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MIP Moves To London After 2024 Edition Of MIPTV Cannes
RX FRANCE has announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to to hold from February 24 to 27, 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday, February, 23.

The inaugural MIP LONDON will hold the same week as the 2025 London TV screenings and is conceived as complementary to the existing yearly gathering. Organisers say MIP LONDON aims to consolidate an already-busy global TV events calendar, and differs in format to MIPTV. The focus is not on exhibiting but rather providing international companies looking to have a presence in London with tailored, scalable options to showcase and network in one convenient spot. MIP LONDON will have a comprehensive invitation programme that gives free access to qualified buyers.

“The creation of MIP LONDON is a direct result of clear and evidenced market factors,” said Lucy Smith, Entertainment Division Director, RX France. “There is a continued appetite for a global content market in the first half of the year. MIP LONDON will not only alleviate a busy events calendar but will provide an additional entry point for international companies to gather in London at the same time. Staging markets that provide clients with the best possible solutions for showcasing their content and facilitating deal-making is what we do best at MIP and take a huge pride in, as proven over decades in Cannes and more recently Cancun,” Smith added.

Meanwhile, MIPTV will end its run on a high note in Cannes with the forthcoming 61st edition this 8-10 April 2024 with more than 130 exhibitors joining producers and distributors from 76 countries for the global content and co-production market. “MIPTV was established in Cannes over six decades ago and is intrinsically linked to the city,” added Smith. “It was never a case of simply re-locating it but we have to acknowledge the transformation in the market. MIPTV will bow out in April and we intend to stage a memorable final edition. Following this, all our energies on the Croisette will be focused on MIPCOM CANNES and our mission to deliver the mother of all entertainment markets in partnership with the city.” MIPCOM CANNES, the flagship global market for the TV industry, will stage its 40th anniversary edition October 21 to 24, 2024 in Cannes.

Faith In Film: International Film Festival, Scriptwriting Competition Calls For Entry
Organizers of the Faith in Film: International Film Festival and Scriptwriting Competition have called for entries for the next diet of the festival and screenwriting competition. Faith in Film is a boutique festival and screenwriting competition that holds in historic downtown Tucson, an area rich in history and culture.

The festival is aimed at forging a film festival and screenwriting competition that will ultimately launch the careers of faith-based writers and filmmakers and facilitate established artists in transitioning into faith-based films. The festival also aims at introducing faith-based films to mass audiences, ultimately, giving them the same multi-platform release schedules and revenue streams that traditional studio films and high-end independent films enjoy; and to inspire, showcase, support, and develop writers and filmmakers of all faith’s to make great faith-based films that leave others touched, moved and inspired; and filmmakers and distributors empowered to make and distribute more films with an element of faith.

The screenplay competition accepts feature length scripts (up to 135 pages), short film scripts (up to 50 pages), stage plays, sitcom pilots, and dramatic television pilots. On the hand, the film festival accepts feature length films up to 110 minutes in length and short films (up to 40 minutes in length) in several categories. ‘It is a celebration of filmmaking that allows artists and industry professionals at all levels to come, network, and showcase their work. For many filmmakers it will be the first time anyone has seen their work on the silver screen’ the organizers said in a release published on filmfestival.com. The Faith in Film Screenwriting Competition rewards winning screenwriters with various prizes, including consultation packages provided by Roadmap Writers. See www.internationalfaithfilmfestival.com for more details

Final Submission Deadline For Golden Trailer Awards
Filmakers interested in participating in the yearly Golden Trailer Awards have until April 12 to submit entries. The Golden Trailer Awards is the award show honoring the best in feature film previews and global marketing. The show is an audio visual extravaganza of non-stop entertainment and adrenaline-pumping fun. Each year through an open competition judged by film industry notables, the Golden Trailer Awards recognize the creative people who make movie trailers and the best examples of their unique art in a gala award show. The award celebrates the craftsmanship and allure of potent mini-epics with a fast-paced show. Taking only 90 minutes to roll through 17 categories ranging from Best Drama to the Golden Fleece, the Golden Trailer Awards is as diverse and exciting as the art form to which it pays homage. Information on entries and others can be sourced at www.goldentrailer.com