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Produced by
Export Development
www.ukfilmcouncil.org/exportteam
The UK Film Council
The UK Film Council is the Government-backed lead agency for film in the UK ensuring the
economic, cultural and educational aspects of films are effectively represented at home and abroad.
Our goal is to help make the UK a global hub for film in the digital age, with the world’s most
imaginative, diverse and vibrant film culture, underpinned by a flourishing, competitive film industry.
We invest Government grant-in-aid and Lottery money in developing new filmmakers, in funding new
British films and in getting a wider choice of films to audiences throughout the UK. We also invest in
skills training, promoting Britain as an international filmmaking location and in raising the profile of
British films abroad.
The UK Film Council Export Development team
Our Export Development team supports the export of UK films and talent and services internationally
in a number of different ways:
Promoting a clear export strategy
Consulting and working with industry and government
Undertaking export research
Supporting export development schemes and projects
Providing export information
The team is located within the UK Film Council’s Production Finance Division and is part of the
International Group.
Over the forthcoming year, Export Development will be delivering umbrella stands at the Toronto
International Film Festival and Hong Kong Filmart; and supporting the UK stands at the Pusan Asian
Film Market; American Film Market and the European Film Market, Berlin;. The team will also be
leading Research & Development delegations to Japan and China. Other activities may be added
during the year.
Export Development manages the International Festival Sales Support Scheme, which supports
British films at key international film festivals. For more information, guidelines and application form go
to www.ukfilmcouncil.org/ifss
To find out more about the team and our work, go to www.ukfilmcouncil.org/exportteam
Or contact corinne.ranaraja@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
In association with
UK COMPANIES DIRECTORY
CANNES 2009
FILM FESTIVAL AND MARCHÉ
Accountants page 1
Distributors page 3
Education and Training page 18
Exhibitors page 21
Festivals page 28
Financiers page 33
Management Consultants page 46
Media Lawyers page 47
Music Companies page 52
National and Regional Screen Agencies page 55
Organisations page 60
Post Production, Facilities & Services page 64
PR & Marketing Companies page 77
Sales Companies page 81
UK ACCOUNTANTS
GRANT THORNTON UK LLP
www.grant-thornton.co.uk
Grant Thornton is one of the UK's leading firms of Accountants and Advisors in the independent
television and film sectors. We advise on structuring of film finance, UK and overseas film tax reliefs
including the UK cultural test and co-production treaties. We also carry out royalty auditing and
intellectual property and withholding tax planning.
Executives attending Cannes:
Terry Back, Partner e: terry.a.back@gtuk.com 44 7770 845467 16-19 May
Christine Corner, Partner e: christine.corner@gtuk.com 44 7770 845467 15-20 May
Richard Palmer, Tax Manager richard.palmer@gtuk.com 44 7968 977927 15-18 May
Liz Brion, Head of Media Tax liz.a.brion@gtuk.com 44 7976 982 861 15-18 May
Harry Hicks, Consultant harry.hicks@gtuk.com 44 7770 772939 17-18 May
UK Office:
Grant Thornton House
Melton Street
Euston Square
London NW1 2EP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 4715
Email: Sue.merrill@gtuk.com
HW FISHER
www.hwfisher.co.uk
A medium sized Chartered Accountancy practice which provides specialist film industry advice normally
only associated with large international practices. Our services include both taxation advice and
distribution income retrieval work.
Executives attending Cannes:
Steve BLACKMAN, Media Principal, 44 20 7380 4919 / 44 795 894 8177, e: sblackman@hwfisher.co.uk
Stuart BURNS, Partner, sburns@hwfisher.co.uk
UK Office:
Acre House
11-15 William Road
London NW1 3ER
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7388 7000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7380 4900
Email: info@hwfisher.co.uk
NYMAN LIBSON PAUL
www.nlpca.co.uk
Entertainment industry accountants specializing in UK Film Tax Credit claims and EIS tax incentive
schemes for film investors.
Executives attending Cannes:
Dave MORRISON, Head of Film Tax +44 7941 175 577, dave.morrison@nlpca.co.uk 14-18 May
UK Office:
Regina House
124 Finchley Road
London NW3 5JS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7433 2400
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7433 2401
Email: dave.morrison@nlpca.co.uk
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UK ACCOUNTANTS
NORTHERN ALLIANCE
www.northern-alliance.co.uk
Northern Alliance is a Chartered Accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, financial, and business
consulting services. We can help structure film projects, raise finance, advice on co-productions and
maximize the UK tax credit.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mike KELLY, MD, 44 778 858 4926, e: mike.kelly@northern-alliance.co.uk, May 18 - May 20
UK Office:
19 Bolsover Street
W1W 5NA LONDON
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7886 0730
Fax: +44 (0) 1483 837302
Email: info@northern-alliance.co.uk
SARGENT-DISC LTD.
www.sargent-disc.com
Established in 1986, Sargent-Disc is the leading supplier of on-line production payroll and accounting
services to the UK entertainment industry. In addition providing software, training, support and SPV
services.
Executives attending Cannes:
Laurence Sargent
Lara Sargent, Production Accounting
Emma Budgen, Business Development Manager
UK Office:
The Coach House
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath
Bucks SL0 0NH
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 630300
Fax: +44 (0) 1753 655881
Email: sales@sargent-disc.com
TENON MEDIA
www.tenongroup.com/sectors/entertainment-media-and-sport-aspx
Tenon Media has assisted in accessing the UK film incentive for over 250 films, advising US studios,
and UK and European independent film makers alike. Tenon Media also provides accounting and tax
advice to producers, distributors, facilities companies, financiers and individuals both in front and behind
the camera.
Executives in Cannes:
John Graydon, Director of Business Services-Film Unit, 44 7800 617 011
john.graydon@tenongroup.com 14-19 May
Nigel Burke, Director of Business Services –Film Unit, 44 7800 617 268 nigel.burke@tenongroup.com
14-19 May
Nigel Walde, Manager-Film Unit, nigel.walde@tenongroup.com 16-17 May
Moses Nyachae, Senior Manager- Film Unit, moses.nyachae@tenongroup.com 16-17 May
Shane Guiliano, Manager-Film Unit, shane.guiliano@tenongroup.com 16-17 May
Douglas Doig, Audit Manager –Film Unit, douglas.doig@tenongroup.com 16-17 May
UK Office:
66 Chiltern Street
London W1U 4JT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7535 1400
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7535 1401
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
ARROW FILM DISTRIBUTORS
www.arrowfilms.co.uk
Leading independent multi-platform distributors in the UK specialising in foreign language, cult, horror
and arthouse films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Alex Agran, Director
Neil Agran, MD +44 776 884 7205
Angeline Agran, Director +44 773 201 9335
UK Office:
Orchard Villa
Porters Park Drive
Shenley
Herts WD7 9DS
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 858306
Fax: +44(0) 1923 859673
Email: info@arrowfilms.co.uk
ARTIFICIAL EYE FILM CO
www.artificial-eye.com
Artificial Eye Film Company has been a leading distributor of arthouse and foreign language films for
over thirty years and has an extensive world cinema video label. In 2006 it became part of Curzon-
Artificial Eye, which now owns nine screens on five London sites: Chelsea Cinema, the Renoir, Curzon
Mayfair, Curzon Soho, and the Richmond Filmhouse.
Executives attending Cannes:
Louisa Dent, Managing Director, 12 – 22 May, +44 0 788 079 2308 louisa.dent@artificial-eye.com
Roger Wingate , Chairman, 13 – 23 May, 44 77 67 68 54 46 , roger.wingate@act.eu.com
Jennifer Wingate, Acquisitions Consultant, 13 – 23 May, 44 77 67 68 54 46 jennifer@wingate.eu.com
Steve Lewis, Home Entertainment Manager, 12 – 21 May, +44 7921 463 417 steve@artificial-eye.com
Ben Luxford, Head of Sales, 13-17 May, 44 7966 154 390 ben.luxford@artificial-eye.com
Paul Diment, Film Marketing Manager, 17-21 May, 44 7725 906 400 paul.diment@artificial-eye.com
Ailsa Ferrier, Acquisitions Executive 11-23 May, 44 7813 173 887 ailsa.ferrier@artificial-eye.com
UK Office:
20-22 Stukeley Street
London WC2B 5LR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7438 9586
F: +44 (0) 20 7438 9586
Email: info@artificial-eye.com
CURZON ARTIFICIAL EYE
www.curzonae.com
UK independent distributor and exhibition group which includes London’s leading art-house cinemas
and the UK’s leading distributor of high-quality and foreign language independent film.
Executives attending Cannes:
Philip Knatchbull, CEO
Richard Napper, COO 12-22 May, 44 7879 437877 richard.napper@curzonae.com
Bertrand Lipworth, Head of Business Affairs May 13-15
UK Office:
20-22 Stukeley Street
London WC2B 5LR
T: +44 (0) 20 7438 9586
Email: info@curzonae.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
BIA FILMS
DVD distribution. Buying UK rights, and finding low budget horror film projects to finance.
Executives attending Cannes:
Peter Salvage, Buyer +44 794 119 3065
Helen Wright, Marketing Director
UK Office:
Suite 45, 56 Tavistock Place
London W1H 9RG
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 020 7521 29 6302
Email: pfsalvage@aol.com
CANDELLA FILMS LTD.
www.candellafilms.com
Candella Films is a multi-faceted media company comprising programming and distribution of mainly
Latin American short films for film festivals and cinemas in UK, with the purpose of promoting audience
development and appreciation of film culture. Candella films also teaches film making workshops with
educational establishments. Candella Films objective is to promote Spanish and Latin American Cinema
in the UK and new directors, helping with theatrical and video exhibitions of these films for the whole of
the UK.
Executives attending Cannes:
John Sweeney, International Distribution Management, j.sweeney@salford.ac.uk
UK Office:
International Media Center, Adelphi House,
The Crescent, Salford
Greater Manchester M3 6EN
Tel: +44 (0) 161 295 2667
Fax: +44 (0) 161 295 2667
Email: mariela@candellafilms.com
CINEFILE WORLD
www.cinefile.co.uk
Cinefile is the name for Cinefrance started in 2000 by Ilona Morison, Richard Mowe, Allison Gardner
and John Beattie. It acquires films for distribution in the UK and Eire. Since October 2004, it is also
distributing DVDs.
Executives attending Cannes:
Allison Gardner, e: aligardner@blueyonder.co.uk 44 797 002 5243/33 63 454 3638
Ilona Morison, e: info@cinefile.co.uk 44 791 944 2233/33 63 454 3638
UK Office:
12 Sunbury Place
Edinburgh EH4 3BY
Tel: +44 (0) 131 225 6191
Fax: +44 (0) 131 225 6971
Email: info@cinefile.co.uk
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
DELANIC FILMS
www.delanic.com
Delanic Films is a new independent distributor operating in the U.K. & Ireland.
Executives attending Cannes:
Joe Simpson, Managing Director, e: jsimpson@delanic.com 44 7767 620 010, 13-19 May
UK Office:
6 Heddon St 2nd Floor
London W1B 4BT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7025 7420
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7025 7406
Email: info@delanic.com
DOGWOOF PICTURES
www.dogwoof.com
Dogwoof is a London based film distribution company specialising in documentaries, independent and
ethical films for the UK market.
Executives attending Cannes:
Andy WHITTAKER, Founder, andy@dogwoof.com, T: 44 795 735 0219 / 44 207 900 3270 / 44 7509
154098
Anna GODAS, MD, anna@dogwoof.com T: 44 207 900 3270 / 33 6104 25154
Oli HARBOTTLE, Head of Distribution, oli@dogwoof.com T: 44 796 111 7402 / 44 207 9003270
Terry STEVENS, Online Coordinator T: 44 20 7833 3599
Executives in Cannes:
14-21May
UK Office:
Studio 311, Panther House, 38 Mount Pleasant
London WC1X 0AN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7833 3599
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7900 3270
Email: info@dogwoofpictures.com
DIFFUSION PICTURES
www.diffusionpictures.co.uk
Diffusion is a UK distributor of independent films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nick Crossley, Director +44 7967 644 845
UK Office:
59 The Timber Yard
Drysdale Street
London N1 6ND
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 20 7613 3560
Email: info@diffusionpictures.co.uk
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
E1 ENTERTAINMENT
www.e1entertainmentuk.com
Executives in Cannes:
Richard Bridgwood, MD +44 777 171 4237
Jo Sweby, Acquisitions Manager +44 207 907 3759
Alex Hamilton, Director-Films
Jon Bourdillon, Director-Home Entertainment +44 207 903 3783
Rainer Grupe, VP Filmed Entertainment +44 7703 751 822
Poonam Sahota, Acquisitions Manager
Arabella Jupp, Events
Theresa Roberts, Head of Publicity
Paul Lofting, Head of Theatrical Sales
Rebecca Mortimer, Head of Marketing
UK Office:
120 New Cavendish Street
London W1W 6XX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7907 3773
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7907 3789
Email: info@e1ent.com
ENTERTAINMENT FILM DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
www.entertainmentfilms.co.uk
With successes that include The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Million Dollar Baby, Brokeback Mountain and
The Departed, and The Reader, Entertainment Film Distributors is the UK’s leading independent film
and video distribution company. Forthcoming releases include: Nine, Fame, Time Traveller’s Wife,
Planet 51, and Book of Eli.
Executives attending Cannes (13-19 May):
Nigel Green, Joint Managing Director e: ngreen@entertainment-film.com
Trevor Green, Joint Managing Director e: tgreen@entertainment-film.com
Lisa Macdonald, Head of Television
UK Office:
Eagle House
108-110 Jermyn Street
London SW1Y 6HB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7930 7744
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7930 9399
Email: ruthr@entertainment-film.com
EROS INTERNATIONAL
www.erosentertainment.com
Eros International plc is the leading global player in the rapidly growing Indian media and entertainment
sector. Eros produces, acquires and distributes films globally across all platforms including cinemas,
home entertainment, television and new media. Eros International has over three decades of market
leadership in creating a global platform for Indian cinema. The company operates in over 50 countries
with worldwide offices throughout India, the United Kingdom, USA, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Fiji and
the Isle of Man. Eros releases 35+ new films globally each year in Hindi, Tamil and English and
continues to build upon its unrivalled library of over 2,000 titles.
Executives attending Cannes:
Alice COELHO, AVP, Business Development, e: alice.coleho@erosintl.com
T: +44 208 963 8427
UK Office:
Unit 23, Sovereign Park, Coronation Road
London NW10 7QP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8963 8427
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8963 8414
Email: eros@erosintl.co.uk
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT
www.eurekavideo.co.uk/moc
Eureka Entertainment Ltd is the leading independent of classic silent/early films in the UK. The company
was responsible for bringing to market the fully restores and comprehensive version of Fritz Lang’s
Metropolis (1927).
Executives in Cannes:
Ron Benson, ron@eurekavideo.co.uk 44 7850 090 553, 14-21 May
UK Office:
Unit 9, Ironbridge Close
Great Central Way
London NW9 8PU
EXCLUSIVE FILM DISTRIBUTION
www.exclusivemedia.com
Exclusive Film Distribution licenses worldwide rights for Exclusive Media Group’s productions and
handles third party acquisitions. EMG is currently in production on Peter Weir’s The Way Back, starring
Colin Farrell, and in pre-production on The Resident starring Hilary Swank.
Executives in Cannes:
Guy East, Chairman
Any Mayson, Managing Director
Peter Naish, Head of Sales
Jessica Malik, Sales Executive, e: jmalik@exclusivemedia.com
Laura Austin-Little, Marketing and Sales Coordinator, e:laustin-little@exclusivemedia.com
Cannes office:
nd
63 La Croisette (2 Floor)
Tel: +33 493 943 097
Fax: +33 493 943 307
UK office:
52 The Haymarket
London SW1Y 4RP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3002 9510
Email: info@exclusviemedia.com
G2 PICTURES
www.g2pictures.co.uk
G2 Pictures is an independent UK distributor formed in 2008 that acquires film rights for exploitation in
the UK with a current library of 20 titles.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nik Hedman, Director +44 795 714 71724
Alan Partington, MD +44 786 065 8257
Pascale Danino, Executive Assistant
UK Office:
187 Wardour Street
London W1F 8#B
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7479 7890
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7734 9333
Email: info@g2pictures.co.uk
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
GUERILLA FILMS LIMITED
www.guerilla-films.com
Guerilla Films is a specialist niche distributor releasing films across theatrical, DVD and television in the
UK & Ireland. From 1989 to 1999, the company’s main releases were French films. However since 1999
the company’s sole output has been British & Irish films. The company purposely distributes only a few
films per year so as to be able to spend more time and energy on the films it handles.
Executives attending Cannes:
David Nicholas WILKINSON, Chairman, 44 797 355 0287, e: david@guerilla-films.com,
UK Office:
35, Thornbury Rd.
Isleworth TW7 4LQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8758 1716
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8758 9364
Email: info@guerilla-films.com
ICON FILM DISTRIBUTION LTD
www.iconmovies.co.uk
Executives attending Cannes:
Hugo GRUMBAR, President, T: 44 208 492 6300 / 44 208 492 6301, May 13 - May 24
Toby HILL, Head of Acquisitions, T: 44 208 492 6300 / 44 208 492 6301, May 13 - May 22
Ian DAWSON, General Manager, Home Entertainment, t: 44 208 492 6300 / 44 208 492 6301, May 13 -
May 24
Greg Hughes, General Manager, Cinema and Home Entertainment, Icon Film Distribution Australia
Cannes Office:
Le Lerina, 63 La Croisette
Tel: +33 4 92 59 4390
Fax: +33 4 92 59 4399
UK Office:
Solar House, 915 High Road
London N12 8QJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8492 6300
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8492 6301
Email: isabelle@icon-entertainment.co.uk
KINNIMOD FILM DISTRIBUTION
Purchase of international and domestic film and television rights with particular emphasis on the
independent sector.
Executives attending Cannes:
Dominic Chambers, Rights Buyer +44 (0) 7802 888 628
UK Office:
85 Linden Gardens
London W2 4EU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7792 1019
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7406 1300
Email: kinnimod@o2.co.uk
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
LIONSGATE UK LTD
www.lionsgatefilms.co.uk
Lionsgate UK is a major theatrical and home entertainment distributor in the UK and is also involved in
feature film development and production.
Executives attending Cannes:
Guy AVSHALOM, COO UK, T: 44 207 299 8839 / 44 207 299 8801, e: ndomarke@lionsgatefilms.co.uk
Simon FRANKS, Chairman T: 44 207 299 8803 / 44 207 299 8840,
E: cfinnegan@lionsgatefilms.co.uk
Zygi KAMASA, CEO UK, T: 44 207 299 8800 / 44 207 299 8801, e: mkinsella@lionsgatefilms.co.uk
Nick MANZI, Head of Acquisitions and Production
T: 44 20 7299 8800 / 44 796 872 6468 / 44 207299 8801, E: nmanzi@lionsgatefilms.co.uk
Nicola CARTWRIGHT, MD Home Entertainment
Joanna KNIGHT, Commercial Development Manager
UK Office:
Ariel House, 74A Charlotte Street
London W1T 4QJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7299 8800
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7299 8801
Email: mkinsella@lionsgatefilms.co.uk
METRODOME GROUP
www.metrodomegroup.com
Metrodome is an independent UK distributor who acquires film rights for all exploitations in the UK.
Executives attending Cannes:
Peter Urie, CEO 44 7795 847 500 purie@metrodomegroup.com
Sara Frain, General Manager, Distribution 44 787 948 4803 sfrain@metrodomegroup.com
James Brown, Head of Acquisitions 44 7827 946 888 jbrown@metrodomegroup.com
UK Office:
Royalty House
rd
3 Floor, 72-74 Dean Street
London W1D 3SG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7534 2060
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7534 2062
Email: info@metrodomegroup.com
MOMENTUM PICTURES
www.momentumpictures.co.uk
Momentum Pictures, an Alliance Films company, is one of the leading distribution companies in the UK
and releases approximately 20 theatrical films a year, with another 25+ STV titles to feed our fully-
integrated distribution operation. Momentum prides itself on its diverse output with recent titles including
Young Victoria, Control, PS I Love You, Igor and Defiance. We acquire across all genres: family;
upscale; foreign-language; action; horror; and quality TV product. In 2009 Momentum is releasing Oscar
nominated Milk, acclaimed Let The Right One In, Brooklyn’s Finest and Dorian Gray and many others.
Executives attending Cannes:
Xavier Marchand, President Worldwide Distribution, enka.ujhazyova@momentumpictures.co.uk
Robert Walak , SVP Worldwide Acquisitions , robert.walak@momentumpictures.co.uk
Hamish Moseley, VP, Theatrical Sales, hamish.moseley@momentumpictures.co.uk
Victor Loewy, Chairman and CEO Alliance Films
Charles Layton, President, Alliance Films
Sam Nichols, Managing Director
Henry Beattie, Acquisitions Coordinator
UK Office:
20 Soho Square
London, W1D 3QW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7534 0400
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 0404
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
NETWORK
www.networkdvd.co.uk
Founded in 1997, Network is an independent UK distributor and publisher with the rights to 3000 unique
classic and cult TV and film properties. It currently has licensing deals in place with Alliance Altantis,
BBC Worldwide, ITV DVD (incorporating the Carlton and Granada catalogues) and has a joint ventures
operation with Ice Storm Entertainment. In 2008 the company released fllms including Hou Hsio Hsien's
Flight of the Red Balloon starring Juliette Binoche. In 2009 it will release films including Afterschool,
Rumba, Tony Manero and I Know You Know.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mu Yun Ker, Press Officer +44 7711 231152
UK Office:
st
1 Floor, 346 Kensington High Street
London W14 8NS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7605 4420
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8605 4421
NEW WAVE FILMS
www.newwavefilms.co.uk
Executives attending Cannes:
Pamela Engel, Director
Robert Beeson, Director
Diane Gabrysiak, Acquisitions +44 7800 756 609/33 6 89 331053
UK Office:
10 Margaret Street
London W1W 8RL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3178 7095
Fax: +44 20 3008 6171
Email: info@newwavefilms.co.uk
NUCLEUS FILMS
www.nucleusfilms.com
We are looking to acquire fresh, cutting edge features from around the world. We are particularly
interested in dark horror/thriller/erotic type genres. We also produce high quality DVD extras and add-
ons for DVD releasing companies to order.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mark Morris, Buyer +44 776 194 7904
Jake West, Buyer +44 798 687 3248
UK Office:
43 Roehampton Close
London SW15 5LU
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 20 8878 7305
Email: mark@nucleusfilms.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
ODEON AND SKY FILMWORKS
Odeon and Sky Filmworks is the joint venture UK distribution company between Sky and Odeon. Films
will have a theatrical release at Odeon, as well as other cinema chains, prior to DVD retail and DVD
rental. Sky will retain all UK TV rights and make films available to Sky viewers across its download
service - Sky Movies By Broadband, as well as Sky Box Office, before their UK Television Premiere on
Sky Movies.
Executives attending Cannes:
Tony MILLER, Buyer, +44 207 240 1164 / 44 7767 372 041,
UK Office:
135 Shaftesbury Ave.
London WC2H 8AH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7240 1164
OPTIMUM RELEASING
www.optimumreleasing.com
Optimum Releasing is a UK based, all rights distribution company, services the release of a diverse
range of feature films across theatrical, video, television and online media. Formed in mid 1999, since its
inception Optimum Releasing has successfully released a highly eclectic variety of films in the UK and
rapidly gained a reputation for a dynamic market - orientated approach to distribution. Optimum was
acquired by StudioCanal group in 2006, which was recently strengthened by the acquisition of Kinowelt
earlier this year.
Executives attending Cannes:
Will Clarke, CEO will@optimumreleasing.com
Danny Perkins, COO danny@optimumreleasing.com
Alison Meese, Acquisitions Manager, alison@optimumreleasing.com, 44 7967 155092
John RODDEN, Head of Home Entertainment, 44 773 676 9809, john@optimumreleasing.com
Nick MCKAY, Head of Theatrical Sales, 44 790 998 0648, nick@optimumreleasing.com
Suzanne NOBLE, Head of Publicity, suzanne@optimumreleasing.com
Hugh SPEARING, Head of Theatrical Marketing, hugh@optimumreleasing.com
Veronique MOUSNIER, Head of Legal and Business Affairs, veronique@optimumreleasing.com
Ben LUXFORD, Theatrical Sales Manager, ben@optimumreleasing.com
Neil BHATT, Publicity Manager, neil@optimumreleasing.com
Stuart HENDERSON, Home Entertainment Consultant, 44 774 711 4748,
stuart@optimumreleasing.com
Dan MACVAE Head of Development, dan@optimumreleasing.com
Jenny BORGARS Head of Production jennyborgars@googlemail.com
Paul HIGGINS Company Director 44 207 637 5403 paulhiggins@fieldspark.com
Isabelle STEWART, Production & Acquisitions Coordinator isabelle@optimumreleasing.com
UK Office:
50 Marshall Street
London WIF 9BQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7534 2706
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7354 2701
Email: info@optimumreleasing.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
PARK CIRCUS FILMS
www.parkcircus.com
Park Circus is a leading distributor of classic and back catalogue films for theatrical exhibition. The
company currently represents over 10,5000 titles from Arrow Films, Film4, Icon Entertainment
International, ITV Global Entertainment, MGM/United Artists, Sony Pictures Repertory, Walt Disney
Studios Motion Pictures, UK and other film collections.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nick Varley, Joint Managing Director, m: +44 (0)7921 066 401,
e: nick@parkcircus.com 13-20 May
John Letham, Joint Managing Director, m: +44 (0)7793 363 790, e: john@parkcircus.com 15-22 May
Mark Truesdale, Sales Executive, e:mark@parkcircus.com 13-17 May
Sara Carlsson, Marketing Executive, e:sara@parkcircus.com 17-20 May
UK Office:
1 Park Terrace
Glasgow, G3 6BY
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 2175
Email: info@parkcircus.com
PATHÉ ENTERTAINMENT
www.pathe.co.uk
We are the UK distribution and production operation of Pathé.
Executives attending Cannes:
Francois Ivernal, Executive VP 33 1 7172 3016
Louis Tisne Director of International Production 44 77 1786 0611 louis.tisne@pathe-uk.com
Cameron McCracken, MD Pathe Distribution
John Fletcher, MD Pathe Distribution
Kheira Frih, Executive Assistant 44 797 719 7406 kheira.frih@pathe-uk.com
Rachel Woodward Head of DVD 44 207 462 4429 rachel.woodward@pathe-uk.com
Pierre Duplessis Deputy MD Production
Colleen Woodcock Head of Development colleen.woodcock@pathe-uk.com
UK Office:
Kent House
14-17 Market Place
London W1W 8AR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7323 5151
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7436 1693
Email: kheira.frih@pathe-uk.com
PECCADILLO PICTURES
www.peccapics.com
Peccadillo Pictures is one of the leading theatrical and DVD distributors of gay and lesbian Art House
and World Cinema titles, having brought quality international films to the UK since 2000.
Executives attending Cannes:
Kahloon Loke, 44 7811 266 632 kahloon@peccapics.com
Simon Savory 44 7704 657 593 simon@peccapics.com
UK Office address:
Unit 11, Panther House
38 Mount Pleasant
London WC1 0AN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7837 1118
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
PROGRAMS4MEDIA
www.programs4media.com
We are acquiring new titles for release in certain Eastern European territories and also library titles for
Free TV distribution and video.
Executives in Cannes:
Paul Egginton, Director of Acquisitions +44 771 119 1892
Michael Schlagman, MD +44 7785 242945
UK Office:
208 Regents Park Road
London N3 3HP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8349 9022
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8349 9032
Email: paul@programs4media.com
REVOLVER ENTERTAINMENT
www.revolvergroup.com
Revolver Entertainment is one of the UK’s leading independent all-rights film distribution companies. Its
multi-award winning marketing campaigns set it apart from its UK competitors and has enabled the
company to define itself by its dynamic move into new areas such as the first UK release of a live action
digital 3D feature film – U23D, and the groundbreaking release of controversial horror film Mum & Dad
where the film was simultaneously available in cinemas, on DVD, VOD, electronic rental and sell-
through. This autumn, Revolver will manage the first fully environment-friendly feature film release in the
UK with Big River Man. Recent Acquisitions: JCVD, TYSON, SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK,
FREESTYLE, BIG RIVER MAN, ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD, VINYAN.
Executives attending Cannes:
Justin Marciano – MD
Nick Taussig – Director, Business Affairs & Acquisition
Nick Savva – Head of Business Affairs, e: nicksavva@revolvergroup.com
Eduardo Panizzo – Acquisitions Executive, 44 7779 227 770 eduardo@revolvergroup.com
Joel Kennedy – Senior Acquisitions Manager 44 7813 884 703 joel@revolvergroup.com
David Shear – Director of Sales
Lucy Taylor – Acquisitions Executive 44 7837 128 592
UK Office:
10 Lambton Place
Notting Hill Gate
London W11 2SH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7243 4300
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7243 4302
Email: info@revolvergroup.com
SHORTS INTERNATIONAL
www.shortsinternational.com
Short Film Distributor.
Executives attending Cannes:
Simon Young, Director of Acquisitions
Carter Pilcher, CEO
Chris Tidman, Co-head Global Acquisitions
UK Office:
25 Beak Street
London W1F 9RT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 2272
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7734 2242
Email: info@shortsinternational.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
SODA PICTURES
www.sodapictures.com
Soda Pictures is an independent film distribution company formed in 2002 which has now built up a
library of over 100 titles comprised of World Cinema, Documentaries and British independent films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Edward FLETCHER, Managing Director, T: 44 20 7377 1407 / 44 774 019 7913 / 44 20 7377 1406,
E: edward@sodapictures.com,
Eve GABEREAU, Managing Director, T: 44 20 7377 1407 / 44 794 701 1933 / 44 20 7377 1406
E: eve@sodapictures.com,
Frances HARVEY, Acquisitions Coordinator, T: 44 207 377 1407 / 44 787 531 3580 / 44 207 377 1406
E: frances@sodapictures.com,
Ben METCALF, Theatrical Sales ben@sodapictures.com
UK Office:
17 Blossom Street
London E1 6PL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7377 1407
Fax: +44 207 377 1406
Email: info@sodapictures.com
SPARK PICTURES LIMITED
www.sparkpictures.co.uk
Spark is a newly established UK distributor formed jointly by award winning producers Rebecca Knapp
and Daniel San. Popcorn was their first theatrical release. Spark intends to release 4 - 6 titles each year.
Executives attending Cannes:
Rebecca Knapp, m: +44 (0)7966 372313 e: Rebecca@sparkpictures.co.uk
UK Office:
64 Peartree Close
Essex RM15 6PR
Tel: +44 (0) 7092 263956
Fax: +44 (0) 7092 263956
THE WORKS UK DISTRIBUTION
www.theworksmediagroup.com
Executives attending Cannes:
Mick SOUTHWORTH, Managing Director, E: mick.southworth@theworksmediagroup.com
T: 44 207 612 0090 / 44 7989 401 904 / 44 207 612 0091
Laurence GORNALL, Head of Marketing, E: laurence.gornall@theworksmediagroup.com
T: 44 207 612 0090 / 44 7966 170 872 / 44 207 612 0091
Tom STRUDWICK, Head of Acquisitions
T: 44 20 7612 1080 / 44 777 568 3965 / 44 20 7612 1081
Lucy FLEET, Head of Press, E: lucy.fleet@theworksmediagroup.com
T: 44 207 612 0090 / 44 7900 210 878 / 44 20 7612 1081
Damian SPANDLEY, Head of Theatrical Sales
Ailsa SCOTT, Marketing Operations, E: ailsa.scott@theworksmediagroup.com
T: 44 207 612 0090 / 44 7932644869
Martina TERNSTROM, Acquisitions Coordinator T: 44 796 109 7472
UK Office:
4th Floor Portland House 4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 0090
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7612 0091
Email: damian@theworksmediagroup.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
TRANSMEDIA INTERNATIONAL RELEASING
TRANSMEDIA PICTURES
PICTURES IN MOTION
www.transmediapictures.com
The company is in international film distribution and actively encourages new and exciting film talent.
We continue to seek any well-made and entertaining productions of whatever genre from experienced
and new filmmakers.
Executives in Cannes:
Simon Caplan, Chairman and CEO simon.caplan@transmediapictures.com 33 6 23 31 70 17,
13-19 May
UK Office:
Stowe March, Barnet Lane
Elstree, Herts WD6 3RQ
Tel: 07000 434567
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8207 6600
UNIVERSAL PICTURES INTERNATIONAL
www.universalpicturesinternational.com
Executives attending Cannes:
David KOSSE, President
Duncan CLARK, Executive VP, International Distribution
Niels SWINKELS, Senior VP, Sales and Distribution
T: 44 207 307 7686 / 44 786 7664 254 / 44 207 307 7695
David HODGKINSON, VP Technical Operations and Film Services
Ivan WORMLEY, VP Marketing & Distribution, T: 44 207 307 1300 / 44 207 307 7695
Diane KELLY, Head of UK Publicity
Pia SQUILLINO, Event Manager,, E: pia.squillino@nbcuni.com
T: 44 207 307 6205 / 44 7920 821 845 /44 207 307 7695
Ian THOMAS, Projection Engineer
Vanessa UTHMANN, Publicty Manager, Universal Germany
Conrad KOZIOL, Manager of Technical Operations and Film Services
Kate WYHOWSKA, Senior VP International Publicity
UK Office:
Oxford House, 76 Oxford Street
London W1D 1BS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7307 1300
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7307 1301
Email: pia.squillino@nbcuni.com
VERTIGO FILMS
www.vertigofilms.com
Vertigo Films is a production and distribution company founded in 2002 by producers Allan Niblo and
James Richardson and now jointly owned with Distributor Rupert Preston, writer / director Nick Love and
financier Rob Morgan. In its first four years, the company produced seven movies.
Executives attending Cannes:
Rupert Preston, Producer/Company Director 44 7771 602 830 rupert@vertigofilms.com
UK Office:
The Big Room Studios
77 Fortess Rd
London NW5 1AG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7428 7555
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7485 9713
Email: reception@vertigofilms.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
VERVE PICTURES
www.vervepics.com
Independent distribution company specialising in British and European film. All films distributed
theatrically in UK.
Executives attending Cannes:
Colin BURCH, Director, T: 44 7785 728 191
UK Office:
Kenilworth House, 79-80 Margaret Street
London W1W 8TA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7436 8001
Fax: +44 207 436 8002
Email: colin@vervepics.com
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES EUROPE
Executives attending Cannes:
David TOSCAN DU PLANTIER, Vice President, European Publicity T: 33 1 64 17 57 58/33 6 0953 5454
E: david.toscan@disney.com, 13-24 May
Daniel FRIGO, Sr. VP - General Manager Europe, E: daniel.frigo@disney.com 13-19 May
Maggie TODD, VP European Publicity 13-19 May
Cannes Office:
CARLTON
UK Office
3 Queen Caroline St., Hammersmith
London W6 9PE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8222 1826
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8222 2440
Email: david.toscan@disney.com
WARNER BROS
www.warnerbros.com
Executives attending Cannes:
Francis Boespflug, President of Production and Distribution
Monique Esclarissat, European Theatrical Distribution
Patrick Strafford, VP responsible for UK Acquistiions +44 207 984 5434
Marc Vergoz, Event Manager
Caroline Dollar, Commercial Development
Iris Knobloch, President of WB Pictures, France
Camela Galano, President of Newline International
UK Office:
98 Theobald’s Road
London WC1X 8WB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7984 5434
Email: Patrick.stafford@warnerbros.com
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UK DISTRIBUTORS
YUME PICTURES LTD
www.yumepictures.co.uk
Yume Pictures is an all rights company, specialised in world cinema and arthouse films.
Executives attending Cannes (12-23 May):
Chris OOSTEROM, Managing Dir., e: c.oosterom@yumepictures.co.uk
T: 44 799 052 3881 / 44 20 7099 6022
Patrizia RAELI, Managing Dir., E: p.raeli@yumepictures.co.uk
T: 44 771 200 3075/ 44 20 7099 6024
UK Office:
3rd Floor 2-6 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3NQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7099 6020
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7099 6021
Email: info@yumepictures.co.uk
ZZIZZL FILMS
www.zzizzl.com
Zzizzl is a video download store and a new way to enjoy short films and videos on portable players such
as phones, iPods, PSPs etc. Filmmakers can sell their films to a worldwide audience.
Executives attending Cannes:
Dennis Morrison, dennis@zzizzlfilms.com, 44 77 88 441 494, 14-19 May
K Sato, Online Marketing
UK Office:
PO Box 49859
London NW5 9AX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 5516
Fax: +44 (0) 7092 366868
Email: info@zzizzlfilms.com
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UK EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ACE – ATELIERS DU CINÉMA EUROPÉEN
www.ace-producers.com
Development, rewriting, financing, marketing and networking designed for European feature-film
producers who have already produced several movies .
Executives attending Cannes:
Sophie Bourdon 13–23 May m: +33 6 09 91 91 87 e: sophie@ace-producers.com
Ronan Girre 14-21 May m: +33 6 16 90 32 11 e: ronangirre@ace-producers.com
Alice Ormières 13-23 May m: +33 6 76 71 93 82 e: alice@ace-producers.com
Sabrina Camus e: Sabrina@ace-producers.com
Noemi Haire-Sievers
Cannes Office:
Résidence du Gray d’Albion
64 ter rue d’Antibes
Entrance 3A – 2nd elevator – 2nd floor
Tel: +33 4 93 99 07 13
Paris Office:
8 rue Mayran, 75009
Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 53 25 00 01
Fax: +33 1 53 32 76 94
Email: info@ace-producers.com
INDEPENDENT CINEMA OFFICE
www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Established in July 2003 the Independent Cinema Office is a national organisation that aims to develop
and support independent film exhibition throughout Britain. We work in association with independent
cinemas, film festivals, film societies and the regional and national screen agencies.
Executives attending Cannes:
Simon Ward e: simon@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
UK Office:
rd
3 Floor, Kenilworth House
79-80 Margaret Street
London W1W 8TA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7636 7120
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7636 7121
Email: info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
INITIALIZE FILMS
www.initialize-films.co.uk
Initialize Films is one of Europe's leading consultancies and training companies for film and TV
professionals. The company has arranged production / development finance, co-production agreements
and option agreements for a number of clients and is backed by UK Film Council through Skillset. We
will shortly announce the launch of a new online distribution company.
Executives attending Cannes:
Ian DAVIES, Director, e: ian@initialize-films.co.uk
UK Office:
15 Southampton Place
London WC1A 2AJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 7020
Email: enquiries@initialize-films.co.uk
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UK EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MET FILM
www.metfilm.co.uk
www.metfilmproduction.co.uk
Met Film is a unique organisation based in Ealing Studios, which comprises the UK's fastest growing film
school, an award-winning feature film production company, a cutting-edge post-production facility and a highly
successful creative agency. Met Film Production is dedicated to the development and production of
innovative, commercially-driven feature films which will attract audiences both nationally and
internationally. Met Film Production was formed in 2007 with the successful transition of the entire team
behind feature film production company APT Films, producers of the highly acclaimed feature
documentary Deep Water, the multiple award winning Wondrous Oblivion, and the Academy Award
nominated film Solomon & Gaenor.
Executives attending Cannes (15-19 May):
Jonny Persey, MD and producer m: +44 7958448755 e: jonny@metfilm.co.uk
Al Morrow, Head of Documentary m:44 7768315579 e:al@metfilm.co.uk
David Balfour, Assistant Director of Met Film School and Producer m: 44 777 175 707
david@metfilm.co.uk
UK Office:
Met Film Production
Ealing Studios
London W5 5EP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8280 9127
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8280 9111
Email: anetta@metfilm.co.uk
SAE INSTITUTE LONDON
www.saeuk.com
A practice and industry oriented film making degree validated by Middlesex University, SAE Institute has
recently been awarded Skillset Media Academy status. Staff, students and graduates attend with recent
films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Carl Schoenfeld, 13 – 24 May, +44 797 475 3838, e: carl@saeuk.com
67 Avenue Docteur Picaud, 06150 Cannes Tel: 04 93 48 34 70
Amiram Bukowski, Harmonica Swing,13- 24 May, +44 772 536 6707,
e: amiram_bukowski@yahoo.co.uk
Nathalie Kramer, 13-23 May, 44 753 123 7368, e: magnum_star@hotmail.com
Nishanth Shrinivasa, 13-23 May, 44 784 908 8648, e: n.kolyarmail.com
Jonathan Dudley, 13-23 May, 44 775 624 2049, e: jdudley209@gogglemaiil.com
Aidan Hornsby, 13-23 May, 44 788 791 5134, e: aidanhornsby@mac.com
Niel Payne, 13-23 May, 44 787 266 5830 ndp1701@gogglemail.com
Rodney Williams, 13-18 May, 44 753 379 6659 rodney @creativedisorder.info
Jordan Stokes, 14-21 May, 44 790 608 9306 jordanmstokes@googlemail.com
Cannes Office:
c/o Hans-Erik Saks, 7 Rue Forville
06110 Le Cannet
Tel: +33 4 93 45 21 17
UK Office:
297 Kingsland Road
London E8 4DD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7923 9159
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7691 7653
Email: saeLondon@sae.edu
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UK EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SKILLSET
www.skillset.org
Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries (broadcast, film, video, interactive
media and photo imaging). Jointly funded by industry and government, our job is to make sure that the
UK audio visual industries have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place.
Executives attending Cannes:
Janine Marmot, Director of Film, 44 7825 188624 janinem@skillset.org
Dan Simmons, Film Campaigns Manager dans@skillset.org
Neil Peplow, Director of Film neilp@skillset.org
UK Office:
Focus Point
21 Caledonian Road
London N1 9GB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7713 9857
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7713 9801
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UK EXHIBITORS
AHH…ARTS IGNITING MINDS
www.ahh.uk.com
We acquire rights to films for Switzerland. We advise and create festivals, film exhibition, content and
develop new ways of engaging audiences, we develops creative ideas across the arts in the UK.
Executives attending Cannes:
Simon Elliott, Buyer
UK Office:
76 Littlebury Road
London SW4 6DN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7627 0841
Fax: + (0) 20 7627 0841
Email: simon@innovisionmedia.co.uk
ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT UK LTD
www.anchorbay.co.uk
ABE UK are publishers of feature films on DVD & Video, to the UK Retail/Rental Market.
Executives attending Cannes:
Colin LOMAX, Managing Director e: colin.lomax@starz.com 00 44 7768 423 982
UK Office:
6 Heddon Street
London W1B 4BT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7025 7410
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7025 7406
Email: liz@anchorbay.co.uk
ARTIFICIAL EYE FILM CO
www.artificial-eye.com
Artificial Eye Film Company has been a leading distributor of arthouse and foreign language films for
over thirty years and has an extensive world cinema video label. In 2006 it became part of Curzon-
Artificial Eye, which now owns nine screens on five London sites: Chelsea Cinema, the Renoir, Curzon
Mayfair, Curzon Soho, and the Richmond Filmhouse.
Executives attending Cannes:
Louisa Dent, Managing Director, 12 – 22 May, +44 0 788 079 2308 louisa.dent@artificial-eye.com
Roger Wingate , Chairman, 13 – 23 May, 44 77 67 68 54 46 , roger.wingate@act.eu.com
Jennifer Wingate, Acquisitions Consultant, 13 – 23 May, 44 77 67 68 54 46 jennifer@wingate.eu.com
Steve Lewis, Home Entertainment Manager, 12 – 21 May, +44 7921 463 417 steve@artificial-eye.com
Ben Luxford, Head of Sales, 13-17 May, 44 7966 154 390 ben.luxford@artificial-eye.com
Paul Diment, Film Marketing Manager, 18-21 May, 44 7725 906 400 paul.diment@artificial-eye.com
Ailsa Ferrier, Acquisitions Executive 11-23 May, 44 7813 173 887 ailsa.ferrier@artificial-eye.com
UK Office:
20-22 Stukeley Street
London WC2B 5LR
T: +44 (0) 20 7438 9586
Email: info@artificial-eye.com
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UK EXHIBITORS
CURZON ARTIFICIAL EYE
www.curzonae.com
UK independent distributor and exhibition group which includes London’s leading art-house cinemas
and the UK’s leading distributor of high-quality and foreign language independent film.
Executives attending Cannes:
Philip Knatchbull, CEO
Richard Napper, COO 12-22 May, 44 7879 437877 richard.napper@curzonae.com
Bertrand Lipworth, Head of Business Affairs May 13-15
UK Office:
20-22 Stukeley Street
London, WC2B 5LR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7438 9586
Email: info@curzonae.com
ARTS ALLIANCE MEDIA
www.artsalliancemedia.com
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), based in London, and Paris, is Europe's leading provider of digital film
distribution services, dedicated to building a European digital network to deliver film to the cinema, to the
home and between industry players.
Executives attending Cannes:
Howard KIEDAISCH, CEO, e: howard@artsalliancemedia.com
Fiona DEANS, Chief Operating Officer, e: fiona@artsalliancemedia.com
Giovanni DOLCI, Strategy and Business Development 44 77 8847 3438,
gdolci@artsalliancemedia.com 13-22 May
UK Office:
9-11 North End Road
London W14 8ST
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7751 7500
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7751 7505
Email: info@artsalliancemedia.co.uk
BARBICAN CENTRE
www.barbican.org.uk
Exhibition, distribution and festival organisation as part of a major European arts centre.
Executives attending Cannes:
Robert RIDER, Head of Cinema Programming, 44 207 382 7007 / 44 789 981 3386 / 44 207 382 7037
E: rrider@barbican.org.uk
UK Office:
Silk Street
London EC2Y 8DS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7382 7007
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7382 7037
Email: rrider@barbican.org.uk
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UK EXHIBITORS
BROADWAY
www.broadway.org.uk
Media Centre comprising a two screen cinema, a film TV production facility, offices for filmmakers and
media professionals. We organize an International Film Festival each year and a regular program of
educational events and screenings.
Executives attending Cannes:
David BOWLEY, Programmer 44 7896 292 821
UK Office:
14-18 Broad Street
Nottingham NG1 3AL
Tel: +44 (0) 115 952 6600
Fax: +44 (0) 115 952 6622
Email: info@broadway.org.uk
CITY SCREEN LIMITED
www.picturehouses.co.uk
City Screen is the owner and operator of Picturehouse Cinemas, Britain’s largest circuit of independent
cinemas. Formed in 1989 to challenge the modern multiplex, City Screen provides cinemas in city
centre locations to serve local communities and offer a more diverse choice of films. City Screen now
owns and operates 18 cinemas, as well as programming films for an additional 35 cinemas
independently operated throughout the UK, using over 18 years experience in tailoring diverse and
commercially successful programmes spanning arthouse and independent classics, world cinema and
quality mainstream titles as well as short films and touring seasons. City Screen prides itself on being at
the forefront of digital cinema and other business and technical developments, such as pioneering live
cinecast events, including Filmmaker Question and Answer programmes, and screenings of opera from
the New York Metropolitan Opera to cinemas across the UK.
Executives attending Cannes:
Clare BINNS, Programming Director, 44 207 734 4342 / 44 207 7734 4027
e: clare.b@picturehouses.co.uk
Jason WOOD, Programmer and Programming Manager, 44 207 734 4342
e: jason.w@picturehouses.co.uk
Johanna BLAIR, Programmer, e: jo.b@picturehouses.co.uk
Deborah ALLISON, Programmer
Emily RICHARDSON, Programmer e:emilyr63@gogglemail.com
Madeleine MULLETT, Programmer, e: madeleine.m@picturehouses.co.uk, May 13 - May 18
Chris HARRIS, Programming Assistant, 44 7918 745 284,
e: chris.h@picturehouses.co.uk, May 13 - May 19
Tim BROWN, Programmer, 44 1273 644 721, May 19 - May 24
Marc ALLENBY, Head of Film Marketing & Sponsorship, e: marc.a@picturehouses.co.uk
Gabriel SWARTLAND, Media - Communications Manager, e: gabs.s@picturehouses.co.uk, 13 -18 May
UK Office:
Hardy House 16-18 Beak St
London WIF 9RD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7292 2171
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7734 4027
Email: chris.h@picturehouses.co.uk
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UK EXHIBITORS
CORNERHOUSE
www.cornerhouse.org
3-screen independent arthouse and repertory cinema. Member of Europa Cinemas network. Produces 2
film festivals annually - Viva Spanish Film Festival (now incorporating also Spanish-speaking Latin
American films) and exposures New Talent in Moving Image festival.
Executives in Cannes
Rachel HAYWARD, Programme Manager,
UK Office:
70 Oxford St.
Manchester M1 5NH
Tel: +44 (0) 161 200 1510
Fax: +44 (0) 161 200 1506
Email: linda.pariser@cornerhouse.org
EDINBURGH FILMHOUSE LTD
www.filmhousecinema.com
Edinburgh Filmhouse is Scotland's leading cultural cinema committed to screening the best of world
cinema. Filmhouse is host venue to Edinburgh International Film Festival and French Film Festival (UK)
Ltd. Filmhouse helps distribute films in the UK and Ireland through its associated distributor, Cinefrance
Ltd.
Executives attending Cannes:
Lizelle BISSCHOFF, Programming Consultant, 44 780 748 5058
James MCKENZIE, COO, 44 131 623 8020 / 44 787 041 7075
E: james.mckenzie@filmhousecinema.com
Rod WHITE, Head of Programming, 44 779 654 6413
E: rod.white@filmhousecinema.com
Dorota OSTROWSKA, Programming Consultant e: dorota.ostrowska@ed.ac.uk
John ORR, Programming Consultant, e: orrjmo@aol.com
UK Office:
88 Lothian Road
Edinburgh EH3 9BZ
Tel: +44 (0) 131 228 6382
Fax: +44 (0) 131 229 6482
Email: admin@filmhousecinema.com
FILMBUYER.CO.UK
www.filmbuyer.co.uk
Providing Film Programming services for Independent Cinemas.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mike VICKERS, Programmer/Partner, 44 207 1938 702 / 44 778 523 3750
E: mike@filmbuyer.co.uk
UK Office:
6 Ryders Avenue
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8LN
Tel: +44 (0) 1843 834715
Email: enquiries@filmbuyer.co.uk
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UK EXHIBITORS
ICA FILMS
www.ica.org.uk
ICA Films is a UK theatrical and DVD distributor specialising in world cinema features and
documentaries. The company forms part of the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) multi-
arts complex in central London, which also includes two screens.
Executives attending Cannes:
Robin ANDREWS, DVD Operations Manager, e: robin.andrews@ica.org.uk
Mark ADAMS, Director of Cinema / Acquisitions Director, e: mark.adams@ica.org.uk
44 207 766 1448 / 44 784 152 7505 / 44 207 306 0122
UK Office:
The Mall
London SW1Y 5AH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7930 0493
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7306 0122
Email: mark.adams@ica.org.uk
INDEPENDENT CINEMA OFFICE
www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Established in July 2003 the Independent Cinema Office is a national organisation that aims to develop
and support independent film exhibition throughout Britain. We work in association with independent
cinemas, film festivals, film societies and the regional and national screen agencies.
Executives attending Cannes:
Catharine Des Forges e: catharine@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Simon Ward e: simon@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Becky Clarke e: beckyc@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Anna Kime e: anna@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Zoe Naylor e: zoe@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
David Sin e: david@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
UK Office:
rd
3 Floor, Kenilworth House
79-80 Margaret Street
London W1W 8TA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7636 7120
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7636 7121
Email: info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
ODEON CINEMAS LIMITED
www.odeon.co.uk
Executives attending Cannes:
Rupert STEVENS, Booker 19-23 May
Juan Antonio GOMEZ, Film Bookings Director UK and Continental Europe, 13-19 May
UK Office:
54 Whitcomb Street
London WC2H 7DN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7321 6240
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7321 0357
Email: wscott@odeon.co.uk
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UK EXHIBITORS
RIO CINEMA
www.riocinema.org.uk
Single screen independent cinema presenting the best new releases (both Hollywood and arthouse) and
a wide range of special events. Hosts the London Turkish Film Festival and London Kurdish Film
Festival and screenings for many other festivals including the London Film Festival, the East End Film
Festival and the Ghanaian Film Festival. Member of the UK Film Council's Digital Screen Network and
Europa Cinemas. Organises an extensive educational programme of schools' screenings and film
making workshops for children. Also distributor of Turkish and Kurdish films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Charles RUBINSTEIN, General Manager, e: c.rubinstein@riocinema.org.uk
44 207 241 9415 / 44 7710 171599 / 44 207 923 0566, May 13 - May 24
UK Office:
107 Kingsland High Street
London E8 2PB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7241 9410
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7923 0566
Email: c.rubinstein@riocinema.org.uk
SOHO HOUSE
www.sohohouse.com
Soho House Ltd. comprises mainly of private members clubs/hotels in London, Somerset and New York
for individuals in the film and media industry, as well as the Electric Cinema, Portobello Rd., one of the
oldest purpose-built cinemas in London which exhibits films, holds festivals and film industry events.
Executives attending Cannes:
Amanda KEAN, Cinema Programmer, e: mandyk@sohohouse.com
44 207 292 0139 / 44 797 368 1379 / 44 207 292 0169
UK Office:
40 Greek Street
London W1D 4EB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 5188
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7292 0169
Email: reception@sohohouse.com
THE SHOWROOM
www.showroom.org.ik
The Showroom is a four screen art cinema, with an active outreach and education programme. We are
the home of The Sheffield International Documentary Festival, Showcomotion Festival of Films for
Young People, Lovebytes Digital Arts Festival and the Korean Film Festival.
Executives attending Cannes:
Bill LAWRENCE, Creative Director
Ian WILD, Chief Executive, 44 794 912 1038, e: ian@showroom.org.uk
Hyangjin LEE, Director Korean Film Festival , e: h.j.lee@sheffield.ac.uk
UK Office:
Paternoster Row
Sheffield S1 2BX
Tel: +44 (0) 114 276 3534
Fax: +44 (0) 114 249 3204
Email: ian@showroom.org.uk
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UK EXHIBITORS
WATERSHED MEDIA CENTER
www.watershed.co.uk
A member of Europa Cinemas and the CEA, Watershed is a leading cultural organisation for non-
mainstream and independent cinema exhibition which screens world cinema, shorts, emerging digital
form and hosts internationally renowned festivals such as Encounters International Short Film Festival.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mark COSGROVE, Head of Programme, e: mark@watershed.co.uk 44 771 2577 493
UK Office:
1 Canon's Rd, Harbourside
Bristol BS1 5TX
Tel: +44 (0) 117 927 6444
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UK FESTIVALS
ANGEL FILM AWARDS
www.angelfilmawards.com
The 7th edition of the Angel Film Awards - Festival 3 - 6 December 2009 one of the Premiere European
Awards event & special interest film festival held annually in Monaco. The AFA is a well established
independent not-for-profit organization & founded as an International non violent cinema event. Festival
& winning films recently Televised on BBC World Headline News. Inaugurated in 2003 focusing on non
gratuitous violent content in film.
NEW CATEGORIES - OPEN FOR SUBMISSION: feature, short film, feature, short documentary,
feature, short animation film, music video, feature screenplay.
Executives attending Cannes:
Rosana GOLDEN, Festival Director, 39 32 93 44 63 77 / 33 6 61 25 24 51
E: rosana@monacofilmfest.com, May 13 - May 24
E: press@monacofilmfest.info
Dean BENTLEY, Festival Producer, 33 6 67 68 32 60,
e: bentley@monacofilmfest.com, May 13 - May 24
UK Office:
1 Conduit Street
London W1S XA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 9595
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 9696
Email: rosana@monacofilmfest.com
CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL
www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
The Cambridge Film Festival's mission is to showcase the very best in independent international cinema
to the widest possible audience. Bold and imaginative in our presentation of films, we embrace the latest
technology while also showcasing our passion for the heritage of cinema. Our acclaimed programme
includes feature films, documentaries and shorts from around the world. We host Q&As with directors,
actors and other industry professionals, organise networking events and workshops, and deliver
spectacular outdoor screenings enjoyed by our audiences and guests alike. The next edition of the
Festival will take place from 17 to 27 September 2009.
Executives attending Cannes:
Tony JONES, Festival Director, e:tony@cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
Paula BEEGAN, Festival Manager, e: paula@cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
Nick JOICEY, Festival Programmer, e: njoicey@btinternet.com
Lindiwe DOVEY, African Film Programmer, e: lindiwedovey@gmail.com
Verena VON STACKELBERG, International Programme Coordinator,
e:verenavonstackelberg@gmail.com
UK Office:
Arts Picturehouse
38-39 St Andrews Street
Cambridge CB2 3AR
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 500082
Fax: +44 (0) 122 346 2555
Email: info@cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
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UK FESTIVALS
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
www.edfilmfest.org.uk
Edinburgh International Film Festival, 63rd Edition 17-28th June 2009, is the UK’s leading film festival of
discovery. A hotbed of discussion, networking and talent-gathering for the UK and international
industries, and a diverse, fun and celebratory audience event. EIFF is the key UK launchpad for new
ideas in cinema.
Executives attending Cannes:
Hannah MCGILL, Artistic Director, 44 131 2284051 / 44 1312 295501, 19-21 May
E: programme@edfilmfest.org.uk
Ginnie ATKINSON, Managing Director, 44 131 228 4051, 16-2 May E: info@edfilmfest.org.uk
Diane HENDERSON, Deputy Artistic Director, 44 131 228 4051, 19-21 May
E:programme@edfilmfest.org.uk
Mary DAVIES, Head of Industry, 13-21 May, E:industry@edfilmfest.org.uk
UK Office:
88 Lothian Road
Edinburgh EH3 9BZ
Tel: +44 (0) 131 228 4051
Fax: +44 (0) 131 229 5501
Email: info@edfilmfest.org.uk
FRIGHTFEST
FILM4 FrightFest is the UK's biggest and brightest horror and fantasy film festival. Held each August in
central London, FrightFest also hosts year-round events in London, Glasgow, Cambridge and Bradford.
FrightFest has recently entered into partnership with Wild Bunch to acquire genre product and foster
talent for the UK.
Executives attending Cannes:
Ian RATTRAY, Director, 44 208 296 0555 / 44 7970 842387 / 44 208 296 0556
e:ianrattray@blueyonder.co.uk, May 13 - May 22
Alan JONES, Director, 44 7887 674243, e: alan.jones19@homecall.co.uk, May 13 - May 22
Paul MCEVOY, Director, 44 7968 183299, e: paul mcevoy@blueyonder.co.uk, May 13 - May 22
Greg DAY, Admin Assistant, 44 7889 861646, e: greg@frighfest.co.uk, May 13 - May 22
UK Office:
10 Wiltshire Gardens
Twickenham TW2 6ND
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8296 0555
Email: frightfest@mac.com
FUTURE SHORTS
www.futureshorts.com
Future Shorts is one of the leading and most innovative short film labels. Since 2003, Future Shorts has
created a rapidly expanding network that allows filmmakers the opportunity to have their work seen on
the largest theatrical platform worldwide. Passionately believing in getting short films seen and creating
a culture around the medium. Future Shorts is a worldwide monthly film festival as well as a distributor,
sales agent, consultancy service and DVD label.
Executive attending Cannes:
Fabien Riggal, Creative Director
UK Office:
69-71 Leonard Street
London EC2A 4QU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7739 6055
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7439 3255
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UK FESTIVALS
JAZZ FILMS LTD
Jazz Films Ltd. is a company whose directors work in acquisitions (feature films for Japanese pay TV
channel Cinefil-Imagica), production, development, and film festival consulting (Edinburgh International
Film Festival).
Executives attending Cannes:
Mary DAVIES, Acquisition Director, 44 207 735 3251 / 44 778 990 2753 / 44 207 735 3251
E: marydavies@jazzfilms.fsnet.co.uk
UK Office:
166 B Old South Lambeth Road
London SW8 1XX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7735 3251
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7735 3251
Email: marydavies@jazzfilms.fsnet.co.uk
LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
www.leedsfilm.com
Leeds International Film Festival takes place every November and is organised by Leeds Film
(www.leedsfilm.com). The Festival features the Golden Owl Competition, Fanomenon, Cinema Versa,
KiNETIKA! and Short Film City. Leeds Film also organise the Leeds Young People's Film Festival at
Easter (www.leedsyoungfilm.com).
Executives attending Cannes:
Chris FELL, Director, e: chris.fell@leeds.gov.uk 44 113 247 8389
Martha JURKSAITIS, Programme Coordinator e: martha.jurksaitis@leeds.gov.uk
UK Office:
Town Hall, The Headrow
Leeds LS1 3AD
Tel: +44 (0) 113 247 8389
Fax: +44 (0) 113 247 8494
Email: filmfestival@leeds.gov.uk
LONDON AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
www.africaatthepictures.co.uk
The London African Film Festival incorporating Africa at the Pictures is dedicated to promoting the
exhibition of African feature films, shorts, animation and experimental films.
Executives in Cannes:
Keith SHIRI, Director 44 778 666 3091 kshiri@boltblue.com/keithshiri@hotmail.com 15-20 May
UK Office:
27 Mansell Road
London W3 7QH
Tel: +44 (0) 020 3278 6000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8749 0004
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UK FESTIVALS
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL / BFI SOUTHBANK
www.lff.org.uk
The London Film Festival is a key activity of the British Film Institute (BFI). The 53rd edition of the
Festival will take place from 14-29 October 2009. The Festival awards the following prizes in recognition
of new talent: BFI Sutherland Award for best first feature; FIPRESCI International Critics Award;
Grierson Award for best documentary; Satyajit Ray Award and TCM Classic Shorts Award. The Festival
screens new work from around the world (fiction, documentary, artists and experimental work,
animation), and the best of recent restorations from international archives.
Executives attending Cannes:
Sandra HEBRON, Artistic Director of Festivals, 44 207 815 1323 / 44 777 043 7396 / 44 207 633 0786
E: sandra.hebron@bfi.org.uk
Helen DE WITT, Festivals Producer, 44 207 815 1389 / 44 788 772 3037 / 44 207 633 0786
E: helen.dewitt@bfi.org.uk
Sarah LUTTON, Festivals Programme Manager, 44 207 815 1322 / 44 7676 130285 / 44 207 633 0786
sarah.lutton@bfi.org.uk
Michael HAYDEN, Festivals Programmer, 44 207 815 1324, 44 207 633 0786
E: michael.hayden@bfi.org.uk
UK Office:
BFI Southbank Belvedere Road
London SE1 8XT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7815 1323
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7633 0786
Email: sarah.lutton@bfi.org.uk
RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
www.raindance.co.uk
Since 1992 Raindance has ignited and overseen major shifts in the world of British independent film.
Our combination of innovative film training, a major film festival and the prestigious British Independent
Film Awards means that Raindance plays a vital role in all aspects of independent filmmaking in the UK.
In 2007 Raindance.tv was launched to showcase quality independent cinema. Currently Raindance.tv
can be seen on 10 platforms in over 100 countries.
Executives attending Cannes:
Suzanne BALLANTYNE, Senior Programmer and Acquisitions, 44 7900 220 612 e:
suzanne@raindance.co.uk
Elliot GROVE, Founder and Director e: elliot@raindance.co.uk
Xavier RASHID, Head of Development, 44 7835 999 112 e: xavier@raindance.co.uk
Joe PEARSHOUSE, Festival Producer joe@raindance.co.uk
Amélie Thille, Assistant Producer amelie@raindance.co.uk
Cannes Office:
VILLAGE INT'L - RIVIERA Pavillon 121 (MEDIA)
UK Office:
81 Berwick St.
London W1F 8TW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 3833
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7439 2243
Email: info@raindance.co.uk
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UK FESTIVALS
SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST
www.sheffdocfest.com
The UK’s must-attend documentary event of the year - Doc/Fest is a film festival, industry conference
and marketplace, attracting over 1200 industry delegates for screenings, deals, debate, training and
networking.
Executives attending Cannes:
Heather CROALL, Director
UK Office:
The Workstation
15 Paternoster Row
Sheffield, S1 2BX
Tel: +44 (0) 114 276 5141
Fax: +44 (0) 114 272 1849
Email: info@sidf.co.uk
VIVA! SPANISH & LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
www.cornerhouse.org
3-screen independent arthouse and repertory cinema. Member of Europa Cinemas network. Produces 2
film festivals annually - Viva Spanish Film Festival (now incorporating also Spanish-speaking Latin
American films) and exposures New Talent in Moving Image festival.
Executives in Cannes:
Rachel HAYWARD, Programme Manager,
UK Office:
70 Oxford St.
Manchester M1 5NH
Tel: +44 (0) 161 200 1510
Fax: +44 (0) 161 200 1506
Email: linda.pariser@cornerhouse.org
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UK FINANCIERS
ALLIED IRISH BANKS, PLC
www.aibcorporate.co.uk
Executives attending Cannes:
Michael SHYJKA, Head of Film Finance e: michael.g.shyjka@aib.ie
44 207 090 7121 / 44 7 793 859 920 / 44 207 090 7101
Guillaume DE CHALENDAR, Senior Manager e: guillaume.a.de.chalendar@aib.ie
44 7515 783 930
UK Office:
St Helen's, 1 Undershaft
London EC3A 8AB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7090 7130
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7090 7101
ARAMID CAPITAL
www.aramidcapital.com
Aramid Capital Partners advises the Aramid Entertainment Fund in sourcing financing opportunities in
the film and television industry.
Executives attending Cannes:
Simon FAWCETT, CEO 44 7500 780 647
Yu Fai SUEN, COO
Jane BARCLAY, Consultant
Lucinda ENGLEHART, Head of Physical Production,
Angelique TALIO, Assistant to CEO and COO, atalio@aramidcapital.com
UK Office:
76 Dean Street
London W1D 3SQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7009 6676
Email: info@aramidcapital.com
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
www.barclays.com
Barclays Media team has been established for 21 years and a supporter of the Cannes Film Festival
during that time. Our market leadership gives us the critical mass to : work with customers to deliver
specialist tailored products; understand the sector and the changes that are taking place in a fast-
changing market; facilitate introductions within the industry; anticipate ways in which we can continue to
meet market needs; offer the support of a worldwide recognized brand.
Executives attending Cannes:
Rich WOOLFORD, Commercial Director - Media Team, m: 44791 750 2773
e: rich.cs.woolford@barclays.com
Lee DELLAR, Media Relationship Director 44 777 555 3685
E: lee.dellar@barclayscorporate.com
Simon PICKNELL, Media Relationship Director, 44776 995 2805
E: simon.picknell@barclayscorporate.com
UK Office:
27 Soho Square, 1st Floor
London W1D 3QR
Tel: +44 (0) 7775 553685
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7445 5784
Email: lee.dellar@barclayscorporate.com
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UK FINANCIERS
BBC FILMS
www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms
Major UK broadcasting corporation & production department.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jane WRIGHT, General Manager and Executive Producer May 14 – 22 May
Paula JALFON, Commercial Manager E: helen.grearson@bbc.co.uk, May 13- 22 May
Jack ARBUTHNOTT, Development Editor, May 17 - May 22
Joe OPPENHEIMER, Executive Producer, May 14 - May 20
Beth PATTINSON, Development Editor
Jamie LAURENSON, Executive Producer May 14 - 20 May
Christine LANGAN, Commissioning Editor, May 15 – 20 May
UK Office:
Room 6023, TV Centre
Wood Lane,
London W12 7RJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8576 7265
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8576 7268
Email: jacqui.barr@bbc.co.uk
BLUE STAR MOVIES
www.bluestarmovies.com
Blue Star Movies Ltd. is a European fully integrated film production and international sales company
with a unique access to private equity funds and with internal marketing and market research
departments. The vision of the company is to build a dynamic and modern European Film Industry allied
with the U.S. and Asian markets. Capitalizing on the partners' varied and complementary backgrounds
and in 6 new film projects, featuring the company's unique blend of attention to quality and broad
International public appeal.
Executives attending Cannes:
Pete MAGGI, Chairman - Producer - Head of International Sales 39 335 8720 172
e: info@bluestarmovies.com
UK Office:
175 - 185 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8UE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7812 0700
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7812 0650
Email: info@bluestarmovies.com
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UK FINANCIERS
CINEMANX LIMITED
www.cinemanx.com
CinemaNX, (NX), invests in and co-produces independent feature films typically in the range of $5 - $25
million. NX provides hands-on production expertise as well as access to $100 million of production
equity.
Executives attending Cannes:
Steve CHRISTIAN, Chairman, May 14 - May 21
Andrew FINGRET, Director 44 162 466 2300 / 44 162 466 2429 e: andrew.fingret@cinemanx.com,
May 14 - May 21
Marc SAMUELSON, Director Production 44 207 439 4900 / 44 207 439 4901
e: marc.samuelson@cinemanx.com, May 14 - May 21
Emma LIGHTBODY, Chairman – PA e: emma.lightbody@cinemanx.com, May 14- May 21
Jessica PARKER, Creative Executive, 44 207 439 4900 / 44 207 439 4901
e: jessica.parker@cinemanx.com, May 14 - May 21
Josie LAW, Development Executive, e:josie.law@cinemanx.com, May 14-21May
UK Office:
Murdoch Chambers South Quay
Douglas IM1 5PA
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 662666
Fax: +44 (0) 1624 678680
Email: films@cinemanx.com
COMPACT COLLECTIONS LTD
www.compactcollections.com
Compact Collections Ltd (based in London and Sydney) provides three key services for feature films,
namely administration of secondary rights for entire catalogues, management of collection accounts on
a per project basis and music publishing administration. Compact is the largest independent
administrator of audio-visual secondary rights returns internationally through representing over 280 key
media companies worldwide including production companies, sales agents, distributors and
broadcasters. Our clients include BBC Worldwide, Channel 4 International, Capitol Film, Content Film,
Hanway Film, ICON Entertainment, Lakeshore Entertainment, The Works among others. Compact also
uses its significant resources, experience and expertise to provide a reliable and competitively priced
collection account management service with full transparency and accountability. The Compact team
has over 25 years experience in the monitoring, collection and disbursement of funds in accordance with
recoupment schedules.
Executives attending Cannes:
Alun TYERS, Head of Cam Operations, 44 144 320 3095 / 44 798 058 8547
E: atyers@compactcollections.com
UK Office
3rd Floor, 8/12 Camden High Street
London NW1 OJH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7874 7480
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 7868
Email: info@compactcollections.com
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UK FINANCIERS
COUTTS & CO
Coutts Media Banking Office has for the last 21 years specialised in looking after and supporting clients
in the film industry by providing a full range of production banking services that are professional,
innovative and flexible. Furthermore we are committed in continuing to provide independent producers
with project finance for films that meet our criteria.
Executives attending Cannes:
Neil PHELPS, Head of Media Team, e: neil.phelps@coutts.com 44 7831 797812 14-20 May
Karl DYE, Commercial Banker e: karl.dye@coutts.com 44 7786 114 570 14-17 May
David CAMPBELL, Commercial Banker e: david.campbell@coutts.com 44 7887 634678 17-20 May
Paul WHITFIELD, Commercial Banker e: paul.whitfield@coutts.com 44 7970 001 183 14-17 May
Judith CHANN, Business Development Manager Media e: judith.chan@couttss.com 44 7825 735 260
16-19 May
Paul FRANKS, Commercial Banker e:paul.franks@coutts.com 44 7919 058 5596 17-20 May
UK Office:
Media Banking Office
440 The Strand
London WC2R 0QS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7753 1000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7753 1069
EALING STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL
www.ealingstudios.com
Ealing Studios produces, finances and distributes both its own and third party productions as well as
providing production facilities and co-production services for UK and International partners. Its main
production label is Fragile Films, one of the UK's leading production companies, with a consistent track
record of developing commercial British feature films with international appeal. In 2006 Ealing Studios
consolidated its sales capability, establishing Ealing Studios International.
Ealing Studios credits include BAFTA nominated An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest,
Kevin and Perry, the $40million CGI feature Valiant and more recently I Want Candy, Fade to Black, St
Trinian’s and Easy Virtue. We are presently in post production on Dorian Gray and Oscar winner, Julian
Fellowes’, From Time to Time and this year production will start on St Trinian’s 2, Where Hands Touch
and Burke and Hare directed by John Landis.
Executives attending Cannes:
Barnaby THOMPSON, Producer, barnaby.thompson@ealingstudios.com 14-20 May
James SPRING, Managing Director, james@ealingstudios.com 06 37 32 15 32, 14-20 May
Natalie CURRAN, Head of Sales, natalie.brenner@ealingstudios.com 06 77 45 99 ,14 13 - May 20
Jojo DYE, Head of Marketing and PR , jojo@ealingstudios.com 06 73 79 16 81, 11-23 May
Will MACHIN, Head of Distribution will.machin@ealingstudios.com 13-20 May
Naomi WEINER, Sales Coordinator naomi.weiner@ealingstudios.com 06 07 25 74 22, 11-23 May
Simon GEORGE, Finance Director simon.george@ealingstudios.com 16-20 May
Tabitha JENKINS, Production Executive tabitha.jenkins@ealingstudios.com 16-19 May
Nichola MARTIN, Development Executive nic.martin@ealingstudios.com 15-19 May
Sophie MEYER, Head of Development sophie.meyer@ealingstudios.com 16-19 May
Gary STONE, Studio Manager gary.stone@ealingstudios.com 15-20 May
Cannes Office:
C21/2 Relais de la Reine
42/43 La Croissette
Tel: +33 4 93 06 70 03/4
UK Office:
Ealing Studios, Ealing Green
London W5 5EP
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8567 6655
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8758 8658
Email: naomi.weiner@ealingstudios.com
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UK FINANCIERS
FILM4
www.channel4.com/film
Film4 is Channel 4 Television’s feature film division. The company develops and co-finances film
productions and is known for working with the most innovative talent in the UK, whether new or
established. Film4’s most recent releases include Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, winner of 8
Academy Awards; Steve McQueen’s Hunger, winner of, amongst other awards, the Cannes Camera
D’Or; Bob Weide’s How To Lose Friends and Alienate People; Martin McDonagh’s Oscar nominated In
Bruges; Mike Leigh’s Oscar nominated and Golden Globe Best Actress winner, Happy-Go-Lucky;
Michael Winterbottom’s Genova; and Alexis Dos Santos’ Unmade Beds.
Up and coming Film4 projects include Ken Loach’s Looking for Eric; Paul King’s Bunny and the Bull;
Tom Harper’s Scouting Book for Boys; Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones; Chris Morris’ Four Lions;
Sam Taylor Wood’s Nowhere Boy; Mark Romanek’s Never Let Me Go; Kevin Macdonald’s Eagle of the
Ninth and Mike Leigh’s 09 Project.
Executives attending Cannes:
Tessa ROSS Controller, Film and Drama
Peter CARLTON, Senior Commissioning Executive - Film4
Susan BRUCE-SMITH, Head of Commercial Development
Paul GRINDEY, Head of Business Affairs
Katherine BUTLER, Head of Development
Tracey JOSEPHS, Head of Production
Sam LAVENDER, Development Editor
Clothilde REDFERN, Commercial Development Assistant
Harry DIXON, Senior Business Affairs Executive
Hannah SAHLOUL, Development Assistant
Cannes Office:
Tel: +33 4 93 68 92 67
UK Office:
124 Horseferry Rd.
London SW1P 2TX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7306 5190
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7306 8368
Email: film4@channel4.co.uk
FUTURE FILMS LTD
www.futurefilmgroup.com
Future Films is an international film production and finance company that specialises in making feature
films with wide global appeal.
Executives attending Cannes:
Stephen Margolis, CEO, 44 797 354 9049 stephenm@futurefilmgroup.com, May 13-20
Carola Ash, Head of Business Development, 44 771 281 4627 carola@futurefilmgroup.com,
Albert Martinez-Martin, Producer 44 7712 767110 albert@futurefilmgroup.com
Kwesi Dickson, Producer 44 7905 275 972 kwesi@futurefilmgroup.com
Office in Cannes:
BIG D (Yacht)
Cannes Vieux Port
UK Office:
76 Dean Street
London W1D 3SQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7009 6600
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7009 6602
Email: info@futurefilmgroup.com
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UK FINANCIERS
GALILEO MEDIA & FINANCE LTD
www.galileo-group.co.uk
Historically providing equity finance to third parties. We are no longer involved in bridge financing. We
have put our film financing activities aside momentarily, to concentrate on investment in
film/entertainment infrastructure, predominantly but not exclusively in the Pacific Rim area.
Executives attending Cannes:
James GRAHAM, Director, 44 207 813 2700 / 44 797 367 4121 james.graham@galileo-group.co.uk
Merle NYGATE, Head of Development
UK Office:
Unit 2, 2 Dingley Place
London EC1V 8BP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 8692
Email: james.graham@galileo-group.co.uk
GOLDCREST FILMS
www.goldcrestfilm.com
Since establishment in 1977, Goldcrest has financed, produced and/or distributed over 100 titles that
have won numerous awards including 19 American Academy Awards and 28 BAFTAs.
Goldcrest has exploited its library on a Worldwide basis in all media for over 20 years and currently has
agreements in place with six of the seven major US studios.
Goldcrest’s award-winning post production business was established in London in 1992 and in New
York’s West Village in 2000. Recent titles include: 13, Quantum of Solace, and Harry Potter.
Goldcrest’s development and acquisitions team acquires rights to films/properties. Goldcrest’s Finishing
Fund provides post production services in exchange for distribution rights and an equity position.
Goldcrest is currently building its sales slate.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nick Quested, Executive Director e: nquested@goldcrestfilms.com
Pierre Weisbein, Executive Vice President of Sales e:pweisbein@goldcrestfilms.com
Adam Kulick, Partner. Goldcrest Film Finances e:akulick@goldcrestfilms.com
Anthony Walters, Director, Goldcrest Film Finances e: awalters@goldcrestfilms.com
UK Office:
65-66 Dean Street
London W1D 4PL
Tel: +44 (0)20 7437 8696
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7437 4448
Email: info@goldcrestfilms.com
IMPERIAL MEDIA LTD
www.imperialmedia.eu
Imperial Media is financing and producing commercial features for the international marketplace.
Executives attending Cannes:
Yanni KOUTSOMITIS, Managing Director, 44 7717 012337,
e: yk@imperialmedia.co.uk, 14-21 May
UK Office:
31 Harley St
London W1G 9QS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7467 1700
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7636 5639
Email: info@imperialmedia.co.uk
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UK FINANCIERS
INGENIOUS INVESTMENTS
www.ingeniousmedia.co.uk
A division of Ingenious Media, the UK’s leading media investment and advisory business, Ingenious
Media is an investment and advisory company operating within the media and entertainment industry. In
addition to its activities in private equity, corporate finance, asset management and strategic consulting,
Ingenious is the leading provider of project finance to British film, through sale & leaseback, equity
investment and P&A support, and also operates a television fund. Films with an equity investment
include: "Bride and Prejudice": "Bollywood Style" (Gurinder Chadha), "Country of My Skull" (John
Boorman), "Enduring Love" (Roger Michell), "Girl with a Pearl Earring" (Peter Webber), "Vera Drake"
(Mike Leigh), "Millions" (Danny Boyle), "AvP" (Paul W.S. Anderson) and "Kingdom of Heaven"(Sir Ridley
Scott).
Executives attending Cannes:
James CLAYTON, COO, e: james.clayton@ingeniousmedia.co.uk
Nik BOWER, Business Development Director
UK Office:
15 Golden Square
London W1F 9JG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7319 4000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7319 4001
Email: enquiries@ingeniousmedia.co.uk
INVESTORS IN FILM LTD
www.iifilm.co.uk
Investors in Film has been established for the purpose of offering what the directors believe is a unique
and immersive total cinema industry experience for investors. Investors in Film will manage investment
funds whose mandate is to invest in cinema and film industry projects. Private investors will be offered
the opportunity to participate via a monthly subscription-based newsletter.
Executives attending Cannes:
Albert COLLINS, Chairman, e: albertjcollins@hotmail.com
UK Office:
1 Carthusian Street
London EC1M 6DZ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7638 8750
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7608 1481
Email: albert@iifilm.co.uk
ISLE OF MAN FILM LIMITED
www.isleofmanfilm.com
Financier and co-producer of medium budget independent films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Hilary DUGDALE, Development Manager
Mike KEANEY, Production Coordinator
Cannes Office:
VIEUX PORT
My Issue (boat)
UK Office:
Hamilton House, Peel Road, Douglas
Isle of Man IM1 5EP
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 687173
Fax: +44 (0) 1624 687171
Email: iomfilm@dti.gov.im
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UK FINANCIERS
MATADOR PICTURES
www.matadorpictures.com
In 2009, Matador Pictures celebrates 10 years as one of the UK’s leading independent feature film
production and financing companies with a distinguished track record of distinctive and high quality
feature films earning both commercial and critical success. Films we have produced, co-produced or co-
financed have achieved over 100 awards, nominations and festival selections and all have found
international distribution.
Executives attending Cannes:
Lucia LOPEZ, Development and Production Executive e: lucia@matadorpictures.com
Nigel THOMAS, Partner, Producer, 44 787 603 0057, e: nt@matadorpictures.com
Charlotte WALLS, Producer e:cw@matadorpictures.com
Christopher RIRLIN, Production Assistant
UK Office:
159 Wardour Street
London W1F 8WH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 4544
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7734 7794
Email: admin@matadorpictures.com
MAZARS LLP
www.mazars.co.uk
Mazars offers a full suite of tax, audit and advisory services to a broad range of media clients in the
domestic and international arena.
The firm has strong experience and expertise in the film industry advising financiers, investors,
producers and artists on various aspects of their business, from film tax credits to all areas surrounding
brands and licensing, intellectual property, corporate finance and technology and the internet.
Executives attending Cannes:
Fiona HOTSTON MOORE, e: fiona.hotstonmoore@mazars.co.uk
UK Office:
Tower Bridge House,
St Katharine's Way
London E1W 1DD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7063 4354
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7063 4001
MEDIA FINANCE LTD
www.mediafinance.co.uk
Specialist financial and business advisory services to the UK independent film and television sector.
Executives attending Cannes:
Christopher SPURGEON, Principal e: cspurgeon@mediafinance.co.uk 44 7788 436 344
UK Office:
Riverside Studios, Crisp Rd.
London W6 9RL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8237 1074
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8237 1071
Email: info@mediafinance.co.uk
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UK FINANCIERS
MILLENNIUM FILM FINANCE CORPORATION
www.mffc-film.com
We are a joint venture of Turn of the Century Productions (UK) and Rio Grande Studios (New Mexico,
USA), incorporated in Malta to acquire, fund, and produce a slate of quality films. With an extensive
slate in development at least four of our projects will complete financing during the next few months.
We operate as an independent production and finance company involved in all areas of development
and packaging, funding, and production of feature films for the international market. Packages we take
to funding have a strong combination of attached or confirmed interest by experienced producers, talent,
director and sales/distribution, and all have to be approved by the company and our head of production,
Nigel Wooll From its’ state-of-the-art facility our partner, Rio Grande Studios, provides a wide range of
production and postproduction services not only in film-incentive rich New Mexico, but globally.
Executives attending Cannes:
Grahame DUFFIELD, Joint Managing Director/Executive Producer, 44 186 585 8529 / 44 796 608 5599
E: gd@mffc-film.com, May 16 - May 23 M: 33 676 46 70 95
Michael J. JACOBS, Joint Managing Director/Executive Producer, 1 505 341 4357 / 1 323 839 4625 / 1
505 345 7883 e: mjj@mffc-film.com, May 16 - May 23
Ruby HANDLER JACOBS, Company Director/Producer, 1 323 839 4625, e: rhj@mffc-film.com, May 16
- May 23
Roland WILLCOCK, Finance Director/Producer, 44 149 157 2185 / 44 7973 950911 / 44 149 141 3910
E: rcw@mffc-film.com, May 13 - May 23 T: 33 677 63 30 62
Nigel WOOLL, Executive in Charge of Production, 44 208 788 5152 / 44 783 164 4300 hw@mffc-
film.com May 16 - May 23
Glen DAVIS, CFO MFFC Film Fund (US) 16-23 May 1 323 839 4625
Cannes Office:
141 Bd Jean George Branche, St Raffael
UK Office:
Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach,
London SW6 3JD
Tel: +44 (0) 7966 085599
Fax: +44 (0) 1491 413910
Email: info@mffc-film.com
NATIONAL FILM TRUSTEE COMPANY LTD
www.nftc.co.uk
The Company is the premier UK based collection agency for the UK film industry currently handling over
500 films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Louisa BEWLEY, Managing Director, e: louisa@nftc.co.uk 44 7966 652 790
UK Office:
nd
2 Floor, 44-45 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1JB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7242 3831
Fax: +44 207 242 6764
Email: info@nftc.co.uk
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UK FINANCIERS
PRESCIENCE FILM FINANCE
www.presciencefilmfinance.co.uk
Founded in 2005 by Tim Smith and Paul Brett, Prescience Film Finance is an independent media
company representing and providing production, administration and management services for
businesses such Prescience Media, Prescience Pictures, Aegis Capital Partners and Aegis Film Fund,
Omni and Juno.
Executives attending Cannes:
Tim SMITH, Managing Director tims@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 776 833 7073,15-29 May
Paul BRETT, Director paulb@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 795 899 1575, 12-21 May
Anne SHEEHAN, Development Director annes@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 790 155 5422,
15-20 May
James SWARBRICK, Commercial Director jamess@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 781 056 5250,
15-19 May
Clare HARDWICK, Business Affairs Manager clareh@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 793 267 0655
15-18 May
Jemma SANDS, Film Marketing Manager jemmas@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 781 433 9718
12-19 May
Riaya ABOUL ELA, Development and PR Manager riayaa@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk 44 786 792
7984, 12-17 May
UK Office:
Canon House 27, London End
Beaconsfield HP9 2HN
Tel: +44 (0) 1494 670737
Fax: +44 (0) 1494 670740
Email: info@presciencefilmfinance.co.uk
REACH UP HIGH ENTERTAINMENT LTD
www.reachuphigh.com
We are a dynamic production company with access to third party finance for feature films with a
commercial appeal. As well as offering service deals for animated features as well as features that have
significant level of visual effects we also have access to various tax driven funds, private equity and
equity linked studio funds and have good relationships with the US studios and reputable international
sales agents in the UK and the US. We have our strategic partners in Europe, Canada and Australia as
well as the US. We also promote a foreign exchange and hedge fund service for international co-
productions.
Executives attending Cannes:
Demetris KYRIACOU, Managing Dir, 44 161 876 4169 / 44 770 105 7443
e: demetris@reachuphigh.com, 14-24 May
Cannes Office:
VILLAGE INT'L - RIVIERA Pavillon 122
33 4 92 59 02 50/33 6 31 16 20 63
UK Office:
86 Seymour Grove
Manchester M16 0LW
Tel: +44 (0) 845 330 5156
Fax: +44 (0) 845 330 5156
Email: email@reachuphigh.com
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UK FINANCIERS
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
www.rbs.co.uk
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Media Team specialsing in TV and Film Finance.
Executives attending Cannes:
Stephen LANSDOWN, Senior Commercial Manager, 44 207 290 4677 / 44 777 616 4060
E: stephen.lansdown@rbs.co.uk
Chris PELL, Senior Commercial Manager, 44 207 290 4626 /44 7957 887 856 E: chris.pell@rbs.co.uk
UK Office:
Film and Television Banking, 65 Piccadilly
WIA 2PP LONDON
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7290 4637
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7290 4692
Email: matthew.walton@rbs.co.uk
SCION FILMS
www.scionfilms.com
Scion Films was founded in 2002, with a mandate to finance, develop and produce feature films of
significance. Recent releases include Leatherheads in association with Universal and In Bruges in
association with Focus Features.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jeff ABBERLEY, Co- Chairman e: beverley@scionfilms.com
Julia BLACKMAN, Co- Chairman e: beverley@scionfilms.com
Beverley REID, PA to Jeff Abberley and Julia Blackman e: beverley@scionfilms.com
Joanne SENNITT, Head of Group Finance,
Joanna ROGERS, Head of Creative Affairs
Naomi LEON, Project Manager and Researcher
Cannes Office:
CD Two (boat),
Jetee Albert Edouard
VIEUX PORT
Tel: +33 6 80 88 96 68
UK Office:
50 Broadwick Street
London W1F 7AG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7851 5740
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7851 5741
Email: info@scionfilms.com
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UK FINANCIERS
UK FILM COUNCIL
www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
The UK Film Council is the strategic body for the development of the film industry in the UK. It invests
public money in film development, production, training, distribution and exhibition. The UK Film Council
also co-funds a number of other organisations including the UK Media Desk and the British Film
Institute. The UK Film Council is a partner in the UK Film Centre (Village Int'l) at Cannes.
Executives attending Cannes:
Betty ALDOUS, Events and Marketing Executive
Stephen BRISTOW, Head of Government Relations
Colin BROWN, British Film Commissioner
Sally CAPLAN, Head of Premiere Film Fund
Claire CHAPMAN, Executive Director, UK Film Council (US)
Emma CLARKE, Senior Executive, New Cinema Fund
Chris COLLINS, Development Producer, Development Fund
Lenny CROOKS, Head of New Cinema Fund
Isabel DAVIS, Senior Executive Coproduction
Lizzie FRANCKE, Development Producer Development Fund
Himesh KAR, Senior Executive New Cinema Fund
Stephanie LITTLE, Events and Marketing Executive
Tina MCFARLING, Head of Industry Relations
Sarah MCKENZIE, Senior Executive Export Development
Tara MILNE, Press and Publicity Affairs Officer
Agnieszka MOODY, Head of UK MEDIA Desk
Tanya SEGHATCHIAN, Head of Development Fund
Alex STOLZ, Executive, Distr. & Exhibition Department
Andy WELTMAN, Production Executive
John WOODWARD, Chief Executive
Cannes Office:
VILLAGE INT'L – Pantiero UK Film Centre
Pavilion 120
Tel: +33 4 93 99 86 17
Fax: +33 4 93 99 86 18
www.ukfilmcentre.org.uk
UK Office:
10 Little Portland Street
London W1W 7JG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7861 7861
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7861 7862
Email: info@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
VELVET OCTOPUS (FILM SALES)
www.velvetoctopus.com
Velvet Octopus is the production, sales and finance company headed by Simon Crowe, producers
Michael Cowan and Jason Piette, and financiers Kaspar Stranskov and Matthew Joynes. We aim to
distribute 6-8 commercial theatrical films per year with budgets from US$5-30m. See our website for
more details.
Executives attending Cannes:
Simon CROWE, Managing Director, +44 (0) 7764 942 149 E: simon@velvetoctopus.com
UK Office:
3a Lower James St., Soho
London W1F 9EH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 1900
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 2314
Email: info@velvetoctopus.com
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UK FINANCIERS
WALES CREATIVE IP FUND
www.financewales.co.uk/creative
The £10 million Wales Creative IP Fund provides equity investment for feature films, TV productions,
new media and music projects.
Executives attending Cannes:
Bethan Bannister, Investment Executive +44 (0) 7919 324 558/+44 (0) 2920 338 146
bethan.bannister@financewales.co.uk
Linda James, Consultant
UK Office:
Oakleigh House, Park Place
Cardiff CF10 2DQ
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2033 8146
Fax: +44 (0) 29 2033 8198
Email: creativefund@financewales.co.uk
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UK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Olsberg|SPI
www.o-spi.com
Olsberg|SPI is a strategy and management consultancy that specialises in high level advice for the film.
Television and interactive media industries. It serves clients, in both the public and private e sectors,
ranging from the European Commission to the UK Film Council; from Telefilm Canada to Screen
Australia, and from the BBC to independent companies from Aberdeen to Auckland.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jonathan Olsberg, Chairman, (13-19 May) e: jonathan@o-spi.com m: +44 7770 328 879
Richard Miller, Managing Director, (16-21 May) e: richard@o-spi.com m: +44 7884 310 889
Libbie McQuillan, Senior Analyst, (17-21 May) e: libbie@o-spi.com m: +44 7794911356
UK Office:
4 Junction Mews
London W2 1PN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7402 1300
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7402 6111
Email: info@o-spi.com
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MEDIA LAWYERS
DAVENPORT LYONS
www.davenportlyons.com
One of London's largest film/media law firms representing many leading producers and financiers.
Executives attending Cannes:
Leon Morgan 44 7771 750322 e: lmorgan@davenportlyons.com
Richard Moxon 44 7887 620429 e: rmoxon@davenportlyons.com
Sam Tatton-Brown 44 771 288 5699 e: stattonbrown@davenportlyons.com
Paul Mustafa: 44 7810 640066 e: pmustafa@davenportlyons.com
UK Office:
30 Old Burlington Street
London W1S 3NL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7468 2600
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7437 8216
HARBOTTLE & LEWIS LLP
www.harbottle.com
Harbottle & Lewis is a specialist media and entertainment law firm. Our film and television lawyers
advise clients across the industry on everything from development, financing and production, to
distribution, sponsorship and regulatory matters.
Executives attending Cannes:
Robert Storer, Partner +44 (0) 7667 5000 robert.storer@harbottle.com 16-20 May
Abigail Payne, Partner +44 (0) 7667 5000/+44(0) 7940566768 abigail.payne@harbottle.com 16-20 May
Glen Atchison, Parner +44 (0) 7667 5000 glen.atchison@harbottle.com 16-20 May
Cassandra Manita, Associate +44 (0) 7667 5000/+44(0) 771 276 0313
cassandra.manita@harbottle.com 16-18 May
Alan Moss, Lawyer +44 (0) 7667 5000 alan.moss@harbottle.com 18-20 May
UK Office:
Hanover House
14 Hanover Square
London W1S 1HP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 5000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7667 5100
Email: hal@harbottle.com
JOHNSONS SOLICITORS
www.johnsonslaw.co.uk
Paul Tweed is a media lawyer specialising in litigation and transactional work. He has represented major
Hollywood film stars and directors, as well as numerous international music and sports personalities. His
career as a media lawyer spans almost thirty years and practice areas include defamation, intellectual
property and film rights. Paul Tweed is recognised by Chambers Directory as one of the leading media
lawyers in Ireland. Johnsons Solicitors operate from offices in Belfast, Dublin and London.
Executives attending Cannes:
Paul TWEED, Media Lawyer, e: paul.tweed@johnsonslaw.co.uk
UK Office:
Johnson House 50/56 Wellington Place
Belfast BT1 6GF
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 0183
Fax: +44 (0) 28 9031 3300
Email: paul.tweed@johnsonslaw.co.uk
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MEDIA LAWYERS
LEE & THOMPSON
www.leeandthompson.com
Lee & Thompson is one of the UK's leading media and entertainment practices, specialising in film,
television and music and talent deals, brand and representation management and dispute practices.
Executives attending Cannes:
Reno Antoniades, Partner: +44(0)7872118422 / renoantoniades@leeandthompson.com 15-19 May
Christos Michaels, Partner: +44(0)7872118426 / christosmichaels@leeandthompson.com 15-19 May
Natalie Bass, Partner: +44(0)7872118419 / nataliebass@leeandthompson.com 15-19 May
Lee Stone, Partner: +44(0)7872118418 / leestone@leeandthompson.com 15-19 May
Stephen Murphy, Assistant: +44(0)7515503716 / stephenmurphy@leeandthompson.com 15-19 May
James Armitage, Assistant: +44(0)7515503718/ jamesarmitage@leeandthompson.com 14-19 May
Rebecca Pick, Assistant: = 44 (0)7766 915695 rebeccapick@leeandthompson.com 15-18 May
UK Office:
Greengarden House
15-22 St Christopher’s Place
London W1U 1NL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7935 4665
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7563 4949
Email: info@leeandthompson.com
LEEFAX LIMITED
Leefax provides professional advice in relation to the financing of films and in relation the legal
documentation to be used for the production. It is also involved in all aspects of the development of film
production.
Executives attending Cannes:
Lee GOLDSMITH, lee@cdawines.com
Philip GRAY, Consultant, e: minks88@hotmail.com
UK Office:
16 Sunnyside Rd.
Ealing
London W5 5HU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8566 1579
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7814 9421
Email: lee.goldsmith@tarlolyons.com
MICHAEL SIMKINS LLP
www.simkins.co.uk
Michael Simkins LLP is a media and entertainment law firm. Its film department specialises in all legal
and related issues involved in the development, production and exploitation of audiovisual material in all
forms, traditional and developing.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nigel Bennett, Partner (16 – 19 May) m:+44 7714 683 011, e: nigel.bennett@simkins.com
Jonathan Blair, Partner (13 –16 May) m: +44 7974 356 819, e: jonathan.blair@simkins.com
Euan Lawson, Partner (16-19 May) m +44 7903 675 325 e: euan.lawson@simkins.com
Tim O’Shea, Associate (13-16 May) m: +44 7986 648662 e: tim.oshea@simkins.com
UK Office:
Lynton House
7-12 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9LT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7874 5600
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7874 5601
Email: info@simkins.com
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MEDIA LAWYERS
OLSWANG
www.olswang.com
Olswang is a UK based law firm specialising in media and entertainment.
Executives attending Cannes (15-20 May):
Lisbeth Savill, Partner 44 7831 598 734 lisbeth.savill@olswang.com
Jackie Hurt, Partner 44 7956 103 484 jacqueline.hurt@olswang.com
James Kay, Partner 44 7739 875 893 james.kay@olswang.com
UK Office:
90 High Holborn
London EC1V 6XX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7067 3000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7067 3999
REED SMITH LLP
www.reedsmith.com
International law firm with a leading practice representing clients active in all aspects of the film and
television industry.
Executives in Cannes (16-19 May):
Richard Philipps, Partner +44 (0) 7768 698 715 rphilipps@reedsmith.com
Barry Smith, Partner +44 (0) 7768 714 bsmith@reedsmith.com
Neil Gillard, Partner +44 7799 075 693 ngillard@reedsmith.com
Peter Armstrong, Partner +44 (0) 7739 919 632 parmstrong@reedsmith.com
Jonathan Berger, Parner +44 7831 511 275 jberger@reedsmith.com
Robert Norris, Senior Associate +44 7802 920 760 rnorris@reedsmith.com
UK Office:
The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London EC2A 2RS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3116 3000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 3116 3999
RICHARD WEST FREEMAN CHRISTOFI
Media lawyers with film marketing support.
Executives attending Cannes:
Howard FREEMAN, Solicitor, e: howardfreeman@rwfc.co.uk
Jeffrey HYAMS, Marketing Assistant
UK Office:
236 Hoe St., Walthamstow
London E17 3AY
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8509 4705
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8509 3109
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MEDIA LAWYERS
SHERIDANS SOLICITORS
www.sheridans.co.uk
Sheridans is ranked in the top tier of UK media and entertainment law firms. Sheridan’s expertise
includes advising producers, film financiers and equity funds on film financing, production, distribution
and all formats of convergent media.
Executives attending Cannes:
Robin Hilton, Partner m: +44 (0)7714 683 012, e: rhilton@sheridans.co.uk 16-19 May
Hannah Woodthorpe, Associate m: +44 (0)7834 801 995, e: hwoodthorpe@sheridans.co.uk 16-19 May
UK Office:
Whittington House
Alfred Place
London WC1E 7EA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7079 0100
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7079 0200
info@sheridans.co.uk
SIMONS MUIRHEAD & BURTON
www.smab.co.uk
We are a highly rated firm of entertainment lawyers, specialising in all aspects of film, television and
music as well as general commercial work.
Executives in Cannes:
Razwana AKRAM, Solicitor, e: razwana.akram@smab.co.uk
44 207 556 3121 / 44 795 862 1966 / 44 207 556 3171
James GREENSLADE, Solicitor
UK Office:
50 broadwick St., Soho
London W1F 7AG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 4499
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7556 3171
Email: razwana.akram@smab.co.uk
STEWART & CO
We provide a full range of legal services in relation to film production and distribution.
Executives in Cannes:
Lisa GORDON, Writer / Script Consultant, 33 6 68 69 99 33/1 212 315 0790, e: lisag2008@verizon.net
UK Office:
47 St Alphonsus Rd. Clapham
Clapham
London SW4 7AX
Tel: +44 (0) 7813 217355
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7978 9112
Email: timstewart691@hotmail.com
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MEDIA LAWYERS
WIGGIN
www.wiggin.co.uk
Wiggins are experts in the constantly evolving field of media law. We focus exclusively on film, music,
sport, gamin, technology, broadcast and publishing.
Executives attending Cannes:
Charles Moore, Partner, Film & TV charles.moore@wiggin.co.uk 44 7717 558 448, 15-18 May
David Quli, Partner, Media Finance david.quli@wiggin.co.uk 44 7909 918 871,17-20 May
Miles Ketley, Partner ,Film & TV miles.ketley@wiggin.co.uk 44 7717 558 559, 15-18 May
Ed Fellows, Associate, Film & TV ed.fellows@wiggin.co.uk 44 7834 328247, 17-20 May
UK Offices:
th
10 Floor, Met Building 95 The Promenade
22 Percy Street Cheltenham
London W1T 2BU Gloucestershire GL50 1WG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 9612 Tel: +44 (0) 1242 224114
Email: law@wiggins.co.uk
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UK MUSIC COMPANIES
AIR-EDEL
www.air-edel.co.uk
Established 40 years ago, Air-Edel is one of the World’s leading music to picture companies, offering full
music supervision and production services for feature film, television, commercials and video games.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mark Lo, New Business Manager/Agent, 14-20 May, 44 7771 847774/44 207 486 6466
mark.lo@air-edel.co.uk
UK Office:
18 Rodmarton Street
London W1U 8BJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7486 6466
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7224 0344
COMPACT MEDIA GROUP
www.compactcollections.com
Compact Media Group (based in London with offices in Sydney, LA, Paris and Amsterdam) is the
largest independent administrator of Secondary Rights and provides a collection account management
and music publishing service.
Executives attending Cannes:
Alun TYERS, Head of Cam Operations 44 798 058 8547 atyers@compactcollections.com, 18-21 May
UK Office:
3rd Floor, 8/12 Camden High Street
London NW1 OJH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7874 7480
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 7868
Email: info@compactcollections.com
CUTTING EDGE GROUP
www.cuttingedgegroup.com
The Cutting Edge Group of companies has established itself as a leading international full service
provider of music for the motion picture, television and advertising industries, services include
Composers, Music Supervision Recording Studios and Music Budget Finance.
Executives attending Cannes (14-20 May):
Philip Moross, Non Executive Vice Chairman Philip@cuttingedgegroup.com
Phil Hope, Managing Director phil@cuttingedgegroup.com + 33 6 86 01 39 35
James Gibb, VP Film
UK Office:
18 Rodmarton Street
London W1U 8BJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7467 4488
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7224 0344
Email: kay@cuttingedgegroup.com
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UK MUSIC COMPANIES
EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD
www.emimusicpub.co.uk
Music publishing, music supervision for feature films, representation of film composers.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jonathan CHANNON, EVP Media & Business Development e: jchannon@emimusicpub.com
44 207 412 9129 / 44 777 417 8416 / 44 207 287 1041
Amy ASHWORTH, Licensing Executive, e: aashworth@emimusicpub.com 44 79 1762 7896
UK Office:
27 Wrights Lane
Kensington
London W8 5SW
Tel: +44 203 059 3087
Fax: +44 203 059 2087
Email: jchannon@emimusicpub.com
INNER EYE LTD
www.innereyefilms.eu
Inner Eye specialises in producing and distributing Indian-themed films, music and books, exclusively
using digital techniques. Its feature film Tagore's Shyama is set to be one of the first 'digital end-to-end'
feature films. Music releases, including soundtrack albums of its audiovisual works, are released via
online digital music stores such as iTunes, Napster and eMusic. Inner Eye's release strategies apply
new distribution models, including reverse release windows.
Executives attending Cannes:
Kaberi CHATTERJEE, Director e:kaberi@innereye.eu 33 662 535 671
UK Office:
52 Chiltern Rd.
Sutton
Surrey SM2 5RD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8144 9690
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8661 0177
Email: info@innereye.eu
MAYFLOWER STUDIOS LTD
www.mayflowerstudios.com
Film Production, Post production studio facilities, based in Soho, London, UK. Specialising in Post
Production Feature Film consultancy, sound editing and Film and Television ADR dialogue recording.
Film music composition and publishing Credits for 2007/2008 include Features : "Becoming Jane",
"10000 BC ", "The Bank Job", "Rise of the Footsoldier", Freebird","Caught in the Act" "Brideshead
Revisited".
Executives attending Cannes:
Blair JOLLANDS, Editor e:glowbrecordings@gmail.com
UK Office:
118-120 Wardour Street
Soho
London W1F 0TU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7437 4421
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7437 4461
Email: lionel@mayflowerstudios.com
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UK MUSIC COMPANIES
SCHREK FILM MUSIC PRODUCTION
www.filmusic.biz
We are music producers/supervisors of much experience, currently working on Planet 51 the huge
animation film due for release in the US at Thanksgiving and most of the rest of the World around Xmas.
Pas films include: The Talented Mr Ripley, Sleepy Hollow, The Long Good Friday, What’s Eating Gilbert
Grape, Rugrats, Rules of Engagement and another 70 more at least!
Executives attending Cannes (15-19 May):
Liz Schrek, Music Supervisor/Co-coordinator and Company Owner +44 (0) 7780 616 132
Graham Walker, Music Producer/Music Production Supervisor and Company Owner
+44 (0) 7795 1188 70
Gary Welch, Music Supervisor/Clearance Executive and Company Owner
UK Office:
The Red House
Wittons Lane, Hoxne
Suffolk IP21 5AE
Tel: +44 (0) 1379 669127
S1 SONGS/FIRST STATE MEDIA GROUP
S1 Songs is an international music publishing company providing music publishing, copyright
administration and creative services through a global platform of companies. Our parent company First
State Media Group, manages over 25,000 music copyrights with performance rights society
memberships registered internationally under State One Music. With over 30 professionals around the
globe, we are well placed for on the ground active promotion in the major music markets.
Executives attending Cannes:
Steve MCMELLON, CEO m: 44 7767 292292 e: stevemac@s1songs.com May 13 - 16
David POLEMENI, Vice President Creative Services t: 917 623 6445
e: davep@s1songs.com, May 13 - 16
UK Office:
12 Oval Road
London NW1 7DH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7084 7950
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7084 7951
WORLD FILM PARTNERS LTD
www.worldfilmpartners.com
Launched at the end of 2006 by executives involved in movie and music business for a long time, World
Film Partners is coming to Cannes with a slate of scripts recently acquired. They all are of a high
potential to the international audience (adventure, historical, thriller...) and ready to be pitched to
backers and buyers. Our company is planning to develop and package at least 5 new projects per year,
therefore strongly looks for new stories to buy.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jacques A. BARIGANT, President & CEO, 33 6 07 37 57 34 e: barigant@worldfilmpartners.com
May 13 - 24
Cannes Office:
Res. Jardin St Louis 17 Av du Petit Juas Cannes
Tel: + 33 6 07 37 57 34
Tel: +44 (0) 7092 885762
UK Office:
145-157 St. John Street
nd
2 Floor
London EC1V 4PY
Tel: +44 709 288 5762
Fax: +44 709 288 5762
Email: barigant@worldfilmpartners.com
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UK NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SCREEN AGENCIES
EM MEDIA
www.em-media.org.uk
EM Media secures finance, nurtures talent, invests in success and raises the region’s game in terms of
the film and digital media sector. Our mission is: Stimulating growth and innovation at the heart of the
digital economy.
EM Media Executives attending Cannes:
Debbie Williams, Chief Executive (15-18 May) m: +44 (0) 7967 886 410
Debbie.williams@em-media.org.uk
Suzanne Alizart, Head of Content Creation (14-20 May) m: +44 (0) 7792 688 407
Suzanne.alizart@em-media.org.uk
Emily Lappin, Head of Communications (18-22 May) m: +44 (0) 7966 439 902
Emily.lappin@em-media.org.uk
John Tobin, Head of Market Development (14-18 May) m: +44 (0) 7977 221 668
John-tobin@em-media.org.uk
UK Office:
35-37 St Mary’s Gate
Nottingham NG1 1PU
Tel: +44 (0) 115 934 9008
Fax: +44 (0) 115 950 0988
Email: Heidi.gaffney@em-media.org.uk
FILM AGENCY FOR WALES
www.filmagencywales.com
The Film Agency for Wales is the sole agency for film in Wales, with a remit to ensure that the
economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented in Wales, the UK and the
World. Established in July 2006 as a strategic agency, the Film Agency aims to facilitate the emergence
of a viable and sustainable Welsh film industry and to promote a vibrant and dynamic film culture.
Executives attending Cannes:
Pauline BURT, Chief Executive, pauline@filmagencywales.com 44 77 9267 8326, 17-22 May
Keith POTTER, Head of Talent, keith@filmagencywales.com 44 77 9267 6096, 14-20 May
Peter EDWARDS, Chairman, pa@filmlagencywales.com
UK Office:
33-35 West Bute Street
Cardiff CF10 5LH
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2046 7480
Fax: +44 (0) 29 2046 7481
Email: enquiries@filmagencywales.com
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UK NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SCREEN AGENCIES
FILM LONDON
www.filmLondon.org.uk
Film London is the capital’s film and media agency and sustains, promotes and develops London as a
major international film-making and film cultural capital. This includes all the screen industries based in
London – film, television, video, commercials and new interactive media. The agency is directly involved
in the funding and support of events such as the London Film Festival, the London UK Film Focus sales
screening event and the Film London Production Finance Market.
Executives attending Cannes:
Adrian Wootton, CEO
Sue Hayes, London Film Commissioner
Helena MacKenzie, Head of International
Maggie Ellis, Head of Production
Anna Highet, Marketing & Events Project Manager m: +44 7919 896 152
Collete Geraghty, Press Officer m: +44 7917 437 699
UK office:
Suite 6.10, The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7613 7676
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7613 7677
NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN
www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk
As the national screen agency for Northern Ireland, our aim is to accelerate the development of a
dynamic and sustainable screen industry. Main areas of activity include: funding, production, locations,
services and facilities, exhibition and audience development, education, business support, skills and
training.
Executives attending Cannes:
Rick Hill, Chairman 14-17 May
Andrew Reid, Head of Production 14-19 May andrew@northernirelandscreen.co.uk
Moyra Lock, Head of Marketing 13-19 May moyra@northernirelandscreen.co.uk
Mary McGlinchey, Marketing Officer 17-21 May mary@northernirelandscreen.co.uk
UK Office:
Alfred House
21 Alfred Street
Belfast, BT2 8ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 2444
Email: info@northernirelandscreen.co.uk
NORTH WEST VISION AND MEDIA
www.northwestvision.co.uk
North West Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries of North West
England. We want our industries to be truly diverse and create opportunities for within the region.
Executives attending Cannes (17-20 May):
Kaye Elliot, Director of Production Services and Locations+44 (0) 7984 386469
kay@visionandmedia.co.uk
Alice Morrison, CEO
Tara Cook, Head of Film +44 (0) 7515 050957 tarac@visionandmedia.co.uk
UK Office:
c/o BBC, Oxford Road
Manchester M60 1SJ
Tel: +44 (0) 870 609 4481
Email: info@visionandmedia.co.uk
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UK NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SCREEN AGENCIES
NORTHERN FILM & MEDIA
www.northernmedia.org
The regional screen agency for the North East of England, Northern Film & Media exists to introduce the
talent to the market and bring the market to the talent across film and TV.
Executives attending Cannes:
James Hails, Communications Manager, 44 7745 185 656 (14-19 May) james@northmedia.org
UK Office:
Central Square, Forth Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3PJ
Tel: +44 (0) 191 269 9200
Fax: +44 (0) 191 269 9213
Email: info@northernmedia.org
SCOTTISH SCREEN
www.scottishscreen.com
Scottish Screen is the national development agency for the screen industries in Scotland. We aim to
inspire audiences, support new and existing talent and businesses, educate young people, and promote
Scotland as a creative place to make great films, award-winning television and world renowned digital
entertainment.
Executives attending Cannes 12-12 May:
Leslie Finlay, Development Executive, e: leslie.finlay@scottishscreen.com
Morgan Petrie, Head of Market Development, e: morgan.petrie@scottishscreen.com
Carole Sheridan, Head of Talent & Creativity, e: carole.sheridan@scottishscreen.com
Robbie Allen, Development Executive, e: robbie.allen@scottishscreen.com
Ken Hay, CEO
Celia Stevenson, Head of Inward Investment and Communications
Becky Lloyd, Development Executive
Belle Doyle, Development Executive
Linsey Denholm, Communications Manager
Judy Anderson, Investment Manager
Cannes Office:
Scottish Stand in the UK Film Centre, International Village
UK Office:
249 West George Street
Glasgow G2 4QE
Tel: +44 (0) 141 302 1749
Fax: +44 (0) 141 302 1711
Email: info@scottishscreen.com
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UK NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SCREEN AGENCIES
SCREEN EAST
www.screeneast.co.uk
Screen East is the regional screen agency for the East of England dedicated to developing and
supporting a thriving film, TV and digital media industry. Established in 2001 the agency has a well
reputed locations department based at Leavesden Studios, home of Warner Bros Harry Potter
franchise. Screen East has been successful in establishing strategic partnerships including funding with
major festival organizers and educational consortia within the region. Screen East business department
specializes in entrepreneurialship , skills and training to facilitate its investments in film and digital
media. Although the former $4.5m Content Investment Fund has been exhausted following 12
investments. Screen East are actively pursuing its replenishment as the Low Carbon Digital Content
Investment Fund for production.
Executives attending Cannes:
Laurie Hayward, CEO, 44 788 765 1043, e: laurie@screeneast.co.uk
Sam Burton, Talent Executive. 44 7811 130294 e: sam@screeneast.co.uk 14-17 May
UK Office:
2 Millennium Plain
Norwich NR2 1TF
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 776920
Fax: +44 (0) 1603 767161
Email: info@screeneast.co.uk
SCREEN SOUTH
www.screensouth.org
Screen South is the Regional Screen Agency for the South East of England. We support and promote
creative film industry talent and production, as well provide advice and guidance on location crew and
facilities for shooting in the region. Screen South represents companies who are keen to explore
opportunities for co-production as well as features and shorts sales. Screen South is also leading on the
new CIne-Euro co-production development programme, working in partnership with UK-wide producers.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jenny Cooper, Film Commissioner
Harriet Rees, Producer, Kaleidoscope Films +44 7818 070 498 harriet@kaleidoscopefilms.co.uk
16-19 May
Derek Boyes, Writer/Director, Delfilm Digital Ltd +44 7814 011 396 derek.boyes@virgin.net
14-17 May
Rebeca Hopkins, Producer +44 7968 772093 bex.hopkins@btinternet.com
Dean O’Toole, Producer +44 7951 639 901 daotoole@gmail.com 15-19 May
Lucy Shuttleworth, Writer, Traveller Films Ltd. +44 7930 388 903 lucy@travellerfilms.com 15-18 May
UK Offices:
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver, Bucks
SL0 0NH
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 656412
Fax: +44 (0) 1753 657029
OR
The Wedge
75-81 Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent CT20 1JR
Tel: +44 (0) 1303 212097
Fax: +44 (0) 1303 259786
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UK NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SCREEN AGENCIES
SCREEN WEST MIDLANDS
www.screenwm.co.uk
Screen WM is the regional agency which supports, promotes and develops a sustainable and thriving
screen media sector in the West Midlands.
Executives attending Cannes (15-19 May):
Sarah Arnesen, Marketing and Communications Manager
Dan Lawson, Head of Production and Development
Stephen Badham, Production Liaison Manager
Lee Thomas, Executive Producer
UK Office:
9 Regent Place
Birmingham B1 3NJ
Tel: +44 (0) 121 265 7120
Fax: +44 (0) 121 265 7180
Email: info@screenwm.co.uk
SCREEN YORKSHIRE
www.screenyorkshire.co.uk
Screen Yorkshire provides the film commission services for Yorkshire and Humber and can also offer
support to incoming film projects through its Production Fund. Recent credits include: The Damned
United, Red Riding, Brideshead Revisited and This is England.
Executives attending Cannes:
Andrew Craske, Head of Communications, 16 - 19 May
UK Office: +44(0)113 236 8236 / +44(0) 7718 785905 / andrew@screenyorkshire.co.uk
Hugo Heppell, Head of Production, 15 - 21 May
UK Office +44(0)113 236 8225 / +44(0)7717 535246 / hugo@screenyorkshire.co.uk
UK Office:
Studio 22
46 The Calls
Leeds LS2 7EY
Tel: +44 (0) 113 294 4410
Email: info@screenyorkshire.co.uk
SOUTH WEST SCREEN
www.swscreen.co.uk
South West Screen is the development agency for film, television and digital media in the South West of
England. We support growth, innovation and skills development across the creative media industries.
Executives attending Cannes (16-20 May):
Caroline Norbury, CEO caroline.norbury@swscreen.co.uk
Chris Moll, Executive Producer, 44 7770 755 222 chris.moll@swscreen.co.uk
UK Office:
St Bartholomews Court
Lewins Mead
Bristol BS1 5BT
Tel: +44 (0) 117 952 9977
Fax: +44 117 952 9988
Email: emma.chappel@swscreen.co.uk
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UK ORGANISATIONS
BRITISH COUNCIL
www.britishcouncil.org
International promotion of new British cinema.
Executives attending:
Satwant GILL, Director Film Department, 44 207 389 3064 / 44 207 389 3175
E: satwant.gill@britishcouncil.org, 13-22 May
Christine BARDSLEY, Film Advisor, 44 207 389 3067
E: christine.bardsley@britishcouncil.org, 13- 24 May
Simona MARCHEGIANI, Film Advisor, 44 207 389 3022
E: simona.marchegiani@britishcouncil.org, 13 – 22 May
Amaka UGWUNKWO, Film Advisor, 44 20 7389 4884
E: amaka.ugwunkwo@britishcouncil.org, 13-24 May
Cannes Office:
VILLAGE INT'L - RIVIERA Pavilion 120
UK Office:
10 Spring Gardens
London SW1A 2BN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7389 3067
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7389 3175
Email: film.department@britishcouncil.org
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
www.bfi.org.uk
Executives attending Cannes:
Greg DYKE, Chairman
Amanda NEVILL, Director, 44 207 957 8903 / 44 207 758 07503 e: amanda.nevill@bfi.org.uk
UK Office:
21 Stephen Street
London W1T 1LN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7255 1444
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7580 7503
BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
www.bifa.org.uk
Created in 1998, the Awards celebrate excellence and achievement in independently funded British
films, honour new talent and promote British films and filmmaking across the world. An exciting, high
profile event, the Awards enjoy widespread media attention and recognition as the only indigenous
industry film awards in the UK, and as such, BIFA is an excellent marketing tool for British films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Shell COE, Film Coordinator, 13-22 May
UK Office:
81 Berwick St.
London W1F 8TW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 5285
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7439 2243
Email: info@bifa.org.uk
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UK ORGANISATIONS
BRITISH SCREEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.bsac.uk.com
BSAC is an independent industry-funded boy. It serves as a unique forum for identifying new business
trends and provides advice to government, policy makers and the audio visual industries.
Executives in Cannes:
Fiona Clarke-Hackston, Director, 44 7515 266548 f.clarkehackston@gmail.com
UK Office:
73 Berwick Street
London W1F 8TE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 1111
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 1123
Email: bsac@council.co.uk
BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING
www.bskyb.com
Executives in Cannes:
Ian Lewis, Director of Sky Movies and SBO +44 (0)7713 069950
Simon Rexworthy, Controller of Sky Movies and SBO
UK Office:
New Horizon Court
1 Grant Way
Middx TW7 5QD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7805 8314
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8805 8130
CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION
www.channel4.com
Channel Four Television is one of the five main television broadcasters in the United Kingdom and
screens over 600 films a year, ranging from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to showcasing the best of
world cinema and independent feature films. Our digital channel, Film4 is the UK's most watched film
channel with a diverse and innovative schedule of films.
Executives attending:
Tim HIGHSTED, Senior Editor - Acquired Feature Films Channel 4, e: thighsted@channel4.co.uk
Julia WRIGLEY, Head of Film4 Channel e: jwrigley@channel4.co.uk
David COX, Channel Editor – Film4, e: dcox@channel4.co.uk
Dan BORGONON, Programme Executive, Feature Films
UK Office:
124, Horseferry Rd.
London SWIP 2TX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7396 4444
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7306 6420
Email: thighsted@channel4.co.uk
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UK ORGANISATIONS
DIRECTORS GUILD OF GREAT BRITAIN
www.dggb.org
Professional membership organisation for directors across all media; together with the Directors Guild
Trust promotes and develops directing to a national and international public through training, education,
events, commemorations and memorials.
Executives attending Cannes:
Vanessa Zachos, Events and Development Manager, +44 (0)20 7580 9131 vanessa@dggb.org
13-22 May
UK Office:
rd
3 Floor
4 Windmill Street
London W1T 2HZ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7580 9131
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7580 9132
Email: info@dggb.org
GLASGOW FILM OFFICE
www.glasgowfilm.com
Glasgow Film Office is the film commission for Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. We offer free service to
all productions wanting to film in the city – features, television, commercials, short films, music, videos
and more!
Executives in Cannes:
Jennifer Reynolds, Film Commissioner 14-20 May
Cannes Office:
UK Film Centre, Pavilion 120
UK Office:
City Chambers
Glasgow G2 1DU
Tel: +44 (0) 141 287 0424
Fax: +44 (0) 141 287 0311
Email: info@glasgowfilm.com
NEW PRODUCERS ALLIANCE
www.npa.org.uk
The New Producers Alliance is the national UK membership organisation for producers,
directors and screenwriters and an international training and support provider. NPA is dedicated to
providing essential training and networking opportunities for filmmakers. Led by industry professionals.
The NPA assist independent filmmakers in developing their skills, contacts and creativity in line with
working industry practices.
Executives attending Cannes:
David Pope, CEO, david@npa.org.uk 15-19 May
Chiara Ventura, Events and Communications Manager, events@npa.org.uk 13-20 May
Zoe Papadopoulou. Co-ordinator, admin@npa.org.uk 13-20 May
UK Office:
7.03 The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street.
London E1 6JJ
T: +44 (0)20 7613 0440
Email: queries@npa.org.uk
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UK ORGANISATIONS
THE UK MEDIA DESK
www.mediadesk.co.uk
The UK MEDIA Desk is a promotion and information office for the European Union's MEDIA
Programme. MEDIA is a support programme to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film,
TV and new media industries and to increase the international circulation of European audiovisual
product.
Executive in Cannes:
Agnieszka Moody, Director of the UK MEDIA Desk, m: +44 (0)7789 684965,
e: Agnieszka.moody@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
Cannes office:
MEDIA Pavilion
Palais des Festivals
Marché du Film
UK office:
c/o UK Film Council
10 Little Portland Street
London W1W 7JG
T: +44 (0) 20 7861 7511
Email: agnieszka.moody@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
3 MILLS STUDIOS
www.3mills.com
London's largest studios. Based close to central London we offer 14 stages (108,500 sq ft), first class service
and extensive on-site resources. Credits include: Brick Lane, Eastern Promises, Fantastic Mr Fox and Sunshine.
Executives attending Cannes:
Derek Watts, Studio Executive, t: +44 (0)7957 388 042 e: derek.watts@3mills.com 14-19 May
Kate Watt, Publicity and Marketing Manager, t: +44 (0)7919 804 394 e: kate.watt@3mills.com
Melanie Faulkner, Bookings Manager, t: +44 (0)7786 038 699 e: melanie.faulkner@3mills.com 14-20 May
UK Office:
3 Mills Studios
Three Mill Lane
London E3 3DU
Tel: +44 (0)20 7363 3336
Fax: +44 (0) 871 594 4028
Email: info@3mills.com
ARTEM LTD
www.artem.com
Artem has been working world-wide in the design and production of physical SFX - including models, miniatures,
prosthetics, sculpture, camera rigs, animatronics, floor effects, props and pyrotechnics - for twenty years. Recent
projects include VALHALLA RISING, CLIVE BARKER'S DREAD, DOOMSDAY and HOT FUZZ. Artem also have
a permanent workshop in Scotland to complement its purpose-built London HQ.
Executives attending Cannes: 16 - 21 May
Mike Kelt, SFX Supervisor/Managing Director m: +44 (0)7989 546 101 e: mike@artem.com
Joanna Dewar Gibb, Business Dev Manager m: +44 (0)7855 468 644 e: joanna@artem.com
London Head Quarters:
Perivale Industrial Park
Horsenden Lane South
Perivale, Greenford
Middx UB6 7RH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8997 7771
Scotland Office:
Artem Ltd
64-68 Brand Street
Glasgow G51 1DG
Tel: +44 (0)141 427 5775
ASCENT 142
www.ascent142.co.uk
The complete provider of a fully integrated post production service. Ascent 142 gives you everything you need;
from rushes, to master, to DVD and online asset management and distribution.
Executives attending Cannes:
Martin Poultney m: +44 (0)7966 553 768 e: martin.poultney@ascent142.co.uk
David Barrett
Paul Collard
UK Office:
142 Wardour Street
London W1F 8DD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7878 0000
Email: info@ascent142.co.uk
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
DE LANE LEA (POST PRODUCTION) LTD
www.delanelea.com
De Lane Lea is Europe’s premiere audio post production facility, based in Soho, London. We cater for everything
from Hollywood blockbusters to small independent TV productions and we can help shape your soundtracks to
extraordinary levels of detail and creativity.
Executives attending Cannes:
Huw Penallt Jones, C.E.O.
UK Office:
75 Dean Street
London W1D 3PU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7432 3800
Email: solutions@delanelea.com
DELUXE DIGITAL LONDON
www.bydeluxe.com
Under our brands of Midnight Transfer, Capital FX, Deluxe DI and Deluxe Digital Cinema, we offer the full range
of feature film post production services including dailies, digital colour grading, film recording, scanning, original
title design, digital cinema mastering and duplication.
Executives attending Cannes:
Richard Fish, Director of Sales & Marketing m: +44 (0)7894 328 716 e: richard.fish@deluxedigital.co.uk
Cannes Address:
L'hostellerie du Golf
UK Office:
20 Dering Street
London W1S 1AJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7493 9998
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7493 9997
DELUXE LONDON
www.bydeluxe.com
Established in 1936 the Laboratory in Denham uses state of the art equipment and with a dedicated workforce,
provides a comprehensive range of film processing and post-production services for the cinema and commercial
markets.
Executives attending Cannes:
Terry Lansbury m: +44 (0)7714 837 474 e: terry.lansbury@bydeluxe.com
Ian Robinson m: +44 (0)7714 837 472 e: ian.robinson@bydeluxe.com
Paul Dray m: +44 (0)7714 837 466 e: paul.dray@bydeluxe.com
Cannes Address:
L'hostellerie du Golf
UK office:
Denham Media Park
North Orbital Road
Denham, Uxbridge
Middlesex UB9 5HQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1895 832323
Fax: +44 (0) 1895 832446
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
EALING STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL
www.ealingstudios.com
Ealing Studios produces, finances and distributes both its own and third party productions as well as providing
production facilities and co-production services for UK and International partners. Its main production label is
Fragile Films, one of the UK's leading production companies, with a consistent track record of developing
commercial British feature films with international appeal. In 2006 Ealing Studios consolidated its sales
capability, establishing Ealing Studios International. Ealing Studios credits include BAFTA nominated An Ideal
Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, Kevin and Perry, the $40million CGI feature Valiant and more
recently I Want Candy, Fade to Black, St Trinian’s and Easy Virtue. We are presently in post production on
Dorian Gray and Oscar winner, Julian Fellowes’, From Time to Time and this year production will start on St
Trinian’s 2, Where Hands Touch and Burke and Hare directed by John Landis.
Executives attending Cannes:
Barnaby THOMPSON, Producer, barnaby.thompson@ealingstudios.com 14-20 May
James SPRING, Managing Director, james@ealingstudios.com 06 37 32 15 32, 14-20 May
Natalie CURRAN, Head of Sales, natalie.brenner@ealingstudios.com 06 77 45 99 ,14 13 - May 20
Jojo DYE, Head of Marketing and PR , jojo@ealingstudios.com 06 73 79 16 81, 11-23 May
Will MACHIN, Head of Distribution will.machin@ealingstudios.com 13-20 May
Naomi WEINER, Sales Coordinator naomi.weiner@ealingstudios.com 06 07 25 74 22, 11-23 May
Simon GEORGE, Finance Director simon.george@ealingstudios.com 16-20 May
Tabitha JENKINS, Production Executive tabitha.jenkins@ealingstudios.com 16-19 May
Nichola MARTIN, Development Executive nic.martin@ealingstudios.com 15-19 May
Sophie MEYER, Head of Development sophie.meyer@ealingstudios.com 16-19 May
Gary STONE, Studio Manager gary.stone@ealingstudios.com 15-20 May
Cannes Office:
C21/2 Relais de la Reine
42/43 La Croissette
Tel: +33 4 93 06 70 03/4
UK Office:
Ealing Studios, Ealing Green
London W5 5EP
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8567 6655
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8758 8658
Email: naomi.weiner@ealingstudios.com
ELSTREE STUDIOS
www.elstreestudios.co.uk
Recognised as one of the leading studios in Europe, Elstree offers competitive prices and highly specified
facilities, as well as boasting over 60,000 sq ft of stage space to both national and international media clients.
Executives attending Cannes:
Roger Morris, Managing Director 44 7768 715 751, roger.morris@elstreestudios.co.uk 18-22 May
UK Office:
Shenley Road
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire WD6 1JG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8953 1600
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8905 1135
Email: info@elstreestudios.co.uk
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
THE FARM GROUP LTD
www.farmgroup.tv
Based in the heart of Soho, The Farm Group provides full HD & SD post-production facilities from offline editing
through to online, audio, grading, telecine and FX.
Executives attending Cannes: 15 – 21 May
Jason Elliott, Group Sales Director m: +44 (0)7768 398 638 e: jason.elliott@farmgroup.tv
Portia Napier, Head of Drama m: +44 (0)7795 300 448 e: portia.napier@farmgroup.tv
UK Office:
13 Soho Square
London W1D 3QF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7437 6677
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7437 4466
Email: info@farmgroup.tv
FILM FINANCES LTD
www.filmfinances.com
Film Finances is the World leader in providing completion guarantee to the film and television industry.
Executives attending Cannes:
Maureen Duffy, mad@ffi.com 16-20 May
David Korda, Production Executive dkorda@filmfinances.co.uk 14-19 May
Sheila Fraser Milne, Production Executive smilne@filmfinances.co.uk 16-19 May
Anthony Rose, arose@filmfinances.co.uk 19-21 may
James Shirras, Director, Legal and Business Affairs jshirras@filmfinances.co.uk 18-20 May
Sudie Smythe, Post Production Supervisor ssmythe@filmfinances.co.uk 21-24 May
Film Finances Inc (LA Office)
Steve Ransohoff, Co-President bigsteve@ffi.com 13-22 May
Gregory Trattner, SVP Legal and Business Affairs 13-22 May
Kurt Woolner, Co-president kb@ffi.com 13-22 May
UK Office:
15 Conduit Street
London W1S 2XJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7629 6557
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7491 7530
Email: contact@filmlfinances.co.uk
FUJIFILM MOTION PICTURE FILM UK
www.fujifilm.co.uk/motion
Fujifilm Motion Picture Film UK are launching the new Eterna Vivid 500T film stock. Visit Fuji film at Hotel
Martinez for more information.
Executives in Cannes:
Rachel Baker rbaker@fuji.co.uk +44 (0)7774 608 709
Millie Morrow mmorrow@fuji.co.uk +44 (0) 7747 126 877
Simon Baxter sbaxter@fuji.co.uk +44 (0) 7801 450 345
Cannes Office:
c/o Hotel Martinez
73 La Croisette
06400 Cannes
UK Office:
56 Poland Street
London W1F 7NN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3040 0400
Email: movingimage@fuji.co.uk
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
GOLDCREST FILMS
www.goldcrestfilm.com
Since establishment in 1977, Goldcrest has financed, produced and/or distributed over 100 titles that have won
numerous awards including 19 American Academy Awards and 28 BAFTAs.
Goldcrest has exploited its library on a Worldwide basis in all media for over 20 years and currently has
agreements in place with six of the seven major US studios.
Goldcrest’s award-winning post production business was established in London in 1992 and in New York’s West
Village in 2000. Recent titles include: 13, Quantum of Solace, and Harry Potter.
Goldcrest’s development and acquisitions team acquires rights to films/properties. Goldcrest’s Finishing Fund
provides post production services in exchange for distribution rights and an equity position. Goldcrest is currently
building its sales slate.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nick Quested, Executive Director e: nquested@goldcrestfilms.com
Pierre Weisbein, Executive Vice President of Sales e:pweisbein@goldcrestfilms.com
Adam Kulick,Partner. Goldcrest Film Finances e:akulick@goldcrestfilms.com
Anthony Walters, Director, Goldcrest Film Finances e: awalters@goldcrestfilms.com
UK Office:
65-66 Dean Street
London W1D 4PL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7437 8696
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7437 4448
Email: info@goldcrestfilms.com
INDEPENDENT MEDIA SUPPORT (IMS) LTD
www.ims-media.com
Subtitling, dubbing, voice-over and localization services in all languages for all media.
Executives attending Cannes:
James Gardner, Sales Director e: james.gardner@ims-media.com
Harry Owen, Account Executive e: harry.owen@ims-media.com
UK Office
10 Carlisle Street
London W1D 3BR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 5400
Email: reachus@ims-media.com
JESSE MALONE CASTING
www.jessemalonecasting.com
Jesse trained as a Casting Director in the 80's and has worked with the likes of Tilda Swinton, Casey Affleck,
Rutger Hauer, Sean Pertwee amongst others. specialisms: casting ensembles on feature film as well as short
film for the BBC and large scale commercials for cinema/world-wide. She also teaches ad hoc at RADA (works
of Eric Morris) and preps new-comers to the screen for and on behalf of TV and Film Directors.
Executives in Cannes:
Jayne Smiri, Casting Assistant, +44 (0) 7766 515 621 assistant@jessemalonecasting.com
Jesse Malone, Casting Director
UK Office:
The Coach House
Pinewood Studios
Iver Heath, Bucks
SLO ONH
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 655517
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
KODAK
www.kodak.com/go/ukmotion
Executives in Cannes:
David Webb, General Manager david.webb@kodak.com +44 (0) 7710 079045 18-21 May
Sam Clark, Features and Emerging Filmmakers Manager samuel.clark@kodak.com +44 (0) 7921 740743
18-21 May
Dan Clark, Post Production Manager dan.clark@kodak.com +44(0) 7764 359 215 15-19 May
Karen L’Aiguille, Broadcast Manager Television karen.laiguille@kodak.com +44 (0) 7711 651 326
15-18 May
Cannes Office:
Pavilion Americain
Village International
Palais de Festivals
Tel : +33 (0) 492 59 0275/6
Main Kodak Contact : Fabien Fournillon
Tel: +33 (0) 661 90 5867
UK Office:
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 7YU
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 846970
Email: maryse.goater@kodak.com
LOCOMOTION
www.locomotion.co.uk
Locomotion is a creative high-end post house with digital media expertise. Offering specialist 3D and Motion
Graphics, used by commercial, broadcast and corporate clients. FCP, Colour, After Effects and Maya.
Executives attending Cannes:
Dan Coster, MD m: +44 (0)7957 634 413 e: dan@locomotion.co.uk
Russ Hughes, New Business Producer m: +44 (0)7930 341 295 e: russ@locomotion.co.uk
UK Office:
1- 8 Bateman's Buildings
South Soho Square
London W1D 3EN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7304 4403
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7304 4400
Email: knowledge@locomotion.co.uk
LOLA POST PRODUCTION LTD
www.lola-post.com
Lola is an award-winning visual effects studio, dedicated to producing world-class VFX for film, TV and
commercials. The Soho based company specialises in the integration of computer graphics and live action.
Executives attending Cannes: (dates TBC – prov. 14 – 18 May inc)
Michelle Martin m: +44 (0)7801 071 833 e: michelle@lola-post.com
Meg Guidon m: +44 (0)7976 233 497 e: meg@lola-post.com
UK Office:
14-16 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7907 7878
Contact Michelle Martin
Email: michelle@lola-post.com
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
MACHINE SHOP SPECIAL EFFECTS LIMITED
www.machineshop.co.uk
Machine Shop provides creative solutions & special effects services including; pyrotechnics, models &
miniatures, animatronics, creatures and prosthetics, rigs & floor effects; for commercials, film, promo, event,
theatre and exhibitions.
Executives attending Cannes: 13 – 24 May
Paul Mann, Managing Director m: +44 (0)7973 752 524 e: paul@machineshop.co.uk
UK Office:
180 Acton Lane
London NW10 7NH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8961 5888
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8961 5885
Email: info@machineshop.co.uk
MEDIA INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
www.mediainsurance.com
We are a leading Broker in Film Production insurance. Through our global offices and a worldwide network of
specialist brokers, we are able to offer competitive terms and an unparalleled level of service.
Executives attending Cannes: 15-18 May
Boyd Harvey, e: boyd@mediainsurance.com +44 (0)7770 948045
John O'Sullivan, e: john@mediainsurance.com +44 (0)7770 948046
Cannes Office:
Hotel Helios
3 rue Docteur Dautheville 06160
Tel: +33 49 36 15 525
UK Office:
Media Insurance Brokers Limited
7th Floor, Palladium House,
1-4 Argyll Street,
London W1F 7TA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 5054
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 0679
MEN-FROM-MARS
www.men-from-mars.com
Men-from-Mars offers award winning VFX services as well as DI finishing. We have worked on over 80 Film/TV
productions and offer internationally competitive rates. Nominations; Emmy, BAFTA, RTS.
Executives attending Cannes:
Tom Horton m: +44 (0)7958 039503 e: tom.horton@men-from-mars.com
UK Office:
34 Fouberts Place
London W1F 7PX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8280 9000
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
MET FILM POST
www.metfilmpost.co.uk
Met Film Post is a cutting edge post-production facility which supplies end-to-end post services for feature film
and television clients. As part of Arts Alliance, we have particular expertise in all aspects of digital film post-
production.
Executives attending Cannes: 15 – 19 May
Patrick Fischer, Business Development m: +44 (0)7776 158 365 e: patrick@metfilm.co.uk
UK Office:
Ealing Studios
Ealing Green
London W5 5EP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8832 1937
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8280 9111
MET FILM PRODUCTION
www.metfilmproduction.co.uk
Met Film Production is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, commercially-driven feature
films which will attract audiences both nationally and internationally. We are proud to be based within Ealing
Studios within the Met Film group, and part of Arts Alliance; relationships that put us in a much stronger position
to fulfil our mission. Met Film provides a synergistic working environment for emerging and established film
industry professionals. Our group of companies provides a virtuous circle - we train filmmakers, make films,
provide end to end post production to the film industry and service corporate clients with innovative
communications solutions.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jonny Persey, Director e: jonny@metfilm.co.uk
Stewart le Marechal, Producer e: stewart@metfilm.co.uk
UK Office:
Ealing Studios
London W5 5EP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8280 9127
MIDNIGHT TRANSFER (Part of the Deluxe Digital Group)
www.midnight-transfer.co.uk
A high-end, boutique post production facility with 16 years history and experience as a specialist in Telecine and
feature film post. Speciality areas: dailies; feature film mastering; digital restoration and grading.
Executives attending Cannes:
Richard Fish, Director of Sales & Marketing m: +44 (0)7894 328 716 e: richard.fish@deluxedigital.co.uk
Cannes Office:
L'hostellerie du Golf
UK Office:
179 Wardour Street
London W1F 8WY
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7534 3400
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
MOLINARE THE TV & FILM FACILITIES VILLAGE
www.molinare.co.uk
We believe in the magic of storytelling and enhancing Storytellers pictures and sound with our technical and
creative expertise. Pioneers of the DI process Molinare have worked on over 80 Features since 2005. Molinare’s
‘scene to screen’ full post production service offers cutting rooms, 2K & 4K scanning, 35mm transfer, HD, 2K &
4K grading, full 5.1 capability/ Dolby licensing, 2D, 3D Graphics & VFX.
Executives attending Cannes: 14 – 20 May
Mark Foligno, Managing Director m: +44 (0)7799 717 709 e: markf@molinare.co.uk
Steve Milne, Chief Executive m: +44 (0)7748 986 939 e: stevem@molinare.co.uk
Deepak Sikka, Financial Director m: +44 (0)7971 129 006 e: deepaks@molinare.co.uk
Soren Kloch, Head of Film m: +44 (0)7989 432 398 e: soren@molinare.co.uk
Justin Lanchbury, DI Consultant m: +44 (0)7875 656 692 e: justinl@molinare.co.uk
Michael McMahon, Post Production Development Manager
m: +44 (0)7776 217 449 e : michaelm@molinare.co.uk
Cannes Address:
Villa Pierres Vielilles
23 Chemins des Collines
06400, Cannes
Tel: +33 4 93 38 92 85
Fax: +33 4 92 98 89 86
UK Office:
34 Fouberts Place
London W1F 7PX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7478 7222
Email: enquiries@molinare.co.uk / sales@molinare.co.uk
NATIONAL FILM TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED
www.nftc.co.uk
The National Film Trustee Company is the premier UK based collection agency, collecting and distributing
income since 1971, for over 500 films.
Executives in Cannes:
Louisa Bewley, Managing Director louisa@nftc.co.uk +44 (0) 7966 652 790 14-19 May
UK Office:
Second Floor
44-45 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1JB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7242 3831
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7242 6764
Email: info@nftc.co.uk or sarah@nftc.co.uk
OPEN BROLLY
www.openbrolly.com
Open Brolly provide software system and consultancy to Screen Agencies and Film Offices. These systems
encompass crew, facility and location marketing. In addition, production tracking provides for quality service to
the industry and performance monitoring.
Executives attending Cannes:
Geoff Wilcock, New Accounts +44(0) 7711 926 278 geoff.wilcock@openbrolly.com 15-22 May
UK Office:
Horizon-Soctland
The Enterprise Park
Forres, Moray
IV36 2AB
Tel: +44 (0) 1309 678100
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
PINEWOOD STUDIOS GROUP
www.pinewoodgroup.com
Pinewood provides facilities for major national and international film production, filmed television, studio
television recording, the filming of commercials and post production sound services. In 2009 Pinewood and
Shepperton received a BAFTA for ‘Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema’.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nick Smith, Commercial Director 44 (0)7812 343 167 15-19 May nick.smith@pinewoodgroup.com
Paul Baker , Sales Director 44 (0)7789 791 943 14-19 May paul.baker@pinewoodgroup.com
Noel Tovey, Sales Manager 44 (0)7900 056 434 15-19 May noel.tovey@pinewoodgroup.com
Dennis Weinreigh, MD of Film & TV Post Production 44 (0) 7979 917172 15-19 May
Dennis.weinreigh@pinewoodgroup.com
Julia Hillsdon, Marketing Manager 44 (0) 7776 184589 13-19 May julia@pinewoodgroup.com
UK Office:
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath, Bucks
SL0 0NH
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 651700
Email: julia@pinewoodgroup.com
POGO FILMS
www.pogofilms.com
Pogo Films is a high quality boutique post production house based in Soho London. We deal with high end
digital formats like the red.
Executives attending Cannes:
Olivier Lauchenauer, Director m: +44 (0)7976 284 432 e: olivier@pogofilms.com
UK Office:
10-11 Moor Street
London W1D 5NF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7292 0650
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7292 0651
Email: info@pogofilms.com
THE PRIME FOCUS GROUP
www.primefocusworld.com
One of the world’s largest Visual Entertainment Services groups, the Prime Focus Group specialises in providing
creative and technical services for film, broadcast, commercials, music, gaming, internet and media industries.
Executives attending Cannes:
Namit Malhotra, Global CEO
m: +44 (0)7900 137 026 e: namit.malhotra@primefocusworld.com
Anshul Doshi, Prime Focus Group MD
m: +44 (0)7795 328 436 e: anshul.doshi@primefocusworld.com
Mike Fraser, Group Sales Consultant
m: +44 (0)7970 985 602 e: mike.fraser@primefocusworld.com
UK Office:
37 Dean Street
London W1D 4PF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7565 1000
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
RUSHES
www.rushes.co.uk
One of London’s premier post production facilities recognised for the award winning creativity and superior client
services.
Executives attending Cannes:
Joce Capper, Managing Director m: +44 (0)7770 890 771 e: joce.capper@rushes.co.uk
UK Office:
66 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4UH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7437 8676
Email: info@rushes.co.uk
SALON LIMITED
www.salonrentals.com
Salon hire a full range of HD and SD editing equipment to TV and Film productions across the world.
Recent credits include: The Dark Knight, Inkheart and Shanghai.
Executives attending Cannes: 14 – 21 May
Peter Long, Managing Director m: +44 (0)7932 063 978
UK Office:
12 Swainson Road
London W3 7XB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8746 7611
Email: hire@salonrentals.com
SAPEX SCRIPTS
www.sapex.co.uk
Sapex is the leading provider of Dialogue Continuity Subtitle Spotting Lists in the UK. Recent titles include: The
Boat That Rocked, Dr Parnassus, Looking for Eric and Damned United.
Executives attending Cannes:
Paul Sattin 15-22 May m: +44 7836 608742
Penny Sattin 15-22 May m: +44 7956 596415
UK Office:
Elstree Film Studios
Shenley Road, Borehamwood
Herts WD6 1JG
Tel: +44 (0) 20-8236 1600
Fax: +44 (0) 20-8324 2771
Email: scripts@sapex.co.uk
SATUSFACTION POST PRODUCTION LTD
www.satusfaction.com
Representing international film editors and 3D & VFX artists with feature credits that include 'The Cottage',
'Adulthood', 'London to Brighton' and 'Extraordinary Rendition'. Satusfaction also provides editors and rates to
suit all production budgets.
Executives attending Cannes:
Satu Lawrence, Company Director m: +44 (0)7973 896 971 e: satu@satusfaction.com
Roberto Gomez Martin, Head of Marketing m: +44 (0)7896 577 347 e: rob@satusfaction.com
UK Office:
13-15 Monmouth Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9DP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7691 3898
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7691 4526
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
SCRIPT EDITOR
www.script-editor.co.uk
Freelance script editor with 10+ years experience assessing and developing feature film scripts for the UK film
industry, available for script editing reading and development work.
Executives attending Cannes:
Vicki Jung, Script Editor +44 (0) 7814 176 992 vickijung@googlemail.com
UK Office:
Tel: 0207 482 0055
Fax: 0207 428 9652
SNOW BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL LTD
www.snowbusiness.com
Snow and winter effects for film and television. Credits include 'The Day After Tomorrow', 'Band of Brothers',
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'The Vertical Limit'.
Executives attending Cannes:
Darcey E Crownshaw, CEO m: +44 (0)7973 258 481 e: darcey@snowbusiness.com
UK Office:
The Snow Mill
Bridge Road
Ebley
Stroud
Glos GL5 4TR
Tel +44 (0) 1453 840077
Email: snow@snowbusiness.com
SOHO FILM LAB
www.sohofilmlab.co.uk
London’s only full service film laboratory based in the heart of Soho giving you the best possible lab service
through our specialist facility.
Executives attending Cannes:
Oliver Ronnicle e: oliver.ronnicle@sohofilmlab.co.uk
Jon Gray m: +44 (0)7801 029 030 e: jon.gray@sohofilmlab.co.uk
UK Office:
8-14 Meard Street
Soho
London W1F 0EQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7468 6800
Email: bookings@sohofilmlab.co.uk
SONIC TRAX LTD
www.sonictrax.co.uk
Sonic Trax provides state of the art Sound Post Production Facilities at Pinewood Studios in the UK. We have
twelve Digidesign Protools Suites with 5.1 Icon D-Control and Procontrol systems.
Executives attending Cannes:
Colin Chapman, Director m: +44 (0)7860 253 405 e: colinchapman@sonictrax.co.uk
UK Office:
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath
Bucks SL0 0NH
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 785747 Studio Phone
Fax: +44 (0)1753 785746 Studio Fax
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POST PRODUCTION, FACILTIES AND SERVICES
SUBTI LTD
www.subti.com
International subtitling company providing all types of subtitling, specialising in film festivals and DVD subtitling.
Executives attending Cannes:
Federico SPOLETTI, Managing Director, m: 44 795 851 6978, e: federico@subti.com
UK Office:
48 Albemarle Street
Mayfair
London W1S 4JP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7495 7494
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7409 0605
Email: info@subti.com
TECHNICOLOR
www.technicolor.com
For almost a century, Technicolor has been a pioneering force in the evolution of the motion picture and
entertainment industries. Today, Technicolor provides the broadest set of services to entertainment and content
providers, offering leading-edge digital technologies to the creative community and content owners worldwide.
Our full-service capabilities equip content creators with new tools and techniques, from high-quality film
processing, post-production, and distribution services, to creative services that allow the creative community to
refine and redefine their artistry. Serving many of the Worlds largest studios, as well as independent producers,
distributors and commercial advertising production companies and agencies, Technicolor Creative Services
encompasses the entire workflow for content creation from pre-production planning, through production, post
production and on to delivery of all the myriad formats that constitute the media market today.
Executives in Cannes:
Andrew Goldstein, Director of International Sales, andrew.goldstein@technicolor.com
Claire Darley, SVP International Sales and Marketing, Claire.darley@technicolor.com
UK Office:
141 Wardour Street
London W1F 0NL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7494 8400
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DDA PUBLIC RELATIONS LTD
www.ddapr.com
DDA Public Relations and DDA Event Management is the premier independent international
entertainment public relations company, providing motion picture publicity and corporate media relations
services for the Worldwide entertainment industry.
Executives attending Cannes:
Dennis Davidson, Chairman and founder dennis.davidson@ddapr.com +33 4970 68585
Lawrence Atkinson, Executive Vice President lawrence.atkinson@ddapr.com +33 4970 68585 1
0-21 May
Paul Saunter, Director International Publicity paul.saunter@ddapr.com +33 497068585 10-21 May
Bronwyn Pyke, Director UK Publicity bronwyn.pyke@ddapr.com +33 4970 68585
Aimee Anderson, Account Director aimee.anderson@ddapr.com +33 497068585 10-21 May
Dana Archer, Vice President Corporate Communications dana.archer@ddapr.com +33 497068585
10-22 May
Graham Smith, Senior Vice President graham.smith@ddapr.com +33 4970 68585 10-23 May
Cannes Office:
Salon Royan 1
Majestic Hotel
10 La Croisette, Cannes
Tel: +33 (0) 4 97 06 85 85
Fax: +33 (0) 4 97 06 85 86
UK Office:
192-198 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London SW1V 1DX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7932 9800
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7932 4950
Email: info@ddapr.com
EVENTA MANAGEMENT LIMITED
www.eventa-management.co.uk
Eventa Management is Liverpool's most inventive, stylish and budget savvy event management
company - and we've won awards for it! We've a successful track record in improving the perception of
organisations through well-managed, imaginative, lively events. We have clients across the UK and
abroad and we continuously exceed expectations with our radical approach to event management and
by using our tried and tested Return On Investment methodology.
Executives Attending Cannes:
Christine COLVIN Operations Director, Marketing 44 7951 214626christine@eventa-management.co.uk
Victoria LADEJI Managing Director 44 7956 137863 vici@eventa-management.co.uk
Office in Cannes 2008:
VILLAGE INT'L - RIVIERA Pavilion 120
Tel: +33 4 93 99 86 19
UK Office:
The Rooftop
Federation House
Hope Street
Liverpool L1 9BW
Tel: +44 (0) 151 708 8079
Fax: +44 (0) 151 708 8078
Email: christine@eventa-management.co.uk
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FREUD COMMUNICATIONS
www.freud.com
Strategic marketing and communications consultancy for film, consumer brands, public sector bodies
and global corporations
Executives attending Cannes:
Kate Lee m: +44 7771 600 070 e: Kate@freud.com
Cathy Dunkley m: +44 7766 496 751 e: cathy@freud.com
Jo Fernihough m: +44 7932 412 560 e: Jo.fernihough@freud.com
Cannes Office:
76 Boulevard Croisette, 7th Floor
Cannes 06400
UK Office:
55 Newman Street
London W1T 3EB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3003 6300
GALEFORCE TV
www.galeforce.tv
Galeforce TV is an innovative production company offering EPKs, DVD extras and boutique press
junkets. We offer a complete package to promote your film, from making the EPK during production, to
setting up press junkets prior to theatrical release, and finally producing DVD extras fro the rental and
sales market.
Executives attending Cannes:
Alain Gales +44 (0) 7775 68 66 99 alaingales@yahoo.com 12-24 May
ORGANIC MARKETING
www.organic-marketing.co.uk
Organic Marketing is a full service Publicity, Marketing and Promotions agency specialising in
independent and foreign language theatrical and DVD film distribution and exhibition. Organic offers on
and offline PR and promotions, marketing consultancy, design, partnership marketing and sponsorship,
and event marketing. Organic is a division of the Target Media Group, the core business of which is
media planning and buying. The group now offers a total marketing solution.
Executives in Cannes (13-21 May):
Alex Rowley, Publicity Director +44 7753 738 777 alex.rowley@organic-marketing.co.uk
Hannah Wilkingson, Publicist, Hannah.wilkinson@organic-marketing.co.uk
UK Office:
Fitzroy House
11 Chenies Street
London WC1E 7EY
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7907 1760
Email: info@organic-marketing.co.uk
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PREMIER PR
www.premierpr.com
Premier PR (PPR) is a world-leader in international entertainment and corporate public relations.
With offices in London and Los Angeles, PPR’s specialised publicity divisions include UK and
international film, home entertainment, television, theatre, event management, corporate and personal
representation. With a reputation for professional excellence and attention to detail, PPR’s team of
experienced industry professionals takes pride in its knowledge of and relationship with UK and
international media contacts as well as its wide-ranging industry contacts and ongoing associations with
filmmakers, sales agents, distributors, and other PR agencies.
Executives attending Cannes:
Ginger Corbett
Charles McDonald
Jonathan Rutter
UK Office:
91 Berwick Street
London W1F ONE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7292 8330
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7734 2024
Email: enquiries@premierpr.com
PRINCE PR
www.princepr.com
PR and marketing services for professionals in production and post – cinematography, DI, 3D stereo,
VFX, CGI. We’ll declare your genius Worldwide.
Executives in Cannes:
Ron Prince, MD, +44 7802 447 484 ronny@princepr.com 15-20 May
UK Office:
13 Springfield Place
Bath BA1 5RA
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 789200
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 789300
Email: info@princepr.com
SH MEDIA
www.shmedia.biz
SH Media is an independent media consultancy specialising in working across all levels of marketing,
production and sales for film and media. From concept development, brand and media planning,
promotion and public relations to investment and distribution. SH Media brings in a range of services to
achieve strategic objectives. SH Media’s clients include major film studios, independent production
companies and leading web portals, international film festivals and a network of media partners.
Executives attending Cannes:
Sanam Hasan, CEO contact@shmedia.biz +44 (0) 7837 441 248 14-21 May
UK Office:
81, 50 Kensington Gardens Square
London W2 4BA
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STERLING COMMUNICATIONS
www.sterlingmedia.co.uk
International communications agency covering PR and Media Relations, Marketing and Brand
Management, Advertising and events with specialist areas in film and entertainment marketing,
multicultural communication, digital and luxury marketing.
Executives in Cannes:
Natasha Mudhar, Managing Director, natasha@sterlingmedia.co.uk +44 (0) 7503 231 715, 14-18 May
UK Office:
Sterling House
20-21 Astwood Mews
London SW7 4DE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7801 0077
STRATEGIC FILM MARKETING
www.strategicfilmmarketing.com
John Durie has worked in feature film marketing for 25 years and for the past 15 years has run his own
company, Strategic Film Marketing. He has worked on the distribution and/or international marketing on
over 600 films from around the world. He works with many first and second time film production
companies as well as with some of the world’s top independent international film-makers including
Pedro Almodovar, Denys Arcand, Joel and Ethan Coen, Takeshi Kitano, Mike Leigh, David Lynch,
Quentin Tarantino, Tim Robbins and Liv Ullmann. He also works extensively with film producers, film
institutes, theatrical distributors, film sales companies and film studios in a variety of countries, including
Scandinavia, The Netherlands, the UK, Serbia, Switzerland, Israel, Australia as well as handles all
logistics for Cannes Film Festival.
Executives attending Cannes:
John Durie, e: john@strategicfilm.com m: 44 7802 482 426
UK Office:
27 Lane Court
Bolingbroke Grove
London SW11 6EW
Tel: +44 (0) 7802 482426
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UK SALES COMPANIES
ALTADENA FILMS
www.altadenafilms.com
Altadena Films is an international film sales organisation specialising in feature films from all over
the World. Focusing on edgy, innovative features and fresh, talented filmmakers, we represent
films driven by interesting and meaningful stories.
Executives attending Cannes:
Ildi Toth Davy - Sales & Acquisitions, 12-21 May +44 (0) 7807 197 659/ (04) 93 94 00 09
ildi@altadenafilms.com
UK Office:
Linton House
39/51 Highgate Road
London NW5 1RS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7424 7280
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7428 8936
Email: joe@altadenafilms.com
ASPECT FILM
www.aspectfilm.com
Aspect Film Ltd is an independent London-based film sales agency, TV distributor and production
company. The company was founded in January 2007 by Hugh Edwards and Aneta Kianekova.
We specialize in the sales and production of high-quality international films and TV programming,
for theatrical & DVD distributors, as well as broadcasters and inflight entertainment buyers
worldwide.
Executives attending Cannes:
Hugh Edwards, Managing Director 34 663 429 558
Aneta Kianek, Marketing & Acquisitions Director +44 (0) 7809 619 570
Cannes Office:
Village Int'lL - Riviera Pavillon 122
UK Office:
26 York Street
London W1U 6PZ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7993 5877
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8150 3385
Email: hugh@aspectfilm.com
AV PICTURES
www.avpictures.co.uk
A London-based operation involved in the funding, production and worldwide sales of independent
feature films across all genres.
Executives attending Cannes:
Angad Paul – Chairman
Vic Bateman - Managing Director 13-24 May
Gavin Braxton - Chief Executive Officer +44 77 1504 3391, 13-24 May
Jane Carolan - Head of Marketing & Distribution 13-28 May
Anna Krupnova – Executive Director, Sales & Acquistions +44 7914 621 232 , 13-24 May
Oi Leng Lui – Sales & Acquistions Director +447930 715 719, 13-24 May
Chris Hainsworth, Head of Finance & Business Affairs
Cannes Office: UK Office:
Résidence du Grand Hotel, Caparo House, 103 Baker Street
4th Floor - Entrée Flamant London W1U 6LN
Bell No. 40, 45 La Croisette Tel: +44 (0) 20 7317 0140
Tel: +33 49 399 28 43 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7224 5149
E:info@avpictures.co.uk
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BANKSIDE FILMS
www.bankside-films.com
Based in London, Bankside Films is an international sales company founded in January 2007
which offers producers a bespoke service resresenting between 8 and 10 films per year. We seek
to offer international distributors a consistent supply of quality feature films for theatrical release.
Executives attending Cannes (13-22 May):
Hilary Davis – Co-Managing Director, + 33 (0)6 06 46 47 33 ,hilary@bankside-films.com
Phil Hunt – Co-Managing Director, + 33 (0)6 06 46 47 32, phil@bankside-films.com
Stephen Kelliher – Director of Sales & Marketing, +33 (0) 06 45 80 56, stephen@bankside-
films.com
Antonio Salas – Sales Executive, + 33(0)6 06 47 80 64, antonio@bankside-films.com
Laure Vaysse - Sales & Acqusitions Coordinator, +33 (0)6 35 90 23 09, laure@bankside-films.com
Cannes Office:
Apartment Louis II,
55 La Croisette, 2nd Floo
Apt. Louis II
Tel: +33 4 93 39 04 69
UK Office:
Douglas House, 3 Richmond Buildings,
London W1D 3HE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 3566
Fax: +44 (0) 20 3230 1059
Email: films@bankside-films.com
CARNABY INTERNATIONAL
www.carnabyinternational.com
Carnaby International is a UK based production and sales company. The company was launched in
January 2001 with the specific purpose of financing, producing, marketing, and selling British
feature films. Carnaby also acquires third party projects for international sales.
Executives attending Cannes:
Ian Hall - Head of Sales
Cell: +44 7836 599 800 ian.hall@carnabyinternational.com
Edrian Wenger – Director of Sales and Marketing
Cell: +44 7748 798 833 edrian.wenger@carnabyinternational.com
UK Office:
New London House, 172 Drury Lane
London WC2B 5QR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7074 1273
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7074 1203
Email: edrian.wenger@carnabyinternational.com
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CELSIUS
www.celsiusentertainment.com
Celsius is a London based company specialising in the international distribution and financing of
independent feature films.
Executives attending Cannes (13-24 May):
Thierry Wase-Bailey, Managing Director and Head of Sales
Henriette Wollmann, European Co-productions/Legal and Business Affairs
Mario Cerna, Marketing mc@celsiusentertainment.com
Calum Gray, Sales sales@celsiusentertainment.com
Cannes Office:
Res. Du Gray D'Albion, 20 Bis rue des Serbes
Ent 7E, Apt 3E2, 3rd Floor
UK Office:
249 Gray’s Inn Road
London WC1X 8QZ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 1801
Email: info@celsiusentertainment.com
CENTRE FILM MEDIA SALES LTD
www.centremediasales.com
A sales consultancy working with producers to maximise distribution by theatrical and other media
release.
Executives attending Cannes:
Eddie Leahy, Marketing Director +44 774 898 6060
UK Office:
2 Langley Lane
London SW8 1TJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8566 2388
Email: eleahy@centrefilmsales.com
CONTENTFILM INTERNATIONAL
www.contentfilm.com
ContentFilm International is a dynamic film sales and finance company, specialising in high quality,
commercial feature films.The company is based in central London and Los Angeles. Launched in
September 2002 by President Jamie Carmichael, Content Film International is the film sales arm of
ContentFilm plc.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jamie Carmichael - President CFI, jamie.carmichael@contentfilm.com, 12-22 May
Harry White - Head of Sales, harry.white@contentfilm.com, 0676 269 002, 12-22 May
Kristian Brodie - Sales Manager, kristian.brodie@contentfilm.com 0677 459190, 11-22 May
Judith Baugin - Head of International Marketing, judith.baugin@contentfilm.com 11-22 May
Graham Begg - Head of Film & Television Finance
Jonathon Perchal - Legal & Business Affairs Manager, jonathon.perchal@contentfilm.com 0607
234950, 14-22 May
Rebecca Berry - Marketing Manager rebecca.berry@contentfilm.com 0631 237292, 11-22 May
Cannes Office:
th
32 rue du Commandant Andre (corner of La Croisette), 4 Floor
UK Office:
19 Heddon St.
London, W1B 4BG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7851 6500
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7851 6506
Email: London@contentfilm.com
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DAZZLE SHORT FILM LABEL
www.dazzlefilms.co.uk
Dazzle, one of the UK's hottest independent short film labels, handles the exclusive distribution,
exhibition and sales rights for a selective catalogue of award-winning, critically acclaimed UK and
international titles. From 90-second, digital micro-movies to super-35mm masterpieces, dazzle's
bijou short film collection is often provocative, always original and sure to inspire.
Executives attending Cannes:
Dawn Sharpless, Head of Film Acquisitions and Sales
Peter K Smith, Acquisitions Executive
UK Office:
Unit P102 Penn Street Studio
23-28 Penn Street
London N1 5DL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7739 7716
Email: studio@dazzlefilms.co.uk
EALING STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL
www.ealingstudios.com
Ealing Studios produces, finances and distributes both its own and third party productions as well
as providing production facilities and co-production services for UK and International partners. In
2006 Ealing Studios consolidated its sales capability, establishing Ealing Studios International.
Ealing Studios credits include BAFTA nominated An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being
Earnest, Kevin and Perry, the $40million CGI feature Valiant and more recently I Want Candy,
Fade to Black, St Trinian’s and Easy Virtue.
Executives attending Cannes:
Natalie CURRAN, Head of Sales, natalie.brenner@ealingstudios.com 06 77 45 99 ,14 13 - May 20
Will MACHIN, Head of Distribution will.machin@ealingstudios.com 13-20 May
Naomi WEINER, Sales Coordinator naomi.weiner@ealingstudios.com 06 07 25 74 22, 11-23 May
Cannes Office:
C21/2 Relais de la Reine
42/43 La Croissette
Tel: +33 4 93 06 70 03/4
UK Office:
Ealing Studios, Ealing Green
London W5 5EP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8567 6655
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8758 8658
Email: naomi.weiner@ealingstudios.com
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EASTWEST
www.eastwest-distribution.com
EastWest Filmdistribution is a feature film sales company which specialises in the promotion and
sale of quality European and Independent feature films. We have a passion for World Cinema and
a firm belief that the films we represent deserve and will find a Worldwide audience.
Executives attending Cannes (12-19 May):
Alan Rudoff, Executive Director of International Sales alan@eastwest-distribution.com
Sasha Wieser, Director office@eastwest-distribution.com
Steve Walsh, Director info@eastwest-distribution.com
Helen Loveridge, Sales Consultant helen@eastwest-distribution.com
Katheryn Needham, Sales Executive katheryn@eastwest-distribution.com
Barbara Dias, Sales Executive barbara@eastwest-distribution.com
Hermann Riessner, Marketing Executive hermann@eastwest-distribution.com
Cannes Office:
Tel: +44 (0) 7981 926464
Tel: +33 635 594788
UK Office
Top Floor, 49 Goodge Street
London W1T 1TE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7580 6553
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7580 6567
Email: office@eastwest-distribution.com
FOCUS FEATURES INTERNATIONAL
www.filminfocus.com
Focus Features International comprises a singular global company, dedicated to producing,
acquiring, financing, selling, and distributing original and daring films from around the world.
Executives attending Cannes (13-22 May):
Christian Grass, Co-CEO, Focus Features Int’l
Alison Thompson, President, Int’l Sales & Distribution
Teresa Moneo, SVP, European Production t: +33 4 93 39 76 46 / +33 4 93 68 71 92
UK Office:
Oxford House 4th floor
76 Oxford Street,
London W1D 1BS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7307 1330
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7307 1348
Email: info@focusfeatures.com
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FORTISSIMO FILMS
www.fortissimofilms.com
Fortissimo Films is an international film, television and video sales organisation specializing in the
production, presentation, promotion and distribution of unique, award-winning and innovative
feature films from independent film makers from all over the World.
Executives attending Cannes (13-24 May):
Nicole Mackey, Executive Vice President, International Sales nicole@fortissimo-uk.com
Michael J Werner, Co-Chairman
Nelleke Driessen, Managing Director
Winnie Lau, Senior Vice President, Sales & Acqusitions
Chris Paton, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Development
Courtney Noble, Director, Festivals and Markets
Gabrielle Rozing, Management Assistant +44 7966 443475 market@fortissimo.nl
UK Office:
34 Tavistock Street
London WC2E 7PB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7498 6978
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7497 1133
Email: nicole@fortissimo-uk.com
GOALPOST FILM
www.goalpostfilm.com
Goalpost Film is a worldwide sales, financing and marketing company which executive produces
and enables independent feature films. Its two executive directors are Tristan Whalley and NIcki
Parfitt.
Executives attending Cannes (14-21 May):
Tristan Whalley , Co-Managing Director +44 (0) 7771 966 190 tristan@goalpostfilm.com
Nicki Parfitt, Co-Managing Director +44 (0) 7810 150 250 nicki@goalpostfilm.com
Jessie Mangum, Sales Co-ordinator +44 (0) 7552 606 417 jess@goalpostfilm.com
UK Office:
3rd Floor, 258-260 Lavender Hill
London SW11 ILJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7585 3230
Email: tristan@goalpostfilm.com
GOLDCREST INDEPENDENT
www.goldcrestfilms.com
Building on an award-winning library of over 100 titles, Goldcrest Independent provides
independent producers with Worldwide sales representation, innovative financing solutions and
assistance in structuring film projects.
Executives in Cannes:
Pierre Weisbein, Executive Vice President of Sales pweisbein@goldcrestfilms.com 13-21 May
Josephine Rose, Development and Acquisitions jrose@goldcrestfilms.com 13-18 May
Pietro Greppi, Marketing and Sales pgreppi@goldcrestfilms.com 13-18 May
Cannes Office:
th
La Bagatelle, 7 Floor
25 La Croisette
06400 Cannes
Tel: + 33 4 93 39 63 48
UK Office:
65-66 Dean Street
London W1D 4PL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7437 8696
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7220 2166
Email: mail@goldcrestfilms.com
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HANDMADE FILMS INTERNATIONAL
www.handmadefilms.com/
Handmade Films International is a production, financing and sales company operative in London
and Los Angeles. Current films include Eloise in Paris, Planet 51, Fifty Dead Men Walking and
Cracks.
Executives attending Cannes:
Fred Hedman, Head of Sales +44 7956 286 275 fred.hedman@handmadefilms.com 11-27 May
Guy Collins, Chairman +44 7768 255 110 guy.collins@handmadefilms.com 12-22 May
Eva Sklar, Senior Sales Executive +34 646 983 937 eva.sklar@handmadefilms.com 12-21 May
Amanda Kenyon, Marketing Director +44 7709 337 864 amanda.kenyon@handmadefilms.com
11-18 May
Michael Ryan, Director +44 7710 762 019 michael.ryan@handmadefilms.com 12-20 May
Tara Gaule, Senior Sales Executive +44 7957 134 383 tara.gaule@handmadefilms.com 15-19 May
Carlos Rodriquez, Senior VP Marketing +44 7969 563 371 carols.rodriquez@handmadefilms.com
12-17 May
UK Office:
38 Albermarle Street
London W1S 4JG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7518 8230
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7518 8231
Email: info@handmadefilms.com
HANWAY FILMS
www.hanwayfilms.com
HanWay is a director driven, London based sales company.
Executives attending Cannes:
Tim Haslam - CEO
Thorsten Schumacher - Dir. Sales & Distribution, General Manager
Sofia Neves, - Director, Sales and Distribution
Jonathan Lynch-Staunton - Director, Marketing & Distribution
Jan Spielhoff - Director, Business Affairs
Charlotte Thorp - Director of Worldwide Sales & Distribution
Claire Taylor - International Consultant
Rouzie Hassanova – Sales Manager
Leslie Vuchot - Publicity & Marketing Manager
Migeul Gonzalez, Marketing and Distribution Manager
Fabien Westerhoff, International Sales Executive
Sabrina Dridje, Business Affairs Manager
Cannes Office:
Residence Gray d’Albion, 1st floor Right,
27 La Croisette / 4 rue des Serbes
Tel: +33 4 93 39 99 70
Fax: +33 4 93 39 77 28
UK Office:
24 Hanway Street,
London W1T 1UH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7290 0750
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7290 0751
Email: info@hanwayfilms.com
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HIGH POINT MEDIA GROUP
www.highpointfilms.co.uk
Since 1990, High Point has specialized in the sales, packaging financing, marketing and production
of feature films and television drama and has offices in London, Dublin and Sydney.
Executives attending Cannes:
Carey FitzGerald – Managing Director 13-20 May, T: +33 492 99 83 28
E: info@highpointfilms.co.uk
Ronald de Neef – International Consultant 13-20 May, T: +33 492 99 83 28
E: ronald@highpointfilms.co.uk
Julie Delaney – Director 13-20 May, T: +33 492 99 83 28
E: julie@highpointfilms.co.uk
Piers Nightingale – Head of Development 13-20 May, T: +44 7977 169 447
E: piers@highpointfilms.co.uk
Carl Simons – Head of Production & Acquisitions 13-20 May, T: +33 492 99 83 28
E: carl@highpointfilms.co.uk
Michael Algar – Acquisitions, Ireland 13-20 May, T: +33 492 99 83 28:
E: michael@highpointmediagroup.com
Elisar Cabrera – Director of Sales & Marketing, Theatrical 11-22 May, T: +44 7904 540 994
E: elisar@highpointfilms.co.uk
Lisa Gifford – Territory Manager 11-17 May, T: +33 492 99 83 28
E: lisa@highpointfilms.co.uk
Dominik Mytko – Sales & Marketing Executive 11-22 May, T: +44 7931 940 468
E: dominik@highpointfilms.co.uk
UK Office:
Suite 16, Deane House Studios
Greenwood Place
London NW5 1BL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7424 6870
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7485 3281
Email: info@highpointfilms.co.uk
HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS
www.hollywoodclassics.com
Hollywood Classics sells theatrical rights to library titles from Hollywood studios as well as an
increasing number of DVD and TV rights for studio and independent titles. We are also leading the
way in digital cinema content provision.
Executives attending Cannes:
Melanie Tebb, Theatrical Sales Director +44 (0) 774 774 3615
David Llewellyn Jones, TV Sales Director +44 744 361 6566
Petra Sumser, German Representative, + 49 170 289 4024
Cannes Office:
63 la Croisette, 4th floor, La Lerina
Tel: +33 4 93 94 00 09 mob: +44 (0) 7747 743615
UK Office:
Linton House, 39-51 Highgate Road
London NW5 1RT
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7424 7280
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7428 8936
Email: info@hollywoodclassics.com
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ICON ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL
www.iconmovies.net
Icon Entertainment Int'l is a film sales, finance & production company which has established itself
as a leading supplier of theatrical feature films to the independent film market. It has acquired a
significant film library of over 300 titles for DVD and TV distribution Worldwide.
Executives attending Cannes:
Mark Gooder – Chief Executive Officer, Icon Group
Anthony Buckner - Senior International Sales Manager
Abby Kadell – International Sales Manager
Steven Bestwick - Sales Administration Manager
Cannes Office:
Le Lerina, 62 La Croisette
nd
2 Floor, 06400
Tel:+33 4 92 59 43 90
Fax: +33 4 92 59 43 99
UK Office:
Solar House
915 High Rd.
London N12 8QJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8492 6300
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8492 6301
Email: isabelle@icon-entertainment.co.uk
IDREAM INDEPENDENT PICTURES
www.idreamindependent.com
IDream Independent Pictures is a burgeoning international film sales agency formed in August
2006, with offices in London and Mumbai. Born out of the growing interest in Indian cinema,
illustrated by its increasing festival presence and global audience demand for such product, IIP was
formed to market independent films as well as financing top quality product which has break-out
potential in the UK, US as well as the key developing territories.
Executives attending Cannes:
Rohit Sharma - President - International Sales + 91 98 201 89 556
Kanika Vasuveda - Assistant Vice President + 91 98 202 83 208
Cannes Office:
Palais 01 Stand 22.02
Tel:+33 4 92 99 80 69
UK Office:
99 Kenton Road
London HA3 0AN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8328 7189
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8907 1125
Email: rohit@idreamproduction.com
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INDEPENDENT FILM COMPANY
www.independentfilmcompany.com
Independent is an international sales and production company specialising in sales, marketing,
production and financing of high quality feature films.
Executives attending Cannes:
Andrew Orr - Managing Director, 14- 19 May
Michael Robinson - CFO
Abigail Walsh - Head of Sales, 13-20 May
Sarah Townsend - Head of Marketing, 13-19 May
Sarah Lebutsch - Sales and Marketing Executive, 13-20 May
Philip Herd - Production Co-orodinator, 13-21 May
Luc Roeg – CEO, 14-20 May
Michael Robinson – CFO, 14-20 May
Daniel Dale – Acquisitions, 14-20 May
Cannes Office:
Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 68 69 48
UK Office:
32 Tavistock Street
London WC2E 7PB,
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7257 8734
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7240 9029
Email: mail@independentfilmcompany.com
INTANDEM
www.intandemfilms.com
Intandem is a film finance and international film sales house, which has a slate of high quality
commercial feature films. The Company's main focus is professional executive production/
financing and international sales & marketing.
Executives attending Cannes (13-21 May):
Andrew Brown, Director
Billy Hurman, Director
Gary Smith, Chief Executive
Justine Stanley, PR ad Marketing Manager
Sophie Kefi, Production and Film Finance Manager
Cannes Office:
Relais de la Reine Apartments
42/43 La Croisette
Tel: +33 4 93 06 70 01
Fax: +33 4 93 06 70 21
UK Office:
22 Soho Square
London W1D 4NS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7851 3800
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7851 3830
Email: info@intandemfilms.com
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JINGA FILMS
www.jingafilms.com
Jinga Films is an international sales company founded in 2005 by marketing executive Rosana
Coutinho and feature film producer Julian Richards. The company was set up to offer a better deal
for producers, getting films distributed without the usual costs. Our focus is on quality genre films
with a strong international cast, including Exodus starring Bernard Hill, The Disappeared starring
Greg Wise, Everything starring Ray Winstone, Evilenko starring Malcolm Macdowell and Wild
Country starring Peter Capaldi. Jinga also represents a distinctive slate of award-winning films by
maverick directors including Summer Scars by Julian Richards, Jetsam by Simon Welsford, Love
Me Still by Danny Hiller and Hush Your Mouth by Tom Tyrwhitt.
Executives attending Cannes(13-22 May):
Julian Richards – Head of Production
Rosana Coutinho – Head of Sales rosana@jingafilms.com
Cannes Office:
Stand E-7
Riviera Palais des Festivals
Tel: +33 6 27 87 46 48
UK Office:
22 Carnaby Street
London W1F 7DB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 0050
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7494 9492
Email: info@jingafilms.com
K5 INTERNATIONAL
www.k5international.com
K5 International is a world sales company with offices in the UK and Germany. It seeks to
represent English language films to all territories of the world. K5 International delivers high profile
services as regards sales, financing, distribution and marketing of feature films to its producers.
Executives attending Cannes (13-21 May):
Bill Stephens, Sales & Marketing – Partner +33 6 87 03 42 76
Karin Binnberg, Sales & Marketing +33 6 21 42 44 06
Oliver Simon, Production – Partner +49 172 854 5085
Daniel Baur, Business Affairs – Partner +33 6 21 42 44 10
Cannes Office:
Les Jardins du Grand Hotel
45 boulevard de la Croisette - shops on left
UK Office:
18 Sherwoods Road
Watford WD19 4AZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 333597
Fax: +44 (0) 7092 234138
Email: info@k5international.com
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LEFT
www.leftfilms.com
Left represents some low budget genre features and short films for sales, and distributes film
content through its video-on-demand network.
We are also developing a small number of projects for co-production.
Executives attending Cannes
Helen Grace - Managing Director
Cannes Office
MEDIA European Pavilion 122
Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 59 02 50
UK Office
Saint Line House, Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff CF10 5LR
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2044 4777
Email: helen@leftfilms.com
MERIDIANA FILMS
www.meridianafilms.com
Meridiana Films was established in 2008 for the international sales of quality feature films and
documentaries. Helen Loveridge, the CEO, was one of the co-founders of Fortissimo Films and has
represented such illustrious directors as Wong Kar-wai, Mira Nair, Stefan Ruzowitzky, Sergei
Bodrov and Hou Hsiao-hsien. At the Cannes Film Festival 2009 Meridiana is representing
ALTIPLANO in the Critics' Week.
Executives attending Cannes:
Helen Loveridge, Head of Sales, email helen@meridianafilms.com/tel +44 7530 172 548
Cannes Office:
Riviera Stand H14
UK Office
20 Arthur Road
London N7 6DR
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 20 7700 3088
MOVIEHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT LTD
www.moviehouseent.com
Formed in 2001 Moviehouse Entertainment is one of the very few truly independent film sales
companies operating in London, and is run as a lean, cost-effective company with a wealth of
experience.
Executives attending Cannes (13-22 May):
Gary Phillips – Co-Managing Director
Mark Vennis – Co-Managing Director
Cannes Office
Tel: +33 4 93 38 65 93
UK Office
4th Floor, 11 Denmark Street,
London WC2H 8LS
Tel: +44 20 7836 5536
Fax: +44 56 0205 2002
Email: info@moviehouseent.com
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MOVIEVENTURES
www.movieventures.com
MovieVentures is World-wide theatrical, TV and DVD sales and distribution company. We develop
joint-venture partnerships for project finance. Current distribution and production partners are Cori
Films and London Films.
Executives attending Cannes (13-24 May):
Karen Cuccaro mk@movieventures.com + 33 (0) 4 92 99 32 43
Martin Katz kc@moveiventures.com +33 (0) 6 26 66 10 33
Cannes Office:
Riviera Stand E1 / F4
Tel: +33 4 92 99 32 43
UK Office:
Hill House - 1 Little New Street
London EC4A 3TR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7493 7920
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7493 8088
Email: info@movieventures.com
ODYSSEY ENTERTAINMENT
www.odyssey-entertainment.co.uk
A UK-based sales and marketing company involved in the financing and distribution of filmed
entertainment worldwide.
Executives attending Cannes:
Ralph Kamp - Chairman and CEO +44 207 520 5610
James Scott - VP International Sales +44 7973 499 137
Libby D'Arcy - Head of Business Affairs +44 7259 459 955
UK Office:
10A James Street
London WC2E 8BT
Tel:+44 207 520 5620
Fax: +44 207 520 5611
Email: sales@odyssey-entertainment.co.uk
PARK CIRCUS FILMS
www.parkcircus.com
Park Circus is a leading distributor of classic and back catalogue films for theatrical exhibition. The
company currently represents over 10,5000 titles from Arrow Films, Film4, Icon Entertainment
International, ITV Global Entertainment, MGM/United Artists, Sony Pictures Repertory, Walt Disney
Studios Motion Pictures, UK and other film collections.
Executives attending Cannes:
Nick Varley, Joint Managing Director, m: +44 (0)7921 066 401,
e: nick@parkcircus.com 13-20 May
John Letham, Joint Managing Director, m: +44 (0)7793 363 790, e: john@parkcircus.com 15-22
May
Mark Truesdale, Sales Executive, e:mark@parkcircus.com 13-17 May
Sara Carlsson, Marketing Executive, e:sara@parkcircus.com 17-20 May
UK Office:
1 Park Terrace
Glasgow, G3 6BY
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 2175
Email: info@parkcircus.com
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PARK ENTERTAINMENT
www.parkentertainment.com
Park Entertainment has, since 1987, been involved with some of the world's most creative writing
and directing talent, acting as a financier, distributor and sales agent for independently produced
feature films and television programming.
Executives attending Cannes:
Jim Howell ,CEO +44 7768 156 172
Simon Barnes, Head of Sales 7 977 0679 48
Denise Vickers, Sales Manager +44 7713 979 717
Cannes Office:
Lerins Stand R12
Tel: +33 4 92 99 33 13
UK Office:
Suite 12, 3rd Floor
54 Broadwick Street
London W1F 7AH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7434 4176
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7434 4179
Email: mail@parkentertainment.com
PARKLAND PICTURES
www.parklandpictures.co.uk
We are a UK based international sales, distribution and production company. We develop, fund,
produce and sell our own feature films for the international market and we provide funding for co-
productions by acquiring worldwide sales rights. Parkland Pictures is also a buyer/distributor for
feature films.
Executives in Cannes:
Ivo Fiorenza, Sales Executive +44 795 836 7159
John Cairns, CEO +44 7872 627 911
Pene Cairns, Producer
Tamsin Cairns, Sales Assistant +44 779 626 5711
UK Office:
Riverbank House
1 Putney Bridge Approach
London SW6 3JD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7099 9212
Email: john@parklandpictures.com
PATHÉ INTERNATIONAL
www.patheinternational.com
Executives attending Cannes:
Muriel Sauzay - EXVP Pathé International +33 171 72 3305
Mike Runagall - SVP Pathé International - +44 207 462 427
Saya Huddleston –VP Pathé International - +33 171 3000
Mayalen de Croisoeuil – Senior Sales Executive
Agathe Theodore – Sales Executive +33 171 72 3000
UK Office:
Kent House, 14-17 Market Place
London, W1W 8AR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7462 4427
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7436 7891
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PROTAGONIST PICTURES
www.protagonistpictures.com
Born out of a joint venture between Film4, Ingenious Media and Vertigo Films, Protagonist handles
films from its parent companies as well as from third party sources.
Executives attending Cannes (13-21 May):
Ben Roberts - CEO +44 787 269 2573
Charlotte Van Weede - Head of Sales +44 789 499 9941
Nada Cirjanic -Head of Library Sales +44 7725 245 957
Jeremy Baxter -Creative Executive +44 798 065 5067
David Bartholomew-Festival Coordinator
Bridget Pedgrift – Head of Marketing +44 7887 897 650
Cannes Office:
nd
2 Floor
23 rue Mace
Tel: +33 6 33 34 84 26
UK Office:
Francis House
11 Francis Street
London SW1P 1DE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7306 5155
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7306 8044
Email: info@protagonistpictures.com
REEL RIGHTS LIMITED
www.reelrights.com
With 25 years in the film and television industry Reel Rights Ltd. Is based in London with offices in
LA and affiliates in Beijing and Toronto. The company has three divisions: Distribution and Sales,
Channel Development and festival representation, and Film and Television production.
Executives in Cannes (11-25 May):
Tony Watts, Producer +44 771 949 3099 tony.watts@reelrights.com
Alex Stanger, Executive Producer +44 7986 616 828 astranger1@mac.com
Matt Huntley, Director
Joe Shugan, Sound Man
Jodie Hazell, Researcher +44 7766 544 140 jodie.hazell@hotmail.co.uk
Amy Watts, Personal Assistant
UK Office:
35 St Andrews Close
Heath Lake Park
Crowthorne
Berks RG45 6UP
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 752396
Fax: +44 (0) 1344 774340
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QUICKFIRE
www.quickfirefilms.com
Quickfire Films is a sales and acquisition agency - we buy films for international rights. We
subcontract much of the sales process to established names in the industry, to ensure they are
exploited as successfully as possible. Our main, but not exclusive, partner is The Works
International. Quickfire advances money to productions irrespective of their relative budgets: our
only concern is a film's value in the international market. Most recently, Quickfire completed BAFTA
winning Stephen Poliakoff's second World War thriller '1939'.
Executives attending Cannes:
James Atherton, MD +44 7775 660 491
Jan Pace, Acquisitions Executive +44 791 472 3971
UK Office:
th
4 Floor, Portland House
4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 0030
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7612 0031
SALT
www.salt-co.com
Salt. helps get films made. From financing and packaging to launching and selling, salt. is the
essential ingredient. Salt. is part of the international media group international film collective - ifc.
Executives attending Cannes (13-20 May):
Samantha Horley, Managing Director +44 7710 394 080 samantha@salt-co.com
Nina Kolokouri, Sales Director +44 7929 448 361 nina@salt-co.com
Cannes Office:
Ground Floor Terrace
Le Grand Hotel
45 La Croisette
Tel: +33 671 410989
UK Office:
3rd Floor, 1a Adpar Street
London W2 1DE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7535 6714
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7563 7283
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SC FILMS
www.scfilmsinternational.com
SC Films International is an International Production, Finance and Sales Company founded by
Simon Crowe, formerly MD of Velvet Octopus and Head of Sales at Mel Gibson's Icon
Entertainment International and Capitol Films.
SC Films is a joint venture with financier Matthew Joynes of Aurelius. Aurelius are involved in all
aspects of film financing, asset backed library re-financing, film funds and non-film businesses.
As well as SC Films, we will sell and distribute all titles from Velvet Octopus, and we will represent
the best of independent cinema for the world market.
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Executives attending Cannes (12th – 21 May):
Simon Crowe (CEO), simon@scfilmsinternational.com., +44-7764-942-149
Fumie Suzuki (Sales & Marketing Executive), fumie@scfilmsinternational.com, +33-6-3307-5676
Mark Lane (Sales & Contracts Manager), mark@scfilmsinternational.com, +33-6-3307-5559
Cannes Office:
rd
La Brise, 24 La Croisette (3 Floor)
Tel: +33 4 9339 8987
UK Office:
3a Lower James Street
London W1F 9EH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 1900
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 0487
SEVEN ARTS
www.7artspictures.com
An independent production and distribution company of feature motion pictures.
Executives attending Cannes:
Peter Hoffman CEO
Kate Hoffman, COO +44 7917 186 853
Justin Kelly, VP Business Affairs +44 7957 420 195
Eric Min, VP Sales and Distribution + 33 6 33 11 59 57
Reiko Bradley, President + 33 6 33 33 93 83
Caroline Couret-Delegue, Production and Marketing +44 785 009 6510
UK Office:
38 Hertford Street
London W1J 7SG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3006 8222
Fax: +44 (0) 20 3006 8220
Email: info@7artspictures.com
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THE WORKS INTERNATIONAL
www.theworksmediagroup.com
Established in 1986, The Works International is one of Europe’s leading sales agents. The
company is owned by The Works Media Group PLC. Over the last few years, The Works
International has cemented its position in the marketplace with a string of commercial and artistic
successes.
Executives attending Cannes:
Carl Clifton – MD of The Works International carl.clifton@theworksmediagropu.com 12-20 May
Joy Wong - Head of International Sales joy.wong@theworksmediagroup.com 12-20 May
Clare Crean - Sales Manager clare.crean@theworksmediagroup.com 11-20 May
Juliette Gill - Head of Marketing juliette.gill@theworksmediagroup.com 11-18 May
UK Office:
4th Floor, Portland House
4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7612 1080
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7612 1081
Email: sales.international@theworksmediagroup.com
3DD GROUP
www.3ddgroup.com
Music and entertainment distribution specialists, 3DD are internationally recognised for providing
high-profile concerts and live events, entertainment documentaries and independent films to
broadcasters worldwide.
Executives in Cannes:
Lyndy Saville, Acquisitions +44 759 5725165
UK Office:
8-12 Camden High Street
London NW1 0JH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7380 8100
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7428 8118
Email: info@3ddgroup.com
VELVET OCTOPUS
www.velvetoctopus.com
Velvet Octopus is the production, sales and finance company owned by Matthew Joynes,
Michael Cowan and Jason Piette. It has had considerable success with launching titles
such as Gabor Csupo’s ‘The Secret of Moonacre’, an animated film ‘The REEF’, Sony’s
‘Legion’, Paulo Coelho’s ‘Veronika Decides To Die’ and Donni Darko’s sequel ‘S.Darko’.
Executives attending Cannes:
Simon Crowe, Managing Director simon@velvetoctopus.com +44 7764 942 149
Cannes Office:
c/o SC Films International
rd
3 Floor
La Brise, 24 La Croisette
Tel: +33 633 075 559
UK Office:
c/o SC Films International
3a Lower James Street,
London W1F 9EH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 1900
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 2314
Email: please contact SC Films International
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VISUAL FACTORY
www.visualfactory.co.uk]
World sales agent specialising in genre films, British, European and US, and co-production of
European films.
Executives attending Cannes (13-20 May):
Igor Sekulic 06 68 18 47 30
Cannes Office:
Visual Factory Stand E7
Riviera Palais des Festivals
Tel: +33 668 184730
UK Office:
Forest Lodge, Forest Road
Pyrford, Surrey, GU22 8NA
Mob: +44 (0) 7858 497957
Email: visualfactory.co.uk@gmail.com
WAVELENGTH PICTURES
www.wavelengthpictures.co.uk
We are an independent sales agent dedicated to the distribution of cutting edge critically driven
feature films, documentaries and short films.
Executives attending Cannes:
John Flahive - Company Director
Cannes Office:
Village Int'l - Riviera Pavillon 122
Tel: +44 (0) 7968 772792
UK Office:
Apt 4 24 Alexandra Grove
London N4 2LF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8809 0318
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8809 0318
Email: info@wavelengthpictures.co.uk
WESTEND FILMS
www.westendfilms.com
WestEnd Films is a dynamic London-based sales and financing company which offers filmmakers
extensive finance, production and sales experience as well as key contacts across the industry –
from financial institutions and funds to distributors and the major studios.
Executives attending Cannes:
Eve Schoukroun, MD +44 7855 640598
Maya Amsellem, MD +44 7 97 362 1240
Ann Philips, Acquisitions + 33 683 839171
Cannes Office:
Residence de Gray d’Albion
28 Bis Rue des Serbes
st
Entrance C, 1 Floor
Tel: +33 49 36 81 496
Email: kylie@westendfilms.com
UK Office:
nd
15 Greek Street, 2 Floor
London W1D 4DP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7494 8300
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7494 8301
Email: ann@westendfilms.com
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