International Film Music Conference
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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Call for participants – Generation Alentours
Publié par Max Chabert le Monday 15 April 2024
WHY ?
In order to best prepare the new generation of cross-border producers in the audiovisual & cinematographic field, this year’s Forum Alentours – Rhenish co-production meeting – will be enhanced by a new feature: “Generation Alentours”.
Around 15 production students or young producers will be selected to take part in this first edition, which has been created thanks to the support of the Franco-German Youth Office (OFAJ/DFJW) in partnership with the Région Grand Est, the Eurométropole de Strasbourg (EMS) and MFG Baden-Württemberg, the co-organisers of Forum Alentours. Thanks to the support of the Bureau International de la Jeunesse, the Wallonie-Bruxelles International, the Film Fund Luxembourg and Balimage, participation is also open to applicants from the other CinEuro regions in the Greater Region and the Upper Rhine.
Participants will not only have the opportunity to take part in the Alentours Forum programme – an enriching experience to learn the art of pitching and meet experienced producers – but will also benefit from panels and workshops specifically designed to help them get off to a successful start in cross-border co-production.
FOR WHOM ?
Applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
– Be available from 1 to 4 July 2024.
– Students must be under 30 years old or alumni under 35 years old .
– Have been ordinarily resident for at least two years in one of the following areas: Brussels-Capital, Wallonia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Baden-Württemberg, Luxembourg, Grand Est, cantons of Basel-Stadt or Basel-Landschaft (people from these areas who live elsewhere for professional reasons are asked to contact the organisers to check their eligibility : ).
check their eligibility).
– You must be pursuing or have completed a course of study specialising in the production of films and audiovisual media (production, film or cultural studies, performing cultural studies, performing arts, management, law, etc.).
– Professional orientation towards film and television production.
– At least Bachelor’s level (3 years of study) (or about to complete the Bachelor’s degree).
COSTS ?
Selected participants will be reimbursed for travel, subsistence and accommodation costs within the limits of the maximum amounts set in advance and in accordance with the specific conditions set by our partners in each territory.
PROCEDURE ?
Applicants must complete the application form on the link bellow and submit their CV and a letter of motivation. Deadline is 12/05/24 at midnight.
Selected applicants will be notified by the end of May.
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International Meetings on Culture, Knowledge and the Immersive (2023)
Publié par Alexis Smouts le Tuesday 26 September 2023
The second edition of the RICCI (International Meeting on Culture, Knowledge and the Immersive) will take place in Metz on October 4 and 5, 2023. This international meeting of professionals in the field of immersive digital creation will gather over 200 professionals in the Bliiida cultural center.
This Grand Est Region initiative is coordinated by the Bureau des images in partnership with the CNC, CinEuro, L’Eurométropole de Metz and Bliiida.
Program:
Conferences, showcases, networking, workshops with industry experts and cross-border specialists.
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A crossborder CinEuro Delegation to Locarno
Publié par Célia Janus le Wednesday 5 July 2023
The 76th Locarno Film Festival will take place from August 2 to 12, 2023. For this occasion, CinEuro is accompanying 8 producers to “Locarno Pro”, the professional market of the Locarno International Film Festival.
The selected producers come from Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. They will benefit from on-site One to One meetings and professional lunches organized by Locarno Pro, a unique opportunity to (re)discover this festival and expand their network of potential co-producers.
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Green & European:
Sustainable Innovation in motion picture
Publié par Célia Janus le Tuesday 11 October 2022
We are delighted to invite you to a industry and networking event on December 1, 2022 at the Studios du Rhin in Strasbourg.
The event will focus on the current challenges of resource-efficient production in international co-productions. What challenges do country-specific ecological standards pose and what is the role of the CO2 calculators used in each case? What steps are necessary to successfully implement international co-productions in line with the applicable standards in the future?
These and other questions will be discussed by international industry representatives in Strasbourg on December 1. In addition, numerous green start-ups will present their innovations.
We are looking forward to the exchange!
Program:
1. Making an eco-responsible film on a European scale: 2 case studies
(20 min per case + Q&A)
We present two European co-productions that shot European and Sustainable and the obstacles they encountered.
2. Round-table: carbon calculators, European comparison
(1h + Q&A)
National requirements, different regulations and different CO2 calculators – the green evolution poses new challenges for European co-productions.
How can the European film industry find common standards?
Moderation: Sonia Hausséguy, Crew United
With the participation of:
- Zsófia Szemerédy, Albert
- Tim Wagendorp, Eureca
- Thierry Hugot & Antoine Prost, Eurimages
- Alissa Aubenque, EcoProd
- Groupe de travail „Green Shooting“
- Hemini Mehta, EBU
- Cédric Lejeune, Workflowers
Short break
3) Green Film Start-up Showcase
(7 min pitch + Q&A each)
We present start-ups that can work together with big players to bring about sustainable change in the media industry. Be curious about a lot of European start-up innovation power!
You are willing to participate and present your start-up ? Applications are open here until Friday, November 18th.
4) Get-Together
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REELS DU RHIN: Lives & Pilots
Publié par Célia Janus le Tuesday 11 October 2022
From January to June 2022, with the assistance of coaches and professionals, students from France, Germany and Switzerland worked in tri-national teams to design series to be broadcast on a social network.
Pitched at the Alentours Forum on June 30, their projects will become reality in the coming weeks.
Rendezvous on October 31 in Basel during the Basler Filmtreff to review the progress of their ideas with producers and broadcasters.
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Professional Meeting – Video Game
Publié par Alexis Smouts le Wednesday 3 August 2022
In the framework of the Co-production training Days CinEuro and the Spielfabrique organize an event around video games!
With live streaming.
Agenda:
- 14:00: Welcoming coffee
- 15:00 – 15:30: Official opening
- 15:30 – 16:00: Keynote European funding schemes overview
By Stéphane Rappeneau, CEO Jamaste - 16:00 – 17:00: Indie Video Game Coproduction Case Studies
- Jérôme Wurster, PlayTix (FR)
Project TopSquad with Tiny Crocodile (DE) - David Bigiaoui, Wild & Sweet (FR)
Project Walter with Fishing Cactus (BE) - Adrien Larouzée, Arte (FR)
- Jérôme Wurster, PlayTix (FR)
- 17:00 – 17:30: Keynote Green Gaming: how to develop video games and be eco-responsible?
- 17:30 – 18:00: Keynote Overview of the new Belgium Tax Shelter and its impact on coproduction
By Jean Greban, Coordinator Walga
- Until 21:00: followed by a cocktail
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Debate| Can Stuttgart become a model city for greenshooting?
Publié par Alexis Smouts le Thursday 2 June 2022
In times of climate change, it is becoming increasingly important for every industry to address the issue of sustainability. The film industry is not exempt from this, as it continues to produce very high CO2 emissions. As of this year, a voluntary commitment is intended to ensure that film productions become more ecologically sustainable.
MFG Baden-Württemberg invites you to a CinEuro panel discussion where representatives of the city of Stuttgart, the Film Commissions Region Stuttgart and Freiburg as well as professionals from the region will discuss the question “Can Stuttgart become a model city for greenshooting? The aim of the event is to provide impulses for greenshooting in Stuttgart in order to maintain the city as an attractive cross-border film location and make it fit for the future.
Speakers
- Jan Kohlmeyer (Head of Climate Protection City of Stuttgart)
- Fabian Kiefer (Film Commssion Freiburg)
- Gudrun Weiler (Green Consultant)
- Maximilian Höhnle (MFG Baden-Württemberg)
Moderation
- Vanessa Valkovic
COVID measures
To participate, you will be asked for a certificate of vaccination, a negative PCR or antigen test, or a certificate of recovery.
More information and registration
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Networking Cocktail – MIFA
Publié par Alexis Smouts le Tuesday 26 April 2022
CinEuro is pleased to invite you to a networking cocktail during the MIFA – International Animation Film Market!
Take the opportunity to exchange with studios, filmmakers and other animation industry players from France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Switzerland and with CinEuro’s partners.
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Masterclass Film Music – Alexandre Desplat
Publié par Alexis Smouts le Monday 11 April 2022
As part of the Basel Film Music Festival, Balimage is organizing a masterclass on film music led by Alexandre Desplat.
Alexandre Desplat (11 Oscar, 12 Golden Globe and 11 Grammy nominations), composed the music for films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Shape of Water, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Godzilla and The French Dispatch.
Alexandre Desplat was trained as a musician, composer and conductor. He has composed over fifty film scores and is also a conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre National de France, and the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra.
Live from Basel and as livestream
Free access with pre-registration
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