Strategic Partners 2008 Schedule
(SP reserves the right to change the Schedule without notice)
| Thursday, September 11, 2008 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:00PM | Delegate Registration |
| 5:00 PM | SP Opening Reception |
| 6:30 PM | Bus to Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | AFF Opening Night Film |
| 9:00 PM | Bus from Theatre to Gala Party |
| 9:15 PM | SP/AFF Opening Gala Party |
| Friday, September 12, 2008 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM | Delegate Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 AM | Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM | Buzz Sessions* and One-on-One Meetings |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM | Panel |
| 3:00 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Buzz Sessions* and One-on-One Meetings |
| 7:00 PM | Atlantic Gala Screening |
| 9:00 PM | Atlantic Gala Reception |
| 11:00 PM | SP/AFF Hospitality Suite |
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 | |
| 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Delegate Registration |
| 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:15 AM | Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM | One-on-One Meetings |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Panel |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | One-on-One Meetings |
| 7:00 PM | Canada Gala Screening |
| 9:00 PM | Canada Gala Reception |
| 11:00 PM | SP/AFF Hospitality Suite |
| Sunday, September 14, 2008 | |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Delegate Registration |
| 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:15 AM | One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Panel |
| 12:00 PM | Bus to Venue |
| 12:30 PM | Academy Luncheon |
| 2:30 PM | Bus to Hotel |
| 3:00 PM | One-on-One Meetings |
| 4:30 PM | Bus to Dinner |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Lobster Dinner Closing Event |
| 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM | Shuttles back to Hotel on rotation |
| 7:00 PM | SP/AFF International Gala Screening |
| 9:00 PM | SP/AFF Hospitality Suite |
Festival Shuttles are available for SP delegates from the Lobby of the Delta Halifax Hotel to Theatres and Event Venues from 12 Noon to midnight everyday. A Festival Satellite Box Office is available on the 8th floor of the Delta Halifax Hotel across from SP Registration.
Broadcaster Buzz
Back by popular demand, Broadcaster Buzz sessions are delegates’ opportunity to find out what broadcasters are looking for. Each roundtable is hosted by a different broadcaster from our anchor and spotlight countries. These sessions assist producers as they target which broadcaster is right for their project as well as providing current and future broadcaster trends for potential projects. Broadcasters are also available for one-on-one meetings if you’re ready to discuss your project’s specifics in a more intimate environment. Delegates can request to attend Broadcaster Buzz sessions via their Meeting Request Form in late August.
Provincial Buzz
Provincial Buzz Sessions offer the opportunity to learn the inside track on the services and incentives offered by each of Canada’s provincial film agencies. These informal, roundtable discussions are led by knowledgeable agency staffers to assist delegates with one-stop shopping. Each table discussion focuses on a different province and helps producers see what the featured province has to offer, including crews, actors, unions and guilds, diversity of locations, film commissions, studios and other facilities. Agency delegates are also available for one-on-one meetings if the producer is ready to discuss their project’s specifics in a more intimate environment. Delegates can request to attend Provincial Buzz sessions via your Meeting Request Form in late August.
Country Buzz
Country Buzz gives the inside track on co-producing with the featured country. A new addition to Strategic Partners, these sessions expand on the popular Provincial and Broadcaster Buzz format. Featuring a special guest knowledgeable in co-production they will provide practical insight on co-production. Areas of discussion range from tax credits, co production conditions and guidelines, film commission services and incentives, diversity of locations, talent, studios and other facilities. Buzz sessions are an excellent opportunity to get the lay of the land for a country with whom you are interested in co-producing, before meeting a potential co-production partner one-on-one. Delegates can request to attend Country Buzz sessions via their Meeting Request Form in late August.
