   What do sponsors want most: ROI...

Harness the Power of the Internet 2w1f5t

 Blogs, Podcasts, and More Technology Possibilities to Expand your AudienceThe internet is no longer just about having a website: community interaction, marketing buzz, video s, and generated content are just a few of the tools available to festivals. These technologies have the ability to enhance your audiences experience, increase attendance, and deliver more value to sponsors. Hear from the individuals behind MySpace, bebo, fest21 and other platforms. They will share their expe...

Film Festival Summit IFFS Europe Speakers 2i5y53

The International Film Festival Summit IFFS Europe will bring together leading film festivals and professionals from around the world to network, innovate, and share ideas. The summit will address the proliferation of festivals, sponsorship strategies, operations & management, technology, programming, and the distribution of film. your peers and colleagues for an event you can't afford to  miss!SPEAKERS INCLUDE:Henri Behar,Press, Toronto & Cannes Film Festival Despina Mouzaki...

Blogging from London next week around the Festival Summit in London 236co

I will be reporting from the Cuberland in London next week at the Festival Summit Europe. ...

8:00 Networking Breakfast 8:45  Festival Retrospective, a Decade of Hindsight    This will examine what large festivals from around the world have gone through to get where they are today. This esteemed group of festivals will share what they consider to be critical factors in their festivals success, longevity, and where they see their organizations in the next five years. : Stuart Kemp, UK Bureau Chief, The Hollywood ReporterDespina Mouzaki, Director, Thessaloniki Film Fest...

IFFS Europe calling for speakers 1xw2s

IFFS Europe Call for speakers and papers is now open The International Film Festival Summit Europe will launch april 18th, 2007 in London at the Cumberland Hotel www.fest21.com is a ing media partner of IFFS Europe. The Conference Curriculum Overview and Call for Papers for the Summit taking place April 18, 2007 in London at The Cumberland Hotel is currently open until February 15th, 2007. Waco Hoover co founder of the summit states "The 2007 IFFS Europe Advisory Committee brings toget...

Next Festival Summit will be in Europe on April 18 m40n

The International Film Festival Summit Europe will be taking place April 18, 2007 in London at The Cumberland Hotel. We will be there most likely to meet more festival directors from Europe. The Vegas summit barely had european representatives, US, Canada and Australia mostly. ...

Use of digital technologies for festival communication - discussion 5s2m49

Film Festivals- Innovative Use of Digital Technology Tuesday, 12/5, 4:45 - 5:45pm This examines how film festivals around the world have used digital technology to make their events stand out, both on-screen and off-screen. Some of the most cutting edge festival organizers and technology solutions providers from Europe, Asia and the Americas will share their experiences and give examples of technical innovation for every budget. From super high definition on the largest screen to creating ...

Driving away from the conference to LA through the desert 4n1v65

More to come here: come back for (better pictures... these were made with my Nokia N70. What a stunning experience, quite a long drive but a unique sightseeing trip through the Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree Park (there used to have 300 gold mines there, all gone...and nothing left, I checked). Rocks...all kind of rocks of course, pilings, liquid shapes, very unique, ask your local experts. Some great company with a couple of festival directors from Australia Toni and Philip Powell wh...

Its a wrap, Closing drink party and... GO! 5o612m

Drink party at a sleek wine bar... but I could not see the organisers? Small crowd, everybody must habe been packing, flying or driving? ...

Withoutabox revealed their new ticketting solutions 2c6f18

Fred Kramer introduced to the of festivals directors the new services allowing ticketting linked with backoffice suite. Simple, connected, compatible...looks good Flat fee and small percentage the deal seems great from my perception. ...

Chris Gore on guerilla PR for festival 482qc

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Sponsors session: 100% attendance to listen to HP INDIESAG and ADOBE give tips on how to adress sponsors 374j3k

Moderated by Jon Fitzgerald Sponsoring was the centre of the debate. Key questions on how to the sponsors, at what time...were answered! listen to the audio podcast. Bob Donlon Senior Marketing Manager with Adobe made a sensation giving out his email to the attendance; let me give you another tip his personal blog Doug Cole Director of of Entertainment Marketing with HP discussed HP involvement in large festivals to small ones Darrien Michele Gipson: SAGIndie Event Coordinator deals ...

Program day 2 final sessions 3o5n1l

Sponsors Share Their Success Stories and Initiatives for the Future : Jon Fitzgerald, President, Right Angle Studios Doug Cole, Director of Entertainment Marketing, Hewlett Packard Darren Michele Gipson, National Director, SAGIndie Bob Donlon, Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Video & Audio Manager, Adobe Guerilla PR for Film Festivals Chris Gore, President, FilmThreat Festival Filter: Understand How the Film Festival is an important outlet for the distribution of independent film...

Day 1: Opening session with a pop 4f2a4i

Sunday big day: we all meet, some 250 festival professionals, long time no see, and how is filmfestivals.cinevost.com doing? How was your festival this year…? GREAT. What are you drinking…? Social friendly with a sense of a community Good crowd, some new festivals that came to learn, others that came to teach and keynote. Great diner with some friends David S. from withoutabox and Brian D. from Smartsound… Kobe Beef Burger, so good, was that for real or was I too tired? Day one Monday 9 in the mor...

I Made it to the Luxor, shuttle dropped me in front of the breathtaking dark pyramid (dark outside only, as the entrance is supposedly the largest hotel lobby of the world, fitting for a hotel with 4500 rooms located in two buildings the pyramid and the towers) A short night rest, to get over jetlag, brunch at the buffet. Actually here is my tip go there at 11.00 shharp when breakfast buffet closes and lunch buffet opens and get the best of both for a mere 11$. Accreditation process begins in a...

Stressed? no I caught my flight in time, currently sitting in transit in detroit: they will wait for me anyway! 2l2c2n

Just about made it. Thank you DHL for delivering my tickeyt at 10.30 only 2h30 before my flight. Good cab driiver, nice chat, empty plane and good choice of film on the plane (time for 4 films plus plane, id some catch up) Free wifi next to Northwestern club checking my mails too! Fun recognising the engers en route to the fest summit with Cannes bags and a little blasé look on the face. Let me catch my plane to vegas. More to come! ...

Ready to fly to the festival summit in Vegas? yes ready with a stress 2i2v4u

Ready but with a slight stress. My tickets due from DHL two days ago should only be delivered to my home 3 hours before take off :-( "Run Bruno Run" Is my ok? well I am sure they will tell me eventually, enough technology built in this official bit of paper How about liquid through customs? I was not planning to bring wine anyway, tooth paste? perfume??? travel light bruno Due to speak on a at the summit next tuesday afternoon:subject: Film Festivals- Innovative Use of Digital Te...

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About IFFS The International Film Festival Summit Europe 2k2313

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6th Annual International Film Festival Summit Europe in Paris will take place April 3 - 4, 2012, leading to Las Vegas Summit December, 2012

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Bruno Chatelin (member of th eAdvisory Board) has been reporting from London, Paris & the Vegas summits:
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