Hussain - Docfest.
Largest Doc fest ever in the world.
Hussain is from Canada and has made 10 short fiction films. in 2003 he went into programming.
Doc fest is 21 years old.
market place, film festival, session programme and networking events.
At Doc Fest they screen 120 films, short, mediums and features.
Submission open from 28th to Jan 24th 2014
only accept submissions on Vimeo (no more dvds)
all subs accepted via website
£30 for films over 30 mins
£25 for films under 30 mins
interactive docs are also accepted
accept fine cuts minimum - not rough cuts.
Rough cut is just as rough copy of the film
fine cut is the final thing e.g colour balance, structure.
Videotheque
closed online viewing platform for delegates only
all doc fest films available for up to 90 days after doc fest.
100 invited films to screen in videotheque
Meet market
tailored one to one meetings with decision makers
connects you with the industry
raises millions of pounds for films
the most effective market in the world
online submissions
Vivienne Westwood exhibition.
The exhibition was held at Millennium Galleries in 2008. The exhibition was held in London, Sheffield and America. it was a big event. Purpose - To raise awareness of exhibition.
This was done via word of mouth, social media and press coverage. Funding - Sheffield council paid for it as it had value to local tourists economy. It made over £1 million Target Audience - V.I.P./Celebs from the music and fashion world. Funders and sponsors. Council, friends of museum Sheffield.
Local dignitaries and officials e.g the mayor.
People from Sheffield music, art and creative scene. Journalists, bloggers and people who dress up. There was a strict guest list to prevent uninvited guests. Design and Style - invitation was used with an approved image of Vivienne Westwood on it.
Red carpet, photographers and entourage.
There was a strict event running order. Location and Sustainability - Millennium Galleries and winter gardens purpose built gallery and event space.
Have experienced team of staff.
The location was all on one level with ramps and lifts and gallery entrance. V.I.P guests needed to be chaperoned and had own green room Overall there was 15 members of staff and photographers Jackie Bellemy and Dan Sumption.
Legal and ethical, clothes had Nazi symbols on it but nobody was offended.
Organisation - 6 - 7 months to complete exhibition. Legal and ethical - venue had alcohol license.
all creative aspects of event had to be approved by Vivienne Westwood's team.
DJ had to submit sample playlist.
Health and safety - no drinks allowed in the gallery space cables had to be taped down and they had to do a risk assessment. 1000 guests was the legal capacity for this venue and security had to be at the door and all fire escapes. all glasses had to be collected. Clothes were shown in chronological order Type of music - the type of music played was to do with Vivienne Westwood's style and ethos. she didn't like loud music because she is old.
