-----Original Message----- From: Andrew Cussens [mailto:andrew.cussens@spanishfilmtvmarket.com] Sent: 29 May 2002 17:38 To: Spanish Film & TV Market Subject: The Spanish Film & TV Market
Only 550 Euros if you book before June 5th MEDIAXCHANGE PRESENTS The Spanish Film & TV Market Madrid, 14th-16th June 2002 A three day event exploring the opportunities between Spain and the international Film & TV Marketplace The Spanish Film & TV Market is a great opportunity for film & TV professionals interested in the expanding business opportunities available between Spain/Latin-America and the international community.
Featuring prominent speakers working across the Spanish and International arena, participants will gain an essential insight into the market, including up-to-date information on its trends, access to key decision-makers and how to collaborate effectively.
The event is expected to attract a broad range of delegates, including film and TV executives, sales agents, distributors and production companies operating throughout Spain, Europe, US and Canada.
Held at the prestigious ECAM center in Madrid, the key sessions of the event will include: The Big Latin Picture * Co-Production * Financing * Legal & Business Issues * Talent & Packaging * Distribution * Marketing & Publicity * Pitching & Negotiation * Convergence (Simultaneous translation is available for all sessions).
Over 25 speakers will be participating in the event, representing an impressive range of Spanish & international expertise, including:
a.. Katrina Bayonas, Kuranda (Spain). International agent & manager / US manager for Penelope Cruz. Her talent workshops have enabled her to discover many of the leading lights of Spain's young acting generation including Javier Bardem and Najwa Nimri b.. Juan Gordon, Morena Films (Spain). One of Spain's most cosmopolitan film producers, credits include 'One of the Hollywood Ten', a co-production with support from BBC Wales, TVE and Canal+ c.. Iona de Macedo, Sony España (Spain), President of Sony's new Spanish picture production operation: "Columbia Films Producciones Españolas". Her credits as a producer include "Bossa Nova" & "Me, You, Them" d.. Ele Juarez, Admira (Spain). Managing Director for strategic alliances, sales & music, a highly respected international dealmaker & former president of HBO Latin America e.. Antonio Llorens, Lauren Film (Spain). CEO of Spain's leading independent distributor with a large cinema circuit and high reputation in film marketing f.. José Velasco, Zeppelin Television (Spain). Executive producer at top TV production house. Credits include the long-running TV-series 'El Súper' g.. Rafael Luna, Mediapictures (Spain). CEO of one of Spain's leading film-marketing specialists. Clients include Warner Brothers, BocaBoca Productions, the San Sebastian Film Festival h.. José Manuel Lorenzo, Canal + (Spain), General Manager. Heads up one of the most successful pay TV operations in Europe, also a producer and actor For more information about the event, visit: www.spanishfilmtvmarket.com which contains a full schedule, including details of the speakers and how to place a booking.
Alternatively, contact London: Andrew Cussens, MediaXchange Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 2310 Fax +44 (0)20 7287 0096 Email: andrew.cussens@spanishfilmtvmarket.com or Clare Leach (Spanish Speaking) Tel: +44 (0)7779 020480 Email: clare.leach@spanishfilmtvmarket.com Madrid: Lin (Registrations Only) Tel: (+34) 639 984 275
Registration fee: 550 Euros per person - Special discounts for groups
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