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Welcome to the UK Film Centre, Cannes 2017. UK FILM brings together the UK's national and regional agencies, producers and sales companies under one umbrella to provide clear information about our We are delighted to host a number of services: outstanding locations, services, films and talent.

• Industry Debates and Talent Talks At international festivals and markets, we stand together to represent the UK Film Industry and enable connections with both national and international partners. • Get in touch with UK FILM experts in-Centre or online • Information on UK films and contacts • Meeting space UK FILMS IN CANNES

• Free wi-fi UK FILM is proud to celebrate UK films and co-productions in the Official Selection • Terrace and café of the Cannes Film Festival: • Plus a free daily Teapigs cuppa or TĹ Nant bottle of water IN COMPETITION: YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE (dir. Lynne Ramsay) Our website, weareukfilm.com has the latest information. You can also request a THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos) meeting or advice from our experts, as well as register for UK FILM news. OUT OF COMPETITION: HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES (dir. John Cameron Mitchell) For instant updates follow our activity on twitter @weareukfilm DIRECTORS’ FORTNIGHT: Wishing you a great Cannes, I AM NOT A WITCH (dir. Rungano Nyoni) HOW TO TALK TO The UK FILM team GIRLS AT PARTIES SPECIAL SCREENINGS: SEA SORROW (dir. Vanessa Redgrave) MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS: GET IN TOUCH WITH A UK FILM EXPERT A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN (dir. Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire) We’re offering delegates the opportunity to get in touch with our experts at the UK THE 2017 SHORT FILMS COMPETITION: Film Centre to request a meeting or simply to ask advice. A DROWNING MAN (dir. Mahdi Fleifel) Search and select a contact on the tablets in the Centre or online at THE 2017 CINÉFOUNDATION SELECTION: weareukfilm.com WILD HORSES (dir. Rory Stewart)

Note, meeting slots are limited, and preference is often given to international CRITICS’ WEEK: delegates (who are not residing in the UK). REAL GODS REQUIRE BLOOD (dir. Moin Hussain) CANNES CLASSICS: BLOW UP (dir. Michelangelo Antonioni)

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17.00 - 18.00 Talent Talk: How To Talk To Girls At Parties EVENTS AT THE UK FILM CENTRE Director John Cameron Mitchell, US producer Howard Gertler of Little Punk, and Amy Jackson, head More events and speakers may be announced. Latest listings, plus videos of events at of production at See Saw Films, reveal how they brought Out of Competition title How To Talk To weareukfilm.com Girls At Parties to the screen.

FRIDAY 19TH MAY SUNDAY 21ST MAY 11.00 - 12.00 Brexit Briefing 14.30 - 15.30 Star Power: How to develop film projects to attract world-class talent The UK isn’t leaving Europe, but it has started the process of leaving the European Union. UK The boom in high-end TV means the creative talent is moving to where the money is and finds itself industry experts talk you through the key issues and what we know so far. in very great demand. A group of leading talent agents will discuss how international producers can build effective relationships with them to better understand their clients' needs and ensure Chair: Isabel Davis (head of international, BFI). producers are developing feature work that appeals to the very best actors, writers and directors. 13.00 - 14.00 Talent Talk: The Killing Of A Sacred Deer Speakers: Nish Panchal (film and TV agent, Curtis Brown) and Rhodri Thomas (president, production, The Ink Factory). Film4’s Sam Lavender and Element Films’ Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe discuss working together to develop Yorgos Lanthimos’ biggest film to date and Competition title, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, 16.00 - 17.00 Beyond 25%: maximising the UK tax credit starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. (In association with the British Film Commission) 15.30 - 17.00 Feels Like The First Time: How to get your first feature on the international International independent producers discuss how they have taken advantage of the flexibility and festival circuit (In association with British Council) inclusivity of the UK tax credit to base their post-production and VFX in the UK and combine with other international incentives. How hard is it for international filmmakers to get a first feature shown at film festivals? When you are selected, how can you make the most of festival experiences? International producers and some Speakers: Matthew Metcalfe (6 Days). of the world's top film festival programmers will share insights and give advice. Speakers: Katja Adomeit (producer, Wolf and Sheep, The Square); John Cooper (director, Sundance MONDAY 22ND MAY Film Festival); Pietro Greppi (producer, Departure); Giona A. Nazzaro (general delegate of the Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week). 10.00 - 11.00 The Practical Guide to Closing your Film (In association with European Film Bonds) Chair: Wendy Mitchell (film programme manager, British Council). For UK and non-UK producers alike, moving from your first national film to a multi-party co-production can be a daunting prospect. Spend an hour with the experts who will guide you through how to make the process of closing as painless as possible using practical examples. SATURDAY 20TH MAY Speakers: Clare Coulter (business affairs manager, BFI) and Peter la Terriere (managing director, 11.00 - 12.30 UK & Brazil - The Future of Collaboration European Film Bonds). Following the ratification of the new film and TV co-production agreement between the UK and Chair: Isabel Davis (head of international, BFI). Brazil, industry figures from both countries will discuss how filmmakers can best work together, financially and creatively. 15.00 - 16.00 Hunt for the Younger People: How to capture the 16-30 year-old audience 14.00 - 15.00 The Power of Film: The role of storytellers as cultural diplomats This is the elusive demographic that helped spur the success of recent indie breakouts including Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Moonlight, The Eagle Huntress and My Scientology Movie. International As political and social discourse across the western world becomes more polarised and populist in distribution and marketing experts will discuss the release and marketing strategies behind these tone, leading international filmmakers come together to discuss the responsibilities of filmmakers and other films, and look at what we can learn from China, a market driven by the youth audience. and the role narrative films can play in creating empathy and encouraging tolerance. How can we harness the power of film, our dominant cultural force, to inspire and effect change? Speakers: Wei Han (CEO, Bliss Media), Jamie Schwartz (executive vice president, marketing, Focus Features) and Paul Wiegard (managing director, Madman Entertainment). Speakers: Rosie Alison (producer, Heyday Films) and Jonathan King (executive vice president narrative film, Participant Media). CATCH-UP SCREENINGS Chair: Gaylene Gould (head of cinema and events, BFI Southbank). In case you miss them, we’ll be re-screening panel events in the centre from Tuesday 23rd May onwards. 15.30 - 16.30 Talent Talk: Sea Sorrow Details correct at time of going to press. Full details on weareukfilm.com. Director Vanessa Redgrave and producer Carlo Nero talk about their Special Screenings feature documentary Sea Sorrow. AT A GLANCE KEY TALKING POINT TALENT TALK CATCH-UP