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Monday, June 11
| 10:00 AM |
Partner Presentation: CMF Key Trends Report (10:00am - 10:30am)In Partnership With  New Brunswick Partner Presentation: CMF Key Trends Report Sandra Collins, Vice-President, Operations and CFO at the Canada Media Fund (CMF), will present the 2018 edition of the CMF’s trends report titled “Future Shock Is Now.” With the question “As content creators, producers, or broadcasters, how do we remain realistic, critical, vigilant, and confident that we will continue to have a viable role to play in the globalized content market?” as a starting point, the following trends shall be presented: finding a counterbalance to online giants, appropriating technology for creative purposes, audio’s revenge, and advertising’s about-face. Featuring:
   Partner Presentation: Doing Business with China (10:00am - 11:00am)Ivor Petrak Alberta’s Minister of Culture & Tourism Ricardo Miranda and Alberta Media Production Industries Association invite you to an overview of the film and TV market in Guangdong Province, representing China’s largest box office with audiences of over 200 million. AMPIA will sign an MOU with delegates from the Guangdong Producers Association, and discuss potential co-productions between China and Canada. All are welcome! Moderating:
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| 1:30 PM |
Partner Presentation: Your Content Isn't Free - Fixing the Value Gap (1:30pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With  Ivor Petrak Content creators around the world are facing a new challenge: the "value gap." While the internet and digital media have made it easier for creators to reach and engage fans, those same forces have restricted creators' ability to generate revenue by enabling content to be given away for free. Join Miranda Mulholland, an award-winning artist and independent label owner, as she discusses why the value gap exists, why we need to change it and how it can be fixed. Featuring:
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Tuesday, June 12
| 1:30 PM |
Partner Presentation: Managing the Financial Risks of Cross Border Productions (1:30pm - 2:00pm)In Partnership With  Ivor Petrak Going cross border to produce your next show or film creates big opportunities, but with those opportunities come significant risk. The foreign currency element is one risk that producers need to be aware of given the heightened levels of volatility in markets these days. Any perceived currency advantage when a project is greenlit can quickly disappear by the time the cameras roll, putting the production in jeopardy. This session will help you understand the steps you need to take to effectively manage your FX risk to ensure your project comes in on budget. Featuring:
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| 2:00 PM |
Partner presentation: Why Quebec Drama is the New Nordic Noir (2:00pm - 3:00pm)In Partnership With .png) New Brunswick With a number of adaptations in the works around the world, Quebec drama is making its mark on the international scene. Hear about some of the breakthrough shows, challenges faced by producers and key factors that lead to success in adapting television series for international markets. Moderating:
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| 4:00 PM |
Partner Presentation: Inside The Song - Making Music Work For You (4:00pm - 5:00pm)In Partnership With  Alberta Music is a critical part of virtually every screen production, but did you know that it can support a production company’s bottom line too? Join the Canadian Music Publishers of Canada for a live case study, showcase and discussion about how correctly managed music rights can add ancillary, ongoing revenue streams for film, digital and television productions. Each case study discussion will profile a unique way screen producers, music publishers, composers and musicians can work together to maximize a project's revenue opportunities beyond platform or territory sales. Moderating:
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| 5:00 PM |
Canadian Music Publishers Association Meet & Greet (Bell Lounge) (5:00pm - 6:00pm)In Partnership With Riverview Lounge |
