How Russia Became Europe’s No. 1 Cinema Market – An Insider’s Perspective
This is a Keynote Address delivered at KinoExpo International in St. Petersburg, Russia on 15 September, 2021 by Paul Heth, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Karo Group, reflecting on the re-emergence of the Russian cinema industry. Celluloid Junkie…
CJ People: Film & TV Charity’s Lucy Powell Talks Mental Health
Mental health. Two words that carry significant weight in terms of affecting how well we function in life. But, until more recent years, these two words haven’t been taken anywhere near as seriously as, say, our physical health. And for…
CinemaCon 2021: Industry Think Tank Debates How To Bring The Big Screen Back
For the most part, the filmmaker lunch at each year’s CinemaCon is a fairly straightforward affair. Don’t get us wrong; show organizers always manage to get big names to turn out for an hour long conversation. In 2012 directors Martin…
CinemaCon 2021: International Market Panel Features Optimistic Studio and Exhibition Executives
Traditionally, the first day of any CinemaCon (and ShoWest before it) has been reserved for International Day; a full program of seminars geared towards international attendees who usually arrive in Las Vegas a day before the conference begins. With COVID-19…
CineAsia 2021 Canceled Over COVID Concerns
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to disrupt countries throughout Southeast Asia the Film Expo Group has decided to cancel this year’s CineAsia convention. The event was scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6th to the 9th. This…