[ecrea] Industry Conference on European Film and Television Drama

Making European Film and Television Drama


         Thursday 18 September, 2014


         Kursaal Oostende, Ostend, Belgium

This one-day conference, organised by MeCETES <http://mecetes.co.uk>, 
brings together industry professionals, policymakers and media analysts 
to discuss some of the key issues and trends affecting the film and 
television industries in Europe and particularly smaller European 
nations and regions.

Our confirmed speakers include:

   * *Ingolf Gabold* (Producer /The Killing, Borgen, The Bridge/, Denmark)
   * *Kathrine Windfeld* (Director /The Bridge, The Team/, Denmark)
   * *Malin-Sarah Gozin* (Showrunner /Clan/, Belgium)
   * *Hans Herbots* (Director /The Spiral/, Belgium)
   * *Tasja Leonie Abel* (ZDF, Germany)
   * *Hugo Heppell* (Screen Yorkshire, UK)
   * *Jan De Clercq* (Lumière, Belgium)
   * *Helen Perquy* (Producer Caviar, Belgium)

The morning session will focus on the challenges of European 
screenwriting, especially for writing and producing pan-European TV 
drama. The afternoon focuses on the challenges and trends within 
financing and distributing European film, and specifically how the 
circulation of European films can be improved.

The conference programme combines presentations by media experts and 
industry professions with panel discussions. The sessions will give 
audiences a chance to ask questions and contribute to the debate.

The event is being held at the Kursaal Oostende 
<http://www.kursaaloostende.be/> during the Filmfestival of Ostend 
<http://www.filmfestivaloostende.be/>. Registrations is €50 (or €30 for 
students).

Visit our online registration site 
<http://smit.vub.ac.be/seminar/form.aspx?id=45a3187a-eda9-42e3-822a-fe2e497bf3f7> 
to book your place.* *