Continuing a partnership that started back in 2007, Europa Distribution is hosting a distribution workshop at the San Sebastian International Film Festival and the Industry Club once again. About 20 independent distributors members of the network are participating in these work sessions that began on Sunday September 20th and will continue till Thursday September 24th. The sessions are focusing on how to push the legal offer and fight piracy online.
The participants will reflect on how piracy is spreading nowadays and what action they may undertake, how to engage audience with legal offer, what are the tools that exist in doing so, and what still needs to be developed. Distributors from the network will share their experience and expertise through the presentation of case studies and roundtables.
The basic pillars for films to exist online: new perspectives on discoverability, an eye-catching legal offer and a decreasing piracy. The session that took place on Monday September 21st was moderated by Michael Gubbins (Sampo Media and Chair Ffilm Cymru Wales). Panelists included Lucia Recalde from Dg Connect – Head of Media Unit (EU), Estela Artacho Garcia-Moreno from Me Siento de Cine/Fedicine (Spain), Chris Anderson from Muso (UK), Kobi Shely from Distrify Media (UK) and Joachim Keil from Daredo (Germany).
Europa Distribution also presented a common session with the EFADs. On Monday 21st, about 10 representatives from various European film agencies joined the distributors to discuss together how to push the legal offer and decrease piracy. Both Europa Distribution and the EFADs feel that it is essential to develop the collaboration between industry, film agencies and supranational institutions and to work hand in hand to find ways to enhance the circulation and legal consumption of European films.
Attending distributors have also participated in other festival activities, including Cine en Construccion (works in progress), a selection of Latin American films in post-production stage. Cine en Construccion’s aim is to raise the interest of the industry audience on these upcoming movies.
The participants will reflect on how piracy is spreading nowadays and what action they may undertake, how to engage audience with legal offer, what are the tools that exist in doing so, and what still needs to be developed. Distributors from the network will share their experience and expertise through the presentation of case studies and roundtables.
The basic pillars for films to exist online: new perspectives on discoverability, an eye-catching legal offer and a decreasing piracy. The session that took place on Monday September 21st was moderated by Michael Gubbins (Sampo Media and Chair Ffilm Cymru Wales). Panelists included Lucia Recalde from Dg Connect – Head of Media Unit (EU), Estela Artacho Garcia-Moreno from Me Siento de Cine/Fedicine (Spain), Chris Anderson from Muso (UK), Kobi Shely from Distrify Media (UK) and Joachim Keil from Daredo (Germany).
Europa Distribution also presented a common session with the EFADs. On Monday 21st, about 10 representatives from various European film agencies joined the distributors to discuss together how to push the legal offer and decrease piracy. Both Europa Distribution and the EFADs feel that it is essential to develop the collaboration between industry, film agencies and supranational institutions and to work hand in hand to find ways to enhance the circulation and legal consumption of European films.
Attending distributors have also participated in other festival activities, including Cine en Construccion (works in progress), a selection of Latin American films in post-production stage. Cine en Construccion’s aim is to raise the interest of the industry audience on these upcoming movies.
- 9/22/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Europa Distribution’s panel looked at issues around online film releases, from piracy to branding to data analysis.
Everyone in the film business agrees with Chris Anderson of anti-piracy solutions provider Muso that “piracy is a bad thing.” But his other sentiment might raise a few eyebrows.
“I think the film industry should look at piracy as an opportunity,” the UK-based executive said at a Europa Distribution’s panel yesterday at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
“There is an enormous audience watching films illegally who could be forced back to watching legally.”
Lucía Recalde from Creative Europe said that “the fight against piracy is a big priority” for the European Commission. “Piracy is a very bad thing, but in addition we need to look at how to make European works more widely accessible, that’s the other side of the coin. How do we promote the access of European works through legitimate measures?”
She continued...
Everyone in the film business agrees with Chris Anderson of anti-piracy solutions provider Muso that “piracy is a bad thing.” But his other sentiment might raise a few eyebrows.
“I think the film industry should look at piracy as an opportunity,” the UK-based executive said at a Europa Distribution’s panel yesterday at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
“There is an enormous audience watching films illegally who could be forced back to watching legally.”
Lucía Recalde from Creative Europe said that “the fight against piracy is a big priority” for the European Commission. “Piracy is a very bad thing, but in addition we need to look at how to make European works more widely accessible, that’s the other side of the coin. How do we promote the access of European works through legitimate measures?”
She continued...
- 9/22/2015
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Independent film distribution network Europa Distribution has announced a partnership with online tools provider Distrify Media to enable the 150 members of the network to build their own VOD platform.
Launched during this year's Berlinale, the partnership will see Distrify Media providing independent distributors members of the network their distribution plan for free, as well as guidance and support.
"We are pleased to partner with Europa Distribution and to help building a bridge between distributors and digital distribution and marketing", says Distrify Media Cmo Kobi Shely. ”Video on demand is a huge and fast-growing segment in Europe, and Distrify Media is leading innovative new ways of making films accessible to millions of audience in 161 countries. Our partnership with Europa Distribution grants us the unique opportunity offering our users to watch some of Europe’s best independent films. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Europa Distribution in the coming months.”
Always favoring exchange and curious for new discoveries, Europa Distribution received positive feedback on Distrify Media from some of its members during San Sebastian workshop: this is why the network decided to get in touch with Distrify Media to make their online tool accessible for all its distributors members. “This new partnership will enable our members to test new methods born with the digital era. In these changing times, it is important to develop promotional tools to help improving the circulation of films and reaching audiences”, says Europa Distribution general manager Christine Eloy. The association also plans to welcome Distrify Media in future events, in order to share their expertise on building online audience and to familiarize the distributors with this new tool.
Distrify Media allows rights holders to have access to the highest levels of control and transparency. The company has been the international leader in harnessing the powerful potential of data to commercialise video content between audiences, rights holders and publishers. The Distrify Media Player and Distrify Media Network are the products that form the foundation for a new video marketing ecosystem, which helps rights holders to engage and stay connected with today’s dynamic, multi-screen audiences.
Europa Distribution is the network of independent film distributors, created in 2006. With 150 leading independent distributors representing 28 countries in Europe and beyond, it serves as the voice of the sector and acts as a network and a think tank. Since its creation, the network has accompanied and reinforced the integration and collaboration process between its members. The network’s aim is to strengthen the European existing ties to improve the reach, impact, distribution and promotion of independent films.
Launched during this year's Berlinale, the partnership will see Distrify Media providing independent distributors members of the network their distribution plan for free, as well as guidance and support.
"We are pleased to partner with Europa Distribution and to help building a bridge between distributors and digital distribution and marketing", says Distrify Media Cmo Kobi Shely. ”Video on demand is a huge and fast-growing segment in Europe, and Distrify Media is leading innovative new ways of making films accessible to millions of audience in 161 countries. Our partnership with Europa Distribution grants us the unique opportunity offering our users to watch some of Europe’s best independent films. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Europa Distribution in the coming months.”
Always favoring exchange and curious for new discoveries, Europa Distribution received positive feedback on Distrify Media from some of its members during San Sebastian workshop: this is why the network decided to get in touch with Distrify Media to make their online tool accessible for all its distributors members. “This new partnership will enable our members to test new methods born with the digital era. In these changing times, it is important to develop promotional tools to help improving the circulation of films and reaching audiences”, says Europa Distribution general manager Christine Eloy. The association also plans to welcome Distrify Media in future events, in order to share their expertise on building online audience and to familiarize the distributors with this new tool.
Distrify Media allows rights holders to have access to the highest levels of control and transparency. The company has been the international leader in harnessing the powerful potential of data to commercialise video content between audiences, rights holders and publishers. The Distrify Media Player and Distrify Media Network are the products that form the foundation for a new video marketing ecosystem, which helps rights holders to engage and stay connected with today’s dynamic, multi-screen audiences.
Europa Distribution is the network of independent film distributors, created in 2006. With 150 leading independent distributors representing 28 countries in Europe and beyond, it serves as the voice of the sector and acts as a network and a think tank. Since its creation, the network has accompanied and reinforced the integration and collaboration process between its members. The network’s aim is to strengthen the European existing ties to improve the reach, impact, distribution and promotion of independent films.
- 3/19/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Plans to support independent film distributors on VOD.
Europa Distribution has secured a partnership with online film provider Distrify Media to enable the 150 members in its network to build their own VOD platform.
Launched at the Berlin Film Festival, the partnership will see Distrify Media providing independent distributors members of the network their distribution plan for free, as well as guidance and support.
Distrify Media chief marketing officer Kobi Shely said the partnership would “build a bridge between distributors and digital distribution and marketing”.
“Video on demand is a huge and fast-growing segment in Europe, and Distrify Media is making films accessible to millions of people in 161 countries,” he added.
“Working with Europa Distribution gives us the unique opportunity for our users to watch some of Europe’s best independent films and we looking forward to expanding our relationship with Europa Distribution Network in the coming months.”
Europa Distribution has formed the partnership with Distrify Media to make...
Europa Distribution has secured a partnership with online film provider Distrify Media to enable the 150 members in its network to build their own VOD platform.
Launched at the Berlin Film Festival, the partnership will see Distrify Media providing independent distributors members of the network their distribution plan for free, as well as guidance and support.
Distrify Media chief marketing officer Kobi Shely said the partnership would “build a bridge between distributors and digital distribution and marketing”.
“Video on demand is a huge and fast-growing segment in Europe, and Distrify Media is making films accessible to millions of people in 161 countries,” he added.
“Working with Europa Distribution gives us the unique opportunity for our users to watch some of Europe’s best independent films and we looking forward to expanding our relationship with Europa Distribution Network in the coming months.”
Europa Distribution has formed the partnership with Distrify Media to make...
- 2/13/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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