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Free film conference in Liverpool |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 21 September 2006 |
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 The opportunities and challenges faced by feature film producers in the
Northwest will be discussed by a panel of established industry
professionals at a free conference organised by North West Vision, (the
film, TV and digital media agency for the Northwest) at FACT in
Liverpool on the 12th October (9.30-18.30).
The event titled ‘Film Focus’ will provide an opportunity
for filmmakers in the Northwest region to interact, discuss and network
with well-known panellists from the UK Film Council, Film Four, and the
BBC.
The sessions arranged are (these may be subject to change):
‘Breaking Through is Hard To Do’ - A detailed look at the
experiences of filmmakers from the Northwest who have already made the
foray into features. Panellists include Carl Hunter (‘Allotment’),
Juliet Mckeown (’Frozen’) and John Maxwell (‘Damascus’). Chaired by
Roger Shannon.
‘Secret of my Success’ – What do audiences really want to see on
the big screen? What really sells and how can producers / directors
ensure that they are providing this? Presented by Steve Perrin (Deputy
Head of Distribution, UK Film Council).
‘Defying Gravity’ – Feature film production in the Northwest has
been the subject of an in-depth report, commissioned from producer
Derek Murray by North West Vision. Derek will present his findings
followed by a Q&A session with a panel including Chris Moll (NWV
Head Of Funds) and Sol Papadopoulos (Hurricane Films).
‘Twister!’ – Producers Martin Pope and Michael Rose from Magic
Light Pictures reflect on filming the comedy feature ‘Sparkle’ in
Liverpool earlier this year with a cast including Stockard Channing,
Bob Hoskins and local rising star Shaun Evans. They will provide an
eye-opening account of the highs and lows of producing a low-budget
film on which the financiers and executive producers almost outnumbered
the cast!
‘The Colour of Money’ – Panellists from Film Four, BBC and the
UKFC explain exactly what they are looking for in terms of feature film
making in the UK and how they are engaging more actively with the
talent in the regions.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Places are limited to industry professionals and strictly on a first come, first served basis.
To register for a place, please send an email to
jacquir@northwestvision.co.uk including your name, company (if
relevant), email address and contact number.
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