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the Indie filmmakers Guide to Cross-Media II
extending Partnerships:
How to Produce Cross-Media Projects
Wendy bernfeld, ben Grass and Inga von Staden.
Moderated by Liz rosenthal.
14:00 | Hau 3, top floor
Creating cross­media projects demands a whole new set of
skills, collaborators and finance partners from across the media in dus
tries. This session looks at the extended role of the cross­media pro ­
ducer and examines potential new alliances and partnerships with
online networks, multiplatform broadcasters, brands, agencies
and other new financiers, as well as the legal issues involved.
In the Limelight: István Szabó and ralph fiennes
With ralph fiennes and István Szabó.
Moderated by Mike Goodridge.
In cooperation with FERA and Robert Bosch Stiftung.
17:00 | Hau 1
Renowned British actor turned director Ralph Fiennes, whose
debut film CORIOLAnuS premieres prominently at this year’s Berlinale,
has acted in films such as THE COnSTAnT GARDEnER, SunSHInE, THE
READER, THE HuRT LOCKER, SCHInDLER’S LIST and THE EnGLISH PATIEnT.
He was nominated for Oscars for the latter two films. Fiennes steps
into the spotlight with Hungarian filmmaker, István Szabó – a name
that resonates in the world of cinema. He was awarded an Oscar for
MEPHISTO and received tremendous accolade not just for his im pres ­
s ive slate of films such as COLOnEL REDL, HAnuSSEn, MEETInG VEnuS
and SWEET EMMA, DEAR BöBE, but also for the historic and con tem ­
p orary relevance of the social and political themes they ad dress.
The celebrated actor and director who worked closely together on
Sun SHInE, an epic tale that follows the Hungarian Jewish family,
Sonnen schein, through five generations, will discuss what it takes for
a director to get actors to step into their roles with an ease that brings
out convincing performances and what the close collaboration on the
content of the film means and entails.
Plugging People: european Producers Positioning themselves
Jean des forêts, Nicole Gerhards, Peter de Maegd
and Soon-Mi Peten. Moderated by fleur Knopperts.
In cooperation with MEDIA.
17:00 | Hau 2
Emerging producers have plenty of tools to put their com panies
on the map and can choose from an array of funding opportunities
for support. So much for marketing talk! What is the reality on ground
when you set up your own company and want to distinguish yourself
from others? How can you build a steady track record as a producer
and be successful in getting your film out there?
Three European producers, who have made their mark in the
past decade, will discuss the dos and don’ts when establishing oneself
as a producer. They will be joined by Soon­Mi Peten, MEDIA Devel opment
Programme representative, who will emphasise the signi ficance
of new producers and entrepreneurs for the audiovisual industry and
highlight the opportunities MEDIA offers young producers: how it enables
them to broaden their horizons and streng then their profiles,
gain access to financing and networking op por tunities. MEDIA, the
Eu's support programme for the European audio visual industry, has
facilitated the development and distribution of thousands of films as
well as training activities, festivals and pro motion projects throughout
the continent over the past 20 years. MEDIA is one of the Berlinale
Talent Campus’ most essential partners.
building digital Worlds for the Screen
Shekhar Kapur and alex Mcdowell.
17:00 | Hau 3, top floor
Creating the physical world surrounding a film story involves
not just design but also in­depth research, problem­solving and
technical insight. As a creative process of visualising and physically
developing an environment, it becomes a key element of the storytelling
process. This workshop, for a selected group of production desig
ners, is led by two master craftsmen: Indian filmmaker and producer
Shekhar Kapur and production designer and producer Alex
McDowell. Shekhar Kapur has made critically acclaimed films like
BAnDIT quEEn, the award­winning historical biopic ELIZABETH and its
sequel ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEn AGE, which was nominated for two
Oscars. Alex McDowell is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed production
designers with films such as MInORITy REPORT, CHARLIE AnD
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORy, FEAR AnD LOATHInG In LAS VEGAS, FIGHT
CLuB and CORPSE BRIDE comprising his film portfolio. Showing excerpts
from their films, the two professionals will examine in­depth
the production of a plausible and realistic world on screen. Parti ci pating
Talents will have the opportunity to discuss their own projects
and receive input, insight and guidance.
Berlinale Talent Campus #9