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Kiefer Sutherland to keynote MIPCOM 2016

Award-winning actor and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland (photo), the son of Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, will deliver the Media Mastermind Keynote on October...

Director Philippe La Guay in Cannes

French director presents movie, hosts retrospective in Cannes In a rare opportunity to catch his movie “V comme Vian”, French director Philippe Le Guay...

Midem announces the 2017 dates

For the 51st time, Midem will be back at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes next year. The dates are June 6-9, 2017. Midem...

Firework show on August 18

Australia’s award-winning fireworks on the Croisette The annual fireworks festival in Cannes is one of the highlights on the French Riviera. But weather can...

Break the Floor 2016

The 2016 edition of the annual breakdance festival Break the Floor will take place on Sunday July 24 at the Palais des Festivals. In...

MIPCOM: the Creative Europe MEDIA umbrella stand

Reduced MIPCOM 2016 accreditation fee Hot on the heels of the brexit referendum, comes the Creative Europe call for participation at MIPCOM 2016. Completely...

Strikes forecast for early June

Midem participants, take note Participants at the MIDEM music trade fair should be ready to change plans at the last second. France is currently...

Midem wins award for contribution to music publishing

Music biz event recognised for “building a unique deal-making platform” The Midem music trade fair and conference received an accolade from the music industry...

British Council director elected to EFP General Assembly

At a special session held during the Cannes Film festival, Briony Hanson, Director of Film at the British Council since 2011, was elected by...

Producers on the Move kick-off at Cannes 2016

New producers at Cannes If you’re attending Cannes and wonder who you should be targetting, this...