AFTRS NICHE MARKETING: SCREEN PACKAGING & PRODUCING SEMINAR

CEO OF UK PRODUCTION & FINANCE OUTFIT, THE FILM CONSORTIUM TALKS NICHE MARKET FILMS AT AFTRS
NICHE MARKETING: SCREEN PACKAGING & PRODUCING SEMINAR

SATURDAY 18 & SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

This weekend, Chris Auty, CEO of major UK production and finance outfit, The
Film Consortium, will join leading Australian film industry players to examine
problems confronting the industry and explore solutions, with emphasis on niche
markets, at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).

The Film Consortium owns major sales company The Works. Last year both companies
enjoyed enormous success with:

Number one UK box office hit, Bend it Like Beckham;
Whale Rider, which has already grossed over $US 1 million at the US box
office;
Berlin Film Festival winner, In this World - a portrayal of Afghani refugees;
Cannes Film Festival winner, Sweet Sixteen by Ken Loach; and
24 Hour Party People by Michael Winterbottom.

Over the weekend, Auty will speak at the Saturday afternoon session, Niche
Market and The Platform Film; join the final panel discussion on how confidence
can be regained in the international market; and hold smaller consultations with
filmmakers.

Auty joins: Brian Rosen, CEO, Film Finance Corporation (FFC); Mark Gooder, CEO,
Icon Films; Gary Hamilton, CEO, Arclight; Carole Sklan, Head of Development,
AFC; Jan Sardi, Writer of Shine and Writer/director Love's Brother; and Sue
Maslin, Producer of Japanese Story.

When: Saturday 18 October and Sunday 19 October 2003
Where: AFTRS Main Theatre, AFTRS, Cnr Balaclava and Epping Roads, North Ryde,
Sydney
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: $195/$120 for students, AFTRS Network, and industry guild members; $110
Day pass

To book call: (02) 9805 6444, email: info_nsw@aftrs.edu.au or fax: (02) 9887
1030.

Visit http://www.aftrs.edu.au for details.