Programme

Steve against the Machine - In the third round of the funnily serious and seriously funny duel between a real-life television executive Steve Matthews and an AI entity, we will get to see who is outsmarted as AI and an actual professional screenwriter face off to compete - which one of them can create a better series pitch? Presented in collaboration with TV Drama Vision.

Where is content going in 2025 - and how on Earth will we manage to finance those much-needed spectacular and unique visions with dwindling public financing and subsidies, high inflation and interest rates - and all the other known and yet unknown challenges and obstacles thrown our way? Producers will have to be more resourceful than ever and combine 'small streams’ both to finance their content and to monetise from it.

Is disruption and ever-changing rules the new normal for this addictive and passion-fuelled live-action role play game called the audiovisual industry? How to think outside of the box to hit a moving goal? With great challenges comes great opportunities? Survival strategies & techniques for European producers & other players of the audiovisual field.

This keynote by Rémi Tereszkiewicz will reveal the latest trends in TV series in Europe and how to improve the monetisation of TV series throughout their lifecycle, from development to catalogue, thanks to a new innovative set of tools and methodologies powered by exclusive market data insights and AI technologies.

Join industry experts and academics as we explore the skills essential for thriving in the film industry over the next five years. We’ll discuss the importance of upskilling and how we can better prepare the workforce for future challenges. To attend the event, please pre-register.

What's shaping the future of European cinema? From audience preferences and content export drivers to genre performance and industry skills alignment, and do’s and don’ts in small European film territories - come and find out at CresCine's key industry trends session.

The European audiovisual industry in 2024 faces a 'polycrisis' defined by major shifts: the transition from producer-centric to audience-centric value chains, AI's transformative influence, changing roles of financiers, and the growing importance of talent and IP. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 10th Industry Innovation Forum (IFFT)—formerly European Film Forum Tallinn—will be held on November 20, 2024 13:00-18:00 EET (12:00-15:00 CET) as an official sidebar of the Tallinn Digital Summit, reflecting on past and future industry competitiveness.

Step into the future of cinema at Film for the Future, where Sweden and the Baltic States are exploring exciting new ways to make filmmaking more sustainable!

How can European cinema and film festivals capture the attention of Gen Z? In this session, students from 8 FilmEU universities, alongside filmmakers and industry experts, will present fresh insights into the viewing habits of young adults. We'll reveal key research findings and showcase creative marketing strategies designed to attract young audiences to European films and festivals. Discover practical, innovative ways to connect with Gen Z and make European cinema a must-experience for the next generation. To attend the event, please pre-register.

Whether you are a filmmaker looking to co-produce with Germany or a producer wanting to explore the benefits of working with German funds, this event will provide you with actionable knowledge and connections to build your next project

What is boiling in the landscape of public financing for films? Are cultural values at danger when funders are faced with cutbacks? What is the effect of cash and tax incentives? How do the objectives of regional and national funders differ? How do the funders relate to AI – both when being forced to renew their own operation and to the growing use of AI tools among the producers? How much do the funders put focus on the audiences (for example reaching younger target groups?) What are the fields where the producers should become savvier in their modus operandi towards the funders? How they can survive and thrive?

Do you remember when Kevin set up a series of painful traps, like heating the door handle, dropping paint cans, and making Marv step on nails, to outsmart the burglars in Home Alone? Do you remember when the Minions used rockets and weapons in Despicable Me? Do you remember all the times Tom and Jerry fought each other? There are hundreds of examples of violence of this sort in children’s cinema. Why is it that violence in children's films often outperforms gentler, kindness-based narratives at the box office?

The panel discussion titled "Hot or Not: Cracking the Code of Sales and Distribution Today" offers an exciting and necessary exploration of the post-COVID cinema market. Experienced industry professionals Yohann Comte (Charades), Céline Dornier (Logical Pictures), Clément Chautant (Arizona Distribution) and Stephan Henz (DCM Distribution), will answer to the questions like "How is the market of the post-covid era?" "In terms of titles and genres, what is trending at cinemas?" "What does the returning audience expect?" "Has the meaning of festival recognition changed?" "And what about the producers – has their B2C understanding grown?"

On May 26, Tier Music will host a masterclass featuring two renowned figures from the music and film industry: music supervisor Thomas Golubić and composer Blake Neely.

Virtual production, encompassing real-time production techniques like ICVFX, has reshaped the landscape of film and series production by merging LED screens, camera tracking systems, and high-resolution playback systems.