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Details Announced for Galway Film Fleadh Industry Conference 'The Real Deal'

Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board together with the Galway Film Fleadh are delighted to announce the details for the 2013 Real Deal Film Conference which takes place on Thursday July 11th.

This year the conference is focused firmly on the new international trends emerging in filmmaking, taking an encompassing look at what producers should be doing to meet the new demands of the marketplace from development through to production and market exploitation. 

The Real Deal will be moderated by leading international film and creative industry specialist Angus Finney and will feature an exciting line-up with speakers from the Irish and international industry. 

Please note that places will be limited at the conference as the venue has been changed to the Veranda Bar at the Radisson Hotel in Galway. This event is now fully subscribed but we will be operating a reserve list on the morning on a first come first served basis for any spaces that become available.

The 2013 Edition: Future Ideas - Future Business - Future Conversations

 10.45 - 11.00  Welcome address by James Hickey, Chief Executive, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board

11.00 - 11.45 Future Conversations: "Evolution or Revolution"

Opening presentation on creative management by Angus Finney followed by a conversation with the new BSÉ/IFB Project Managers Rory Gilmartin, Mary Callery and Keith Potter on their thoughts for development and creative producing.

11.50 - 12.30: Future Business: "Low Budget - Big Ambition"
An exploration of the practicalities, the do's and don'ts of making a film on a tight budget without sacrificing artistic intent or market aspirations.

Speaker: Rebecca O'Flanagan (Producer, Treasure Entertainment)
Case Study: THE STAG produced by Treasure Entertainment

12.30 - 13.00: Lunch (refreshments will be provided)

13.00 - 14.15: Future Ideas: "Hybrid Distribution"

In time of turbulent change and disruptive technologies, we explore new ways to audiences.

Speakers:   Eduardo Panizzo - Coffee & Cigarettes; David Shear - Shear Entertainment;  Emily Best - Seed & Spark; Anita O'Donnell - re:fine Group


14.20 - 15.00  Future Business: ‘The Future Is Here"

A discussion on the multiplatform UK release of Ben Wheatley's "A FIELD IN ENGLAND", Shane Meadows "MADE OF STONE" and Sophie Fiennes' "A PERVERT'S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY with Picturehouse.  

Speakers: Sarah Frain & Gabriel Swartland (Picturehouse UK)