Industry Report: Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming
Analysis of the European distribution and exhibition industry's problems and the subsequent design of new strategies
There are different ways of experiencing films, but the physical screening is still important, argue panellists at the Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
Festival directors Carlo Chatrian, Vanja Kaludjercic and Mickaël Marin talked about “2021 Perspectives for European Festivals” during the online conference
“The measures put in place this summer to restart the opening of theatres must be changed”
Sarah Chazelle and Etienne Ollagnier • Distributors, Jour2Fête
Sarah Chazelle and Etienne Ollagnier, founders of Jour2Fête, talk to us about independent distribution in France and its struggle against the pandemic
Venice 2020 - Venice Production Bridge
The post-coronavirus challenges facing arthouse exhibitors at the centre of debate in Venice
The Venice Production Bridge panel entitled “Opportunities and challenges in the Arthouse sector following the pandemic” saw the participation of seven prestigious speakers
"In these times of crisis, our system allows exhibitors to maintain social ties with their audience"
Pierre-Emmanuel Le Goff • Founding partner, La Vingt-Cinquième Heure
We met up with Pierre-Emmanuel Le Goff, founding partner of La Vingt-Cinquième Heure, which has launched an innovative tool to keep movie theatres in business despite the pandemic
“In a time where things are so challenging, it's great to see that quality continues to sell”
Olivier van den Broek • Distributor, The Searchers
Cineuropa caught up with Olivier van den Broek of distribution company The Searchers, to discuss their line-up and how they are dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
“When things get back to normal we will have to base our strategy on building trust”
Eduardo Escudero • Distributor, A Contracorriente Films
Cineuropa talked to A Contracorriente Films' Eduardo Escudero about its catalogue, the situation of the Spanish market and the future of the sector after the pandemic
Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Netherlands
Dutch platform Picl secures revenues for cinemas and festivals during lockdown
The streaming platform, which has been organising day-and-date releases since 2017, now covers almost 90% of independent Dutch cinemas and has sold ten times more tickets than last month
San Sebastián 2019 - San Sebastián Industry
Europa Distribution discusses availability and visibility of European films on VoD platforms at San Sebastián
Experts tried to offer an overview of the current trends in the VoD market despite the lack of transparency that prevents any analysis to reach decisive results
