Workshops and major brands

Pre-registrations for the exhibition and conference have been “very satisfactory both in the quantity and quality of visitors” compared with last year’s event, which can’t be a bad thing given the current economic climate.

Two breakfast workshops during TFWA World Exhibition will explore the emerging markets of Asia and the airline, cruise and ferry retail channels. This year’s event will also feature over 400 suppliers from across all product categories such as Tommy Hilfiger, Desigual, Fratelli Rossetti, Hédiard, Bourjois, Nuxe, The Sharper Image, Gérard Bertrand and José Cuervo.

Conferences to debate “a brand new world”

The TFWA World Exhibition 2011 conference, to be held on Monday September 19, will feature high profile speakers from the fields of geopolitics, economics and the luxury business. Salvatore Ferragamo CEO Michele Norsa will look at how traditional luxury brands can adapt to a changing world and changing consumers. IMD World Competitiveness Centre director Stéphane Garrelli, economist and business school professor, will take a region-by-region look at the global economy, identifying factors affecting growth and highlighting potential growth hotspots. Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan will give the keynote presentation, bringing his unparalleled global political experience and insight to bear on some of the biggest challenges facing the world today, including the dramatic changes underway in the Middle East and North Africa. TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen’s ‘State of the Industry’ address will reflect on an industry in evolution, coping with constant change in the geopolitical, macro-economic and social worlds and adapting to new realities.

For details, visit TFWA.

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Over the next 3 days, professionals will exhibit at GETIS 2011: clusters, energy producers, industrialists (transport, building, civil engineering, marine…), consultants and architects.

They will display and present their products, services and innovations to the invited decision-makers: ministers, national and international members of Parliament, local dignitaries and public authorities, general managers and engineers.

The Palais des Festivals was chosen for its ISA-recognised green standards.

Thursday, February 3rd :
- 10:00 am: Official Inauguration in the presence of elected representatives and Mr ESTROSI guest of honour, French Minister of Industry, Mayor of Nice.
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm : Delegation of the Elected representatives on the exhibition.
- 11:30 am – 6:30 pm : Business meetings between decision-makers and exhibitors organized by GETIS GROUP.
- 2:00 pm : Plenary session and opening of workshops.
- Visit of an eco-district.

 Friday, February 4th : 
- 9:30 am – 08:00 pm: Business meetings between decision-makers and exhibitors organized by GETIS GROUP.
- 2:00 pm : Opening of the exhibition to the general public.
- Until 8:00 pm: Late night opening.
- Cannes 2050 – Parade of green vehicles on Croisette.

Saturday, February 5th (open to the public):
- 9:30 am : Opening of exhibition.
- Projection of the movie with presence of a personality.
- 5:00 pm : Official close

“Following the success of the Fringe programme last year, MIDEM 2011 will provide new talent with exposure to music executives both during the day and at night. By bringing the Fringe into the Palais des Festivals, MIDEM underlines that the creation of music and the development of new talent are at the heart of what the event stands for,” says Dominique Leguern, Director of MIDEM.

Click through for the full programme:

SUNDAY 23 JANUARY
Garrick Davis – Laughing Man Records / USA
www.myspace.com/garrickdavis
Paul Casey – Paul Casey Music Ltd. / UK
www.myspace.com/paulcasey
James Cottriall – Pate Records / Austria
www.myspace.com/jamesunplugged
Marion Corrales – France
www.myspace.com/marioncorralesmusic
Petti – Hotsak / Spain
www.myspace.com/pettibasque
Mangomad – Circular Records / UK
www.myspace.com/mangomad
Bauchklang – monkey. / Austria
www.myspace.com/bauchklang

MONDAY 24 JANUARY
Imaginary Cities – Canada
www.myspace.com/imaginarycitiesmusic
Sonia Brex – Piranha / Germany
www.myspace.com/soniabrex
The Astronaut’s Eye – Germany
www.myspace.com/theastronautseye
Abby – Snowhite / Germany
www.myspace.com/abbyband
Ya-Ha! – Ya-ha Musik / Germany

Brandt Brauer Frick - !K7 / Germany (our tip!)

www.myspace.com/brandtbrauerfrick
Marina Laslo – Russia
www.myspace.com/marinalaslo

TUESDAY 25 JANUARY

Ashley Hicklin – Ferryhouse Productions / Germany
http://www.myspace.com/ashleyhicklin
Maylee Todd – Do Right Music / Canada
www.myspace.com/mayleetodd
Jill Barber – Outside Music / Canada
www.myspace.com/jillbarbermusic
Ian Kelly – Frilance Musique / Canada
www.myspace.com/iankellymusic
Saidah Baba Talibah – CLK Creative Works / Canada
www.myspace.com/saidahbabatalibah
Art Of Fresh – Northstarr Entertainment / Canada
www.myspace.com/artoffresh
Sonnyboy – Artsoul Entertainment / USA
www.myspace.com/sonnyboyart

The hotel was built on the former site of the Palais des Festivals of Cannes, the original site of the International Film Festival from its inception in 1946 to the mid 1980s. Recently renovated, the design reflects its glamorous film heritage, paying tribute to the film stars of the past including Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, and Elizabeth Taylor.

On a practical level, the hotel’s location on the Croisette and its ample roof mean that it is often used by film and TV companies as their headquarters during the festival and market. The JW Marriott Hotel Cannes will offer an 820-seat theatre auditorium and 16 meeting rooms with 12,900 square-feet of flexible space. Its recent renovation (and re-naming) brought it a five-star rating. Marriott is currently in acquisition mode in Europe.

To book a sea-view or city-view room on the Croisette. UPDATE: December 2010. The Stéphanie is offering exceptional rates for the end of the year!

Caran d'Ache boutique in Geneva airport

New exhibitors this year include Polaroid Eyewear, Chinese cosmetics brand Herborist, La Martiniquaise rum and Danish jewellery supplier Dyrberg. Each will, needless to say, be bringing stylish products in their suitcases. Amongst the premieres this year will be the new Manon range from Belgian chocolate manufacturer Duc d’O and the unveiling of new retail space for the Caran d’Ache writing supplier (photo).

In other news, Lebanese/British pop star Mika will be performing at the Grand Auditorium as part of the Premium evening, which includes dinner and and après-show party on the beach. But you’ll have to blag yourself onto the guest list for this one as it by invitation only.

TFWA will be held October 17-21 in Cannes. For details, visit TFWA.

Arts & Entertainment winner Paolo Pellegrin, Italy © Paolo Pellegrin courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2010 / Magnum Photos for New York Times Magazine

The L’Iris d’Or and professional category winners of the 2010 Sony World Photography Awards were announced on Thursday 22 April, at the Sony World Photography Awards Ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. The 12 professional winners spanned categories as diverse as fashion, architecture, current affairs and sport and were revealed alongside the Sony World Photography Awards Amateur Photographer of the Year as part of the World Photography Festival.

The prestigious L’Iris d’Or/Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year award was awarded to Tommaso Ausili in the Professional category. Vitali Seitz was announced as the 2010 Sony World Amateur Photographer of the Year.

The professional category winners are:

Photojournalism and Documentary

* Walter Astrada (Argentina) for Current Affairs
* Scott Barbour (New Zealand) for Sport
* Tommaso Ausili (Italy) for Contemporary Issues
* Paolo Pellegrin (Italy) for Arts and Entertainment

Fashion winner David Handley, UK © David Handley courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2010 / Jackie Gibbs

Commercial

* Martin Brent (United Kingdom) for Advertising
* David Handley (United Kingdom) for Fashion
* Mohammad Golchin (Iran) for Music

Fine Art

* Philipp Lohöefener (Germany)for Architecture
* Tommaso Bonaventura (Italy) for Portraiture
* Renhui Zhao (Singapore) for Conceptual and Constructed
* Pere Pascual (Spain) for Natural History
* Peter Franck (Germany) for Landscape

The prestigious L’Iris d’Or/Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year award was awarded to Tommaso Ausili. The Italian photographer’s evocative series of photographs in the Cotemporary Issues category, entitled “The Hidden Death”, is an insightful depiction of an assembly line at an abattoir. Ausili was awarded a $25,000 cash prize plus Sony digital SLR camera equipment and he joins previous L’Iris d’Or winners David Zimmerman and Vanessa Winship as a member of the World Photographic Academy.
Tommaso Ausili said at the ceremony: “I’m very glad to receive this award. Since I started this series on the death of animals, I have felt an enormous sense of guilt, and this prize goes some way to repay that debt. Thanks to the Sony World Photography Awards for honouring my work with this prize.”

Photographer Vitali Seitz was announced as the 2010 Sony World Amateur Photographer of the Year at the ceremony. Based in Munich, but originally from Siberia, Vitali’s image entitled “Hauskonzert: Home concert” was taken at an informal concert as part of a family birthday and also won the amateur Music category. In addition to his title Vitali picked up a $5,000 cash prize and Sony digital SLR camera equipment.

All the winning and shortlisted images of the 2010 awards are on display until 27 April as part of the World Photography Festival in Cannes. The images will then be showcased in the Sony World Photography Awards Global Tour exhibition which will tour around the world throughout 2010 and 2011.

The final presentation of the evening went to celebrated American photojournalist Eve Arnold. Presented the day after her 98th birthday, the Lifetime Achievement Award was collected by her grandson Michael Arnold. Eve’s 50 year career has captured some of history’s most memorable figures from Malcolm X to Marilyn Monroe and was the first female photographer to be taken on by Magnum. A retrospective of Eve’s work, curated by Zelda Cheatle, is currently on display at the Palais des Festival.

Astrid Merget, Creative Director of the World Photography Organisation, said: “The quality of work submitted by this year’s professional photographers was remarkable. Narrowing down so many impressive selections to just 36 finalists was a feat worthy of a very distinguished jury like ours to undertake. We are all thrilled with the results and honoured to have such talented photographers participate in our awards programme.”

Yoshiyuki Nogami, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Europe, said: “We are once again honoured to support this unique competition which celebrates the power of photography. This year’s contest has produced an inspired showcase of phenomenal photographic talent and we congratulate all these deserving winners.”

All the winning professional and amateur images can be viewed at worldphotographyawards.org

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The festival programme to last until August 27 presents Boris Eifman’s new ballet version of “Anna Karenina” to Tchaikovsky’s music, and the traditional Day of Russian Cinema featuring “The Tuner”, “The 9th Company”, and “Dreaming of Space”, as well as meetings with film directors Kira Muratova, Fyodor Bondarchuk and Alexei Uchitel.

The festival will be crowned with a musical concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovitch.