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TRANS ATLANTIC PARTNERS
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International Co-Production: Focus Europe and Canada
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CO-PRODUCTION TRAINING
CO-PRODUCTION NETWORKING
CO-PRODUCTION PARTNERS

The Erich Pommer Institut, Potsdam (Germany) and Strategic Partners, Halifax (Canada) proudly present a two-module, intensive film training Program for Canadian and European producers.

+++ Case Studies+++
Restless (D: Amos Kollek | CAN, ISR, B, FR, D)
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (D: Terry Gilliam | CAN, UK)
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When & Where
  • Module 1: 19th - 24th June 2010 in Berlin
  • Module 2: 14th - 20th September 2010 in Halifax
Who
  • established producers seeking international co-production training/professional development
  • a maximum of 15 producers from Canada and 15 producers from Europe
Why
  • Developing specific skills in international co-production
  • Learning from key professionals from both sides of the Atlantic
  • Receiving up-to-date information on Canadian and European film funds and tax incentives
  • Discovering new international partners and projects
  • Accessing top industry players to discuss their projects in 1-2-1 meetings
  • Participate in excellent networking opportunities
Fee
1.500 Euro (2,420 CAD) includes:
  1. Registration for Module 1, Module 2, and Strategic Partners
  2. Accommodation and meals in Berlin (5 nights), and in Halifax (6 nights)
Course Description
TAP provides detailed information on international co-production from both a Canadian and a European perspective, including:

Co-production overview
Co-production agreements, bilateral treaties, the European Convention, historical context of treaties and realistic forecasts for change, co-production and co-venturing structures and opportunities

Legal Aspects
Legal frameworks, contractual negotiations, labour codes and collective agreements, regulatory authorities, rights (including internet & digital)

Financing
Tax incentives, soft money, public funding, gap financing, labour rebates, private equity, grants, budgets and financial structures

Distribution
Sales agents, distributors, negotiation, territories, structures, players, new markets, market projections, profit share and back-end.

Exploitation
Broadcasters, exhibitors, ISPs, ancillaries, markets, and structures

The trainers will be current, top industry co-production players. Case studies will be used to illustrate key points as co-producers share behind-the scene lessons learned in development, production, and distribution.

As integral part of Module 2, participants will be registered as full delegates at Strategic Partners to seek co-production partners for their projects at one of the world's pre-eminent co-production markets.

Course Schedule
The TAP 2010 Course Schedule is not available yet. Please check back at a later time.
To get a general impression, you can download the schedule of TAP 2009 below.
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