The Irish Film Board and the Galway Film Fleadh have announced this year's line-up for 'The Real Deal' film conference, which will be held on Thursday 11th July at the Veranda Bar, Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway.
The conference will focus on new international trends emerging in filmmaking and will take a look at what producers should be doing to meet the demands of the marketplace - from development through to production and market exploitation.
Angus Finney – celebrated film author and course director on the MA in Independent Film Business at Exeter University/London Film School - will moderate this year’s conference, which will feature speakers from the Irish and international film industry.
The following is the conference timetable for the day:
The 2013 Edition: Future Ideas - Future Business - Future Conversations
10.45 - 11.00: Welcome address by James Hickey, Chief Executive of the Irish Film Board.
11.00 - 11.45: Future Conversations: ‘Evolution or Revolution’
Opening presentation on creative management by Angus Finney followed by a conversation with the new IFB project managers Rory Gilmartin, Mary Callery and Keith Potter on their thoughts for development and creative producing.
11.50 - 12.30: Future Business: ‘Low Budget - Big Ambition’
An exploration of the practicalities, the do's and don'ts of making a film on a tight budget without sacrificing artistic intent or market aspirations.
Speaker: Rebecca O'Flanagan (Producer, Treasure Entertainment)
Case Study: ‘The Stag’ produced by Treasure Entertainment
12.30 - 13.00: Lunch (refreshments will be provided).
13.00 - 14.15: Future Ideas: ‘Hybrid Distribution'
An exploration of finding new ways to audiences in a time of turbulent change and disruptive technologies.
Speakers: Eduardo Panizzo (Coffee & Cigarettes); David Shear (Shear Entertainment); Emily Best (Seed & Spark); Anita O'Donnell (re:fine Group)
14.20 - 15.00: Future Business: ‘The Future Is Here’
A discussion on the multiplatform UK release of Ben Wheatley's ‘A Field in England’; Shane Meadows’ ‘Made of Stone’ and Sophie Fiennes' ‘A Pervert’s Guide to Ideology’ with Picturehouse.
Speakers: Sarah Frain & Gabriel Swartland (Picturehouse UK)
As places are limited, applicants must secure a place by Friday 5th July by emailing: info@irishfilmboard.ie
