Recap of the Inspiration Session #2 - European Stories in Strasbourg!
Recap of the Inspiration Session #2 – European Stories in Strasbourg!
Publié par Eda Uner le Tuesday 3 December 2024
Inspiration tourThe Inspiration Session – European Stories #2 was a real success, marked by numerous meetings, a lively exchange of ideas and, of course, a dose of shared inspiration!
The second edition of the series of inspiration visits, dedicated to “European Stories”, took place on November 27 and 28, 2024 in Strasbourg. Our participants had the chance to go behind the scenes of major European institutions: the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and the European Parliament, which was in full plenary session.
I would like to express my gratitude for this exceptional stay in Strasbourg. These two days have been both passionate and highly enriching, filled with inspiring encounters and exciting prospects for future projects in the Grand Est region and within European institutions.
– Delphine Duez (producer at White Boat Pictures)
What’s next?
In addition to these Inspiration Sessions, screenwriters will be supported in the development of their projects through writing workshops, before presenting them at public pitch sessions at film festivals or markets.
Access to the writing workshops will be prioritized for professionals who have already taken part in the inspiration visits.
About CinEuro
CinEuro is a cross-border cooperation project in the film and audiovisual sector. Its partnership brings together the main organizations responsible for implementing film and audiovisual policies in the regions of the Grand Est, northern Switzerland, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Luxembourg, Brussels and Wallonia.
In 2023, the project partners launched the “CinEuro Film Lab”, a new program to develop films or series dealing with stories, characters or settings that reflect the links between the partner territories in all their dimensions (economic, political, geographical, societal, cultural, etc.).
To achieve this, the CinEuro Film Lab is divided into 3 phases: an initial inspiration phase to identify new subjects likely to inspire filmmakers, a second writing phase, and a third phase to support the production of the projects developed through pitch sessions at film festivals and markets, networking sessions, professional meetings, etc.
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International Film Music Conference
Publié par Marie-Sophie VOLKENNER le Tuesday 22 October 2024
On December 2nd and 3rd, the Film Commission Nordbaden, in collaboration with MFG Baden-Württemberg, invites you to the International Film Music Conference at the Cinema Quadrat in Mannheim. Held as part of the CinEuro Film Lab, this conference is designed for film musicians, composers, and filmmakers, offering a platform to discuss current trends and technologies in the industry.
From composition & AI to sound design and collaborative marketing strategies, the event combines hands-on workshops, high-level talks, and interactive discussions. Additionally, it provides ample networking opportunities, including an open stage, a get-together, and international speed-dating sessions.
The conference runs parallel to the new Klang/Bild music film festival, further establishing Mannheim as a hub for film music.
More information can be found on the website www.klangbild-festival.de. For further questions, please send an email to Michael Ackermann.
This event will be held in English.
Provisional programme:
Monday, 2 December
- 11:00: Opening
- 11:30: Keynote: Amplifying creativity or undermining artistry? Generative AI in music – Steffen Holly
- 12:00: Panel Discussion: AI for composers? All talk and no action? – Speaker: Steffen Holly, Tobias Herzog; Moderation: Michael Ackermann
- 13:00: Networking-Lunch
- 14:30: Open Stage: Film music meets CinEuro
- 16:00: Talk: Opportunities for Joint Marketing of Film Music – Arnaud Blanpain
- 17:00: Coffee Break
- 18:00: Screening „Sisters with Transistors“
- 20:30: Get-Together
Tuesday, 3 December
- 11:00: Workshop: Cinematic Sound Design – Effekt- und Orchestersounds, Klangteppiche und Synthesizer – Kurt Ader
- 13:30: Lunch
- 14:30: Networking & Goodbye
Participation fees
Conference Highlights
- Keynote: Amplifying Creativity or Undermining Artistry? Generative AI in Music – Speaker: Steffen Holly
Steffen Holly, a pioneer at the intersection of music and technology, will explore the impact of generative AI on the music world in his keynote address. Drawing from his extensive experience developing music software, working at the Fraunhofer Institute, and his role with MusicTech Germany, Holly will examine how AI is transforming creative processes. Is AI a tool that enhances the creative potential of composers, or does it pose a threat to the authenticity of artistic creation?
As an expert in metadata, blockchain, and AI, Holly provides practical insights and demonstrates how artists can use AI as a creative partner. With a background as a trained musician, electronics engineer, and innovator, Holly brings a unique perspective. He currently leads business development at Fraunhofer IDMT.
- Panel Discussion: AI for Composers? All Talk and No Action? – Participants: Steffen Holly, Tobias Herzog – Moderator: Michael Ackermann
This panel will explore whether the promises of AI for film composers are truly being fulfilled or are merely buzzwords.
Steffen Holly will discuss technical solutions and ethical challenges tied to integrating AI into the creative process.
Tobias Herzog, an experienced sound designer and composer, will share his hands-on experiences with AI-driven tools in film productions and how they can impact artists’ workflows.
Moderated by Michael Ackermann, head of the Film Commission Nordbaden, the discussion bridges technological advances and artistic practice. This dynamic exchange will highlight both the possibilities and the limitations of AI.
- Talk: Collaborative Marketing Opportunities for Film Music – Speaker: Arnaud Blanpain
Belgian composer and music producer Arnaud Blanpain will share insights into his work and experiences with General Score, a collective of film composers. Through his platform, he has created structures to support composers in marketing their works—ranging from creative collaboration to handling contractual and technical requirements.
Blanpain will discuss successful projects such as The Other Lamb, The Dreamer: Becoming Karen Blixen, and The Chaos Sisters and Penguin Paul. He will also share lessons learned from working on international film productions.
An open discussion will follow, allowing participants to exchange ideas for improving marketing strategies and to benefit from Blanpain’s expertise.
With his background as a jazz pianist, composer, and founder of several sound studios, Blanpain offers inspiring approaches to creative and entrepreneurial synergies.
- Workshop: Cinematic Sound Design – Effects, Soundscapes, and Synthesizers
Speaker: Kurt Ader
In this hands-on workshop, award-winning sound designer Kurt Ader will delve into the art of sound design. Having collaborated with iconic artists like Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) and Jean Michel Jarre, Ader will demonstrate how film composers and sound designers can create captivating soundscapes for cinematic productions.
The workshop will cover: Creating atmospheric soundscapes and orchestral effects. Using synthesizer sounds to enhance emotional scenes. Techniques for seamlessly integrating effects and sound textures into film productions.
In addition to being a sound designer, Ader is an innovator in developing sounds for synthesizers and samplers. His company, KApro Kurt Ader Productions, is globally recognized. With a remarkable career that includes collaborations with KORG, Moog, and Roland, Ader will equip participants with practical tools and tips for film music production.
Why Attend?
The International Film Music Conference offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise, gain inspiration, and expand your network. Whether through lectures, panel discussions, or open exchanges with international experts, this event combines creative inspiration with practical tools.
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Left Foot of the Elephant
Publié par Eda Uner le Tuesday 22 October 2024
Production & Development in the trinational Upper Rhine region.
Open for coproductions.
I also offer production services and film management in Germany.
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CinEuro Film Lab “European Stories”: a Tale of Europe and its Scenes of Power
Publié par Marie-Sophie VOLKENNER le Monday 14 October 2024
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CinEuro at the European Fantasy Film Festival of Strasbourg 2024
Publié par Eda Uner le Friday 27 September 2024
Presence at festivalsThe Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival once again set the pace for the cultural agenda of CinEuro this year!
As part of the 2024 edition of the FEFFS, the Eurogenre meetings provided a unique platform for film professionals. These days brought together key players around pitching sessions, round tables, and private screenings dedicated to distributors.
During the round table on genre films, held on Tuesday, September 24, at the Cinéma Vox, the CinEuro coordinators Célia JANUS and Charlotte MONNIER presented the CinEuro Film Lab.
The audience, composed of international screenwriters, producers, and students, had the opportunity to discover CinEuro while benefiting from exchanges at the end of the event.
Chaired by journalist and film critic Perrine QUENNESSON, the round table that followed the presentation explored the specificities of filming and sets in genre films. The speakers discussed a variety of topics, such as the environmental challenges of filming, the secrets of location scouting, and the iconic landscapes of films shot in the CinEuro territories.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team.
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Inspirational session Beyond Borders – Inspiration for cross borders stories
Publié par Célia Janus le Friday 20 September 2024
Experts and witnesses will share powerful experiences with you, offering inspiration and a wide range of perspectives on the rich theme of borders.
Meet interesting personalities and experts in an exclusive setting and Q&A. Gain valuable insights into the work of customs, historical contexts and geopolitical developments, among other things, and learn first-hand about personal fates in connection with escape and security.
Discover emotional stories and inspiring approaches that could provide new ideas for material and film projects and take the opportunity to network.
This inspirational session takes place within the framework of the cross-border CinEuro project, and offers the ideal starting point to develop screenplays on subjects that transcend borders and are just waiting to be told.
We look forward to your participation and to an exciting exchange!
Register now to reserve your place at this special event.
Borders – moving stories
As a boundary and place of exchange, the border and border regions are symbolically powerful places – and can be the setting for moving stories.
Provisional program
(start approx. 11:30 a.m., with evening reception)
- Arrival & Welcome (C-Hub Mannheim)
- Personal testimonials from women who have experienced escape, contributions from the book “No single stories”, a project of the International Rescue Committee Germany.
- Networking Lunch
- Insights into the work of customs from Alina Holm, Karlsruhe Main Customs Office
- Borders in the historical context and field of tension of geopolitical developments on the Rhine with Prof. Dr. Hiram Kümper, historian, University of Mannheim
Shuttle to Heidelberg (Karlstorbahnhof)
- Film screening La mer au loin (FR), feature film by Saïd Hamich
- Get-together
Shuttle back to Mannheim
Next steps
Other events on this topic will be organized in the frame of CinEuro Film Lab. Stay tuned!
After the inspirational phase, screenwriters will be supported in the development of their projects through writing workshops, before presenting them at public pitch sessions at a film festival or market.
Priority access to the writing workshops will be given to professionals who have already taken part in the inspiration session.
How can I take part?
The session is open to a maximum of 20 professionals from the film and audiovisual industry (scriptwriters, directors, producers, etc.) developing a project related to the theater of European institutions in a broad sense, or wishing to deepen their knowledge of this theme as part of a future project.
Candidates must meet the following 3 criteria:
- Be domiciled in Europe or the EEC
- Proof of previous experience in writing/directing/production (at least 1 project, including short films, supported by one of CinEuro’s partner funds or purchased and/or broadcast on at least one TV channel or Category A festival – even in the non-competitive section).
- Submit the completed application form by the deadline.
Application deadline: October 25, 2024
Participants will be selected by the CinEuro project partners on the basis of the number of places available, the motivation of the applicants and a balanced geographical and gender balance.
🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 : Communication during the event is possible in German, English and French. Simultaneous English-German interpretation will be available.
Participation fees
Participation is free of charge for selected professionals.
Overnight accommodation may be provided for participants who do not reside on site.
The international film festival Mannheim – Heidelberg
This event is part of the Mannheim – Heidelberg International Film Festival.
Take advantage of the opportunity to discover the festival’s program and meet other international industry professionals.
About the CinEuro project
CinEuro is a cross-border cooperation project in the film and audiovisual sector. Its partnership brings together the main organizations responsible for implementing film and audiovisual policies in the regions of Grand Est, northern Switzerland, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Luxembourg, Brussels and Wallonia.
Since 2023, the project partners have launched the “CinEuro Film Lab”, a new program for the development of films or series dealing with stories, characters or settings that bear witness to the links between the partner territories in all their dimensions (economic, political, geographical, societal, cultural, …).
To achieve this, the CinEuro Film Lab is divided into 3 phases: an initial inspiration phase to identify new subjects likely to inspire filmmakers, a second writing phase, and a third phase to support the production of the projects developed through pitch sessions at film festivals and markets, networking sessions, professional meetings, etc.
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Publié par Alexis Smouts le Friday 6 September 2024
Since 2012, Filmformat hefel GmbH has been organizing and producing high-quality commissioned films and primarily documentaries for television and cinema.
In addition to producing films, Filmformat also rents out cameras, sound recording equipment and accessories.
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Learnence
Publié par Alexis Smouts le Wednesday 4 September 2024
Learnence is a company specialized in audiovisual production, offering a complete range of services to meet the varied needs of its customers. We capture corporate, sporting and cultural events, with state-of-the-art equipment for concerts and festivals as well as live broadcasts. Our expertise also extends to the creation of e-learning content, webinars and serious games, with tools developed to rapidly produce interactive and participative content. When it comes to motion design and stop motion, we take charge of every stage, from pre-production to the final audio mix.
Learnence also develops platforms for digital events, live streaming and podcasts, offering tailor-made solutions for every project. We have several studios equipped to meet a wide range of needs, as well as all the equipment required for shooting documentaries, corporate videos or ENG reports, including lighting, cameras and advanced technical facilities. We also offer solutions for the creation and management of 3D virtual studios, using advanced technologies such as Unreal Engine and Aximmetry for real-time rendering.
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A cross-border delegation of 10 producers at Locarno Pro
Publié par Charlotte Monnier le Friday 16 August 2024
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INSPIRATIONAL VISIT IN BRUSSELS | EUROPEAN STORIES – A TALE OF EUROPE AND ITS SCENES OF POWER
Publié par Charlotte Monnier le Friday 26 July 2024
Programme preview
In the heart of Europe – Behind the Scenes of the Deals
Explore the official and unofficial places of power frequented by decision-makers, hear inspiring anecdotes from journalists and first-hand witnesses, and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this strategic European city.
1pm-2pm: Networking lunch
2pm-4pm: Inspiring stories pitched by a panel of experts and journalists
4-5pm: One-to-One between speakers and scriptwriters
5 – 7 pm: Walk through the European district, departing from the Press Club, followed by a convivial moment on the Place du Luxembourg or another “after-work” venue appreciated by Eurocrats.
Any follow-up?
A second inspiration session will take place in Strasbourg in November 2024. Stay tuned!
In addition to these inspiration tours, screenwriters will be supported in the development of their projects through writing workshops, before presenting them at public pitch sessions at a film festival or market.
Priority access to the writing workshops will be given to professionals who have already taken part in the inspiration tours.
How can I take part?
The visit is open to a maximum of 20 professionals from the film and audiovisual industry (scriptwriters, directors, producers, etc.) developing a project related to the theater of European institutions in a broad sense, or wishing to deepen their knowledge of this theme as part of a future project.
Candidates must meet the following 3 criteria:
- Be domiciled in Europe or the EEC
- Proof of previous experience in writing/directing/production (at least 1 project, including short films, supported by one of CinEuro’s partner funds or purchased and/or broadcast on at least one TV channel or Category A festival – even in the non-competitive section).
- Submit the completed application form by the deadline.
Application deadline: September 10, 2024
Participants will be selected by the CinEuro project partners on the basis of the number of places available, the motivation of the applicants and a balanced geographical and gender balance.
The languages used will be French, German and English, depending on the participants. Simultaneous French-German interpretation will be available.
Participation fees
Participation is free of charge for selected professionals.
Overnight accommodation may be provided for participants who do not reside on site.
Speakers’ details
- Loreline Merelle
Loreline Merelle is a journalist with ten years’ experience covering European institutions. She was Brussels correspondent for Le Point and BFM. Arte presenter for the 2019 European elections, on arte.tv and social networks, she now works for the Franco-German channel, producing reports, particularly on frozen conflict zones. She also develops documentary projects.
- Juan Arcas
Juan Arcas is a renowned expert on European institutions. Since 1992, he has directed or accompanied most of the major European communications initiatives, including the changeover to the euro, Erasmus, and the CoFE or Conferences on the Future of Europe. His career is peppered with tasty anecdotes and memorable encounters.
- Arzu Mouchtar
Arzu Mouchtar has a Master‘s degree in Islamic Studies and German Philology from the University of Bonn. She has been working in the European Parliament for almost 20 years and has served 5 MEPs covering topics such as Transport, EU enlargement, Human Rights and Foreign Affairs. Currently she is covering the Committee on Culture and Education for the second youngest elected MEP.
Moderator: Christophe Leclercq
A French media entrepreneur, Christophe Leclercq founded EURACTIV Media Network, and now chairs the think-tank Europe MédiaLab. Christophe participated in the EU’s High-Level Expert Group on disinformation, and currently sits on the Advisory Board of EDMO (European Digital Media Observatory). Prior to his career in the media, Christophe Leclercq was a strategic consultant for McKinsey and worked at the European Commission (competition).
Other guests attending:
- Marta Barandiy – Promote Ukraine
- Georgi Gotev – Journalist and editor at Euractiv Bulgaria
- Paul Culley – Professor, CPDS Europe (TBD)
- Adam Mouchtar – Assistant to the European Parliament (TBD)
About the CinEuro project
CinEuro is a cross-border cooperation project in the film and audiovisual sector. Its partnership brings together the main organizations responsible for implementing film and audiovisual policies in the regions of Grand Est, northern Switzerland, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Luxembourg, Brussels and Wallonia.
Since 2023, the project partners have launched the “CinEuro Film Lab”, a new program for the development of films or series dealing with stories, characters or settings that bear witness to the links between the partner territories in all their dimensions (economic, political, geographical, societal, cultural, …).
To achieve this, the CinEuro Film Lab is divided into 3 phases: an initial inspiration phase to identify new subjects likely to inspire filmmakers, a second writing phase, and a third phase to support the production of the projects developed through pitch sessions at film festivals and markets, networking sessions, professional meetings, etc.
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