Taking Film Festivals to the Next Level with a Compelling Program at 2nd Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) Europe
European Programming

A dynamic and compelling program is the hallmark of a great film festival. Selecting the right films for your festival and programming considerations will vary depending on location, audience and other factors. Hear from this esteemed panel of festivals what critical factors they take into consideration when programming their festivals.

Panelists:
Simon Field, Artistic Director, International Programming, Dubai International Film Festival
Andrea Galante, Festival Director, Milano International Film Festival
Tony Jones, Director, Cambridge International Film Festival
This panel session will take place on Tuesday, April 15th at 1:30 pm.

Sponsors and Partners of the 2nd Annual IFFS Europe
Withoutabox, Inc. is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2nd Annual IFFS Europe.
Babelgum is the Platinum Sponsor of the 2nd Annual IFFS Europe.

Other sponsors and partners of the 2nd Annual IFFS Europe include IndiePix, Sub-ti, The Culture Business, Cineuropa.org, FilmFestivals.com, FILM&FESTIVALS (formerly The FILMFESTIVAL Magazine), Film Threat, indieWIRE, NAMAC, New Producers Alliance, The Filmlot, The Hollywood Reporter, The Reeler and Variety.

2nd Annual International Film Festival Summit Europe in London Connecting Film Festivals Worldwide
The 2nd Annual IFFS Europe is the largest dedicated gathering of the European film festival community, which provides a platform for the community to explore ways to collaborate and promote the advancement of the film festival industry. This is the exclusive meeting place for industry professionals, vendors and those committed to the film festival and entertainment industry to dialogue with their peers, share insights and gain knowledge that will help grow film festivals and keep the industry thriving.

This year's IFFS Europe, taking place April 15-16, 2008, at The Cumberland Hotel in London, will have industry leaders discussing the latest trends in funding and sponsorship, programming, operations and management, publicity and public relations, acquisition and distribution, technology solutions, long-term planning and sustainable growth, and executive management.