2009 WORLD CONTENT MARKET in PRAGUE

       
                  Prague

World Content Market: February 2009, Prague

Recently held for the second time at the Moewenpick Hotel in Prague, 100 meters away from Mozart's house in that city, this small but concise market gathered together pros from over 50 countries in a relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful venue of the Czech Republic's capital (the Sleeping Beauty of the East).

The event kicked off in a colourful way on Feburary 17th when around 20 international attendees embarked on a bus tour led by the vivacious and knowledgeable guide Yelena which took them to the Barrandov Studios on the Southern fringes of the city and then to nearby THREE BROTHERS historical productions compound.

Czech historial movie

Three Brothers Production company was founded 1991 by the three Kristof brothers. It was in their early childhood they took interest in historical weapons and fencing and in 1975 the theatre of historical fencing "Kadeti" was founded. With the replicas of old swords, halberds and other weapons they performing together with a group of historical fencing at various events and entertained the visitors of castles, fairs, festivals and other public celebrations.

They have realised more than 3000 performances not only in the Czech Republic, but all over the world. As the armour and weaponry of a medieval knight could not be bought anywhere in Czechoslovakia then, they were forced to make the necessary props themselves. Thanks to the experience from many fights, they knew which qualities of the weapons are important, of what importance are various formal and technical details and what is necessary to enable real use of the weapon. When producing historical armour and weaponry, they use original technologies as well as modern procedures and materials.

Already when historical fencing was just an interest, they were here and there, performing as extras in TV broadcasts and films. As they became famous, the filmmakers started addressing them directly and apart from arranging the fights or duels, they often required as well, the supply of props and sets, casting of extras and location services. Occasional film projects grew within several years into a standard production company.

Three Brothers Production, specialises in historical themes and filming, for which the production of technical props and sets are necessary. Three Brothers cooperate with many groups of historical fencing, have contacts at castles, chateaux and other interesting locations, can provide the filmmakers with the necessary services such as lighting, catering, make-up etc., which means they are able to secure the production of a film or TV project from A to Z.

Three Brothers now has two branches: Historical movie production and Armoury, and specialize in arms, armour and props.

WORLD CONTENT MARKET 2009

Market Report

2nd edition brought together 708 participants from 373 companies from 54 countries (including 523 acquisition executives from 252 companies from 50 countries). World Content Market has 2 floors with exhibiting suites, Market Screenings with 1171 products DVD library, informative conferences and seminars.

Screenings Report

1171 audiovisual products of all genres were submitted in Market Screenings DVD library on World Content Market 2009. Screenings report gives detailed information about products that were screened by buyers in Market Screenings.

Watching the films

Market Events

Conferences and Seminars: “2008/2009 International TV Trends - Cold Snap on TV programs" (by Eurodata TV Worldwide), “Co-production with Germany” and Co-production Cocktail “Get Together” (by AG.DOK), "Make Movies that Make Money" (by David Heavener, award winning American filmmaker, USA), “How to Produce for Canada” (by Mark Terry, Polar Cap Productions, Canada).