Screen WM is delighted to announce that on 14th October, Power to the Pixel: The Cross-Media Film Forum at the Times BFI London Film Festival will be bringing a satellite event to Birmingham, to run alongside its main London Forum, in association with the West Midlands Producers’ Forum and supported by Screen WM.
Power to the Pixel’s London Forum is firmly established as the leading event in the UK film industry calendar for creators to connect with key digital innovators: pioneers who are developing new models of storytelling, film financing and film distribution across multiple platforms.
Power to the Pixel’s Birmingham event will feature sessions directly from the London Forum as well as studio debate from Birmingham. Sessions brought to you from London will include award-winning producer Ted Hope’s keynote presentation. International speakers coming to Birmingham include Slava Rubin, Co-Founder of New York-based IndieGoGo and Rachel Mordecai, producer and digital content strategist.
The event is free to attend and will be of interest to anyone working in content creation (film, television, animation, games) and digital media, as well as anyone interested in the ways digital technologies are impacting on traditional media industries.
Dan Lawson, Head of Production, Development & Inward Investment for Screen WM, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome arguably the world-leaders in hosting and progressing the debate around what digital means for film, Power to the Pixel, to Birmingham. By combining key sessions from the London forum with topical, lively debates with speakers right here in the second city, we hope this event will really help regional producers and content creators get to grips with this timely subject.”
Liz Rosenthal, Director, Power to the Pixel, said: ”We’re delighted about our new partnership with Screen WM, enabling Power to the Pixel’s forum to extend its reach to the West Midlands and allowing leading international innovators to connect with regional talent.”
Natasha Carlish, independent producer and a board director for the West Midlands Producers Forum, said: “The Producers’ Forum are delighted to be co-hosting this exciting event with Screen WM. Power to the Pixel has become an industry byword for quality speakers and forward thinking sessions. For the last six years the Producers’ Forum has been responsible for bringing industry specialists to the region to inform and motivate local talent. At a time when all filmmakers are seeking new ways to produce and distribute their projects, Power to the Pixel is a crucial shot in the arm which will provide stimulation, inspiration and models of excellence.”
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Power to the Pixel: The Cross-Media Film Forum 2009. Principal funder: SKILLSET Main partners: UK Film Council, Arts Council England, NESTA, Babelgum. Other partners: Production Base, MEDIA Desk UK, Creative Industries KTN, Film London. Media partner: Screen International.
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