The Independent Film Parliament (a consultative forum for pluralism and diversity in film culture) presents Local Film Culture, Global Exchange
Wednesday 30 November 2005 Institut Francais, London

This one-day discussion of film culture and policy, with national and international speakers from the industry, is the first of its kind in London, following on from the first parliament held at the Cambridge Film Festival in 2003. Speakers include Peter Grant, author of 'Blockbusters and Trade Wars', and Canadian actor Pierre Curzi. As well as the government's film policy, the debate will examine UNESCO's recent initiative to sustain diversity in the marketplace.

EVENT PROGRAMME

9 - 9.30 Registration/Refreshment
9.45 Welcome and Introduction

Opening Addresses
10-10.30 Wanted! British Film Culture, Diverse and Alive

10.30–11.15 Sustaining Local culture in a Global Marketplace : the UNESCO Convention

11.15 – 11.45 Break
11.45 – 1.30 SESSION 1: A Global Policy for Cultural Diversity

The Government's strategies for a diverse, audiovisual culture (DCMS)
How will the UNESCO Convention work
The role of the Small Screen for the Big Screen
The importance of keeping international perspectives
Discussion
1.30 – 2.30 Lunch Break

2.30 – 4.00 SESSION 2: Policy in Action –UK
Sustaining a diverse film culture (UK Film Council)
Bringing worlds on screen: digital and exhibition strategy
Surviving as a low budget producer
Building film culture in the regions
4.00 – 4.30 Tea
4.30 – 5.45 SESSION 3: Policy with LongtermVision
Moving image and global exchange
Past in future tense: documentary in focus
Challenging children's expectations
Keeping faith with the audience: the role of education
6.00 Summing Up: Carole Tongue, Chair, Independent Film Parliament

7.30 Screening: Maelstrom, Dennis Villeneuve

For more information visit www.filmparliament.org.uk