International film festivals regularly solicit the EPC to organise conferences and panel discussions. EPC’s extensive network allows for the participation of key strategic players of the Film industry on a variety of relevant issues affecting film production, distribution and exploitation. EPC’s experts can be responsible for:
Since 2002, the EPC has organised more than 40 conferences, always greatly appreciated by many professionals and festival-goers. The quality of our conferences has led to a relationship of trust with a number of festivals choosing to work with us on an ongoing basis. Past events include:
Panelists have included Hengameh Panahi (Celluloid Dreams), Wouter Barendrecht (Fortissimo Films), Thomas Mai (TrustNordisk), Martin Moszkowicz (Constantin Film Produktion), Marco Chimenz (Cattleya), Trevor Albery (Warner Bros.) and more.
“Focus on European sales agent companies: their strategy for today, their vision for tomorrow”.
"Everything you always wanted to ask about film piracy and were afraid to ask!"
The conference will address the latest policies about piracy.
When inspiration faces the production stages: how can the work of an artist and his/her vision prevail once it enters the production system? Does this work stop being his/her own or does the artist still a have a word to say?
Co-productions or international sales?
What is the most appropriate way of financing a film? Which model to prefer? Is there an opposition between co-production and sales agent models? What are the other strategies to finance a film?
A tour of Europe:
the recent evolution of the European market. Policies and regulations have changed in many places, and have a firm impact on the film industry. We feel it would be beneficial to all to be updated on the general movement of the market within Europe.