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JOIN US AT THE CROSSING BORDERS 2017 INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY PITCH OPEN DAY!
Monday 20/11/2017
Do you ever watch documentaries in complete awe of how the filmmakers are able to create such incredibly powerful and fascinating stories? Ever wondered what it takes to get your own documentary commissioned for the International market but never quite known how? Keen on seeing first hand, how real life documentary filmmakers pitch their work and get their films made? Well, we have something that would be perfect for you!
Observe 16 documentary filmmakers from Europe and Asia (six from Malaysia) pitch their projects to a panel of decision makers from all over the world at the Crossing Borders International Documentary Pitch Open Day happening this 9 December 2017 at QLIQ Hotel! Click here to learn more about the projects being pitched. In addition to the 14 projects listed, there will also be two selected guest pitches from Malaysia.
Crossing Borders 2017 is in partnership with and supported by FINAS - The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia and MyDocs - The Malaysian Documentary Association together with the European Documentary Network Documentary Campus and Creative Europe Media.
This pitching forum provides a rare and unique opportunity for aspiring documentary filmmakers to witness, learn and experience what it takes to present and sell your story ideas at an international level. This is also perfect for those who are keen on gaining insight into broadcasters and their programming needs, as well as trends in the documentary market on a global level.
The documentary filmmakers will be pitching their projects to a panel of local and international decision makers and buyers such as:
1. Dato’ Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib – Deputy Director-General of National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) (Malaysia)
2. Bryan Seah – Head of Original Content of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (Singapore)
3. Justin Diemen – Co-Founder of Aurora Global Media Capital (Singapore)
4. Meriem Mesraoua – Grants Coordinator of Doha Film Institute (Qatar)
5. Mavourneen Dineen – Supervisor of Al Jazeera 101 East (Malaysia)
6. Aziz Hassan – Head of Factual Content Division of Primeworks (Malaysia)
7. Taiyi Liu – Section Chief, Media Development Department Curation & Acquisition of DaAi TV (Taiwan)
8. Laura Glassman – VP of Regional Programming and Production of National Geographic Channel Asia (Hong Kong)
9. Panuksmi Hardjowirogo – Co-Founder of M’GO Films (Singapore)
10. Apoorva Bakshi – Head of Original Productions & Partnerships of FilmKaravan (USA)
11. Ichiya Yoshihiko – NHK Senior Producer, NHK “World Documentary”, Global Content Development Division, Japan Broadcasting Corp (Japan)
12. Astro Malaysia Holdings (Malaysia)
Details of the event are as follows:
Day/Date : Saturday 9 December 2017
Time : 9am - 3pm (Registration begins at 8.30am)
Venue : Level 2, QLIQ Hotel (2 Jalan PJU 8/8A, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor)
Admission: Free (Inclusive of tea break)
*Please note that space is limited, hence registration prior to event is strongly advised.
For full event details and to register your attendance for this exciting open day, please log on to https://documentarypitch_cb2017.eventbrite.com.
So what’re you waiting for? Register today so you won’t miss out on this unique opportunity to observe an International documentary film pitch!
NOTES TO EDITOR
About MyDocs
MyDocs is a non-profit association dedicated in the development of the Malaysian documentary industry both locally and internationally. It organises workshops, film screenings, pitching / funding opportunities, as well as sponsor small delegations to attend international documentary conferences/ pitching forums when possible.
Its goal is to create opportunities for local documentary filmmakers to learn, network and to be inspired to create world-class documentary films. The association also hopes to be able to create a bigger documentary film watching community in Malaysia through its screenings of both local and international documentary films. It often encourages the filmmakers and experts present after the screenings for an open Q&A discussion, to help raise public awareness to many important issues highlighted by the films. MyDocs is also active in creating strong partnerships with other industry organisations that have the same missions and goals. The association is currently in talks with various local broadcasters, VOD and online platforms to work towards creating a stronger documentary presence.
For more information, check out the website at www.mydocs.my or follow the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mydocs.my/.
About Crossing Borders
Crossing Borders is a training programme for documentary professionals in Europe and Asia looking to access the international documentary market. The programme aims to bring together filmmakers and documentary experts from both Europe and Asia, who are highly motivated to collaborate with each other across national borders with the ambition to enter each other's markets both artistically and financially. The programme has so far taken place in China (2010), Malaysia (2011 & 2013), Indonesia (2015) and South Korea (2012 & 2016).
Each year Crossing Borders invites filmmakers from Europe and Asia to submit their project ideas and approx 15 projects are chosen. Selected participants then attend three workshops (over a span of 6 months) covering training in: how to develop your story, accessing the international market, pitching your project, editing a polished trailer, distributing your finished film, how to navigate the international co-production process and more. More details can be found at http://www.documentary-campus.com/trainingoffers/crossing-borders/.
You are cordially invited to send a reporter and photographer/cameraman to cover the event.
SOURCE : Mad Hat PR PLT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Ayesha Rahman
Tel : +6017-333-0060
Email : ayesha@madhat.asia
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