Date: 31 January

Film London and BAFTA In association with Northern Film & Media present Breakthrough: A Guide to International Film Sales & Distribution, supported by Kodak and Creative England. Breakthrough: A Guide to...  aims to boost both domestic distribution and the international export of British independent films and is primarily aimed at emerging producers who want to learn more about the role of sales companies and distributors. Writers are also welcome to attend. The event will take place at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts in Gateshead on 31st January 2012. Early bird tickets available now at www.filmlondon.org.uk/breakthroughevents, priced at £30 (VAT inclusive), £40 after 13th January (VAT inclusive). Speakers at the events will include Stephen Kelliher, Head of Sales and Marketing at Bankside Films and Chair of Film Export UK, Carey Fitzgerald, Managing Director of High Point Media Group, Natalie Brenner, EVP, International Sales at Ealing Metro International and other industry experts. The panel will discuss the role of an international sales company, key festivals and markets and how to sell and deliver films for the international marketplace.

When: 12-6.30pm
Where: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Cost: Early bird-£30 / £40 after 13th January
Bookings & Further information: Please visit website.