NEXT - Full Program of Round Tables, Workshops,Special Sessions and Special Events

Launched last year by the Marché du Film, NEXT is a venue that brings together the pioneers of the film industry and provides a daily program of roundtables, workshops and special sessions all focused on the future of film. Located in the Village International - Pantiero side, NEXT offers an exclusive lab to kick start ideas, engage professionals and examine new challenges by giving a voice to creative entrepreneurs. A vibrant scene for innovators, start-ups and organizations, NEXT hosts this year 22 companies, all focused on new and alternative forms of storytelling, production, financing and distribution of films.

It is thanks to the forward thinking experts and leading companies that NEXT is proud to offer a series of Round Tables, Workshops,Special Sessions and Special Events. to make your Market experience richer and wiser.

Round Tables | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @Palais K - Palais des Festivals - Level 4

Friday  May 15th   In Conversation with Netflix Chief  Content Officer Ted Sarandos	Sunday  May 17th   Maximize the Potential of Crowdfunding in the Production Process   Presented by	Monday  May 18th   Opportunities and Angles in the International Digital and VOD landscape
Tuesday  May 19th   Cinema Innovation in the Digital Experience Economy    Presented by	Wednesday  May 20th   New Initiatives by Film Festivals for The Future of Cinema

Workshops | 2:30 - 3:30 pm @NEXT Pavilion - EXCEPT Saturday, May 16th : 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday  May 14th   VOD:  The challenges and opportunities  of Digital Distribution and how  to embrace them    Presented by     Friday  May 15th   Achieving Impact  Through Theatrical Screenings   Presented by     Saturday  May 16th   Securing a sales agent or a distributor: are the numbers in your favor?  Presented by       Sunday  May 17th   VFX for Independent Film  and Beyond    Presented by     Tuesday  May 19th   Digital Distribution of Films :  Real and Concrete Business Cases   Presented by     Wednesday  May 20th   Hacking the Future of Film

Special Sessions | 4:00 - 5:00 pm @NEXT Pavilion - EXCEPT Saturday, May 16th : 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Thursday  May 14th   Launching a successful  movie crowdfunding campaign &  building a strong community  Feedback & case study on  Noob and Night Fare    Presented by   Session exclusively in French     Friday  May 15th   The 3T’s success formula  of new media financing :  TransMedia, TransRegional  and TransAtlantic!    Presented by     Saturday  May 16th   Power to the Pixel presents  Meet the Financiers of Innovation  &  Cross-Media  Presented by       Sunday  May 17th   Beyond Cinema :  the Swiss VR  and digital revolution    Presented by     Tuesday  May 19th   FILM4CLIMATE:  Taking Action on Climate Change!   Presented by     Wednesday  May 20th   Using Social Media and Crowdsourcing  to Build an Audience for Your Film  and Further Your Career!  Presented by       Special Events   Saturday  May 16th   10:00 am - 12:00 pm @Palais K Palais des Festivals - Level 4 Cinema & Transmedia  Pitching Session    Presented by     Monday  May 18th   2:30 - 3:30 pm @NEXT Pavilion Céline Sciamma to highlight ideas behind digital and transmedia creation    Part of  French Touch Special Afternoon  Presented by   Session exclusively in French     Monday  May 18th   2:30 - 3:30 pm @NEXT Pavilion New producers :  The French Touch of the Web Creation  Part of  French Touch Special Afternoon Presented by   Session exclusively in French