Industry Report: Distribution and exhibition
27/03/2013 - Analysis of the European distribution industry's problems and the subsequent design of new strategies.
10 Things Every Filmmaker Should Know From John Sloss's Hot Docs Master Class
Few folks in the independent film industry are more qualified to teach a master class on rights management and film distribution than John Sloss. Founder of Cinetic Media, a co-founder of both FilmBuff and Producers Distribution Agency (the theatrical distributor of "Exit Through the Gift Shop," "Senna," and more), Sloss himself has facilitated the sale and/financing of well over 300 films including "Before Midnight," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Precious," "Super Size Me," "The Kids Are All...
Study case: Ernest and Célestine
We interviewed distributors from different European countries to understand how the film was distributed across Europe and see if there were any country-specific particularities
Supermarkets bring hope to UK video market
As Hilco swoops to rescue HMV, Geoffrey Macnab reports on how optimism is returning to the UK video market.
EDEN: Union is strength
In just two years, the network of European distributors and practitioners has become one of the most interesting options to get closer to the emerging market of auteur cinema from Latin America for audiences who would not otherwise have access to it
Does the demise of HMV mean disaster for British indie cinema?
As the retail chain disappears from the high street, the monopoly of supermarkets and online retailers on DVD and Blu-ray sales may have a catastrophic effect on the UK film industry
Online streaming websites becoming producers of their own contents
The new series House of Cards has just been released on Netflix on February 1st. The DVD rental and online streaming giant is not the only one which is taking the plunge into making their own productions.
At the start of 2013 70% of European screens are digital
At 1st January 2013, the number of screens equipped with either DLP Cinema™or SXRD™ technology worldwide had totalled more than 90,000 units, increasing by 43% compared to the year before.
Omri Marcus: Audiences are no longer just viewers; they’re Witnesses
For Red Arrow format developer Marcus, TV audiences must now be truly engaged with shows; or shows will lose viewers
Europa Cinemas, 20 years promoting our diversity
The first pan-European network of cinema theatres has evolved throughout the years to match the needs of the exhibition sector
How Shazam aims to replicate US TV success worldwide
The music recognition service has now evolved to TV, with promising results stateside and a recent deal with the UK's ITV. Miles Lewis explained all to StrategyEye
Harvey Weinstein slams piracy in LFF keynote
US film producer Harvey Weinstein singled out Apple and Google in an attack on piracy as part of his keynote speech at the 56th BFI London Film Festival
Netflix Surpasses Apple to Take Lead in U.S. Online Movie Business in 2011
Riding a tidal wave of growth for subscription video on demand (SVOD), Netflix Inc. in 2011 surged past Apple Inc. to become the largest U.S. online movie service in revenue terms, according to a new IHS Screen Digest Broadband Media Market Insight Report.
Hyper Island Master Class – Mobile Media
For three intensive days from Monday March 26, the progressive digital media training organisation Hyper Island welcomed 15 media professionals to its London office to hear expert presentations. The intention - to find progressive methodologies for generating new revenue streams using the smartphone.
Paramount Signs Up With Google Movie Rental Service
CinémaLab 2012: a bridge between Latin American cinema and Europe
Besides its Cinema in Development and Cinema under Construction events, the 24th Rencontres de Toulouse also include a third activity for industry professionals from Europe and Latin America: the fourth edition of its CinémaLab.
Digital home revolution
Movies on video consumption is modified in the USA by Apple, Netflix, Amazon and Hulu
Over half of Europe’s screens are now digital but single-screen cinemas are struggling
A new report from the European Audiovisual Observatory and MEDIA Salles shows that around 18 500 digital screens had been installed in Europe by the end of 2011. This means that over 52% of European screens are now capable of digital projection, up from just 4% three years ago.
Strategies and future of European cinema (Part 2)
Beyond the classic speeches and platitudes that create unrest, real dangers are currently threatening the Old Continent' art and essai theaters. A tour to watch the film exhibition in six European countries.
Strategies and future of European cinema (Part 1)
Heart of the exhibition of films, theaters are, paradoxically, the film industry area with less information, each country usually ignores the practices of close territories.
Television and On-Demand Audiovisual Services in the Russian Federation
The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report “Television and on-demand services in the Russian Federation”
How to make VOD an opportunity for Europe's audiovisual production?
The European Commission has published a Green Paper on the online distribution of audiovisual works in the European Union that investigates on opportunities and challenges towards a digital single market.
Harvey Weinstein: VOD, Internet Still Need Time to Mature
The DVD revenue from movies is down and the money to be made from new media is not yet making up the difference, which has increased the importance of the initial release of a film, producer and executive said Saturday at the Produced By Conference.
European cinema in 2010 - a year of mixed results
On the occasion of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival the European Audiovisual Observatory releases its first estimates for European cinema attendance in 2010. The Observatory estimates that total admissions in the European Union dropped by 2.0% to around 961 million tickets sold.
Digitisation and Online Exploitation of Broadcasters’ Archives
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new IRIS Special report which examines current challenges to television archives in the digital era of online content. The report is the fruit of a workshop co-organised in April of this year by the Observatory and its partner organisation, the Amsterdam-based Institute for Information Law (IViR).
Multi-Territory Licensing of Audiovisual Works in the European Union
This new study examines the economics of the copyright industries and the specifics of digital delivery in the media market. It also considers the conditions needed to achieve a single market in cultural productions. The report sets out a number of recommendations to enable European AV companies to maximise on the digital shift in the context of the EU’s powerful regulatory and support instruments.
European Distributors: Up Next!
Ten independent distributors from ten different European countries discussed the potential of new technical formats, social community platforms and business models, during the initiative European Distributors: Up Next!
Video on Demand Distribution in Europe – Case Study: Movieurope.com
Niels Aalbæk Jensen, presented Movieurope, a Danish based VoD platform supported by the MEDIA Programme. Movieurope offers the largest selection of European feature films, documentaries and short films at a fixed price per month. "The revolution of the next years will be the possibility to plug your PC to the TV scree
Producers’ relationships with sales agents and distributors
Irina Ignatiew, Vice President of Telepool, and Paul Young, CEO of Cartoon Saloon, explained the relationships between the producers and the sales agent, taking the example of The secret of Kells. Telepool aims to fulfil the task that is required of international sellers: contributing to film financing by investing in an early stage or by helping producers to find other partners abroad.
The international distribution of Niko - The way to the Stars
The world sales agent on the film Irina Ignatiew explained the long process needed to present the movie in different markets and to sell it to different territories. The film was sold in most of the world countries (over 100) and worked very well in theatres in France and Benelux.
Distributing Animated Series on the International Market
Lionel Marty of MoonScoop presents the distribution main opportunities and threats. On one side there is an emergence of new channels like IPTV, DTT, new successful genres like comedy with co-viewing potential and live action, on the other side there is a general decrease in revenues and more restrictions on advertising regulations.
Screen Digest predicts European digital cinema funding shortfall of €450m
Rapid mainstream take-up accelerates public sector’s need to realise their role in the conversion of cinema screens to digital projection technology.
Scopas Medien: The Business Model of Web Series
Thomas Schneider-Trumpp presents the business model of a Web Series in stop-motion, Sports Comedy
Aardman Animations: A Forward Thinker
Miles Bollough explains the luck that's been behind Angry Kid, a series of short that he produced and that was perfect for digital media
13th Annual Conference of Europa Cinemas
The 13th Annual Conference, organised by Europa Cinemas saw the participation of more than 500 European professionals, to discuss the future for film theatres in moment when the transition to digital projection is taking place and competition is arising from other methods of film distribution, in the era of multiple platforms and the Internet.
More than 700 on-demand audiovisual services available in Europe
The European Audiovisual Observatory and the Direction du développement des médias (France) are publishing a new study entitled Video on Demand and Catch-Up Television in Europe. This work offers professionals an up-to-date overview of recent developments and examines the various business models and strategies of the different types of player in both Europe and the United States.
European Distributors: Up Next! 2009
European Distributors: Up Next! - San Sebastian 2009 How to improve the circulation of European films
European programmes and films represent three-quarters of peak viewing time
According to an independent study carried out on behalf of the European Commission and published today, European works represent almost three-quarters of European channels' peak viewing time.
Cine Sin Fronteras: European Films in Latin America
Cineuropa met with six Cine Sin Fronteras participants from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia, who related their experiences distributing European titles in Latin America.
Study on the role of SMEs in the changing home entertainment sector
The report initially portrays the European home entertainment sector in terms of breadth and depth by analyzing the practices and market trends in Europe and the role of the European audiovisual SMEs and works and then focuses on challenges and opportunities brought about by new distribution platforms.
Cinema Online – Past and Present
Cinema Online – Past and Present assesses the feasibility of establishing a pan- European film portal that could lead to more collaboration among film stakeholders in the EU and raise awareness regarding Europe’s cinematographic legacy.
The Mobile Entertainment Market
Jacob Møller, CEO at Kiloo, Danish mobile games and contents provider, presented key strategies and opportunities in the mobile entertainment business at Cartoon Master (Digital) 2008. Since its establishment in 2002, Kiloo has been producing a number of high-quality games.
Round Table on «What Content for Mobile Television?»
Bruno Bucher, Jean-Emmanuel Casalta, and Jacob Møllerour, specialists from the mobile industry, discussed contents for mobile TV at Cartoon Master (Digital) 2008. The discussion covered the current movement in the European mobile content business, including mobile technologies, economic challenges, and future scope for producers.
The development of film distribution in France (CNC study, July 2008)
According to CNC’s survey of French film distribution, the number of films released showed a gradual increase over the last 10 years. The study contains marketing figures according to the genre, national origin, and release schedule.
Shaping Policies for the Cinema of Tomorrow, Krakow conference report
The event entitled ‘Shaping policies for the cinema of tomorrow’ – held in Krakow from September 11-13 - focused its discussion on public funding strategies to face the impediments of globalisation and the expansion of digital technology in the European market.
European Video Market Information 2003-2008
The comprehensive statistics on retail DVD sales in Europe from 2003-2008 are available through the European Video Yearbook by International Video Federation (IVF). This book also offers marketing information of European countries including the two non-IVF members, Ireland and Switzerland.
Those Who Communicate Win in Digital Screening
Communication with the public has become crucial in the digital screening world. The first research carried out during Italy’s digital screens shows a slow development due to the scarcity of titles shown and the high cost of maintaining the technology.
European films strong as cinema attendance falls back
The European Audiovisual Observatory presented provisional data of 2003-2007 on the European film industry. According to the estimated figures, the number of films produced shows a slight increase of 1.1% corresponding to the growth in numbers of national productions. The demand for European films, however, improved achieving over 28% of the European market share.
Digital Cinema Experience
LCEEI, the Lapland Centre of Expertise for the Experience Industry and Peacefulfish developed a research project to identify the challenges and opportunities facing the film market in digitalising cinema.
Developing TV series as a multi-platform concept
Robert Réa, Senior Vice President of Ellipseanim, served as executive producer for 32 TV movies and 600 half hours episodes. During Cartoon Master 2007 he talked about the internet market and consumer behavior.
The Economic Model of Mobile Entertainment (2)
Angel Blasco, head of Films Cooperate Content Unit at Telefónica group, talked about the company’s scope in content business at Cartoon Master (Finance) 2007. Providing VOD and SVOD (subscription video on demand) services, Telefónica focuses on branding and cross-platform as marketing strategies.
Investing in New Media: A Producer’s Strategy
Millimages, a French production and distribution company for animated films, has become one of the leading European animation companies. Roch Lener, chief executive, presented a financing model and the future scope for producers in animation business on new platforms.
Best Strategies for Distributing an Animation Film
Interview with Paco Rodriguez, Executive Producer and Director at Filmax Animation.
New Distribution Models 2
Claudia Da Silva, project manager in charge of the business sector of the new-media department of the worldwide French TV production company Marathon Media, talked about the company’s strategies for multimedia platforms at Cartoon Master (Finance) 2007.
New Distribution Models 1
Dupuis Audiovisuel, is a renowned French production company for its successful adaptation of famous comics. During Cartoon Master (Finance) 2007, Leon Perahia, audiovisual director, showed business models in Animation industry, by presenting multiple platform strategies applied by the company.
International Sales: the Role of Distribution Companies and Their Marketing Strategies
What would be a typical model for co-financing a $50 million feature film?
Distributing an animated feature film (2)
The role of the distributor: ideal dates, timing, copies, role of screening. Interview with Camille Trumer, general manager of UIP France since 2003.
Distributing an animated feature film
Interview with Marc Bonny, co-director of Gebeka Films which distributes animated films and most notably Kirikou and the Sorceress and Kirikou & The Wild Beasts.
European independent distribution
Nel suo insieme, il mercato della distribuzione in Europa è caratterizzato da una concentrazione crescente del settore e da una degradazione generale delle condizioni di esposizione dei film. E' in questo contesto che si registra un indebolimento crescente dei distributori indipendenti europei.
High-Level Seminar on Audiovisual Content Online
Organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the EU council, the High-Level Seminar on Audiovisual Content Online, held in Lisbon in October 2007, dealt with subjects such as opportunities offered by the new distribution market, its contribution to European economy and culture, and the users’ role.
The distributor's work
Interview with Roch Lener, President of Bac Film, of which Millimages is currently the major shareholder, and Marc Bonny, Director of Gebeka.
Multiplexes in Belgium
Multiplexes cinemas have their own version in Europe, the “megaplex” (16 screens and upwards). Avant-garde technology is a ‘must’.
Study on the circulation of European films in festivals
The inclusion of commercial theatres into the offer of film festivals guarantees a wider audience, accentuated by a decentralized strategy of screening: youth clubs, universities or prisons.
