Archive for the ‘MIPDOC’ Category

EU unveils plans for “Creative Europe”

EU unveils plans for “Creative Europe”

The EU has unveiled plans for a major programme called Creative Europe that would replace the MEDIA programme. The news is of significant importance to European film, TV and music professionals – as well as their international partners. What is the Creative Europe programme? The Creative Europe programme would support European cinema and the cultural [...]

Getting the most from Cannes for Midem, MIPIM and MIP

Getting the most from Cannes for Midem, MIPIM and MIP

One particularity of Cannes is that it hosts the most important trade fairs in a number of different industries. Midem, MIPIM, TFWA, the Film Market, MIPTV, MAPIC and MIPCOM – to name a few – are the most influential trade fairs of their kind. This is not news, and in boom times, many people would [...]

MIPCOM to look at smartphone apps and tablets

MIPCOM to look at smartphone apps and tablets

Everybody has one, it seems, even before we were entirely sure what to do with them. Smartphones and online tablet devices are the new black. So when will the content biz start really monetising them? The answer is “now”, according to a half-day seminar on 6 October at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes during [...]

Web TV: should we worry?

Web TV: should we worry?

In the run-up to the MIPCOM 2010, there has been increased talk about Google’s move towards interfacing with the web. Should we worry about this? On the face of it, Google TV looks like a tempting prospect. Described in over-simple terms, it brings search facilities and web connections to the TV screen, creating a more [...]

The agency behind MIPTV & MIDEM campaigns

The agency behind MIPTV & MIDEM campaigns

If you have ever wondered what the trick is to securing better deals and growing in the TV and content business, MIPTV has the answer: the trick is to be there. Even in the age of LinkedIn and social networking, trade fairs remain the place where the industry gathers, discusses and does business. This is [...]

Cannes news and tips to your desk

Cannes news and tips to your desk

If you attend Cannes for Midem, Mipim, MipTV or the Cannes Film festival, perhaps you should get the relevant news straight to your desk rather than coming across it by accident on the web. Cannes or Bust runs an occasional newsletter with just that: tips, news, special offers and links to people with bright ideas. [...]

Al-Jazeera chief to talk at MIPDOC

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the MIPDOC fair (April 14-15) will feature a keynote speech from Al Jazeera’s director general, Wadah Khanfar. He will be talking about their decision to launch a documentary channel covering current affairs, social issues, culture, art and religion. This follows the launch of the English version of their news channel. [...]