Short Film Export Report - BFI
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Appendix D:<br />
Overview of seven UK and European short film sales agents<br />
Autour de Minuit<br />
Origination:<br />
French production and distribution company established in 2004.<br />
Director: Nicolas Schmerkin<br />
Catalogue:<br />
Around 40 titles, with a focus on animation and digital works.<br />
Activity:<br />
Predominantly focussed on television sales although online and mobile are growing in importance.<br />
Also commission and co-produce work and produce the Repérages DVD compilation. Around half of<br />
their turnover comes from government support.<br />
Website:<br />
www.autourdeminuit.com<br />
Cinelan<br />
Origination: New company launched in early 2008, with offices in New York and London.<br />
CEO: David Laks.<br />
Catalogue: Around 100 and growing.<br />
Activity: Dedicated to “the production and syndication of professionally-produced, three-minute<br />
documentary films.” <strong>Film</strong>makers selected for the catalogue are offered a $2,500 advance against 50%<br />
of net revenue, with a distribution plan which includes theatrical, TV, online and handheld devices.<br />
Supported by investment from Arts Alliance.<br />
Website:<br />
www.cinelan.com<br />
Dazzle <strong>Film</strong>s<br />
Origination:<br />
<strong>Short</strong> film label established in 1999. Based in Hoxton.<br />
Creative Director: Dawn Sharpless.<br />
Catalogue:<br />
Over 500 predominantly British titles.<br />
Activity:<br />
<strong>Short</strong> film consultancy and sales agent with an emphasis on animation, experimental and music-based<br />
work. Also planning DVD release.<br />
Website:<br />
www.dazzlefilms.co.uk<br />
Futureshorts<br />
Origination:<br />
Established in 2003 as a short film exhibitor, adding a distribution arm in 2007. Based in Soho.<br />
Creative Director: Fabien Riggall.<br />
Catalogue:<br />
Around 100 titles<br />
Activity:<br />
2008 projects included collaboration with Mini bringing shorts to cinemas, DVD release, partnerships<br />
with MySpace and Bebo, Guillemots tour and ongoing worldwide screening network. <strong>Short</strong> film sales<br />
remains a small part of Futureshorts‟ business.<br />
Website:<br />
www.futureshorts.com<br />
Kurz<strong>Film</strong> Agentur Hamburg<br />
Origination:<br />
Hamburg-based shorts agency, established in 1992.<br />
Sales Executives: Ingo Grell and Alexandra Heneka.<br />
Catalogue:<br />
40
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