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FilmChain, through our co-founder Maria Tanjala, had the privilege of speaking at the International Film Distribution Summit in Cologne, where we gained valuable insights from sessions on audience engagement, innovative ways for rural communities to enjoy great cinema, and purposeful distribution strategies. Technology was a key focus, with discussions on top services for rights management, royalties, analytics, and digital experiences. A huge thank you to the incredible speakers and attendees for the engaging conversations, and special thanks to Dorothee Pfistner and Torsten Frehse for the invitation! Irina Albita Letterboxd usheru MovieChainer Filmarks Conic Filmin Lucky Red A Contracorriente Films GET YOUR CROWD - Audience Building, Crowdfunding & Marketing Agency PLUTO FILM #IFDS #filmindustry #filmdistribution

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the UK premiere of our client film Happyend, at the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival! It was a special moment as director Neo Sora took the stage to introduce this incredible film. Big thanks to Anthony Chen Giraffe Pictures for having us at the screening! ✨ We're proud to be supporting Happyend and can’t wait for more audiences to experience this powerful story. #LFF #LFF24 #filmindustry

The International Film Distribution Summit Cologne is in full swing! 🎥✨ Join us on October 17th at 12:15 for an insightful session as our co-founder Maria Tanjala delivers a keynote on “Data, transparency, and partnerships: The new paradigm of film distribution.” The talk will be moderated by Benjamin Cölle, CEO of PLUTO FILM. If you're attending IFDS or European Work in Progress Cologne, we’d love to see you there! 🌍 Irina Albita #IFDS #IFDS24 #FilmDistribution #FilmIndustry #FilmDistribution https://lnkd.in/eiTxQ9Sj

The BFI London Film Festival 2024 is right around the corner! We’re proud to support our incredible client films this year: ✨ Happyend by Neo Sora, which made its debut at the Venice Film Festival and is now in the festival's First Feature lineup. A dystopian tale of defiant youth striving for a brighter future, this film is a must-see! Giraffe Pictures MAGNIFY ✨ The Wolves Always Come at Night by Gabrielle Brady, participating in the Official Competition. Director Gabrielle Brady reveals the emotional impact of climate change and urban migration on Mongolian herders, as seen through the journey of one family. Chromosom Film GmbH ✨ Diciannove by Giovanni Tortorici, featuring in the Dare strand. This bold debut offers a thought-provoking look at adulthood through the soul-searching journey of an unconventional 19-year-old. FRENESY FILM COMPANY S.R.L. ✨ Four Mothers by Darren Thornton, taking part in the Official Competition. An adaptation of Gianni Di Gregorio’s 2008 LFF winner Mid-August Lunch into a delightful story about an Irish son balancing the needs of four very different mothers. Port Pictures mk2 It’s an honour to champion such inspiring stories from visionary filmmakers. We’d love to meet any producers, sales agents, financiers interested in hearing more about our next-generation CAM solution, the only provider disbursing funds in near real-time. For meetings at LFF, contact us at team@filmchain.co! Maria Tanjala Irina Albita #LondonFilmFestival #LFF24 #filmindustry https://lnkd.in/dKBh_KgP

We had a full house today at the #ScreenSummit24! Sharing some of our favourite informative panels of the day, touching on essential topics in the film & TV business: film finance, packaging, new sustainable technologies, distribution windows, the UK landscape and more. Our co-founder Maria Tanjala gave some top advice for producers during her session: "Lock your recoupment before you go into production... you don't want those disputes later on". Million thanks to all the incredible sponsors and speakers for making this a first-class event! Screen International Sky Studios Garden Studios PATERSON JAMES LIMITED Access Bookings Film London UK Global Screen Fund Lee & Thompson LLP Number 9 Films Independent Talent Group Limited HanWay Films Head Gear Films True Brit Entertainment STUDIOCANAL Lionsgate Searchlight Pictures Anton

The European Audiovisual Observatory | Observatoire européen de l'audiovisuel has released an eye-opening report on female professionals in the European film industry. Despite progress, the proportion of women in key roles — directors, screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, and composers — has only increased by 5% since 2015. It's crucial to keep pushing for gender parity in film! 🎬 Read more and download the report here: https://lnkd.in/djNMXwDF Maria Tanjala Irina Albita #WomenInFilm #GenderParity #FilmIndustry #DiversityInFilm #FemaleFilmmakers

The news is out! Our co-founder Maria Tanjala, joined by Sheila Fraser Milne (founder and CEO of leading UK completion guarantor company PATERSON JAMES LIMITED) and Lee Stone (partner at London-based law firm and film specialist Lee & Thompson LLP), will be speakers at the upcoming Screen International’s ’The Future of UK Film’ Summit. The session is called “Ask The Experts: Optimising The Value Of Your Production” and will take place on September 24th. Delegates will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance, so be sure not to miss out! The registration for the event is now open: https://lnkd.in/eZDDKgqv Irina Albita #ScreenSummit24 #FilmFinance #panel https://lnkd.in/dCZSzY7g

We are thrilled to announce that we will be a supporting partner of the Screen Summit 2024! Programme is live & you can book your ticket at www.screenfilmsummit.com Can't wait to share more and hope to see many of you at this fantastic event on September 24th! Screen International, Maria Tanjala Irina Albita #ScreenSummit24 #FilmFinance

We’re still buzzing from the incredible energy at the Trans Film Summit during Toronto International Film Festival 2024! From hearing visionary pitches by trans and non-binary filmmakers to connecting with inspiring friends and collaborators, it was a truly unforgettable experience. Nava Mau’s moving speech as she accepted the Barrier Breakthrough Award left a lasting impact, especially her call to “Hold vision for something that never existed before.” Her words remind us how vital authentic trans representation is in the industry. A special shoutout to the amazing Short Film Funds 3 finalists: Ayo Tsalithaba, Onyeka Oduh, and Jessie Posthumus. Each brought their unique creative voices, and we’re thrilled to announce that Ayo won the competition with their incredible pitch! 🏆 And of course, a huge thank you Jessica Adams and Luis De Filippis for organizing such a phenomenal event. We’re already looking forward to future editions and pushing for more opportunities for gender-diverse creators! ❤️ Maria Tanjala Irina Albita Ontario Creates Telefilm Canada #TransFilmSummit #TIFF2024

Only one month to go until #TIFF kicks off the fall festival season! FilmChain will be attending the Toronto International Film Festival from September 5th to 9th. We are proud to celebrate our client films and to support the Trans Film Summit this year. For meetings, contact us to book a slot. Follow this space for more announcements. ✨ 🎞 Maria Tanjala Irina Albita #torontointernationalfilmfestival #tiff24 #transfilmsummit #filmfestival