Marco Orsini, president of the not-for-profit International Emerging Film Talent Association (Iefta), is firmly in favor of a back to basics distribution approach for independent films from the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, the Horn of Africa and some parts of South Asia.
Orsini says that quality independent films would most likely be selected at some high-end film festivals and attract sales agents, but Covid-19 shut down many of the potential theatrical markets for these films. Many went straight to VOD platforms instead.
“I think a lot of the VOD platforms have begun to put a sting into how sales agents work, they become diminished,” Orsini told Variety in an interview conducted at the recent El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt. “But at the same time, filmmakers, I feel, have been brainwashed to believe that the golden carrot is Netflix.”
“I think that would be a great end game…...
Orsini says that quality independent films would most likely be selected at some high-end film festivals and attract sales agents, but Covid-19 shut down many of the potential theatrical markets for these films. Many went straight to VOD platforms instead.
“I think a lot of the VOD platforms have begun to put a sting into how sales agents work, they become diminished,” Orsini told Variety in an interview conducted at the recent El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt. “But at the same time, filmmakers, I feel, have been brainwashed to believe that the golden carrot is Netflix.”
“I think that would be a great end game…...
- 11/1/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Judas and the Black Messiah” will have its world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The 2021 edition, which runs from Jan. 28 through Feb. 3, is rolling out in numerous cities across the country as the annual gathering goes virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The documentary “Captains of Zaatari” has also been added to the Sundance lineup and will debut in the world doc competition. Tickets for these additions are on sale now. See the complete Sundance lineup here.
“We are delighted to welcome these powerful works into our program,” said Festival Director Tabitha Jackson. “In a year where our festival already exemplifies the vanguard of bold, visionary storytelling from around the world, they help further expand our boundaries.”
“Judas and the Black Messiah,” a historical drama about the life and assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, will premiere on Monday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Mt on the...
The 2021 edition, which runs from Jan. 28 through Feb. 3, is rolling out in numerous cities across the country as the annual gathering goes virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The documentary “Captains of Zaatari” has also been added to the Sundance lineup and will debut in the world doc competition. Tickets for these additions are on sale now. See the complete Sundance lineup here.
“We are delighted to welcome these powerful works into our program,” said Festival Director Tabitha Jackson. “In a year where our festival already exemplifies the vanguard of bold, visionary storytelling from around the world, they help further expand our boundaries.”
“Judas and the Black Messiah,” a historical drama about the life and assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, will premiere on Monday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Mt on the...
- 1/12/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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