Everything is calm in Berlin deals with sales agencies that start from their operations in the European film market. By Monday, many offices and positions were almost completely deserted. Dealms are reported but more than a “fixed flow” more than evading. However, most sales agents remain happy because EFM is still a “effective” place to do business.
Stewart Ford tells AGC Studios diverse“The external business was very strong. International buyers take their time, but we have seen a fixed flow of deals that close and fully expect this trend to continue, especially in the Bill Condon kiss for The Spider Woman and Noah Hawley ‘Noer’ Fast.
“The market in EFM for this year is fine. It is quieter than the other modern markets that we have seen, such as Toronto or Cannes. There are still many films. Not many projects Of the first degree that a group of people jumps, but there are a few. ”
Regardless of the tinnitus around Natalie Portman Lina Dunham Rom Com “Good Sex” and some other prominent projects, and he deals with star films such as the movie “Vie Privée” and Tynre like the horror movie “Animals”, it was not a particular hot market. However, Berlin has started with some of the hot packets offered (see our nicknames here), so there is no doubt that we will report deals on these films soon.
Regarding non -English language addresses, sales companies have reported multiple sales in Berlin, such as the historical epic of Alejandro Ameábar “The Captive”, which was red drafted by the constellation of films, and some Sundance films, such as “DJ Ahmet” are re -formulated by film boutique And it continues to raise the level of sales.
Fabian Westerhouh, CEO of Film Constellation, says they have “very positive EFM”, adding, “There is no doubt that the market will extend over the coming days and weeks.” It has seen a continuous traction on the horror movie “Fear is the Rider” and “The Growcodile”, as well as the first shows of the “Olmo” plan written by Fernando Eimbcke, which is located in the Panorama in Berlinaly.
The types of species are popular, especially if they fall into the “high” slide, where buyers search for the following “material” and Asian buyers, in particular, looking for type films. Horror is particularly hot, dams movies, for one, came to Berlin with the first horror movie on its list for many years – “Molibble”, starring Anthony Ramos and Ben Mendelluson. However, Hugo Grumbar, partner in Frankment Films, warns that the market may become saturated with horror movies. He adds that ROM-Coms is increasingly popular. He has one of these on his list, a “sunny dancer”, who plays the role of “another of us” Breakout Bella Ramsey.
Meanwhile, at the Berlin Festival, good things are reported about many films that first appeared in the official selection so far, including “The Late Shipt”, with the star “The Teachers’ Lounge” Leonnch, JAN-Island Ole Geersster, “Islands Islands,” Jean Ole Islands “, starring Sam Riley. Positive reviews may stimulate deals on these films, and the sellers also alludes to the possible sidewalks of the Cannes Festival for their films, such as “Omarom” from Fateh Akin with Diane Krgeger and Matthias Shwifer, who is with Beta Cinema.
Looking to a large extent on the market for independent movies, signs are more selective because they focus on the original copies and broadcasters in many areas do not get many films either. The theatrical market has recovered somewhat in the past year, but it is said that the distributors are more cautious and not in a hurry to make deals in Berlin. Negotiations are under progress in many films and deals will appear in the coming days and weeks.
Commenting on the situation of the Inni market, Berben says: “Just a few years ago, everyone was justifying independent cinema. The United States re -evaluates its position, the market is growing. This was an opportunity for creativity, as well as the mini -answers, to create films again to fill The gap.
The other positive factor, if you look at Europe, openness to joint production between various regions and countries within Europe is much greater than what was the case.
“Take the UK, for example. Cumer in a joint production in the United Kingdom was the most impossible thing at all. This is no longer the same, whether at work or on the creative side. Within the current financial recession, joint production has become a decisive engine.” .
Regarding the buyers who attended Berlin, Grumbar states that he met the buyers from all the leaders of the leaders in the United States, but Ford is wondering whether it was worth the time. “A plane download from Los Angeles CEOs’ executives usually fly for losing signs on the best final films and simply a message” it is waiting and we see us “on pre -dribbling does not seem to be a great use of Berlin for anyone time or budget.
According to what was reported, there was more buyers from Asia, but perhaps that was because the new lunar year did not collide with Berlin as it usually does. However, China, Japan and South Korea are difficult markets that must be sold for various reasons. However, with filmart on the horizon it may be a better place to take a temperature.
With the continued debate on whether the independent sector needs three film markets, the Toronto decision to raise the bet by launching its entire market causes many sales agents to scratch their heads. Toronto has introduced the idea to sales agents and national umbrella organizations such as Unifrance and German films since AFM, but it is unlikely to enhance its activities in Toronto.
Toronto would like sales companies selling projects and movies that are not at the festival, but it seems that the consensus is that there is a lot very close to the summer vacation period, so the packages will not be ready in time.
David Garrett, CEO of Mister Smith Entertainment, says Berlin’s position in the calendar is a specific blessing. “One of the main benefits and functions of these markets is that they work as an incentive to get and operate movies, because we are always trying to collect new projects together, and we and all other sales companies will be angry with us, saying,” See, if you enter production in the second quarter, you cannot wait Even the Cannes Festival, because this is too late to give deals together and guarantee deals. We have to sell this in Berlin. So, it swore to them in the imprisonment of this last part of the dictation, basically just lighting the movie, and makes them decide to agree to allow you to capture it to the market. “
Garrett Said has three markets – Berlin, Cannes and AFM Festival. “I don’t feel I need another one. I don’t need a market in Toronto.” “Very short of the Cannes Festival because you got the summer vacation. You need more time to put projects together.”
John Hoplel and Nick Farili contributed to this report.
