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The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announced the speakers for their Fireside Chat entitled, “The Art & Science of Programming Film Festivals” for the annual IFFS Europe taking place April 3-4, 2012 in Paris, France.

The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announced the speakers for their Fireside Chat entitled, “The Art & Science of Programming Film Festivals” for the annual IFFS Europe taking place April 3-4, 2012 in Paris, France.

Moderating the discussion will be Laurie Kirby, Esq., Executive Director, International Film Festival Summit, and the featured speakers will be Andrea Galante, Festival Director, Milano International Film Festival and Kirill Raslogov, Program Director, Moscow International Film Festival.

This discussion will address the selection process and the merits and de-merits of programming based on talent. This seasoned group of professionals will share their insights and secrets surrounding the art of programming. Attendees will walk away with a cursory look into the behind-the-scenes decision-making process.

Featured Speakers include: Chris Fujiwara, Artistic Director, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Tiina Lokk, Director, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival; Anu Kiviloo, Managing Director, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival; Neeme Kari, Development Director, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival; Kirill Raslogov, Program Director, Moscow International Film Festival, Sannette Naeye, CEO, CineKid Foundation; and Andrea Galante, Festival Director, Milano International Film Festival.

The 2012 International Film Festival Summit Europe will feature top film festival industry leaders discussing the latest trends in funding and sponsorship, programming, operations and management, publicity and public relations, acquisition and distribution, technology solutions, long-term planning and sustainable growth, and the latest trends impacting the festival community.





Resources:

www.filmfestivalsummit.com