EUROPEAN PRODUCERS CLUB - CLUB DES PRODUCTEURS EUROPEENS

🌍 Spotlight on European Co-production at the AGORA Series in Thessaloniki! We're thrilled to partner with the Thessaloniki International Film Festival for an engaging AGORA Series talk this Saturday, November 2, at the MOMus – Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, exploring the new drama series Kabul, a powerful European co-production filmed exclusively in Athens. 📽️ Panel: Case Study: Kabul – European Series Co-Production in Action 🕒 Date: Saturday, November 2, 15:00 - 16:30 📍 Location: MOMus – Thessaloniki Museum of Photography (Warehouse A, Port) Join industry leaders as they share insights into the financial, logistical, and creative dimensions of co-producing Kabul. Set against the historical backdrop of the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the series, premiering on COSMOTE TV in early 2025, represents a model for international collaboration and resource exchange. ✨ Speakers Include: 🔹 Fabienne Servan Schreiber – Producer, Cinétévé 🔹 Matthias Weber – Producer, 24 25 FILMS 🔹 Sandrine Paquot – Executive Producer 🔹 Faye Tsitsipi – Head of Strategic Analysis and Productions, Cosmote TV 📝 Moderator: Zac N., Journalist at Deadline Don't miss it! https://lnkd.in/dfbvcXkx

📰 𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗶 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 The European Producers Club is deeply troubled by the sentencing of Ukrainian producer and EPC Member 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗶 to 8.5 years in prison for his anti-war remarks. Rodnyanski has defended the "right of creators to express their views," enriching global cinema with award-winning films for over two decades. Despite this harsh sentence, he stands firm, declaring: “𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩.” The EPC condemns this verdict and calls on the global film community to unite against such injustices. Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/3Cd3hYr #EuropeanProducersClub #AlexanderRodnyanski

Lucky Red’s Strategy for Boosting Italy’s Arthouse Audience 🎬🇮🇹 EPC member Lucky Red is reshaping Italy’s arthouse film landscape by blending social media campaigns with strategic re-releases to engage new and existing audiences. Their approach redefines how arthouse films reach the public, aiming to make these unique cinematic experiences more accessible and widely appreciated. Discover how Lucky Red is making an impact in this article on Screen Daily ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g5FpzCUc #EuropeanProducersClub #LuckyRed

Is the industry's “platformization” good or bad for independent production companies? Are broadcasters going to share the same business models as Streaming services? How can they compete with such giants? The future will tell us! https://lnkd.in/g256WTJS

🌍 Can you imagine a world without prisons? EPC member Komplizen Film and Studiocanal bring this bold question to life in their latest eight-episode series A Better Place, which premiered at MIPCOM. The show explores the complexities of a society that chooses to close its correctional facilities, raising thought-provoking questions about justice, rehabilitation, and human emotions. Featuring an outstanding cast, A Better Place challenges viewers to reflect on our broken systems and consider new solutions. More here: https://lnkd.in/esXapScy #EPCMember #KomplizenFilm

The 2024 Agora Series at Thessaloniki International Film Festival will feature a case study presentation on the forthcoming drama series Kabul. Producers fabienne servan schreiber (Cinétévé), Matthias Weber (24 25 Films), and executive producer Sandrine Paquot will discuss the challenges and opportunities of co-production financing, moderated by Faye Tsitipi, Head of Strategic Analysis and Productions at Cosmote TV. This session is presented in partnership with the European Producers Club (EPC). https://lnkd.in/d7RrVv8r

What happened at the MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo during the panel: "The future impact of AI on content production"? Read here how the speakers, including EPC President Dariusz Jablonski, discussed AI's transformative role across the production chain and the implications of the recent AI Act. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/deViMK7T

EPC member Caviar will produce the upcoming romantic comedy Love Language, which will star Chloe Grace Moretz, Anthony Ramos, and Manny Jacinto. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2ZhuMaU

HBO has acquired the Serbian thriller Operation Sabre, produced by EPC member AGITPROP (Martichka Bozhilova), for the CEE region. This gripping series, which won accolades like Best CEE Drama at the Czech Serial Killer Festival, is gaining international attention with more territories to follow. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dhQgTe9S

Former Newen Studios chief Romain Bessi steps into the newly created role of leading The Creatives. An international production alliance comprises nine top-tier companies, including several #EPC members. With an impressive background at Newen and StudioCanal, Bessi will drive the alliance’s vision, fostering co-productions, joint ventures, and an innovative financing model. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dKEtXuMY