Sunday, 12 Feb @ 14:00-15:00: Meet the Distributors
@ 16:00-17:30: Pixel Lab Launch
Wendy Bernfeld attends Berlinale/EFM as a film buyer, as well as a speaker on panels including at the Meet the Distributors Session organized by the European Documentary Network, and Power to the Pixel's Pixel Lab Launch, both on 12 February.
Click here for more information on the Berlinale. For EFM, click here.
Rights Stuff MD, Wendy Bernfeld, will be attending IFFR as buyer. On 30 January Wendy will also join in a Cinemart Power Lunch to discuss issues relating to digital distribution, as well as participating in the Transmedia Europe Network brainstorm (internal session) and related hosted by MEDIA Desk NL.
For more info on the Transmedia Europe event, click here.
Thursday, 26 Jan @ 19:00-20:00: The Future of Film
Rights Stuff MD, Wendy Bernfeld, will present a short talk on the evolving future of film, from the business and creative perspective. She will outline various new approaches and opportunities regarding producing / distributing / funding films, embracing cross- platform / transmedia. Examples include via international VOD platforms, brands, tech companies and via innovative (non traditional) ''windows''.
"Movies online: Business Opportunities and Rights Aspects"
@20:00-21:30
Wendy Bernfeld, founder and MD of the international VoD/new media film licensing consultancy Rights Stuff (www.rights-stuff.com), will provide a short introductory overview presentation on recent trends in the digital media landscape. She highlights in particular some recent cross platform/transmedia approaches,along with the newer VOD/new media business models, and related rights issues. Pragmatic topics include: balancing the various middlemen ('eg ''split rights'' deals) and DIY, conflicts with funding broadcasters and/or sales agents/traditional distributors/ digital distributors; and traditional vs innovative ''windowing'' (eg reverse or ''day and date'' windows).
For more info on the event, click here.
Monday, 21 November @ 15:00-16:30
If content and selection are the king and queen of the Internet, where should documentary filmmakers upload their crown jewels?
After a brief overview by Wendy Bernfeld, MD of Rights Stuff on the most recent trends in digital distribution, she will host a panel of various key international players who will illustrate their editorial content approaches and business models, and indicate how they can contribute to a wider distribution of documentaries than conventional means. The panel discussion, along with interactive Q&A with the Front Row and audience, will shed light on the latest developments on digital distribution, different platforms (curated - non curated), tools / players and services (including DIY) etc .
For more information on the event, please click here.
Digital Distribution: Intro // Content / Services / Value Chain
Wednesday, 16th November @ 9:30 - 13:00
Rights Stuff MD Wendy Bernfeld will participate in an intensive 3-day workshop for filmmakers (producers/distributors), lawyers and government bodies. On Nov. 16, Wendy will present an overview of key film industry /new media trends (recent online, mobile, VOD content
launches, transmedia production/distribution, branded content and platform offerings around the world, as well as addressing related rights issues and pragmatic approaches.
For more information on the event, please click here.
Monday, 31 Oct @11:15-12:30
Digital (New Media) Update and Opportunties - How to benefit in the digital domain
Rights Stuff MD Wendy Bernfeld will give a talk entitled "How to Sell Your Content Via Streaming and Other New Media" to producers and filmmakers at the Norwegian Film Institute. Wendy will provide an overview of the digital media landscape and trends, including recent film related new media approaches to innovative windowing, cross media/ transmedia programs, licensing and alternative funding opportunities via international sites platforms, and related rights aspects. For more information, please click here.
Wendy Bernfeld, Rights Stuff MD, will join other industry and government /policy professionals for a private Experts Group Meeting to discuss film,VOD and new media developments in EU and related laws and policies.
New Media Invitation: Getting Down to More Business, Session 2
Tuesday, 25 October @ 09:30 - 17:30
Wendy Bernfeld, Rights Stuff MD, continues her collaboration with MEDIA Desk Netherlands and Binger Filmlab for session 2 of a 3-part intensive program on New Media. This Part 2 focuses on the local Benelux platforms (vod, new media) , and their respective business models and content and deal structures, as well as opportunities for Benelux producers/distributors beyond local borders. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, 11 October @ 16:30: Where Else Can You Go For New Deals and Partners
Rights Stuff MD, Wendy Bernfeld, presents a short helicopter view talk to Dutch industry professionals at Immovator's Cross Media Café, regarding the VoD market in the Netherlands and internationally. Wendy's presentation looks at the recent launches and developments in the international market of VOD for film/tv, including various business models and platform opportunities
For more information on the event, please click here.
