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At Tallinn, the speakers discussed sales strategies, the pros and cons of online working practices and the struggles when handling arthouse films

30/11/2021 - At Tallinn, the speakers discussed sales strategies, the pros and cons of online working practices and the struggles when handling arthouse films

On November 25, Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event, celebrating its 20th edition this year, rewarded the best projects after a seven-day summit full of...

In collaboration with the Realness Institute of Africa, Locarno Film Festival has announced the introduction of the Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy...

Locarno’s Africa-Focused Industry Program; Reel Suspects ‘Bloodthirsty’ Deals; The Asylum Buys ‘Killer Advice’; ‘The Unreason’ Adds Cast; Hong Kong-Focused UK Film Season – Global Briefs Deadline 1 hr ago Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival is launching a new industry event focusing on Africa. The Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy, hosted in collaboration with the Realness Institute of Africa, will take place online from 26 September to 2 October 2021 and will welcom...

Markus Duffner, head of Locarno Pro The Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro industry programme will likely unfold as a hybrid event next year, but with its virtual component taking place after its scheduled physical dates of August 4-14, says newly-appointed head of industry Markus Duffner. Long-time Locarno Pro collaborator Duffner was announced on Monday (Dec 21) as the new head of the industry programme and is already mulling plans for the 2021 edition ahead of his official start date on...

Markus Duffner, head of Locarno Pro The Locarno Film industry has named long-time collaborator Markus Duffner as the new head of its industry programme Locarno Pro, with effect from January 2021. He replaces Paris-based producer Valentina Merli who held the position for one year but has left to return to producing.  Duffner will be supported by Sophie Bourdon, who takes on the position of deputy head of Locarno Pro alongside her long-time role as head of Open Doors, the festival’s programme...

Duffner takes over the industry section of the Locarno Film Festival.  The Locarno Film Festival has named Markus Duffner the new head of its industry section, Locarno Pro, effective as of Jan. 1.  Duffner, who has worked with Locarno Pro since 2014 on its First Look and Match Me! projects, has been at the forefront of digital innovation at the festival. This year, as project manager, he launched Heritage Online, Locarnos VOD platform for the art house industry, which allows rights holders t...