Collaborating Across Continents: The Future of International Co-production

Thursday 14 Nov 2024 - 13:00
Bridgewater Hall - Barbirolli Room
Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)

Join us as we explore how international co-productions are shaping the animation industry. Experts will discuss the benefits and challenges of cross-border collaborations, including navigating cultural differences and leveraging global funding. Learn how these partnerships drive innovation and expand creative opportunities in an interconnected world.

Guests

Denitsa Yordanova

Denitsa Yordanova is the Head of UK Global Screen Fund and International Funds at the British Film Institute (BFI), overseeing UK Global Screen Fund and BFI’s international funding activities, including support for delegations and UK presence at international events. UK Global Screen Fund was created in 2021 as a £7 million p.a. initiative of the UK government and the BFI and has invested over £17m in UK screen sector companies and projects to date, with co-productions such as THE END, BRING THEM DOWN, SEPTEMBER SAYS and BLUE ROAD - THE EDNA O'BRIEN STORY, featured at festivals such as Telluride, Toronto, Sundance and Cannes.