Two-Day Power to the Pixel Event at the Edinburgh International Film Festival

Power to the Pixel presents Tales from the Digital Frontier a special two-day event on 23 & 24 June at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). Open to EIFF Industry Delegates, register by 10 June for preferential rates.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from leading international experts who will be presenting the latest models around creating, financing and distributing film in the digital era.

On Tuesday afternoon, PTTP Director Liz Rosenthal will present sessions exploring emerging digital business models and will introduce a series of case studies from filmmakers who have harnessed the power of online networks to engage with audiences in new ways.

Wednesday afternoon features sessions exploring innovative cross-media filmmaking models, candid discussions about new platforms and digital revenues and how brands are becoming involved in the film business.

Both afternoons run from 2 pm to 6 pm and will end with a networking drinks reception.

Confirmed speakers:

Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder IndieFlix (US)
David Bausola, Creator, Where are the Joneses? & Co-Founder, Ag8 (UK)
Peter Buckingham, Head of Distribution & Exhibition, UK Film Council (UK)
Lizzie Gillett, Producer, Age of Stupid (UK)
Helen Grace, Founder, Left Films (UK)
Ben Grass, Managing Director, Pure Grass Films (UK)
Michael Gubbins, Journalist and Consultant (UK)
Jamie King, Filmmaker and Digital Rights Activist, STEAL THIS FILM and VODO (UK)
Brian Newman, President, Tribeca Film Institute (US)
Michel Peters, Co-Founder, Content Republic (UK)
Liz Rosenthal, Director, Power to the Pixel (UK)
M dot Strange, Award-winning Filmmaker, We are the Strange (US)
Kelly Sweeney, Head of Original Productions, Bebo (UK)
Lance Weiler, Award-winning Filmmaker and Digital Innovator, The Workbook Project (US)
Nicole Yershon, Head of Digital Innovation Labs, Ogilvy (UK)