The Film Business Academy launches Inside Pictures 2008 (08/04/2008)
Inside Pictures, the highly respected film business training programme, has just launched for 2008. Now in its sixth year, the programme continues to go from strength to strength. Comprising three intensive one-week modules, Inside Pictures takes place in London and Los Angeles between July and November 2008. Seminars, workshops and studio visits are hosted by some of the US and UK's most senior industry professionals. The programme covers all aspects of the international film business - from development through production, financing, worldwide distribution, marketing and exhibition. It also provides considerable networking and profile raising opportunities for the participants.
The successful applicants will be up to 15 executives and producers who display ambition, a determination to broaden their knowledge of the global film industry, desire to expand their network of high level contacts and develop leadership skills. They will probably have at least 5 years' experience in film or an associated creative industry such as television.
Terry Ilott, Director of the Film Business Academy at Cass Business School, London, said:
"Inside Pictures has proved itself over the years to be one of the most valuable programmes for the industry leaders of tomorrow. Providing privileged access to leading players in Britain and Hollywood, the programme has been life-changing for many of its participants. We expect the 2008 edition, again under the expert management of Qwerty Films, to maintain these high standards."
Michael Kuhn, Chairman of Qwerty Films said:
"I am so pleased that we are able to offer this programme once more. We are so proud of its achievements and those of its graduates which I am sure will be repeated this year."
Julia Short, Programme Director and Co-Managing Director of Verve Pictures, said:
"Inside Pictures is able, through the great support of key industry practitioners who give of their time and experience, to deliver a course that not only covers production but marketing and distribution as well as business skills. We believe that through Inside Pictures we will help equip a new generation of producers and executives and hope that this years participants will be inspired by past participants."
Inside Pictures is presented by the Film Business Academy at Cass Business School, delivered by Qwerty Films and supported by Skillset and the UK Film Council. The Film Business Academy is supported by Skillset and the UK Film Council as part of A Bigger Future - the UK Film Skills Strategy. The LA module is supported by the UK Film Council LA office.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.inside-pictures.com or requested from the Inside Pictures office on 020 7478 0930. ** The deadline for applications is 9 May 2008.
Speakers for 2008 so far include:
This list will be regularly updated on the website as further speakers are confirmed and may change at late notice:
· Jeff Abberley, Joint MD, Scion Films
· Amy Ashworth, Licensing Executive Film TV and Media, EMI Music Publishing
· Peter Bazalgette, Chief Creative Officer, Endemol Group, Chairman Endemol UK
· Tim Bevan, Co-Chairman, Working Title Films
· Julia Blackman, Joint MD, Scion Films
· Kieran Breen, Senior VP Marketing International Theatrical, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
· Alan Brunswick, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
· Pete Buckingham, UK Film Council Head of Distribution and Exhibition
· John Byrne, Lawyer/Business Consultant, Lemniscate Ltd
· Jonathan Channon, SVP Media and Business Development, EMI Music Publishing
· Martin Churchill, Editor, Tax Efficient Review
· Christine Corner, Partner, Media and Entertainment Group, Grant Thornton
· Andrew Cripps, President, Paramount Pictures International
· Lenny Crooks, Head of the New Cinema Fund, UK Film Council
· Eddie Cunningham, President, Universal Pictures International Entertainment
· Will Davies, Screenwriter
· Mark Devereux, Senior Partner, Olswang
· Trevor Engelson, Partner and Producer, Underground Films
· Rick Finkelstein, Vice Chairman, Universal Pictures & Exec VP, Universal Studios
· Alan Giles, ex Chief Executive Officer, HMV Group
· Steve Golin, Producer and Chief Executive Officer, Anonymous Content
· Christian Grass, President, Universal Pictures International Studios
· Peter Graves, Marketing Consultant, Cinemarket
· Ed Guiney, Joint MD & Producer, Element Films
· Jon Gumpert, Relativity Media LLC
· Nick Harris, Partner, The Rabineau, Watcher, Sanford & Harris Literary Agency
· Billy Hinshelwood, Lawyer
· Rachel Holroyd, Snr Agent, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates
· James Kay, Partner, Olswang
· Rebecca Kearey, Senior VP International Marketing & Sales, Fox Searchlight
· Miles Ketley, Partner, Wiggin LLP
· Howard Kiedaisch, CEO, Arts Alliance Media
· Steve Knibbs, CEO, Vue Cinemas
· Michael Kuhn, Chairman, Qwerty Films
· Andrew MacDonald, Producer/Partner, DNA Films
· Charles MacDonald, Premier PR
· Cameron McCracken, Managing Director, Pathe UK
· Patrick McKenna, Chairman, Ingenious media
· Charles Moore, Partner, Wiggin LLP
· Ian Neil, Music Superviser
· Allan Niblo, Principal, Vertigo Films
· Sam Nichols, Senior Vice President, Theatrical at Momentum Pictures
· Nick Osborne, Partner and Producer, Underground Films
· Richard Philipps, Partner, Richards Butler
· Allon Reich, Producer/Partner, DNA Films
· James Richardson, Producer, Vertigo Films
· Malcolm Ritchie, Co-Managing Director, Qwerty Films
· Marion Rosenberg OBE, Manager/Producer, The Marion Rosenberg Office
· Tessa Ross, Controller of Film and Drama, Channel 4
· Aaron Ryder, Producer, Raygun Productions
· Mike Saksa, Sr. VP/General Manager, Theatrical New Release, Warner Bros.
· Ron Sanders, President Home Entertainment, Warner Bros
· Tanya Segatchian, Head of UK Film Council Development Fund
· Julia Short, Joint Managing Director, Verve Pictures
· Jo Smith, General Manager/Partner, DNA Films
· James Spring, Managing Director, Ealing Studios
· David Solomon, Trainer, Sun & Moon Training
· David Steele, Head of Research and Statistics, UK Film Council
· John Tarnoff, Head of Show Development, Dreamworks Animation
· Barnaby Thompson, Head of Ealing Studios
· Lara Thompson, Snr VP Worldwide Acquisitions & Production, Sony Pictures
· Stewart Till, Chairman UK Film Council, Deputy Chair Skillset
· Robert Walak, Director of Acquisitions, Momentum Pictures
· Janet Walker, Financial Consultant
· Gareth Wigan, Strategic Adviser, Sony International Motion Pictures Production Group
· Mark Wolfe, Organic Productions
· John Woodward, Chief Executive Officer, UK Film Council
· Jane Wright, Head of Rights and Commercial Affairs, BBC Films
