Spain’s hybrid 4th Conecta Fiction, Europe’s biggest TV co-production forum with Latin America, closed its on-site doors on Sept. 3, though its online complement runs until Sept. 11.
Following, 10 takeaways from a unique 2020 edition:
Co-Production Paradigm Shift
Conecta Fiction Reboot’s most significant news may have broken Thursday: The announcement that ViacomCBS Intl. Studios (Vis) Rtve, the Spanish public broadcaster, and Onza Productions had initiated production on “Parot,” a cop thriller shooting in Madrid. Ever more for Spain’s networks and pay TV operators co-production involves less alliances with like-minded and like weight local partners in Europe more tie-ups with U.S. global streamers or pay TV giants. In another example, Conecta Fiction’s gala night series, female conquistador tale “Inés of My Soul,” originated at Chile’s Chilevision, was boarded by Rtve, and then Amazon Prime Video.
At an estimated 477 million, the Spanish-language global market dwarfs the French and...
Following, 10 takeaways from a unique 2020 edition:
Co-Production Paradigm Shift
Conecta Fiction Reboot’s most significant news may have broken Thursday: The announcement that ViacomCBS Intl. Studios (Vis) Rtve, the Spanish public broadcaster, and Onza Productions had initiated production on “Parot,” a cop thriller shooting in Madrid. Ever more for Spain’s networks and pay TV operators co-production involves less alliances with like-minded and like weight local partners in Europe more tie-ups with U.S. global streamers or pay TV giants. In another example, Conecta Fiction’s gala night series, female conquistador tale “Inés of My Soul,” originated at Chile’s Chilevision, was boarded by Rtve, and then Amazon Prime Video.
At an estimated 477 million, the Spanish-language global market dwarfs the French and...
- 9/7/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Nhk’s Yoshihiko Ichiya at Aidc’s FACTory. (Photo: Dan Aulsebrook)
In 2020, the Australian International Documentary Conference (Aidc) is set to expand its pitching event FACTory, to give greater exposure for projects from development to rough cut stage.
Submissions are now open, and the updated forum will include three strands: Forum Pitches, Rough Cut Sessions and New Talent Pitch.
For projects in development and production, Forum Pitches will be organised with a new focus on genre to ensure the best possible visibility to commissioners, funders, streamers, networks, distributors, sales agents and more. For projects in post-production, Rough Cut Sessions, will be a new closed-to-public program of rough cut screenings for invited decision makers only. This has been specifically designed to close financing gaps, and secure sales, distribution and festival opportunities. Projects including a first-time director or first-time producer will immediately be considered for the New Talent Pitch, providing Aidc an...
In 2020, the Australian International Documentary Conference (Aidc) is set to expand its pitching event FACTory, to give greater exposure for projects from development to rough cut stage.
Submissions are now open, and the updated forum will include three strands: Forum Pitches, Rough Cut Sessions and New Talent Pitch.
For projects in development and production, Forum Pitches will be organised with a new focus on genre to ensure the best possible visibility to commissioners, funders, streamers, networks, distributors, sales agents and more. For projects in post-production, Rough Cut Sessions, will be a new closed-to-public program of rough cut screenings for invited decision makers only. This has been specifically designed to close financing gaps, and secure sales, distribution and festival opportunities. Projects including a first-time director or first-time producer will immediately be considered for the New Talent Pitch, providing Aidc an...
- 10/2/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
The Act Of Killing - which challenges members of Indonesian death squads to restage their actions - won the Special Jury Award at the 20th Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Speaking about Joshua Oppenheimer's documentary, jury spokesman Krishan Arora said: “From its mystical beginning, this film presented to us the celebratory narrative inside people’s heads while they are committing unspeakable acts.
“Despite its uncomfortable length, it revealed a reality of genocide in which we are all complicit. The film leaves you asking more questions than it provides answers and is an important piece of cinema.
A special mention was given to Xu Huijing’s exploration of state-enforced birth control in China, Mothers.
God Loves Uganda, Roger Ross Williams' examination of Us evangelists in Africa, won the Youth Jury Award, while the Innovation Award was given to Miquel Dewever-Plana and Isabelle Fougère's Alma, A Tale Of Violence, an interactive iPad...
Speaking about Joshua Oppenheimer's documentary, jury spokesman Krishan Arora said: “From its mystical beginning, this film presented to us the celebratory narrative inside people’s heads while they are committing unspeakable acts.
“Despite its uncomfortable length, it revealed a reality of genocide in which we are all complicit. The film leaves you asking more questions than it provides answers and is an important piece of cinema.
A special mention was given to Xu Huijing’s exploration of state-enforced birth control in China, Mothers.
God Loves Uganda, Roger Ross Williams' examination of Us evangelists in Africa, won the Youth Jury Award, while the Innovation Award was given to Miquel Dewever-Plana and Isabelle Fougère's Alma, A Tale Of Violence, an interactive iPad...
- 6/16/2013
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Joshua Oppenheimer’s documentary wins jury award at the Sheffield festival.
The Act of Killing has won the Special Jury Award at the 20th Sheffield Doc/Fest.
The film, directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, features former Indonesian death squad leaders reenacting their real-life mass-killings.
Producer and jury spokesperson Krishan Arora said: “From its mystical beginning, this film presented to us the celebratory narrative inside people’s heads while they are committing unspeakable acts.
“Despite its uncomfortable length, it revealed a reality of genocide in which we are all complicit. The film leaves you asking more questions than it provides answers and is an important piece of cinema.
A special mention was given to Xu Huijing’s Mothers, which centres on a village in northern China and the impact of the state-enforced birth control policy.
Prizes were handed out at a ceremony this morning on the final day of Sheffield Doc/Fest (June 12-16).
The Inspiration Award went to...
The Act of Killing has won the Special Jury Award at the 20th Sheffield Doc/Fest.
The film, directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, features former Indonesian death squad leaders reenacting their real-life mass-killings.
Producer and jury spokesperson Krishan Arora said: “From its mystical beginning, this film presented to us the celebratory narrative inside people’s heads while they are committing unspeakable acts.
“Despite its uncomfortable length, it revealed a reality of genocide in which we are all complicit. The film leaves you asking more questions than it provides answers and is an important piece of cinema.
A special mention was given to Xu Huijing’s Mothers, which centres on a village in northern China and the impact of the state-enforced birth control policy.
Prizes were handed out at a ceremony this morning on the final day of Sheffield Doc/Fest (June 12-16).
The Inspiration Award went to...
- 6/16/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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