UK COMPANIES IN CANNES Produced by In association with UK COMPANIES DIRECTORY CANNES 2008 FILM FESTIVAL AND MARCHÉ Accountants page 1 Distributors page 3 Education and Training page 15 Exhibitors page 19 Festivals page 26 Financiers page 32 Management Consultants page 48 Media Lawyers page 49 Music Companies page 55 National and Regional Screen Agencies page 59 Organisations page 65 Post Production, Studios & Facilities page 69 PR & Marketing Companies page 84 Sales Companies page 88 UK ACCOUNTANTS GRANT THORNTON UK LLP www.grant-thornton.co.uk Grant Thornton UK LLP, auditors and business advisers to the film industry offering a wide range of services provided by a dedicated team of specialists. Executives attending Cannes: Christine Corner e: [email protected] m: + 44 (0) 7770 845467 Harry Hicks e: [email protected] m: + 44 (0) 7770 772939 Liz Brion e: [email protected] m: + 44 (0) 7976 982361 Sachin Dosani e: [email protected] Richard Gray e: [email protected] UK Office: Grant Thornton House Melton Street Euston Square London NW1 2EP t: +44 (0)207 838 5100 [email protected] HW FISHER www.hwfisher.co.uk A medium sized Chartered Accountancy practice which provides specialist film industry advice normally only associated with large international practices. Our services include both taxation advice and distribution income retrieval work. Executives attending Cannes: Steve BLACKMAN, Media Principal, 44 207 380 4919 / 44 795 894 8177, e: [email protected] Stuart BURNS, 44 779 853 2789 Deborah COHEN, Assistant, 44 790 953 6307 UK Office: Acre House 11-15 William Road London NW13ER T: + 44 (0) 207 388 7000 F: + 44 (0) 207 380 4900 E: [email protected] IVAN SOPHER & CO. www.ivansopher.co.uk Accountants, business advisers and tax consultants based in London. Our prime goal is to play a positive role in your taxation and business affairs to maximize your wealth and minimize your liabilities. Executive attending Cannes: Ivan Sopher, m: +44 (0) 7900 686858 e: [email protected] 16th-21st May Cannes Office: Hotel Palais de la Mediterranee 13-15 Promenade des Anglais – BP 1655 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0) 492 14 77 00 Fax: +33 (0) 492 14 77 14 UK Offices: 5 Elstree Gate Elstree Way Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1JD t: + 44 (0) 208 207 0602 f: + 44 (0)208 207 6758 e: [email protected] UK Companies Directory: Cannes 2008 1 UK ACCOUNTANTS 15 Hanover Sq London W1S 1HS Tel: 020 7493 0100 Fax: 020 7493 5588 Administration Building Pinewood Studios Pinewood Road Iver Heath Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH Tel: 01753 65 20 30 Fax: 01573 65 59 66 NORTHERN ALLIANCE www.northern-alliance.co.uk Northern Alliance is a Chartered Accountancy firm that specialises in providing accounting, financial and business consulting services to organisations in the media industries including helping to finance and manage the production and distribution of films. Executives attending Cannes: Mike KELLY, Director, 44 778 858 4926, e: [email protected], May 16 - May 20 Laura HYPPONEN, Senior Consultant, 44 775 455 4846, e: [email protected] May 16 - May 19 UK Office: 19 Bolsover Street W1W 5NA LONDON UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44 207 886 0730 Fax: 44 148 383 7302 Email: [email protected] TENON MEDIA www.tenongroup.com/Sectors/Media/ Tenon Media has assisted in accessing the UK film incentive for over 250 films, advising US studios, and UK and European independent film makers alike. Tenon Media also provides accounting and tax advice to producers, distributors, facilities companies, financiers and individuals both in front and behind the camera. Executives attending Cannes: John Graydon, Director of Business Services – Film unit , e: [email protected], M: + 00 7800 617 011 Nigel Burke, Director of Business Services – Film unit, e: [email protected] M: 00 7800 617 268 Nigel Walde, Manager – Film Unit , e: [email protected] Moses Nyachae, Senior Manager - Film Unit, e: [email protected] Sarah Higson, Assistant Manager – Film Unit, e: [email protected] Shane Guiliano, Manager – Film Unit, e: [email protected] James Bramsdon, Senior Tax Manager, e: [email protected] UK Office: 66 Chiltern Street London W1U 4JT Tel : +44 20 7535 1400 Fax: +44 20 7535 1401 UK Companies Directory: Cannes 2008 2 UK DISTRIBUTORS ARTIFICIAL EYE FILM COMPANY LTD www.artificial-eye.com Leading independent theatrical distributor with an extensive world cinema video label. Now part of the Curzon Artificial Eye Group, which also owns five top London cinemas. Executives attending Cannes: Louisa Dent, Managing Director, 13 – 22 May, + 44 0 7966 365302 Roger Wingate , Chairman, 13 – 24 May, +41 76 319 2545, e: [email protected] Jennifer Wingate, Buyer/Consultant, 13 – 24 May, [email protected] Agnes Orosz, Business Affairs Executive, + 44 0 7814 888870 e: [email protected], Steve Lewis, Home Entertainment Manager, 13 – 22 May, + 44 0 7966 365302, E: [email protected] Ailsa Ferrier, Acquisitions Assistant, 13 – 24 May, + 44 0 7966 365302, e: [email protected] UK Office: 20-22 Stukeley Street London, WC2B 5LR T: 44 207 438 9534 F: 44 207 240 5242 e: [email protected] ATLANTIC FILM DISTRIBUTORS www.atlanticfilmdistributors.com Atlantic Film Distributors acquires mid-budget commercially-driven feature films for the international market. It also develops and co-produces film projects with international partners Executives attending Cannes: Julian NEWISS, Principal, 44 7775 660100, e: [email protected], May 17 - May 20 Richard CHARLES, Acquisitions, 44 7979 751 582, May 16 - May 24 Andrew SOMPER, Consultant, 44 7834 770 220, e: [email protected], May 16 - May 24 Cannes Office: Palais Bellevue, 11 Avenue Jean de Noailles 33 4 93 68 21 36 UK Office: Flat 7 71 Portland Place W1B 1QT LONDON Tel: 44 145 281 2939 Fax: 44 145 281 2801 Email: [email protected] BLUE DOLPHIN FILMS www.bluedolphinfilms.com Blue Dolphin, in its 27th year in the UK distribution, releases 6-10 films annually. We co-produce feature films & television drama. Executives attending Cannes: Joseph D’Morais, 16 – 21 May, [email protected] Julian Ryan, 16 – 21 May, [email protected] UK Office: 40 Langham Street London, W1W 7AS t: +44 (0)20 7255 2494 f: +44 (0)20 7580 7670 e: [email protected] UK Companies Directory: Cannes 2008 3 UK DISTRIBUTORS CANDELLA FILMS LTD. www.candellafilms.com Candella Films is a multi-faceted media company comprising programming and distribution of mainly Latin American short films for film festivals and cinemas in UK, with the purpose of promoting audience development and appreciation of film culture. Candella films also teaches film making workshops with educational establishments. Candella Films objective is to promote Spanish and Latin American Cinema in the UK and new directors, helping with theatrical and video exhibitions of these films for the whole of the UK. Executives attending Cannes: Mariela ARTILES, Director, 44 779 961 3138, e: [email protected], May 18 - May 24 Cannes Office: 44 779 961 3138 UK Office: International Media Center, Adelphi House The Crescent, Salford M3 6EN GREATER MANCHESTER UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44 161 295 2667 Fax: 44 161 295 2667 Email: [email protected] CINEFILE www.cinefile.co.uk Cinefile is a distributor based in Scotland, the company has a boutique approach to each film it distributes. Executives attending Cannes: Allison Gardner, e: [email protected] 44 797 002 5243, May 13 - 22 Ilona Morison, e: [email protected] 44 791 944 2233, May 13 - 22 UK Office: 12 Sunbury Place Edinburgh EH4 3BY t: +44 (0) 131 225 6191 f: +44 (0) 131 225 6971 e: [email protected] DELANIC FILMS www.delanic.com Delanic Films is a new independent distributor operating in the U.K. & Ireland. It has confirmed its first full slate of films for release which will be appearing during 2008. Executives attending Cannes: Joe SIMPSON, Managing Director, e: [email protected], May 13 - May 19 T: 44 20 7292 0690 / 44 7767 620 010 / 44 20 7734 4375 UK Office: 6 Heddon St 2nd Floor W1B 4BT LONDON UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44 207 292 0690 Fax: 44 207 734 4375 Email: [email protected] UK Companies Directory: Cannes 2008 4 UK DISTRIBUTORS DOGWOOF PICTURES www.dogwoof.com Dogwoof Pictures is a UK film distribution company based in London. Our services include acquisition, distribution of foreign language and UK/ USA independent films, pre-sales, international distribution partnerships, film finance. Executives attending Cannes: Andy WHITTAKER, CEO, E: [email protected], May 17 - May 23 T: 44 207 395 1217 / 44 795 735 0219 / 44 207 900 3270 / 44 7509 154098 Anna GODAS, Head of Acquisitions, E: [email protected], May 15 - May 23 T: 44 207 395 1217 / 44 207 900 3270 / 33 6104 25154 Oli HARBOTTLE, Release coordinator, E: [email protected], May 16 - May 22 T: 442073951217 / 44 796 111 7402 / 442079003270 Nacer BARRE, Polish Connection, May 15 - May 19 Marlena LUKASIAK, Polish Connection (PCI), May 15 - May 19 Cannes Office: VILLAGE INT'L - RIVIERA Pavilion 121 UK Office: 2nd floor, 1A Neal's Yard Covent Garden WC2H 9DP LONDON UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44 207 395 1217 Fax: 44 207 900 3270 Email: [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT FILM DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED With successes that include The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Million Dollar Baby, Brokeback Mountain and The Departed, Entertainment Film Distributors is the UK’s leading independent film and video distribution company. Forthcoming releases include The Golden Compass, Hairspray, Rush Hour 3 and St. Trinians. Executives attending Cannes: Nigel Green, e: [email protected] Trevor Green e: [email protected] UK Office: Eagle House 108-110 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 6HB t: + 44 (0) 20 7930 7744 f: + 44 (0) 20 7930 9399 e: [email protected] EROS INTERNATIONAL www.erosentertainment.com Eros International plc is the leading global player in the rapidly growing Indian media and entertainment sector.