Europa Distribution returns to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for a new edition of the Film Distribution Innovation Hub where 30 independent distributors, coming from all over Europe and beyond, are participating,
The Film Distribution Innovation Hub launched last year to create a dedicated space during the festival’s Industry Days Program, for distributors to discuss the innovation needed to support the promotion and release of their films. On Tuesday 4 July, Europa Distribution members will take part in a closed workshop, reviewing the best strategies for digital marketing, data analytics, rights management, and other aspects of distribution and publishing. Distributors will split into working groups to discuss the innovation they need, covering context, current options and future design. They will also have an opportunity to share best practices and examples of tools they are already using.
Later in the day distributors will share their conclusions, ideas and next steps with the rest of the participants in wrap up discussions. These conclusions will then be presented at an open panel, entitled ‘The Missing: The Innovations Innovators Need’, by distributors: Daan Vermeulen (Cinema Delicatessen, the Netherlands), Gianluca Buttari (Teodora Film, Italy) and Samantha Faccio (Tucker Film, Italy) in the hope of bringing about more innovation in the film ecosystem. The panel and workshop will be moderated by Michael Gubbins (SampoMedia, UK).
Europa Distribution is the international association of independent film publishers and distributors, created in 2006. With more than 115 leading independent film distributors representing 31 countries in Europe and beyond – acting as a network and think tank, and serving as the voice of the sector. For over 15 years, Europa Distribution has been creating new bridges for its members to share knowledge, experience and ideas.
Europa Distribution will be organising many more networking events for distributors and other film professionals in 2023, to discuss the unique challenges of promoting and publishing European independent films, including at:
New Nordic Films in Haugesund on 22-25 August
Venice Production Bridge on 1-6 September
San Sebastian International Film Festival on 24-28 September
IDFA in Amsterdam on 12-14 November.
Europa Distribution has also launched the most recent editions of their EDMentorShe Programme and their Distributors on the Move Programme.
