BRIDGING STORIES AND AUDIENCES: A WORKING SESSION WITH FILM DISTRIBUTORS AND PRODUCERS AIMED AT IMPROVING COLLABORATION AND EXPANDING AUDIENCE REACH

This working session dedicated to independent producers and distributors aims to connect the two sectors with the goal of streamlining workflow from creation to audiences, in order to bring more visibility to European independent films.

The session will kick off with a presentation by Thierry Hugot on the brand-new Film Marketing & Audience Development Support Programme from Eurimages, that aims at improving circulation and visibility of the Eurimages - supported films.

Distributors and producers will then split in different groups and take part in a brainstorming session to discuss together shared interests and challenges spanning the entire lifecycle of a film. The exchange will provide both groups with a chance to better understand the needs and limitations of the other, creating better understanding of the work done by each. Discussions will focus on practical improvements to improve interactions and best practices between distributors and producers, allow for the development of new connections between the two sectors and foster collaboration.

Finally, participants will share the main outcomes of the discussion in their respective groups with the rest of the assembly.

HOSTED BY EUROPA DISTRIBUTION AND VENICE PRODUCTION BRIDGE

EUROPA DISTRIBUTION

Europa Distribution is the association of independent film distributors. With 130 leading independent distributors representing 32 countries in Europe and beyond, it serves as the voice of the sector, and acts as a network and a think tank. Since 2006, Europa Distribution has been creating new bridges for its members to share knowledge and exchange experience. Through dedicated brainstorming and training sessions, open panels and round tables, the Association’s aim is enhancing the circulation of information and ideas and to improve the curation, promotion and distribution of independent films.

VENICE PRODUCTION BRIDGE
The Venice Production Bridge (Aug 29 - Sep 3, 2024) is the film market of the Venice International Film Festival, its specificity lying in focusing on production and offering international AV and immersive producers a wide range of services, projects and networking opportunities.