FICCI Frames 2012, the three day global convention covering the entire gamut of Media & Entertainment is slated to be held from 14th to 16th March 2012 at Renaissance, Powai, Mumbai. For the first time at FRAMES, there will a dedicated marketplace- FICCI FRAMES MARKET (FFM). The Market will be a place to buy, sell, finance and partner with entertainment content from all over the world.
Some of the confirmed international buyers, sales agents and distributors are from countries like- Korea, China, USA, Sweden, France, Australia, Japan, Germany, Italy, Finland, UK, Denmark, Indonesia, Switzerland, Poland, South Africa, Hungary, Canada and Lebanon.
Apart from the usual FICCI Frames this year brings new initiative like the European Film Co-production Lounge.One can explore and expand their project’s potential by having one on one project meetings on film co-production, financing and shooting location possibilities in Europe with the Directors of EurIndiaMedia the official representative of the European Film Commission Network.
Also Max Howard from Max Howard Consulting Group will be conducting a Masterclass on Producing Independent Animated Feature Films for the International Marketplace. And LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) will be conducting daylong workshops on screenplay writing.
Japan is the Partner Country to FICCI-FRAMES 2012. Japan is known for its amazing quality, technology, media, and entertainment. Key executives from Japan are looking forward to come to Mumbai to FICCI Frames, to share and understand about the increasingly buoyant and internationally significant Indian market. In 2012, co-productions between India and Japan, new original animation for the Indian market, merchandising opportunities, and closer collaboration and cooperation are expected between media, publishers, and networks.
Other Major Highlights of the convention include Oscar award-winning Hollywood Screenwriters panel, Masterclasses, Round tables with policy-makers, reports on Indian Entertainment industry and the entertainment law book, structured one-to-one business meetings, FICCI BAF AWARDS ans FICCI FRAMES Excellence awards.
The convention covers Films, Broadcast (TV & Radio), Digital Entertainment, Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, etc. Nearly 2000 Indian and 800 foreign delegates encompassing the entire universe of media and entertainment are expected to attend the event.