The Distribution Forum

The Distribution Forum- our unique event to bring together African and UK-based filmmakers from the diaspora with leading UK-based film distributors. It is an open workshop, free to the public where practical advice on different methods of distributing films (mainstream, arthouse, film festival, online and self-distribution) will be discussed, with advice offered from experts in the field.

The main challenge for African and diasporic filmmakers is making the leap from having their films exhibited at film festivals, to securing proper distribution deals in the UK. African film festivals globally have not paid sufficient attention to how to get African films into mainstream distribution; in response to this, one of the key focal points of Film Africa 2011 will be on distribution.

Speakers include

- Moses Babatope - Special Projects Manager, Odeon Cinemas: UK theatrical releases for Nollywood movies
- Nadia Denton - Author of Black British Filmmaker's Guide to Success (2011); former director of BFM festival
- Ailsa Ferrier - Head of Acquisitions, Artificial Eye
- Afolabi Kuti - Acquisitions Manager, The Salt Company
- Rungano Nyoni - Zambian/British filmmaker, Director of The Festival Office
- Jezz Vernon - Head of Distribution, Metrodome Distribution
- Dominique Young - Senior Producer, Al Jazeera

Refreshments provided. We hope to see you there!