FILMMAKING - Association of Film Commissioners International

This year’s Cineposium is undoubtedly our most important yet.
Sessions will focus on the future: new trends in the entertainment
industry that will affect every production community in the world
in coming years. And Wellington, New Zealand, with its leading
edge film community and bold new initiatives in film tourism, is the
right place at the right time for AFCI film commissioners and other
professionals who need to stay on top of a changing landscape.
FCI Cinep
General Sessions
When Cultures Collide
Cultural understanding is vital when hosting foreign production groups,
and film offices need to know what cultural behaviors to expect. This
session will teach you how best to prepare, plan, react and respond to
a growing global clientele, with tips and guidelines for doing business
with international productions.
Keynote Lunch: Oscar ® Winners’ Secrets
An industry panel from Weta, Park Road Post Production and other
Oscar® winning creators of The Lord of The Rings trilogy and King
Kong will talk about working in New Zealand and ways in which their
projects benefited from local talent and unique locations. A rare
behind-the-scenes look at how mega-projects get made.
Positioning Yourself as a Financial Partner
Film commissions are much more than a local resource to film productions.
They are a financial partner in the success of films. Hear from
studio executives about how film commissions can best use their skills
to collaborate with production representatives and build positive
business models that benefit everyone involved.
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