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DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
2017 HAS BEEN A VERY EXCITING AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE IMZ The year 2017 was busy, multifaceted and successful: The IMZ Academies were very popular and the interest for both Academies was overwhelming. More than 250,000 people worldwide enjoyed Music Film Festivals, programmed by the IMZ. For the iEmmys the IMZ invited a high-class jury and partnered up with the EBU TV Music Group for a second Pitching Session during the Golden Prague Festival. Moreover, for the first time ever, IMZ and EBU collaborated on awarding a Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary Director Brian Large. Our very own Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2017, the world’s largest trade fair for performing arts films, set again new records, while a highlight was the presentation of NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation and their demonstration of 8K technology. Lastly, another milestone of 2017 was the approval of our application for the EU Fund from Creative Europe – Culture sub-programme “Support to European Networks”, which allows the IMZ to intensify and expand its activities. But maybe the most important news in 2017 was that our IMZ Director Katharina Jeschke was unanimously voted the new Secretary General by both, IMZ Board and Member Assembly. I would also like to use this opportunity to thank former Secretary General, Franz Patay, for his outstanding work and I am especially glad that he remains involved with the IMZ as Legal Counsel. Katharina Jeschke, with her background as a media and communication professional at major cultural events, is the right person to take IMZ into a new era. She joined the IMZ in 2009 and has been responsible for a substantial growth and successful implementation of Avant Première Music + Media Market in Berlin. She holds a degree in international business administration and is a music enthusiast and violin player. On behalf of the IMZ Board and our hard-working IMZ Team in Vienna, I would like to thank you for another great year. Looking forward to see you all at Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2018! Best wishes, Arild Erikstad, IMZ President
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DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS A NEW GENERATION, A NEW AGENDA, BUT ESTABLISHED VALUES
Having been with the IMZ since 2009, I am happy and honoured to take over as Secretary General and to continue working for the benefit of IMZ Member Organisations. I want to express my gratitude to my predecessor Franz Patay for the smooth transition as well as to the IMZ Board and Member Assembly for entrusting me with this position. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our Members + Partners for their continuous support and their vital contributions to the viability and growth of the IMZ as a global business network. The IMZ has been creating value for IMZ Members and the performing arts industry at large for more than half a century. I am committed to holding up the IMZ’s longstanding values + partnerships while also staying on the pulse of time and creating new initiatives + opportunities. Our goal is to expand and deepen our activities around the four main pillars Market Access + Network, Professionalisation, Audience Development and Innovation: One of the IMZ’s biggest contribution to a connected market and a strong network is our flagship project Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin, which has already witnessed considerable growth. In order to support a sustainable future for the performing arts film industry the IMZ facilitates young talent promotion, knowledge transfer and development opportunities through diverse professionalisation initiatives. Furthermore, we will remain dedicated to reaching + engaging new audiences as well as to staying on the forefront of current developments + innovations. The IMZ has an incredibly rich foundation – a longstanding history, Board Members who are experts in their field, Member Organisations that are key market players as well as renowned Honorary Members, a zealous IMZ Team in Vienna together with the work of previous management. As the new Secretary General I could not ask for a better foundation and I look forward to working on common goals with longstanding partners as well as forging new collaborations for a sustainable future of our specialised sector! Best wishes, Katharina Jeschke, IMZ Secretary General 4
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WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PERFORMING ARTS IN AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA The Vienna-based IMZ International Music + Media Centre was founded under the aegis of UNESCO in 1961 to preserve the performing arts as a cultural asset. With this goal in mind, our mission is to promote performing arts in and through audiovisual media in order to inspire and engage new audiences for music + dance. Our work is based on four pillars: MARKET ACCESS + NETWORK As global business network for more than 150 member organisations we connect the creators of the performing arts – the world’s renowned stages, dance companies, opera and concert houses – with the audiovisual branches – film and TV production, distribution, public and private broadcasting. Regular industry gatherings and b2b events do not only enhance the quality + span of the network but also act as marketplace for music + dance films.
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT The distribution of cultural content through audiovisual media reaches + engages new audiences. In order to build on this effect, the IMZ has been programming Music Film Festivals worldwide since the festival character and the free admission allow for low barriers to attend. Additionally, audience development is a crucial topic in the IMZ’s professionalisation efforts. INNOVATION Innovation and staying on the pulse of time are deeply embedded in all IMZ activities. Additionally, we specifically engage in showcasing pioneering technologies for the Arts and spearhead working groups on innovative approaches + solutions for the specialised industry.
BE PART OF IT! CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION www.imz.at office@imz.at SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER AND RECEIVE CUSTOMISED NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR DIGITAL DOORSTEP news.imz.at/subscribe FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY UP TO DATE @IMZMedia @IMZMedia @IMZMedia @IMZInternationalMusicMediaCentre @imz-international-music-media-centre
PROFESSIONALISATION In order to ensure a sustainable future for this specialised industry, the IMZ furthermore spearheads learning + development opportunities. By disseminating state-ofthe-art information on current trends, providing crucial resources, fostering knowledge transfer of industry-specific skills and engaging in young talent promotion as well as offering pitching opportunities, the IMZ acts as a strong interest group for industry representatives and the sector as a whole.
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IMZ BOARD MEMBERS 2017-2019
Arild Erikstad IMZ President NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Norway
Henk van der Meulen IMZ Vice-President Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, Netherlands
Jan Younghusband IMZ Vice-President BBC Music Television, United Kingdom
Bernd Hellthaler IMZ Treasurer EuroArts Music International, Germany
Franz Patay IMZ Legal Counsel VBW International, Austria
Nicolas Auboyneau France Télévisions, France
Wolfgang Bergmann ARTE Deutschland TV, Germany
Stein-Roger Bull NordicStories AS, Norway
Emelie De Jong ARTE France, France
François Duplat Bel Air Media, France
Ditte Feuk SVT – Swedish Television, Sweden
Frank Gerdes ServusTV, Austria
Thomas Hieber Unitel, Germany
Yasuko Kobayashi NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Japan
Elmar Kruse C Major Entertainment, Germany
Reiner Moritz Poorhouse International, United Kingdom
Denis Morlière Telmondis Distribution, France
Tomáš Motl Czech Television, Czech Republic
Heidi Pruuli ERR – Estonian Public Broadcasting, Estonia
Katja Raths Clasart Classic, Germany
François Roussillon François Roussillon et Associés, France
Martin Traxl ORF – Österreichischer Rundfunk, Austria
John Walker THIRTEEN Productions for WNET, USA
Barbara Willis-Sweete Willis Sweete Production, Canada
Robert Zimmermann Berlin Phil Media, Germany
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Daniel Barenboim
Pierre Boulez †
Alfred Brendel
Adrienne Clarkson
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
Mats Ek
Juan Diego Flórez
Bill T. Jones
Jonas Kaufmann
Lang Lang
Brian Large
Neil Shicoff
Anne Sofie von Otter
Juan Diego Flórez receives the IMZ Honorary Membership from Katharina Jeschke + Ruth Pfletschinger in January 2017
Brian Large receives the IMZ Honorary Membership from Katharina Jeschke + Arild Erikstad in September 2017
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IMZ MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS IMZ MEMBERS ENJOY VARIOUS BENEFITS THE IMZ: BUSINESS PROMOTION FOR THE CULTURAL FILM INDUSTRY The International Music + Media Centre is the largest global platform for the cultural film and TV industry, a proactive and versatile network of more than 150 international member companies in 30 countries. As hub and main source of information the IMZ provides customised business opportunities for those active at the intersection performing arts and media: leading film production and distribution companies, public and private broadcasters, opera houses, concert halls, record labels, programme editors, dance companies and artists. JOIN US AND TAKE YOUR BUSINESS FURTHER! The IMZ is your shortcut to crucial information, valuable business opportunities and promising matchmaking in the cultural film industry. WITH THE IMZ YOU CAN: ++ Gain a foothold in the international market ++ Promote your business globally ++ Take advantage of exclusive presentation + exposure opportunities ++ Meet potential co-production partners or financiers ++ Get access to the contacts that can positively impact your business ++ Benefit from cutting-edge information, valuable resources + expert advice ++ Stay on the forefront of current development in the cultural film industry ++ Spread your news through the vast IMZ network ++ Expand your professional network on a global scale
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR BROADCASTERS + PLATFORMS ++ purchase state-of-the-art TV programmes for your slots ++ gain exposure for your own productions to an international audience ++ present your strategy to global suppliers and get tailored content ++ see what’s state-of-the-art in the international cultural film business ++ meet industry representatives for coproductions or sharing of resources MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR DISTRIBUTORS ++ purchase state-of-the-art programmes for your portfolio ++ sell your productions to commercial buyers and to end consumers ++ save money and efforts to meet major decision makers of the industry at once ++ stay up-to-date with current trends and developments in the industry
CUSTOMISED AND SECTORSPECIFIC – IMZ MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Full Membership 2.900 EUR p.a. Applies to TV stations, public and private broadcasters, production and distribution companies, publishers, opera houses, orchestras or record companies. Affiliate Membership 1.450 EUR p.a. Applies to smaller production companies with a maximum annual output of two productions. Associate Membership 725 EUR p.a. Applies to educational and scientific institutions and museums. Individual Membership 400 EUR p.a. Applies to individuals like musicians, dancers, artists, TV directors and choreographers. CONSUMER NEWSLETTER + INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER news.imz.at NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION + ACCESS TO IMZ DIRECTORY my.imz.at
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR PRODUCTION COMPANIES ++ showcase your films to major international buyers ++ meet industry representatives for coproductions or sharing of resources ++ boost your business on a global scale ++ save fees in promoting your productions at international film festivals ++ meet decision makers and experts to get best advice for your endeavours ++ get guideance on how to expand your business avoiding expensive mistakes
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KATHARINA JESCHKE Secretary General jeschke@imz.at
MADELEINE PILLWATSCH Communication + Sponsoring m.pillwatsch@imz.at
RUTH PFLETSCHINGER Director r.pfletschinger@imz.at
CHRISTIAN VON DER RECKE Marketing c.recke@imz.at
CLAUDIA KRUZIK Project Manager c.kruzik@imz.at
LOTTE KRISPER-ULLYETT Membership + Office Management office@imz.at
SOPHIE SCHNEIDER Project Manager s.schneider@imz.at
LINDA ESSLINGER ASTRID HAFNER-AUINGER on maternity leave
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MARKET ACCESS + NETWORK Connecting the industry with sustainable networks
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AVANT PREMIÈRE MUSIC + MEDIA MARKET BERLIN 2017 11-15 FEBRUARY 2017 BERLIN, GERMANY www.avantpremiere.at @avantpremieremusicmediamarket @Avant__Premiere THE AVANT PREMIÈRE PROGRAMME WAS DESIGNED AND DELIVERED WITH THE SUPPORT OF: Mauricio Alvarez-Mesa, Spin Digital Thierry Baujards, Media Deals George Bruell, Glyndebourne Antoine Cayrol, Okio Studio Kurt Danner, Bellevue Virtual Media Marie-Laure Denay, ARTE Arild Erikstad, NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation Ditte Feuk, SVT – Swedish Television Masumi Kawaguchi, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation Yukinori Kida, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation John Kieser, New World Symphony Rita Lombardi, RAI COM Peter Maniura, BBC Arts Lothar Mattner, WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk Kay Meseberg, ARTE Li Mian, CICC - China Intercontinental Communication Center Henk van der Meulen, Royal Conservatoire of The Hague Danielle de Niese, Opera Singer Thomas Oberender, Berliner Festspiele Jun Ochiai, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation Robert Patterson, ABC Commercials Ikuko Sawaya, NHK - Japan Broadcasting Corporation Dieter Schneider, ZDF/ARTE Nico Schröer, Google Elizabeth W. Scott, nRapt Frank Stahmer, Bellevue Virtual Media Fraser Stark, Foxtel Arts & Music Channels Stephan Steglich, Fraunhofer FOKUS Johannes Steurer, ARRI Christian Stiegler, Brunel University London Matthew Trustram, EBU – European Broadcasting Union Thomas Wallner, DEEP Inc. Jan Younghusband, BBC Television Pierre Zandrowicz, Okio Studio
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Hosted by the IMZ, Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the largest trade fair for cultural TV content and performing arts in audiovisual media. The 2017 edition set again new records: 550 international industry representatives gathered to get exclusive previews of more than 500 high-class music + dance films. Experts and senior executives of production companies, public and private broadcasters, distributors, streaming platforms, as well as cinema sales agencies, programme buyers, music labels and performing arts institutions came together for five days. But the Avant Première Screenings are not the only reason why Avant Première is the B2B event and market place of our specialised industry: FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SECTOR As part the Technology Focus in 2017, exclusive partner NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation showcased globally unique technological innovations: a state-of-theart 8K Ultra High Definition installation with a 3D 22.2 multichannel sound system that transported participants into a new dimension of reality. Furthermore, Avant Première 2017 examined the technological approaches to hyper-realistic experiences like 360° and Virtual Reality. In the interactive science exposition organisations such as Arte, Berliner Festspiele, Brunel University London, Fraunhofer Fokus, Google Germany, ARRI and Okio Studio, promoted professional collaborations between technology and the arts.
CONNECTING THE INDUSTRY Avant Première is the international sales event + coproduction market for production, distribution, broadcasting and streaming in the realm of performing arts films. In order to strengthen this global community, Avant Première 2017 incorporated several special features: The IMZ Members Session devoted an afternoon exclusively to IMZ Members and allowed them to mingle, connect and exchange, as well as to give their vote in the General Assembly. The programme focus “Meet the French” shone a spotlight on French organisations and provided them with extensive exposure throughout the event, culminating in a rousing reception. Lastly, in order to promote connectivity with EFM European Film Market, our cooperation continued, featuring attractive deals for participants and joint Special Screenings. ENJOY + MEET THE STARS Apart from screenings, cutting-edge conference programme and customised business opportunities, Avant Première also offers festive celebrations and glamourous evenings: The ARTE Opening Party was a fulminant kick-off with a live concert of famous rock/pop band Mando Diao, while stars like Soprano Danielle De Niese, trio Il Volo, Choreographer Jeroen Verbruggen or Producer Ingmar Bergman jr. presented their productions during Avant Première.
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INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS SEMI FINAL ROUND OF JUDGING 25-26 JUNE 2017 VIENNA, AUSTRIA www.iemmys.tv THE 2017 JURORS FOR THE SEMIFINAL JUDGING IN THE CATEGORY ARTS PROGRAMMING WERE: Nicolas Auboyneau, France Télévision Arild Erikstad, NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation Tobias Feilen, ZDF – Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Ditte Feuk, SVT – Swedish Television Bernd Hellthaler, EuroArts Music International Katharina Jeschke, IMZ – International Music + Media Centre Yasuko Kobayashi, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation Elmar Kruse, C Major Entertainment Peter Maniura, BBC Arts Stefan Mathieu, Kobalt Productions Denis Molière, Telmondis Distribution Henk van der Meulen, Royal Conservatoire of The Hague Tomáš Motl, Czech Television Franz Patay, VBW International Ieva Rozentale, LTV – Latvian Television Martin Traxl, ORF – Österreichischer Rundfunk WE THANK ALL IEMMY PARTNERS + SPONSORS Film House Germany, Hallmann Holding, Fernsehfonds Austria, Film Institut, Fachverband der Film- und Musikwirtschaft, Master Lin, Beauty Lash, Opel, Wojnar’s, Heineken, Coca Cola, Römerquelle, Cappy, Belvedere Vodka, Palais Schönburg, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Impacts Catering and von Feichtinger.
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On 26 June 2017, Vienna was the hotspot for the national and international film + TV industry as top representatives gathered at the Hilton Plaza Vienna for the 45th Semi Final Round of Judging for the International Emmy Awards. Hosted by the IMZ, ORF Enterprise and Interspot Film, the jurors evaluated productions from three categories. Every host contributed its area of expertise to its respective category, with ORF-Enterprise taking care of the category “TV Movies and mini series”, Interspot holding responsible for the category“ Documentary”, and the IMZ hosting the category “Arts Programming”. The winners were announced at the International Emmy Awards Gala on 20 November 2017 in New York.
In the evening, the judging day closed with a glamorous and elegant Cocktail Prolongé at Palais Schönburg. Gathering more than 200 senior industry figures, this is one of the most exclusive networking event of the film industry in Austria. Its aim is to enhance and structure communication in the (inter)national film business and especially to strengthen the Austrian film and TV industry. Special thanks goes to our partners ORF, ORF-Enterprise and Interspot Film.
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INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION FESTIVAL GOLDEN PRAGUE 27-30 SEPTEMBER 2017 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC www.ceskatelevize.cz/specialy/ zlatapraha/en GOLDEN PRAGUE WINNERS 2017 WERE Červená “Grand Prix” – Czech Television in coproduction with Evolution Films, Museum Montanelli, Pubres Young Men “Czech Crystal – Performing Arts” – Balletboyz in coproduction with Manilla Productions, BBC Silenced - Composers In Revolutionary Russia “Czech Crystal – Documentary Programmes Dedicated To Music, Dance And Theatre” – Accentus Music in coproduction with WDR/ARTE Ingmar Bergman Through The Choreographer’s Eye “Special Mention For Extraordinary Artistic Achievement” – Hammars Drama Productions in coproduction with Ingmar Bergman Jr + Marie-Louise Sid-Sylwander
Organised by Czech Television in cooperation with the EBU and the IMZ, the 54th edition of the International Television Festival Golden Prague brought together experts, producers, filmmakers and the general public. An international Jury awarded the best films among 72 submission from 16 countries in this prestigious competition. The IMZ congratulates all winners of the ITF Golden Prague and is especially happy to find so many IMZ Members among them! Like every year, the ITF Golden Prague was also a crucial meeting for the IMZ Community. IMZ Members gathered for the IMZ Directorate and the IMZ Board Meeting to exchange ideas and discuss plans. What is more, the EBU-IMZ Interna-
tional Coproduction Development Pitching Session and the IMZ Academy for Opera in the Digital Age took place in the course of the ITF Golden Prague. As a special highlight this year, the EBU and the IMZ partnered up to award the first ever EBU-IMZ Lifetime Achievement Award. And who would be a better recipient than industry legend Brian Large, who has shaped and inspired the cultural film sector for 50 years? “It is an honour to celebrate the life and work of this exceptional director”, says Jon Ola Sand, Head of Live Events at the EBU. IMZ President Arild Erikstad further described the luminary as “an outstanding and innovative pioneer in the field of the audiovisual media”.
The Florence Foster Jenkins Story “Jury Prize For Originality Of Production” – 3B-Produktion Axe “Czech Television Prize” – SVT – Swedish Television From A Windfall. Kaleidoscope. “Dagmar And Václav Havel Foundation Vize 97 Award” – NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
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JURY ACTIVITY + INDUSTRY GATHERINGS
ICMA – INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARD 1 April 2017 Leipzig, Germany www.icma-info.com
ROSE D’OR 19 September 2017 Berlin, Germany www.rosedor.com
MASTER OF ART FILM FESTIVAL 20-30 April 2017 Sofia, Bulgaria www.masterofartfilmfestival.com
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As a central hub for the performing arts + film industry, the IMZ is often invited to sit in the Jury of renowned international competitions and festivals. We gratefully embrace this opportunity to contribute our expertise and to foster a strong and well-connected global network. INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARD The independent and well-acknowledged award recognises creativity, imagination in choice of repertoire and artistic excellence in classical music. This year’s seventh edition culminated in a fulminant Gala Concert in the Leipzig Gewandhaus with a spectacular performance of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra conducted by Francesco Angelico. The multifaceted bouquet of the different artists, epochs and musical works is an annual highlight in the classical music scene.
MASTER OF ART FILM FESTIVAL Master of Art is the first international Film Festival on the Balkans for art documentaries. Presenting the best documentaries in the field of music and dance, theatre and cinema, visual arts and photography, architecture, design and literature, the Master of Art Film Festival aims to introduce the contemporary trends to the Bulgarian audience. Only in its second edition, the festival presented a rich selection of documentary productions in diverse categories.
ROSE D’OR Already in its 56th edition, the prestigious Rose d’Or is awarded by the European Broadcasting Union for excellence in Entertainment programming in ten categories including Arts, Entertainment or Drama Series. And new for 2017 - Children and Youth programmes, Virtual Reality and TV Movies also got their own categories. Over 400 programmes from more than 130 broadcasters and production companies in 33 different countries were submitted for this year’s awards.
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AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT Engaging new audiences for the Performing Arts
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MUSIC FILM FESTIVALS For booking requests, please contact the IMZ at office@imz.at. www.musicfilmfestivals.com
In order to reach and engage new audiences with high-quality cultural experiences, the IMZ has spearheaded the rising popularity of Music Film Festivals and can look back on more than 25 years of experience in programming awe-inspiring festivals all around the world. Combing stellar productions, free admission and a rousing festival atmosphere, many self-reported newcomers to cultural performances as well as seasoned performing arts lovers enjoy IMZ Music Film Festivals.
Building on our expertise and extensive film database and network, the IMZ remains a trusted consulting partner to cities, embassies, festivals, special events, exhibitions, fairs, cultural institutions and initiatives, wishing to showcase music + dance films. Our services include customised curating of programmes, clearance of rights, technical services as well as communicational support.
IMZ ON TOUR For booking requests, please contact the IMZ at office@imz.at. www.imz.at/imz-on-tour
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The motivation behind this unique, non-profit and entirely non-commercial initiative is to enhance global exposure beyond the festival circuit, support music + dance filmmakers in reaching larger audiences and delight also participants of smaller, tightly-budgeted events with highclass programmes. The IMZ on Tour Initiative is a testimony of our commitment to providing broad access to exceptional Art and to advancing music + dance films.
IMZ DANCESCREEN ON TOUR Our archive contains dancescreen winning and nominated productions as well as curated programmes and other highlights, all ready to be sent out into the world at a reasonable price. IMZ WORLD MUSIC FILMS ON TOUR Our unique selection includes excellent world music films that have been screened at WOMEX and are available to non-commercial festival organizer and cultural institutions around the globe.
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THE FILM FESTIVAL AT VIENNA RATHAUSPLATZ 1 JULY - 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 VIENNA, AUSTRIA www.filmfestival-rathausplatz.at www.musicfilmfestivals.com
The Film Festival at Vienna Rathausplatz (AT) was first organised in 1991 and is the largest festival of its kind worldwide. Even in its 27th year, the festival is not one bit old and continues to fascinate with its impressive 300m2 screen and state-of-the-art technical equipment. During a time span of 66 days exceptional operas + musicals, classical + pop and rock concerts, ballet + dance films as well as short films and a designated children’s programme were presented. Incomparable stars from the classical realm such as Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanča, Juan Diego Flórez, Lang Lang or Sir Simon Rattle delighted with their talent while the pop + rock programme was shaped by legends such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, George 20
Michael or the Rolling Stones, providing almost intimate insights in rarely shown productions. Award-winning dance productions like “Midsummer Night’s Dream” created by Alexander Ekman or “Young Men” by the BalletBoyz delivered stunning moments while fans of classical ballet got to enjoy productions from the Vienna State Ballet or the Mariinsky Theatre. Set in front of the spectacular scenery of the Viennese city hall, the open air cinema was complemented with an outstanding culinary festival, serving creative and exotic delicacies. Once again, the Film Festival at Vienna Rathausplatz was a favourite summer activity for Viennese residents and a must-see for visitors and tourists. ACTIVITY REPORT 2017
THE IMZ MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL SUMMER 2017 While the Film Festival at Vienna Rathausplatz is the oldest and largest Music Film Festival curated by the IMZ, it is by far not the only one. We proudly look back on this year’s rousing festival season and are happy that we could contribute programming to some wonderful festivals. Dedicated to building bridges through the arts, all IMZ Music Film Festivals take place in public venues in a relaxed atmosphere and are open to everyone free of charge. VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN YEKATERINBURG Despite the Russian summer temperatures, the Vienna Music Film Festival in Yekaterinburg (RU) was well-attended. Many visitors remarked that they had also enjoyed screenings in previous years. What is more, a significant amount of visitors were self-reported “Newcomers” to cultural events and activities and we hope that their participation inspired them to further seek out the enjoyment of performing arts and other cultural engagement. MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN BRNO The Music Film Festival in Brno (CZ) is magically set in the Spilberk Castle and part of the Spilberk International Music Festival by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to delightful live performances, the IMZ is happy to having contributed to the music film programming. The festival ran from 13-27 August 2017 and is a hugely popular celebration for the people of Brno as well as the entire surrounding region.
VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN PERM Perm (RU) as the up and coming Capital of Music hosted its first Vienna Music Film Festival from 7 -9 September 2017 and showcased famous productions such as “2 Cellos in Zagreb”, “New Years Concert Vienna 2017”, “3 Stars Vienna” and “Rigoletto”. The IMZ hopes that all our festival partners and their visitors had many delightful summer nights and countless magical moments! See you again next season!
VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN YEKATERINBURG 26 June - 15 July 2017 Yekaterinburg, Russia www.vmff.ru
MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL AT SPILBERK CASTLE 13-25 August 2017 Brno, Czech Republic www.filharmonie-brno-cz/en
VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN PERM 7-9 September 2017 Perm, Russia
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The IMZ is dedicated to act as an information hub for the industry and to disseminate relevant news. + IMZ Members can take advantage of the possibility to spread their news through the IMZ Newsletter! + Everyone can benefit from customised updates from the international performing arts film industry!
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PROFESSIONALISATION Advancing a sustainable future for the sector
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IMZ ACADEMY 2017
IMZ ACADEMY RE-IMAGINING THE ORCHESTRA FOR THE DIGITAL AGE 21-22 August 2017 London, United Kingdom www.imzacademy.at Peter Maniura, IMZ Academy Director, BBC Arts Eva Essvik, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Måns Pär Fogelberg, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Jo Johnson, London Symphony Orchestra Becky Lees, London Symphony Orchestra Chris Rogers, London Symphony Orchestra Kriss Russman, Director and Filmmaker
IMZ ACADEMY RE-IMAGINING THE OPERA FOR THE DIGITAL AGE in the course of ITF Golden Prague 28-29 September 2017 Prague, Czech Republic www.imzacademy.at Peter Maniura, IMZ Academy Director, BBC Arts David Collins, Opera North Agnieszka Kłopocka, Polish National Opera François Roussillon, François Roussillon et Associés
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As the advocacy group for the performing arts film industry, the IMZ is committed to ensuring a thriving and sustainable future for this specialised sector. One initiative – the IMZ Academy, a master class series addresses this professionalisation goal in two ways: On the one hand, the IMZ Academy is designed to equip professionals with industry-specific skills in accordance with newly arising challenges and opportunities in performing arts + audiovisual media. Due to the ever evolving and developing best practice in this area, the IMZ Academy hence addresses the training needs of young talents initiating their career, as well as those of established market-players that seek for know-how in specific areas, alike. Apart from knowledge transfer, the second objective is to further empower the cultural sector via interdisciplinary collaborations and sustainable networks. With small group sizes, team activities and social gatherings, IMZ Academies are specifically designed to serve as a platform for connecting, networking and exchange. In 2017 the IMZ Academy celebrated its fifth year of promoting professionalisation in the realm of film production, performing arts, distribution and new media. Topics include performance capture, digital strategies or audience development for dance, opera or the orchestra. This year, two editions – one with the focus on orchestra, one on opera – helped performing arts institutions to identify and establish relevant strategies to promote and position themselves in the digital word.
RE-IMAGINING THE ORCHESTRA FOR THE DIGITAL AGE 27 participants from 17 institutions and 7 different countries took part in the IMZ Academy for Orchestra in the Digital Age at the Barbican Centre London. The decline in the coverage of orchestral concerts on conventional media, coupled with the need to develop and connect with new audiences and communities calls for new thinking and new strategies. Hence, this IMZ Academy edition was designed to address these challenges with experts presenting best practice in marketing strategies, streaming solutions and the latest capture-technologies. RE-IMAGINING OPERA FOR THE DIGITAL AGE 24 participants that joined from 19 institutions from 13 different countries took part in the IMZ Academy for Opera in the Digital Age, taking place in the course of the International Television Festival Golden Prague. Expert speakers from renowned institutions elaborated on creative ways of communicating with opera audiences and examined possibilities in performance capture and streaming in order to reach and engage new audiences in an innovative manner.
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EBU-IMZ PITCHING SESSION & ONE-ON-ONE EXPERT SESSION EXPERTS AT THE ONE-ON-ONE EXPERT SESSIONS 11-15 Februar 2017 in Berlin Arild Erikstad, NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation Ditte Feuk, SVT – Swedish Television Rita Lombardi, RAI COM Masumi Kawaguchi, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation Lothar Mattner, WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk Robert Patterson, ABC Commercials Dieter Schneider, ZDF/ARTE Fraser Stark, Foxtel Arts & Music Channels Jan Younghusband, BBC Television EBU JURY AT GOLDEN PRAGUE 27 September 2017 in Prague
Committed to opening up new avenues and possibilities, the IMZ partnered up with the EBU European Broadcasting Union in order to promote the development of music + dance film projects. In early summer 2017 we hence called for proposals that could qualify for the rare opportunity to pitch directly to EBU Music & Dance Experts. With 16 high-quality submissions, three proposals were pre-selected by the EBU expert jury and were invited to the EBU-IMZ Co-Production Development Pitching Session, taking place on 27 September 2017 in the course of the International Television Festival Golden Prague. The IMZ is happy to be able to facilitate such promising business endeavours as an exclusive service for its members.
Another IMZ initiative to promote young talent and provide professionalisation opportunities were the One-on-One Expert Sessions, held in the course of Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin 2017. This format is the ideal setting for established and emerging talents to get direct feedback + advice from seasoned experts. What is more, participants can take advantage of the exclusive chance to pitch their projects directly to senior executives from major international public and private broadcasting companies. As a unique combination of knowledge transfer and business opportunity, the One-on-One Expert Sessions were a highlight of the Avant Première programming and all slots were rapidly booked.
Nicolas Auboyneau, France Télévision Arild Erikstad, NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation Tobias Feilen, ZDF – Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Christian Gilardi, RSI – Radiotelevision Svizzera Daniel Gorjão, RTP - Rádio e Televisão de Portugal Silvana Grujic, RTS – Serbian Broadcasting Corporation Laetitia Huberti, RTBF – Belgian Public Radio & Television Yasuko Kobayashi, NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation Frederico Llano Sabugueiro, TVE – Televisiòn Española Lothar Mattner, WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk Miikka Maunula, YLE – Finnish Broadcasting Company Jon Ola Sand, EBU – European Broadcasting Union Linda Olte, LTV – Latvian Television Hélène Peu du Vallon, France Télévision Heidi Pruuli, ERR – Estonian Public Broadcasting Marija Ramljak, HRT – Croatian Radiotelevision Elen Rhys, S4C Wales Ieva Rozentale, LTV – Latvian Television Vítězslav Sýkora, Czech Television Søren Therkelsen, DR – Danish Broadcasting Corporation Martin Traxl, ORF – Österreichischer Rundfunk Heikki Valsta, YLE – Finnish Broadcasting Company Michal Warchol, TVP – Polish Television Irina Zimonyi, MTVA Hungary
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Music In The Air
Over the last 50 years, music on television has developed as rapidly as the industry itself. TV broadcast has been instrumental in popularizing music and helping to create music and performances, which would not exist without it. With Glenn Gould, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Anna Netrebko, Sergiu Celibidache, Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, etc.
Dance On Screen
How has the media influenced dance in the 20th century, and vice versa? An extensive archive of beautiful choreography on film and television, performed by the finest dancers, compiled in an elaborate documentary. With John Neumeier, Rudolf Nureyev, Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, Pina Bausch, etc. Available on DVD: Cat. No. 101690
Available on DVD: Cat. No. 101640
www.arthaus-musik.com
IMPRINT Anzeige_Dance_on_Screen_Music_in_the_Air_k4.indd 1 The IMZ Activity Report 2017 is published by IMZ International Music + Media Centre / Stiftgasse 29 / 1070 Vienna / Austria / office@imz.at / www.imz.at EDITOR RESPONSIBLE Katharina Jeschke EDITOR IN CHIEF Madeleine Pillwatsch / Elsa Göritzer GRAPHIC DESIGN Christian von der Recke / Stefan Seidel © IMZ 2017
CREDITS PHOTOS 30.10.2014 14:13:48 Page 7 Katharina Schiffl, IMZ / 11, 13, 27 Marcus Gärtner / 14 Christian Jobst / 15 Czech Television / 16 Martin Hoffmeister, Rose D ’or 2017, Master of Art Film Festival / 17, 20 stadtwienmarketing / 23 Robert Shack Photography / 24 Peter Fischli - Lucerne Festival, Clasart Classic - Metropolitan Opera / 25 Robert Shack Photography, Czech Television DISCLAIMER The IMZ projects has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein
COVER PAGE Salzburger Festspiele 2017: Giuseppe Verdi – Aida Video Director: Michael Beyer / A production of ORF and Unitel, in collaboration with ZDF, ARTE, NHK, Salzburger Festspiele and Wiener Philharmoniker © ORF / Roman Zach-Kiesling
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PREVIEW IMZ EVENT SCHEDULE 2018 AVANT PREMIÈRE MUSIC + MEDIA MARKET BERLIN 17-21 February 2018 / Berlin, Germany IMZ AT INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARD – ICMA AWARD GALA 2018 6 April 2018 / Katowice, Poland IMZ ACADEMY SESSION AT KARAJAN MUSIC TECH CONFERENCE 13 April 2018 / Salzburg, Austria CLASSICAL:NEXT 16-19 May 2018 / Rotterdam, The Netherlands IMZ ACADEMY IN VIENNA* 31 May - 1 June 2018 / Vienna, Austria INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS SEMI-FINAL JUDGING 18 June 2018 / Vienna, Austria EBU-IMZ PITCHING SESSION* June 2018 / Vienna, Austria VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN YEKATERINBURG* June - July 2018 / Yekaterinburg, Russia VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN TIRANA* June - July 2018 / Tirana, Albania FILM FESTIVAL AT WIENER RATHAUSPLATZ 30 June - 2 September 2018 / Vienna, Austria MUSIC FILM SCREENING IN LONDON* July 2018 / London, United Kingdom
MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL AT CASTLE ŠPILBERK August 2018 / Brno, Czech Republic VIENNA MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL IN PERM* August - September 2018 / Perm, Russia IMZ ACADEMY AT ITF GOLDEN PRAGUE 28-29 September 2018 / Prague, Czech Republic WOMEX 18 24-28 October 2018 / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain * stay tuned for more details at www.imz.at
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IMZ MEMBER ORGANISATIONS
AUSTRIA
AUSTRALIA
ABC Commercial
Foxtel Networks
Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images
Eliette und Herbert von Karajan Institut
MUSIC TRAVELER PRODUCTIONS Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt
Kurt Brazda
Lotus Records
Music Traveler
ORF – Österreichischer Rundfunk
ORF-Enterprise
Red Bull Media House
Salzburger Festspiele
ServusTV
Sonostream.tv
Universal Edition
VBW International
La Monnaie / De Munt
Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition
RTBF – Belgian Public Radio & Television
Dead Cow International
Riddle Films
Willis Sweete Productions
BELGIUM
Wien Modern
Wiener Staatsoper
BRAZIL
XXX
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CANADA
Visom Digital
ServusTV
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CHINA
CROATIA
China Intercontinental Communication Center – CICC
Czech Philharmonic
HRT – Croatian Radiotelevision
DENMARK
Czech Television
CZECH REPUBLIC
FINLAND
ESTONIA
DR Danish National Symphony Orchestra & Choirs
ERR – Estonian Public Broadcasting
FRANCE
Arcron Production
Kroma Productions
Lumikinos Production
YLE – The Finnish Broadcasting Company
Ariane Gray Hubert
ARTE France
ARTE G.E.I.E.
Auditorium Films
Bel Air Media
CLC Productions
France Télévisions
François Roussillon et Associés
Heliox Films
Idéale Audience
Les Films Figures Libres
Les Films Jack Fébus
LGM Télévision
MUSEEC SAS / medici.tv
Opéra National de Paris
Ozango Productions
Paramax Films
Steinval Production
Telmondis Distribution
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GERMANY
3B Produktion – Büro für bewegtes Bild
Accentus Music
ARD
ARTE Deutschland TV
Arthaus Musik
Audiovisual Division / Naxos Deutschland
Bayerischer Rundfunk
bce films & more
Benedict Mirow
Berlin Phil Media
C Major Entertainment
Clasart Classic
Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln
EuroArts Music International
Hessischer Rundfunk
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
klangmalerei.tv
Kobalt Productions
LOFT music
Michael Witte Research Management
Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk
Myriam Hoyer
Norddeutscher Rundfunk
Radio Bremen
Rundfunk BerlinBrandenburg
Saarländischer Rundfunk
Signed Media Produktion
sounding images
PARSMEDIA PARS Media
ITALY
Südwestrundfunk
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Unitel
WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk
ZDF / 3sat
ZDF – Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen
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JAPAN
Pan Dream
LATVIA
NHK Enterprises
RAI COM
NORWAY
NETHERLANDS
Latvian Television
NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Cinedans Dance on Screen
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Conservatoire of The Hague
POLAND
Kilden Performing Arts Centre
NordicStories
PORTUGAL
NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
RUSSIA
RTP – Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
Kultura TV Channel
The Moscow Philharmonic Society
RGMC – Russian State Music TV & Radio Centre
Russian State TV&Radio Broadcasting Company Kultura
SPAIN
SLOVENIA
Russian State Television & Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK)
TVP Kultura
Peiling Film & TV
SCARLATTI Arts international
RTV / TV Slovenija
SWEDEN
Sintonía Media Productions
Teatro Real
Anna&Paul Film&TV AB
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
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SWITZERLAND
Nordisk Drama & Dokumentär AB
Stockholm Concert Hall
SVT – Swedish Television
August Schram
Gachot Films
UNITED KINGDOM
Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB)
RSI – Radiotelevisione Svizzera
SRF – Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
Syquali Crossmedia
technology and production center switzerland
BalletBoyz
BBC Music
BBC Studios
Capriol Films
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Glyndebourne Productions Limited
Hazel Wright Media Ltd./ Opera Uncorked Ltd.
London Symphony Orchestra
Marquee Arts
Opus Arte / Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Poorhouse International
Reef Television
Classic Arts Showcase
Cultural Media Collaborative
New World Symphony
nRapt
UNITED STATES
Stanza Media
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
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The Metropolitain Opera Association
THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET
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IMZ PARTNERS 2017
Honorarkonsulat der Republik Österreich in Ekaterinburg Почётное консульство Австрийской республики в Екатеринбурге
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