By Michael Gubbins Europa Distribution and New Nordic Films – The Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund offered a packed audience insights from a range of stakeholders in how to develop audiences in an uncertain and ever-changing market. Film is far from unique in experiencing these economic and cultural shifts – the same trends can…
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DISTRIBUTORS ON THE MOVE 2023
By Jesús Silva Launched in 2019, ‘Distributors on the Move’ has become a flagship initiative within Europa Distribution’s annual activities, highly praised by the members of the international association of independent film publishers and distributors. This program specifically targets marketing professionals working in film distribution and consists of a series of exchanges designed to foster…
EDMentorShe wraps its second year
By Aurore Engelen The second edition of the mentorship programme for female distribution professionals, devised by Europa Distribution, has now wrapped in Brussels After launching a highly promising first edition of it EDMentorShe programme at the height of the pandemic (read our article), the European network of independent film publishers and distributors Europa Distribution…
Film Distribution Innovation Hub at KVIFF
by Jesús Silva Continuing with its annual festival tour —after its latest stop at Sofia Meetings back in June (see news)—, Europa Distribution resumed its partnership with the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2022. The European network of independent film distributors organised the first edition of the Film Distribution Innovation Hub, a new…
Europa Distribution workshop at Sofia Meetings 2022
By Jesús Silva Following a two-year gap owing to COVID-related constraints, Europa Distribution returned to Bulgaria in 2022 to renew its partnership with the Sofia Meetings. The industry gathering had to be postponed from its usual dates during the Sofia International Film Festival in March, adopting a hybrid format which unfolded from 6 to…
Cannes 2022 – Panel “Constant Gardeners: The Realities of Today’s Film Sector in Europe”
This conference, taking place at Marché du Film – Cannes Film Festival on Monday 23 May at 14.00-16.00, is co-developed by the European Audiovisual Production Association (CEPI); Eurocinema; Europa Distribution; Europa International; the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF); the International Federation of Film Distributors’ and Publishers’ Association (FIAD); the Federation of European Screen…
How to make European distribution greener and more sustainable?
By Davide Abbatescianni During the first Green Distribution Workshop organised by Europa Distribution, the participants contributed to the creation of a toolbox of good practices to make business strategies, office work and travel arrangements more environmentally friendly. On 7 April, Europa Distribution has organised its first Green Distribution Workshop. The event, held online,…
DISTRIBUTORS ON THE MOVE 2021
By Jesús Silva Following the success of its first edition, Europa Distribution launched a new series of calls for the “Distributors on the Move” programme in 2021. The main goal of this initiative, aimed at members of the network working in marketing and promotion, is to foster the exchange and collaboration between independent distributors…
Interview with Adeline Margueron, Distributor, Le Parc Distribution, Belgium
By Davide Abbatescianni We caught up with Adeline Margueron, Head of Distribution at Liège-based outfit Le Parc Distribution. Our conversation revolved around the company’s line-up and strategies, the support measures implemented to fight the healthcare crisis and the distribution of family-orientated and animated films in the French-speaking part of Belgium. How would you…
ED Mentor She: The Mentoring Programme dedicated to Women in Film Distribution
By Isabella Weber Film distribution, like most cultural sectors in Europe, is a professional field where women are largely employed. Women who work in marketing, social media, PR and programming. More rarely in acquisitions. Much more rarely in managing positions. Out of the 113 independent distribution companies that are part of Europa Distribution’s network,…