TheMoviesClub is a new film distribution co-operative that puts its members – not Hollywood producers or wealthy shareholders – in charge of the films that it distributes. Officially launched at this year’s Edinburgh Film Festival, TheMoviesClub will get as many members as possible – hundreds, maybe thousands – to invest £15 each. It will then use this capital to acquire and distribute independent films to cinemas across the country. The films that TheMoviesClub supports wil...

I am almost on my way to London second edition of the Festival summit.Only a few minutes off... still need to do some packing, taking the tube to the Gare du Nord and hitting the faster than ever Eurostar.Guess what the company made some operating profit for the first time since the creation of the shuttle. ! (not considering financial agios I guess)I am due to speak tomorrow in one of the round table breakout sessions, but I still could not figure out what the theme is. I am told to play it by...

The INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SUMMIT (IFFS) is the annual conference and trade show for professionals from the film festival industry. The International Film Festival Summit provides a platform for the community to explore ways to collaborate and promote the advancement of the film festival industry.  The IFFS is dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for industry professionals, vendors, & anyone committed to the film festival industry. It is committed ...

Yes Cannes, the "granddaddy of all film festivals" is over. The buzz is slowly beginning to die down as the glitzy sheen of the last week falls away. The Future Film Summit, 11th-12th July 2007 at the Mayfair Theatre and Private Screening House, London. Where leading speakers will focus on answering just where cinema is going, how to survive in the digital age, how to capture changing audiences and ensure the very success of your film and businesses future.The day will be an important ...