DAY 1 - April 5th

9:30 :
Welcome video speech to the ECPF from Mr Mircea Geoana, NATO Deputy Secretary General

9:40 - 10:30 :
🇸🇪 THE NORDIC WAY: HOW TO CO-PRODUCE WITH SWEDEN AND OTHER NORDIC COUNTRIES
The Nordics have a unique culture and a specific way of co-producing. Embark on an in-depth journey into the Nordic audiovisual industry and culture.

With :
Joel Frykholm (Cinema Studies Researcher – Stockholm University),
Martin Persson (Executive producer - Anagram Sverige AB), 
Gladys Brookfield-Hampson (In-house producer – Beside Productions),
Tomas Eskilsson (Director of Strategy – Film I Vast).

Moderated by : Philippe Reynaert (CEO – Xanadu)

10:45 - 11:45 :
👯‍♀️  EMPOWERING WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT: A CONVERSATION WITH JULIE GAYET ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Join us for a dynamic conversation with Julie Gayet, the talented actress, producer, and festival organiser, as she discusses the challenges and opportunities for women in the entertainment industry, diversity and inclusivity in media, and the evolution of the industry in the digital age. With Julie's impressive credentials and passion for the arts, this conversation promises to be both insightful and engaging. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-changing world of entertainment!

With : 
Julie Gayet (Actress, producer, founder of "Soeurs Jumelles" Festival) 
Moderated by : Zoe Hofmann (Ecran total - Le Dispatch)

12:00 - 13:00 :
🤝 YOUNG PRODUCER FOCUS: ACCOMPANYING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRODUCERS INTERESTED IN THE INTERNATIONAL SALES SPACE
Sales agents and distributors will tackle how to deal with sales agents & distributors, when's the best time to propose a project, and what they're in the market for.

With :
Bruno Parent (Head of Marketing – Cinéart Belgium),
Hanna Lajunen (CEO – Cinemanse),
Adeline Chauveau (Managing Director – Europa International),
Martin Gondre (Partner – Best Friend Forever),
Elizabeth Kormanova (Head of Business Affairs – Rocket Science)
Moderated by : Pascal Diot (Head of the Venice Production Bridge)

13.00 – 14.30 : COCKTAIL LUNCH @ Bozar, Terarken 2 & 3 sponsored by Hub.Brussels

14:30 - 15:45 :
🚀 A START UP GUIDE TO FAST, FOR CONTENT PRODUCERS LOOKING TO GRAB BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AD-SUPPORTED SPACE
There is life beyond the Subscription-based world with AVOD & FAST platforms flourishing in the US and the model picking up pace in key regions like Europe as well. This brings a new business avenue for content creators to consider during their creative process. Opportunities range from channel creation, content licensing, original productions or branded content. In this session, you will listen to top executives operating in the space and you will come out with a thirst to dig deeper. We guarantee it!

With : 
Sjef Pijnenburg  (Owner - OD Media, 
Andrea Schumacher (Strategic Partnerships Manager - Samsung TV Plus Benelux) and 
Natalie Boot (VP Media Sales - Insight TV)
Moderated by Pierre Abouchahla 

16:00 - 17:30 :
♻️ KEEPING IT GREEN: HOW TO MANAGE GREEN CERTIFICATIONS AND DECREASE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT IN CO-PRODUCTION?
How to deal with the multiplicity of green certifications, depending of your shooting location. And how can decreasing carbon footprint can save you money on your next co-production ?

With :
Max Hermans (COO – TheGreenShot),
Patrik Axén (Scandinavian Green Group)
Luca Ferrario (Direttore - Area Film Commission)
Mads Astrup Ronning (Founder Green Producers Club) 

Moderated by : Zoe Hofmann (Ecran total -Le Dispatch)

18:00 - 19:00 :
🏔️ SHOOTING ABROAD: FINDING THE BEST LOCATION & THE HIGHEST FINANCING 
When international shooting meets the financing market. Discover the best filming locations and highest incentives for shooting abroad.

With :
Laura Nuti (Film Commission - Visit Brussels),

Laurence Reichel (Manager - Visit. Brussels), 

Noël Magis ( Managing Director - Screen.Brussels Fund) 
Michel Iacono (CPA auditor – Weisbord Del Gaudio Iacono, Canadian incentives),
Daniel Chilla (Film Commissioner – Film Stockholm).

Moderated by : Zoe Hofmann (Ecran total -Le Dispatch)

20:00 :

🍿 PREMIERE OF « THE KINGDOM : EXODUS » by Lars Von Trier with Lars Mikkelsen, Mikael Persbrandt, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Tuva Novotny, and Alexander Skarsgård. “Chernobyl” actor David Dencik guest stars.

You will have the unique opportunity to screen the first two episodes of the third and final season on a big screen.

Heavily influenced by the ghostly series Riget (The Kingdom), in which Doctors at an ultramodern hospital in Denmark became convinced that the place was haunted, the sleepwalker Karen seeks answers to the unresolved questions of the series in order to save the hospital from doom. Sound asleep one night, Karen wanders into the darkness and inexplicably ends up in front of the hospital. The gate to the Kingdom is opening once more…
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