eUroPe aN umb rella #817 / 819 American Film Market November 2-9, 2016
Programme of the European Union
Creative Europe Support Programme for Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors 2014 – 2020 www.ec.europa.eu/culture/creative-europe
eUroPe aN umb rella #817 / 819
American Film Market November 2-9, 2016
INDEX
5 Welcome 8 Umbrella participants — profiles
Programme 32 about European Film Promotion — aims and objectives of the European Union Creative Europe 34 European Film Promotion — events and Initiatives Support Programme for Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors 2014 – 2020 40 European Film Promotion — the network www.ec.europa.eu/culture/creative-europe
EUROPeaN FilM PromotioN At THE AFM
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In 2016, European Film Promotion (EFP) runs for the 18th time the European Umbrella at the American Film Market (AFM). Acknowledged as an important meeting point for film professionals, EFP’s umbrella presence has made it possible for more than 180 small and medium-sized European companies to attend this prestigious event since 1998. Brief profiles of the companies participating under the EFP Umbrella will introduce you to Europe’s diversity and to the choice of their titles, for which additional information is available at EFP‘s suite. This year, 23 companies from 13 different European countries take advantage of this operating base to do their daily business. Our sincere thanks go to the AFM, in particular, to Jonathan Wolf, Brian Roddy and Holly Sortomme for their ongoing assistance and co-operation in organising this highly successful annual initiative. We are looking forward to welcome you to our suite 817/819 at this year’s American Film Market. Contact at the AFM November 2-9, 2016
Sabine Rolinski Project Director rolinski@efp-online.com cell +1 213 2355 157
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel 8th floor, office 817 / 819 1700 Ocean Avenue USA – Santa Monica CA 90401
Sharon Soboil US Consultant
phone +1 310 458 6700 ext. 817 (through operator)
companieS INDEX 2016
08 7&7 Producers’ Sales Service, United Kingdom 09 Allfilm, Estonia 10 Amadeus Entertainment, United Kingdom 11 Capricci Films, France 12 Copenhagen Bombay Sales, Denmark 13 Dutch Features Global Entertainment, The Netherlands 14 EastWest Filmdistribution, Austria 15 Estonian Film Institute, Estonia 16 EurocinÊ, France 17 EYE International, The Netherlands 18 Finnish Film Foundation, Finland 19 Irish Film Board, Ireland
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20 Latido Films, Spain 21 LevelK, Denmark 22 Miramedia, Germany 23 National Film Centre of Latvia, Latvia 24 Parkland Pictures, United Kingdom 25 RAI Com, Italy 26 Reach Up High Entertainment, United Kingdom 27 Summerside International, The Netherlands 28 Taska Film, Estonia 29 The Yellow Affair, Finland / Sweden 30 WestEnd Films, United Kingdom
7 & 7 P r o d U C e r s’ saleS service
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united kingdom
maura ford
7&7 is a London based boutique sales company offering independent filmmakers specialist support. With 7&7’s alternative approach Producers retain direct control over the worldwide sales process and revenues of their projects while relying on 7&7’s expertise to find, negotiate and draft individual territory licensing agreements directly between Producer and Distributor, oversee delivery and supervise receipts paid directly to the Producer.
contact at AFM
Maura Ford
Managing Director cell +44 7814 681335
titles at afm Away Director: David Blair United Kingdom The Messenger Director: David Blair United Kingdom A Nightingale Falling Directors: Garret Daly & Martina McGlynn Ireland Freak Of Nurture Director: John Hales United Kingdom
7&7 producers’ sales service 122 Walton Street UK – London SW3 2JJ phone +44 20 7584 6402 maura@7and7.co.uk www.producerssalesservice.com
Allfilm
09
estonia
Ivo Felt
Allfilm is an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated production house operating since 1995. The company’s scope of activity varies from developing and producing quality features, documentaries and TV series to developing transmedia concepts and producing highly finished commercials. The company also provides production services for international films and commercials. Over the years Allfilm has produced more than 76 films, including 23 international co-productions, and more than 400 commercials. Today, with a permanent staff of twelve, Allfilm is the largest production company in Estonia with partners in Europe, South-East Asia, Russia and the USA.
contact at AFM Ivo Felt Producer cell +372 51 76 393
allfilm Saue 11 EST – 10612 Tallinn phone +372 672 9070 allfilm@allfilm.ee www.allfilm.ee
European Union European Regional Development Fund
Investing in your future
amadeus entertaINMEnT
10
united kingdom
ivo fiorenza, ksenia Volochkovskaya
Amadeus Entertainment is a London-based sales company. Amadeus established itself as a “boutique-operation” for independent feature films with strong commercial potential. We acquire from 8 to 12 films per year, making sure we explore the potential of every movie at the maximum. Our catalogue boosts over US$80m worth of new film productions. We mainly specialise in such genres as historical action, 3D animation, action, biography fiction, fantasy, fairy-tales, dramas, romantic comedies. titles at afm Amila’s Secret, 2016 by Gorka Vazkuez Genre: Fiction-Animation Spain-Argentina Champions, 2016 by Artem Aksenenko Genre: Sport Drama/Action Russia Paranormal Drive, 2016 by Oleg Asadulin Genre: Horror/Thriller Russia (Released by 20th Century Fox) Stuff Of Dreams, 2016 by Gianfranco Cabiddu Genre: Romantic Comedy Italy
contact at AFM Ksenia Volochkovskaya Head of Acquisitions cell +39 334 741 90 13 ksenia@amadeus-ent.com Ivo Fiorenza Head of International Sales cell UK +44 7958 36 7159 cell IT +39 348 0387983 ivo@amadeus-ent.com amadeus entertainment Riverbank House One Putney Bridge Approach UK – London SW6 3JD phone +44 20 8180 2731 info@amadeus-ent.com www.amadeus-ent.com
capricci film s
11
france
xiomara ahumada quito
Capricci Films is a French arthouse label dedicated to promoting innovative contemporary cinema. We do production, distribution and sales of fictions, documentaries and experimental films. Among the artists we produced or distributed are Albert Serra, Wang Bing, Ado Arrietta, Pedro Costa, Jean-Charles Hue, Philippe Garrel, Abel Ferrara, Emir Baigazin and Denis Côté. In addition, we also publish DVDs and books (directors‘ interviews, film critics, essays...). We are here to meet with distributors and festivals. Our main three titles right now are Sleeping Beauty by Ado Arrietta (Rotterdam 2017), The Death Of Louis XIV by Albert Serra (Cannes 2016) and 9 Fingers by F.J. Ossang.
contact at afm Xiomara Ahumada Quito Sales & Festivals cell +33 7 51 66 16 42 xiomara.ahumada@capricci.fr
titles at afm Sleeping Beauty, 2016 by Ado Arrietta The Death Of Louis XIV, 2016 by Albert Serra 9 Fingers, 2017 by F.J. Ossang
capricci films 103 rue Sainte Catherine FR – 33000 Bordeaux phone +33 9 72 57 66 27 www.capricciinternational.com
COPENHAGEN BOMBAY sales
12
denmark
malene iversen
Copenhagen Bombay Sales is focused on children’s film. With films like The Great Bear and Beyond Beyond Copenhagen Bombay Sales has positioned itself as a Sales Company presenting original and creative films that do well in the international markets. New highlights are the films Get Santa, Monstria and Next Door Spy. contact at afm Malene Iversen Head of International Sales and Distribution cell +45 25419911 malene.iversen@ copenhagenbombay.com
copenhagen bombay sales Refshalevej 147, 1st floor DK – 1432 Copenhagen K phone +45 25 419911 sales@copenhagenbombay.com www.copenhagenbombay.com
Dutch features gloBal entertain ment
13
the netherlands
pim van collem, francoise nieto-fong
Dutch Features Global Entertainment, headed by CEO Pim van Collem, is a specialized worldsales and licensing company based in the Netherlands, focused on marketing and selling high quality features, family films, thrillers and acclaimed television drama series. Their unrivalled slate includes a unique selection of box office hit films realized by some of Europe’s most innovative producers. titles at afm Tonio Feature Film Genre: Drama Finished Kirsten Feature Film Genre: Horror Thriller Finished Silk Road Feature Film Genre: Drama in post-production The Body Collector Mini series 3 X 50 min Genre: Crime Drama in post-production
contact at afm Pim van Collem CEO sales@dutchfeatures.com Francoise Nieto-Fong Sales North- /Latin America francoise@dutchfeatures.com
dutch features global entertainment Hogeweg 56D NL – 2042 GJ Zandvoort phone +31 23 888 0168 sales@dutchfeatures.com www.dutchfeatures.com
EaSTWEST FiLM DISTRIBUTION
14
austria
yannick rudynski
EastWest Filmdistribution is an independent feature and documentary film sales company, specialized in promotion and sales of high quality movies. The team operates on an international basis with a strong network of experienced film professionals and is engaged in finding the right markets for each movie. EastWest has a passion for world cinema and a firm belief that the film represented by the team deserves and will find its audience.
Prince Of Crime, 2016 by Alessandro Piva Italy (crime, biography, 98’), Italian with English subtitles Synopsis: A story of Camorra, revenge and regret: the double life of Marcello Cavani, born into a simple small-town family near Naples. After the sudden death of his father, Marcello joins the Camorra following in the footsteps of Gennaro, his elder brother. Marcello, AKA Alendelòn, is lively and elegant, a passionate young man who loves competition. He falls in love with Rosaria, a determined and stubborn girl, yet simple and true. They get married: Marcello is a devoted and enamored husband, an irreproachable family man. Yet, outside his family, his other life as a Camorrista slowly but steadily reaches the point of no return. Has the time come for Alendelòn to pay for all that he has illegitimately gained?
eastwest filmdistribution Schottenfeldgasse 14 A – 1070 Vienna phone +43 1 5249 31034 yannick@eastwest-distribution.com www.eastwest-distribution.com
contact at AFM Yannick Rudynski Sales Executive cell +43 664 510 41 66 titles at afm This Is Hel, 2016 by Katia Priwieziencew, Paweł Tarasiewicz Poland (thriller, 92’) English and Polish with English subt. A psychological thriller set on an island called Hel. Heavysaurs, 2015 by Pekka Karjalainen Finland (family, adventure, 85’) Finnish with English subtitles A cute family movie where dinosaurs are heavy-metal singers. Enclave, 2015 by Goran Radovanović Serbia, Germany (youth, drama, 92’) Serbian with English subtitles A multi awarded movie for the entire family.
Estonian FiLM InstItUTe
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estonia
eda koppel
The objective of Estonian Film Institute is to preserve and develop Estonian national film culture. The institute is guided by the cultural policy of the Republic of Estonia and the trends in the field of film. In order to attain its objectives, the foundation develops the following activities: financing Estonian film production including co-productions; establishing and developing international film contacts; promoting and coordinating Estonian film export at home and abroad; supporting the training of Estonian filmmakers and audiovisual professionals; creating and maintaining Estonian film databases; preserving Estonian film heritage and making it accessible to the public. EFI is financed from the state budget. EFI operates under the auspices of the Estonian Ministry of Culture. title at afm Mother, 2016 by Kadri KĂľusaar Estonia Official submission at the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film Category from Estonia
European Union European Regional Development Fund
Investing in your future
contact at afm Eda Koppel Head of Marketing cell +372 520 3306 eda@filmi.ee
estonian film institute Uus 3 EST – 10111 Tallinn phone 372 627 60 60 phone 372 627 60 63 film@filmi.ee www.filmi.ee
EUrOCIné
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france
daniel lesoeur
One of the oldest French companies, Eurociné produces and distributes its own American and European productions and some exciting titles. Its library mixes action, horror, family, erotic and B&W classics. Many of Eurociné’s films became “cult” movies, are screened in cinematheques and prestigious festivals. In addition to its catalogue, Eurociné offers To See The Sea, a wonderful journey of self-discover and truth through a child’s lense: when Tomas receives a camera for his birthday with the help of his friend they decide to make a movie and go undercover to find out what their parents have been hiring and pursue their dream to see the sea (already selected and awarded in various festivals). Eurociné produced for Canal+ a film tribute to one of its favorite directors JESS FRANCO sought by numerous festivals. Also, Eurociné is the subject of a documentary for Canal+, recounting its origins and Eurocine’s production period of the 70’. Lately after partnered in the multi-awarded stop motion Toys In The Attic voiced by Forest Whitaker, Joan Cusack and Carry Elwes, we are involved in Nazareth (Love Hurts, Dream On, Hair Of The Dog…) which offers viewers a “behind the scenes” and “backstage” look and explains the phenomenon of longevity connected with this rock band. eurociné 4, Imp Morlet FR – 75011 Paris sales@eurocine.net www.eurocine.net
contact at afm Daniel Lesoeur cell +33 609 182 359 Titles at AFM To See The Sea by Jiří Mádl Genre: family Czech Republic Nazareth by Milos Smidmajer Genre : documentary Czech Republic The Last Movie about and with JESS FRANCO Directors: Pedro Temboury & Daniel Lesoeur Genre: documentary France, Spain Toys In The Attic Director: Jiri Barta Genre: Animation Japan, Czech Republic
eye international
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EYE Film Institute Netherlands is the national institute for film and the moving image in The Netherlands, housed in its landmark building in central Amsterdam. EYE International is, first and foremost, responsible for the international marketing and promotion of Dutch films, industry, talent and the collection and exhibitions of the EYE film museum itself. The organisation provides strategic advice and financial assistance to film-makers with films selected to over 200 festivals annually. EYE International creates platforms for the Dutch Industry at key film markets including Berlin, Cannes, ClermontFerrand, Annecy, TIFF and the AFM. EYE International advises and coordinates international film-related activities with the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs and Dutch Embassies around the world. It is also the responsible for Dutch Oscar® submissions to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. facts and figures • • • • • • • •
Population: 16.9 m Dutch productions shot mainly / wholly in The Netherlands: 20 Dutch productions shot mainly / wholly abroad: 4 Number of co-productions: maj. 19, min. 20 Number of feature documentaries: 19 Admissions: 32.9 m National market share: 18.8 % Screens total: 888
© Yvonne Witte
the netherlands
marten rabarts
contact at afm Marten Rabarts Head of EYE International phone +31 20 7582375 MartenRabarts@eyefilm.nl
eye film institute netherlands Visit Address IJpromenade 1 NL – 1031 KT Amsterdam Postal Address P.O. Box 37767 NL – 1030 BJ Amsterdam phone +31 20 7582375 international@eyefilm.nl international.eyefilm.nl
THE finnish fIlm foundation
18
finland
Kati Nuora
The Finnish Film Foundation supports and promotes the Finnish film industry by funding professional film production and the exhibition and distribution of films. The Finnish Film Foundation is responsible for the cultural export and promotion of Finnish films abroad. The international film festivals held in Finland, DocPoint – Helsinki Documentary Film Festival, Tampere Film Festival, Midnight Sun Film Festival, Espoo Ciné International Film Festival, Helsinki International Film Festival, Oulu Children’s Film Festival and Night Visions International Film Festival are all supported by the foundation. The Creative Europe – MEDIA Desk Finland operates under the auspices of the Film Foundation. Finland is a member in the Nordic Film & TV Fund and Eurimages.
contact at afm Kati Nuora Manager, International Promotion and Projects cell +358 50 5689 191 kati.nuora@ses.fi
Title at afm The Happiest Day In The Life Of Olli Mäki, 2016 by Juho Kuosmen Official submission at the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film Category from Finland
THe finnish film foundation Kanavakatu 12 FIN – 00160 Helsinki phone +358 9 6220 300 ses@ses.fi www.ses.fi
irish fIlm board
19
irelaND
james hickey, teresa mcgrane, steven davenport
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board (IFB) is the national development agency for the Irish film industry investing in talent, creativity and enterprise. The agency supports and promotes the Irish film industry and the use of Ireland as a location for international production. Our role sees us directly involved in the creative process of Irish films from script to screen. We provide investment for the development, production and release of Irish feature films, television, animation, documentaries and short films. This funding process has helped IFB-financed projects to pick up more than 100 awards at key film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto. The Film Commission arm of the agency attracts direct inward investment by assisting international producers with their needs while on location in Ireland.
contact at afm James Hickey Chief Executive Teresa McGrane Deputy CEO Steven Davenport Inward Production Manager BORD SCANNÁN NA HÉIREANN IRISH FILM BOARD Queensgate 23, Dock Road IRL – Galway phone +353 91 561 398 info@irishfilmboard.ie www.irishfilmboard.ie
latido films
20
spain
juan torres
Latido is a sales agency founded to commercialize all-film rights of titles from all over the world with a focus in Spain and Latin-America, handling a lineup of a maximum of 15 titles per year. We collaborate with prestigious filmmakers such as Juan José Campanella, Carlos Saura, Andrés Wood and Arturo Ripstein but also rise up new talent such as Sebastian Borensztein, Ernesto Daranas, Julio Hernández Cordón, Bartosz M. Kowalski or Celso García. Multi-audience animations and groundbreaking documentaries are also a must in our catalogue.
contact at afm Juan Torres Head of International Sales cell +34 635 431 270 juan@latidofilms.com
titles at afm The Distinguished Citizen, 2016 by Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn Argentina, Spain Black Comedy, Spanish, 117 min. May God Save Us, 2016 by Rodrigo Sorogoyen Spain, Thriller, Spanish, 124 min. J: Beyond Flamenco, 2016 by Carlos Saura Spain Musical, Spanish, 90 min. At The End Of The Tunnel, 2016 by Rodrigo Grande Argentina, Spain Thriller, Heist Film, Spanish, 120 m. Playground, 2016 by Bartosz M. Kowalski Poland Drama, Horror, Polish, 85 min.
The Constitution, 2016 by Rajko Grlic Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovenia Love Drama, Croatian, 93 min. Rara, 2016 by Pepa San Martín Chile, Argentina Coming of Age Spanish, 92 min. Bosch, The Garden Of Dreams, 2016 by José Luis López Linares Spain, France Documentary, 84 min. English, Spanish, French, Chinese
latido films C/ Veneras 9-3° ES – 28013 Madrid phone +34 915 488 877 latido@latidofilms.com www.latidofilms.com
level k
21
denmark
tine klint, Derek Lui
LevelK is handling international sale and distribution for Film and TV production companies and acting as a digital partner for distributors in their home country. We are specialised in rights optimization that are reflected through our innovative approach to cross-platform/cross-country distribution combining theatrical and traditional means – alongside digital distribution and marketing. Our goal is to bring our films to the market with an individual strategy so the film finds its own path to its audience and hereby increase royalties. Based in Copenhagen, Hong Kong and Sydney we are a passionate team focusing on long-term relationships and transparent professional cooperation. titles at afm Rabbit, 2017 by Luke Shanahan
contact at afm Tine Klint CEO, Managing Director cell +45 2010 8580 tine@levelk.dk Derek Lui President of Sales cell +852 6055 7575 derek@levelk.dk
Cave, 2016 by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken In The Blood, 2016 by Rasmus Heisterberg One-Two-Three GO!, 2016 by Barbara Rothenborg Sami Blood, 2016 by Amanda Kernell Klump, 2017 by Johannes Weiland, Paul Cichon, Michael Bohnenstingl
levelk Gammel Kongevej 137B 3rd floor DK – 1850 Frederiksberg C www.levelk.dk
miramedia
22
germany
Wolfgang wilke
Miramedia is a European media consultant and distribution company specialized in generating video content which is distributed on multi platforms worldwide. The company is specialized on film and TV coproduction, distribution and financing in between Europe and China. contact at afm titles at afm Nick Off Duty, 2016 by Til Schweiger / Christian Alvart Action Thriller, 90min 15 Mio US budget
Wolfgang Wilke Managing Director cell +49 172 2127 539 wolf.wilke@gmail.com
Nick Off Duty, 2016 Miniseries by Til Schweiger / Christian Alvart action series, 4 x 90min 12 Mio US budget NN, in production 3 D Animation Movie 90min 11 Mio US budget miramedia Goltsteinstr. 87 D – 50968 Cologne phone +49 221 355 338 7400 www.miramedia.de
national fIlm centre of latvia
23
latvia
uldis dimisevskis
The National Film Centre of Latvia (NFC) is a public institution under auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia with responsibility for the implementation of state cultural policy in the field of film. The main functions of the NFC include the facilitation of Latvian film and film culture development, accessibility of Latvian film culture in Latvia, promotion of Latvian film abroad, participation at international film events, in international film funding bodies and policy organisations. The NFC is funded by the State budget and reports to the Minister of Culture. The NFC grants public support to Latvian films and is keen on attracting film, television production to Latvia, stimulating inward investment and creating employment opportunities for creative staff, technicians and support service companies. facts and figures • • • • • • •
Population: 2.0 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 5 Number of co-productions: maj. 5, min. 1 Number of feature documentaries: 17 Admissions: 2.3 m National market share: 7.6 % Screens total: 64
contact at afm Uldis Dimiševskis Deputy Director, Head of Production phone +371 6735 8862 cell +371 26959 190 uldis.dimisevskis@nkc.gov.lv
national film centre of latvia Peitavas iela 10 LV-1050 Riga phone +371 6735 8878 nkc@nkc.gov.lv www.nkc.gov.lv
parkland picturEs
24
united kingdom
John cairns, laurie barrett
Parkland Pictures is a UK-based international sales, distribution and production company. We develop, fund, produce and sell our own feature films for the international market and we provide funding for co-productions by acquiring worldwide sales rights. titles at afm Us And Them, 2016 Director: Joe Martin, UK Production, Budget: $1m Cast: Jack Roth (Bedlam), Tim Bentinck (The Game), Andrew Tiernan (The Pianist). Synopsis: When young disenfranchised Danny confronts wealthy banker, Conrad, he plans to teach him a lesson Conrad will never forget. Forced to gamble with the lives of his family, Conrad has the tables turned on him and all hell breaks loose. Despite The Falling Snow, 2016 Director: Shamim Sarif, UK Production, Budget: $6m Cast: Rebecca Ferguson (The Girl On The Train), Charles Dance (The Imitation Game), Sam Reid (The Railway Man). Synopsis: In 1950s Moscow, communist Katya secretly spies for the Americans in the Cold War arms race. When she lands her biggest assignment, stealing secrets from rising government star Alexander, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him. Love Me Do, 2015 Director: Martin Stitt, UK Production, Budget: $500k Cast: Jack Gordon (A Royal Night Out), Rebecca Calder (Clan Of The Cave Bear), Max Wrottesley (Silent Witness) Synopsis: A female investment banker lets an out-ofwork actor into her life for a romantic adventure. As each battles private demons, the insular relationship becomes increasingly distorted and ends in chilling results.
contact at afm John Cairns CEO/Head of Sales cell +44 7872 627 911 john@parklandpictures.com Laurie Barrett Sales & Acquisitions Assistant cell +44 7554 431903 laurie@parklandpictures.com
parkland pictures Suite 7, 79 Wardour Street UK – London W1D 6QB phone +44 203 432 1696 info@parklandpictures.com www.parklandpictures.com
raI com
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italy
mattia oddone, cristina cavaliere
RAI Com distributes more than 600 films and 15000 hours of high quality TV programs worldwide with a focus on top notch author films and recently included English speaking genre movies and classic quality Italian libraries. As exclusive sales company of the RAI Holding, RAI Com (ex Rai Trade) supported – during the years – all the main Italian directors in best placing their titles in the international market and aims to help emerging talents with the same passion and care for the cinema since its start in 1968.
contact at AFM
titles at AFM
Mattia Oddone Head of International Sales mattia.oddone@rai.it
Summertime, 2016 (L’Estate Addosso) Director: Gabriele Muccino Italy
Cristina Cavaliere International Sales Executive cell +39 33 3448 1036 cristina.cavaliere@rai.it
Let Yourself Go!, 2016 (Lasciati Andare) Director: Francesco Amato Italy Ossessione Vezzoli, 2015 Director: Alessandra Galletta Italy (documentary) S Is For Stanley, 2015 Director: Alex Infascelli Italy (documentary)
rai com Via Umberto Novaro 18 IT – 00195 Rome phone +39 06 33170080 sales@rai-com.com www.rai-com.com
reach up high entertainment
26
united kingdom
demetris kyriacou
We are a commercially driven production company developing and producing films for the global market. Our slate of projects have 50% production equity and 50% US P&A confirmed and will be at the AFM attending meetings with studios and equity partners and international sales agents. titles at afm Captain Moxley & The Ashes Of The Gods $45 million UK/US production Shoot TBC Genre: Action/Adventure Writer: Dan Hanks Producers: Demetris Kyriacou & Paul Hitchcock Stateside $45 million UK/US production Shoot TBC Genre: Action/Adventure/Crime Writer: Simon Foster Producer: Demetris Kyriacou Pathos $25 million UK/US production Shoot TBC Genre: Sci-Fi/Action/Adventure Directors/Writers: Dennis Cabella & Marcello Ercole Producers: Demetris Kyriacou & Paul Hitchcock
contact at AFM Demetris Kyriacou Producer cell +1 310 310 4260 demetris@reachuphigh.com
reach up high entertainment 86 Seymour Grove UK – Manchester M16 0LW phone +44 161 876 4169 email@reachuphigh.com www.reachuphigh.com
summerside international
27
the netherlANDs
francesca manno
Summerside International is a vivid and dynamic entertainment reality, specialized in production, financing and worldwide distribution of feature films and television programming. Summerside International offers a persistently renewed and always pioneering slate of films from all over the world: art-house, director-driven, commercial, genre, features, documentaries, regularly selected at both European and worldwide festivals. Summerside International is the right place where innovative directorial talents and their visions can be discovered and promoted to distributors and broadcasters throughout the world, as the finest authors in international cinema. titles at afm Children Of The Mountain, 2016 Director: Priscilla Anany USA, Ghana Anna, 2015 Director: Charles Olivier Michaud Canada
Only For The Weekend, 2015 Director: Kobayashi (Gianfranco Gaioni) Italy Urban Family, 2015 Director: Oskari Sipola Finland
Snow, 2015 Director: Ventsislav Vasilev Bulgaria, Ukraine
Hostage, 2015 Director: Juraj Nvota Czech Republic/Slovakia
Laputa, 2015 Director: Jakub SmĂd Czech Republic
Chucks, 2015 Directors: Gerhard Ertl, Sabine Hiebler Austria
contact at afm Francesca Manno CEO, Managing Director cell +39 335 1621 420 Nicola Tassoni Co-Founder, Buyer
summerside international Einsteinstraat, 53 NL – 3281 NJ Numansdorp f.manno@summersideinternational.com www.summersideinternational.com
taska film
28
estonia
kristian taska
Taska Film, established in 2000 by Kristian Taska, is the leading Estonian film production company. The company has produced several feature films including the action war drama 1944, which was the Estonian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2015. The top three of Estonia’s biggest box office hits to date have been produced by Taska Film — Names In Marble in 2002, 1944 in 2015, and Class Reunion in 2016. An earlier notable film produced by Taska is The Purge with Solar Films of Finland. The film became the Finnish nomination for the Oscars, has won several Jussi awards and got over 200 000 viewers in Finland. Company’s editorial preference has been to period piece movies. Taska Film has two projects in production — a comedy The Dissidents (“Sangarid“), dir. Jaak Kilmi and a co-production feature with Finland (MRP Matila Röhr Productions), Estonia (Taska Film) and Sweden (Anagram) named The Eternal Road (“Ikitie”), dir. AJ Annila. The latter is the first Estonian cash rebate supported project to be released in 2017.
European Union European Regional Development Fund
Investing in your future
contact at afm Kristian Taska Producer cell +372 520 3000 film@taska.ee
taska film Tartu mnt 18-51 EST – Tallinn 10150 film@taska.ee www.taska.ee
thE yellow affaIr
29
sweden / finland
MiirA paasilinna
The Yellow Affair is a World Sales Agent and Executive Producer for films and TV series from around the world based in Scandinavia. The Yellow Affair boasts a proven track record and has a growing reputation in areas of development, financing, marketing and selling films of all types and genres with a catalogue of over 70 films and TV series. The Yellow Affair is developing new relationships with various financial entities and building new strategies that will enable the company to contribute significantly to getting films into production. In addition to this, the company brings its vast experience in areas of development, festival and world marketing strategies, distribution and world sales to the table. titles at AFM 5 Women by Olaf Kraemer Genre: Thriller Strawberry Days by Wictor Ericsson Genre: Drama Snip Snap Snut by Mia Hulterstam, Cecilia Actis Genre: Animation (40 min) TV-series (4 x 10min) The Carer by Janos Edelenyi Genre: Drama
contact at AFM Miira Paasilinna CEO cell +46 76 199 3166 miira@yellowaffair.com
the yellow affair official address Lehtotie 5 FIN – 00630 Helsinki phone +358 9 7740 300 www.yellowaffair.com postal address Post Box 44007 SE – 10073 Stockholm phone +46 8 645 1212
westeND filmS
30
UNITED KINGDOM
sofia neves , eve schoukroun, mAYA AmSELLEM
WestEnd Films is a dynamic international sales and feature film financing company, co-founded by Eve Schoukroun, Maya Amsellem and renowned producer and Capitol Films founder Sharon Harel-Cohen. WestEnd launched at Cannes 2008 and offers filmmakers finance, production and sales expertise as well as an extensive network of contacts across all sectors of the industry. It continues to build a highly selective slate including the talent of directors Stephen Frears, Rodrigo Garcia, Neil Jordan, Ralph Fiennes, David Gordon Green, Tomm Moore, Hideo Nakata, Michael Winterbottom, Isabel Coixet, Fernando Leon de Aranoa and A-list cast including Benicio Del Toro, Rooney Mara, Al Pacino, Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Mia Wasikowska, Nicolas Cage, Steve Coogan, Tim Robbins, Cara Delevingne, Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Imogen Poots and Liam Hemsworth. titles at afm Una, 2016 by Benedict Andrews
Flammable Children by Stephan Elliott
The Breadwinner by Nora Twomey
Hollow In The Land by Scooter Corkle
Old Boys by Toby MacDonald
Saving Neta by Nir Bergman
Walk With Me by Max Pugh & Marc J. Francis
Dancer by Steven Cantor
contact at afm Sofia Neves Director of Sales cell +44 791 032 2142 sofia@westendfilms.com Eve Schoukroun Managing Director cell +44 785 564 0598 eve@westendfilms.com Maya Amsellem Managing Director cell +44 797 362 1240 maya@westendfilms.com
westend films Shepherds Building Central Charecroft Way UK – London W14 0EE phone +44 20 7494 8300 info@westendfilms.com www.westendfilms.com
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EUROPEAN FILM PROMOTION 37 countries - 1 network
European Film Promotion ( EFP ) is the only existing international network of organisations promoting and marketing European cinema worldwide. F ounded in 1997, the EFP network now comprises professional organisations from 37 European countries, who are experts in promoting and marketing their own national cinema. Under the EFP umbrella, all of these organisations work together on the promotion of European films and talent around the world. EFP devises, organises and carries out promotional activities and events on behalf of films, directors, producers, actors and sales agents. EFP ’s activities are financially supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union and the EFP member organisations. EFP ’s promotion and PR activities are backed by private and public sponsors. The Hamburg-based office is supported by the German State Minister for Culture and the Media (BKM ), the Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Hamburg.
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The aims and objectives of these activities are • to increase the competitive opportunities for European films in the international market place • to improve access for European film professionals to the international market place • to support the development of new up-and-coming talent • to contribute, where possible, to the opening of new markets for European films • to enhance the distribution and visibility of European films worldwide • to further share the accumulated knowledge and experience of the association via its European-wide network
EFP President Martin Schweighofer AFC – Austrian Films EFP Vice President Pia Lundberg Swedish Film Institute EFP Managing Directors Sonja Heinen, Renate Rose
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European Film Promotion e.V. Friedensallee 14 – 16 22765 Hamburg, Germany phone +49 40 390 6252 fax +49 40 390 6249 info@efp-online.com www.efp-online.com www.shooting-stars.eu
Efp's events and activities
FIlMS AND TALENt
EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS at the Berlin IFF (February) Ten up-and-coming actors from ten different European countries connect and network with the international industry (Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Directors and Producers) with the aim of broadening and strengthening industry alliances. The initiative emphasises the crucial role new talent can play in marketing European films and offers as well support and publicity to young European actors and actresses as they begin to cross-over from national prominence to an international career. www.shooting-stars.eu
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making waves downunder at the sydney IFF (june) In partnership with the Sydney Film Festival and Variety, EFP highlights new works by some of Europe’s most exciting women directors. European Cinema: 10 Women Filmmakers to Watch features ten films by ten accomplished women storytellers during the Sydney Film Festivals. Recognizing the expansive wealth of new cinema by women directors, the programme showcases a rich and diverse range of films for the festival’s enthusiastic audience and the attending film industry.
FUTURE FRAMES — Ten new filmmakers to follow at the Karlovy Vary IFF (July) The initiative highlights the films of ten talented film students and graduates from film schools throughout Europe. EFP and the festival introduce the young directors and their films to the public, film industry and press during two days of events and screenings. The main goal of the initiative is to promote the films and their directors prior to and during the festival, and to help them begin to build up an industry network.
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WESTWIND European Film Showcase
in St. Petersburg (October)
EFP organises a European Showcase with five to six films in St. Petersburg and arranges afterwards an attractive European online film festival on a leading Russian VoD platform. This new two-track approach of both an online European film week and the theatrical presentation of European films to the audience in St. Petersburg makes WestWind into a special endeavour.
OPENING DOORS at the Busan IFF, South Korea (October) The aim of this initiative is to highlight the European films screening at this important cultural and business event in Asia, raise their visibility to the press, public and industry and support the sales of these films with a strong presence at the Asian Film Market. EFP activities are aimed at increasing the profile of the European films at the festival, assisting the European industry, particularly sales agents by running an umbrella booth at the Asian Film Market, and, in general, supporting the artistic delegation of directors in attendance at the event.
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nET WORKING PRODUCERS on the move at the Cannes IFF (may) EFP offers support and guidance to upand-coming European producers during the Cannes Film Festival. In a highly selective process, the producers are chosen to take part in this initiative. EFP creates a tightly focused working environment involving project pitchings, 1 : 1 meetings and discussions. The aim of this initiative is to assist the producers in finding co-production partners for their upcoming projects, to strengthen industry networking opportunities and to offer a platform where their potential can be recognised.
ACCESS tO MARKETS
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Film Sales Support (FSS) EFP’s support initiative for European sales agents
Screenings of Foreign Language Oscar® Submitted Films Los Angeles (Oct/Nov) The screenings take place annually prior and during the American Film Market. Films screening under this umbrella have been selected as the national submissions for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film. The screenings are open to voting Academy members, international buyers attending the AFM , selected press and LA based industry and take place for dual purposes: to find distribution, and to provide an opportunity for Academy members voting for Best Foreign Language Films.
The support scheme for the promotion and marketing of European films outside of Europe is available for eligible European sales companies. It is backed by the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union as of 2004. FSS covers 50 % of a sales company’s film-related marketing budget for the attendance at selected international film festivals and markets. On average, 45 % of the FSS supported films are being sold for distribution, in particular to North and South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. The scheme complements EFP ’s existing promotional activities which strive to increase the visibility of European film and talent and advance cultural diversity around the world.
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filmart Hong Kong, China (March) EFP provides support services under a European umbrella booth at the FILMART in Hong Kong. European sales agents have the opportunity to use the booth as a base for their meetings at this important film market. toronto industry centre toronto, canada (september) The Umbrella Booth in Toronto hosts EFP members and sales agents from Europe's smaller countries to improve the communication with the international industry at one of the world's key festival and industry events. Asian Film Market Busan, South Korea (October) In addition to its support for European films and directors at the Busan IFF, EFP operates an umbrella stand for European sales agents and EFP members at the Asian Film Market. The stand houses a growing number of top European sales agents who are looking to extend their network and create financial opportunities for co-productions as well as for sales and distribution within Asia. American Film Market Los Angeles, USA (November) EFP supports the presence of European sales agents and producers at the AFM . The European Umbrella Office is based at the market headquarters, open for 20 to 25 European companies.
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THE EFP NETWORk
Albania Majlinda Tafa Albanian National Center of Cinematography/ANCC www.nationalfilmcenter. gov.al Austria Martin Schweighofer AFC Austrian Films www.austrianfilms.com Belgium/flanders Christian De Schutter Flanders Image www.flandersimage.com Belgium/wallonia Eric Franssen Wallonie Bruxelles Images www.wbimages.be bosnia and herzegovina Elma Tataragić Association of Filmmakers www.bhfilm.ba Bulgaria Irina Kanousheva Bulgarian National Film Center www.nfc.bg
Croatia Mario Kozina Croatian Audiovisual Centre www.havc.hr republic of cyprus Diomidis Nikita Ministry of Education and Culture www.moec.gov.cy
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Georgia Tamara Tatishvili Georgian National Film Center www.gnfc.ge Germany Mariëtte Rissenbeek German Films www.german-films.de
czech republic Markéta Šantrochová Czech Film Center www.filmcenter.cz
Greece Stavroula Geronimaki Greek Film Centre www.gfc.gr
Denmark Christian Juhl Lemche The Danish Film Institute www.dfi.dk
Hungary Katalin Vajda Magyar Filmunió/ International Division Hungarian National Film Fund www.filmunio.hu
Estonia Edith Sepp Estonian Film Institute www.filmi.ee Finland Jaana Puskala The Finnish Film Foundation www.ses.fi France Yoann Ubermuhlin UniFrance www.unifrance.org
Iceland Laufey Gudjónsdóttir Icelandic Film Centre www.icelandicfilmcentre.is Ireland Teresa McGrane Irish Film Board www.irishfilmboard.ie
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Italy Annabella Nucara Istituto Luce Cinecittà www.filmitalia.org
Montenegro Ilija Subotić Ministry of Culture www.mku.gov.me
Slovak Republic Alexandra Strelková Slovak Film Institute www.sfu.sk
Republic of Kosovo Arben Zharku Kosova Cinematography Center www.qkk-rks.com
The Netherlands Marten Rabarts EYE International international.eyefilm.nl
Slovenia Nerina T. Kocjančič Slovenian Film Centre www.film-sklad.si
Norway Stine Oppegaard Norwegian Film Institute www.nfi.no/english/ norwegianfilms
Spain Rafael Cabrera Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales/ICA A www.mcu.es/cine/index
latvia Dita Rietuma National Film Centre Latvia www.nfc.lv lithuania Liana Ruokyté-Jonsson Lithuanian Film Centre www.lkc.lt Luxembourg Françoise Lentz Film Fund Luxembourg www.filmfund.lu Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Mimi Gjorgoska Ilievska Macedonian Film Agency www.filmfund.gov.mk
Poland Katarzyna Mazurkiewicz Polish Film Institute (PISF) www.pisf.pl Portugal Vítor Pinheiro Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual, I. P./ ICA www.ica-ip.pt Romania Cristian Hordilă Romanian Film Promotion www.romfilmpromotion.ro Serbia Miroljub Vučković Film Center Serbia www.fcs.rs
Sweden Pia Lundberg Swedish Film Institute www.sfi.se Switzerland Catherine Ann Berger Swiss Films www.swissfilms.ch United Kingdom Briony Hanson British Council www.britishcouncil.org
Partners With the support of the Creative Europe – Media Programme
EFP is supported by
imprint publisher European Film Promotion e.V. editors Sabine Rolinski Claudia Wondratschke design concept Carolin Rauen Š European Film Promotion 2016
European Film Promotion e.V. , Friedensallee 14-16 22765 Hamburg / Germany, phone +49 40 3906252 info@efp-online.com, www.efp-online.com