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NEW MARKETING TRENDS IN THE U.S. FOR THE BRAZILIAN FILM INDUSTRY – DISTRIBUTION

According to MPAA – Motion Pictures Association of America, in 2004, 611 feature films were produced in the U.S. From this total, 483 were distributed, but 41% (198 films) were handled by “major” companies, indicating their importance and dominance in the market.
How can the Brazilian films have a significant presence in this competitive market? Which strategies can be implemented? What is the evaluation of the participation of Brazil in the American market? What is the vision of the American market?

President of the Panel:
Rodrigo Saturnino – General Director of Columbia Tri-star Buena Vista Films of Brazil.

Guests:
Cedric Jeanson -President, GreeneStreet Films Int’l
Michael Ellenbogen - EVP Production & Development; Co.Op (Artists/Media Cooperation LL
Jared Moshe - Director of Sales, The Film Sales Company
Carla Niemeyer – Lumiere Films
Carla Camurati – Copacabana Films