by Marla LewinAttendance of Americans and other foreign buyers is down again at Cannes this year. Mostly French people seem to be filling the Palais and theatres for screenings. There are still international press and buyers present but activity in the market is very subdued. There are a few companies who seem to be making sales, many people with booths in the market have left early, those who stayed were complaining it is very slow. Some though are seeing progress and finding opportunities. ...

The first film market ever held in Turkey ended yesterday in Antalya and was hailed as a success both by buyers and sellers, several of whom were clearly taken aback by the sheer professionalism of the organisers.A combined total of some 200 buyers and sellers from approximately 30 countries attended the inaugural Eurasia Film Festival which took place over four days during the week-long 43rd Golden Orange Eurasia Film Festival.The launch of the film market is a bold bid by the Turks to position...

FILM INDUSTRY: MARKET INFOIn the face of frictions arising between the various markets, of problems derived from the stretching sales slump, of the development of new technologies which will take a toll on the future, Mifed has decided to carry out an in-depth survey to grasp the actual needs of the film industry.We feel the gathered data – shown below – are useful to both markets and festivals, and have been fundamental for Audiovisual Industry Promotion to draft up the new Mifed 2004 proje...

Audiovisual Industry Promotion strategy for Mifed 2004 and future guidelines.MIFED 2004The 71st Mifed will take place from October 12th to 16th at Milan Fairgrounds.The choice of the new dates has been based on the needs expressed by the market majority (attendance to the greatest number of markets) and to favour both financially and logistically sellers and non European buyers already in Europe for the market scheduled just beforehand – MipCom, 4-8 October.Mifed will be simultaneous to and in...

In 2004, a year particularly rich in events and markets, making it a “busy 2004” MIFED feels it is necessary to work ahead of time, in total partnership with the industry and with special attention to its specific needs: short and long term needs. Ahead of time and ahead of AFM: dates for MIFED have been moved forward to October 12 to 16.To that respect, MIFED has prepared a special 2004 participation package with discounts going up to 20% reserved to companies which have exhibited at either...