KIFF 2024: 21-23 JUNE
Friday 23rd of June
W1: LEGALS WORKSHOP
10:00AM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Presented by Chloe Hutchings and Josh Jacobson, Associates in the firm’s Film & TV Department, advising on the various legal documents and pitfalls to avoid in producing, financing and distributing film projects.
Lee & Thompson is one of the UK’s leading law firms for the media, technology and creative industries with over 40 years’ experience in the industry.
https://www.leeandthompson.com
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W2A&B: PITCHING WORKSHOP
First Session: 11:30AM
Second Session: 17:30PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Presented by Christine Hartland & Fiona Gillies, co-founders of My Smash Media
The first session will deal with what constitutes a good pitch to help you create the pitch presentation your idea deserves. In the second session a selected group of individuals will pitch their ideas to a panel of industry decision-makers
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W3: FILM TAXATION WORKSHOP
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13:00PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Presented by Samuel Ampah – Media Accountant Alliotts
Alliotts is a long-established accountancy firm with specialists consulting in the film industry. This workshop will help you to understand film tax relief and other essential accounting issues.
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W4: FILM FINANCE WORKSHOP
14:30PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Presented by Keith Kehoe – Investment Director Great Point Media
Great Point operates exclusively within the media sector and is engaged in a wide range of activities. From financing high quality television and film projects to advising on international distribution strategy, through to funding early-stage creative businesses.
https://www.greatpointmedia.com
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W9: INDUSTRY PANEL
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16:00PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
16:00PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Introduction by Adrian Wootton OBE, CEO British Film Commission & Film London
Statistics show that British independent films are on the decline, and this is undoubtedly due to the extreme difficulty in raising finance.
These films are essential to our indigenous industry, not only does they provide an essential training ground for our up-and-coming talent but are a significant part of British culture and heritage.
How do we ensure finance is more readily available to prevent their demise?
Confirmed on the panel: Michelle Jenkins - Film London; Stephanie Charmail -Shorts TV; Keith Kehoe - Great Point Media and Sam Ampah - Alliotts. More names to be announced shortly.
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Saturday 24th of June
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W5: EMERGING FILMMAKERS FORUM
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10:30AM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Introduced by Nick Sadler from First Flights
Facilitated by Stephanie Charmail (TV-Shorts, BAFTA-nominated Producer “Bazigaga”)
The forum includes Nina Humphreys (Composer), Molly Murphy (Producer), Isabella Speaight (Producer), Simon Ross (Director), Beth Park (Director) and Reilly Marcussen (Director, KIFF Youth Ambassador).
This was a huge success last year and provided the audience with plenty of useful information and ideas. Which is why we are programming it again this year.
Trying to find your way into the Film Industry is a daunting task. Our panel have done just that! They will be sharing their journeys and how they went about getting started in their careers. They will be happy to answer any questions from the audience.
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W6: Film Insurance
12:30PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Presented by Paul Hillier – Director Tysers Insurance
Whether you are shooting a low budget horror or a super-hero blockbuster you will need insurance. Tysers have been around for over 200 years and are specialists in the Entertainment and Sport Industries. Paul Hillier will be discussing the various insurance policies required and pitfalls to avoid for lower budget productions, including shorts, pilots and features.
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W7: ZEISS WORKSHOP
14:00PM
Venue: Town House Courtyard – Kingston University
Presented by Adam Kidman – Cine Sales Manager Zeiss
A brief talk on the history of Zeiss, touching on their full portfolio. Followed by a hands-on demonstration of wide range of Zeiss lenses.
https://www.zeiss.co.uk/consumer-products/cinematography.html
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W8: PRESENTATION ON ARRI STAGE LONDON – THE MARKET LEADING VP SPACE IN EUROPE
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16:00PM
Venue: Rose Main Auditorium
Presented by David Levy - Global Business Development Director, ARRI Solutions plus guest from TIME + SPACE.
Virtual Production: the answer to independent film making? Presentation on ARRI Solution’s state of the art VP studios - the market leading VP production space in Europe.
https://www.arri.com/arri-stage-london
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