Australian International Movie Convention 2010

10.00 - 12noon

ICAA Annual General Meeting (members only)

11.00am

11.30am

VISTA ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS Charity Golf Tournament

Registration - Please note new venue

12.30pm

VISTA ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS Charity Golf Tournament - All For A Good Cause! Shot Gun Tee Off

This is the fifth year that Vista has sponsored this charity golf tournament which opens the 2010 AIMC convention. This is a fundraising event for Variety - The Children's Charity and the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Association of Queensland (Inc.)  Find out more...

1.00 - 7.00pm

3.00 - 9.00pm

5.45pm

5.30 - 6.30pm

6.30 - 8.30pm

TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN - Queensland Premiere

Introductions by Stuart Beattie (Director); Andrew Mason and Michael Boughen (Producers) and cast members Caitlin Stasey, Lincoln Lewis, Phoebe Tonkin and Andy Ryan prior to commencement of the film.  Read more...

8.30 - 10.30pm

AIMC Welcome and Premiere After Party

A chance to kick up your heels, catch up with old friends and welcome in the 2010 AIMC.  Great food, drinks and entertainment in the resort setting beside the Jupiters Pool.

6.30 - 9.00am

8.00am - 7.00pm

8.30am

9.00 - 9.15am

AIMC Opening & Welcome

A brief introduction to the week ahead along with key announcements from sponsors and supporters.

9.15 - 12.15pm

HOYTS DISTRIBUTION - Product Presentation & Film Screening

Hoyts Distribution will present the first Australasian screening of  FAIR GAME, starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts during their product presentation.  Read more...

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

12noon - 5.00pm

TRADE SHOW OPEN for inspection

12.30 - 2.00pm

LIGHT LUNCH served within the Trade Show

Contact our Trade Exhibitors

1.45 - 2.00pm

SEMINAR SESSIONS:

An Overview of DLP Enhanced 4K Digital Cinema Projection Technology from Christie®

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Presented by:  George Scheckel - Director of International Business Development, Entertainment Solutions, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.

2.00 - 2.45pm

Vigilance wins the day: cinemas on the front line of piracy

Read more...

Presented by:  Neil Gane - Executive Director, Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft

2.30pm

3.00 - 6.00pm

WARNER BROS/ROADSHOW - Product Presentation & Film Screening

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

6.15 - 8.00pm

AIDA Dinner:  including AIDA Trailer Presentation and Award Ceremony

AIDA: Quality. Independent. Entertainment.
Join AIDA (Australian Independent Distributors Association) for a sit down dinner, distributors' trailer presentations during the dinner function, and an Awards presentation.

Awards:

• Best Independent Regional Cinema
• Best Multiplex
• Best NZ Cinema
• Best Independent Urban Cinema
• The Independent Spirit Award

Your hosts, AIDA members: Becker Film Group, Hopscotch Films; Hoyts Distribution; Icon Film Distribution; Madman Entertainment; Palace Films; Potential Films; Rialto Distribution and Sharmill Films

7.30pm

 8.00 - 10.00pm

RIALTO DISTRIBUTION - Film Screening

THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE - Cast: Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist; Director: Daniel Alfredson; Producer: Soren Staermose  Read more...

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

10.10 - 11.30pm

ICON FILM DISTRIBUTION - Film Screening

LA TETE EN FRICHE (MY AFTERNOONS WITH MAGUERITE) - Principal Cast: Gerard Depardieu; Director: Jean Becker (Conversations With My Gardener); Producer: Louis Becker Read more...

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

11.00pm - late

The DELUXE Network Bar;

Supported by Coca-Cola
Join your colleagues for a relaxing drink at the AIMC Network bar.

6.30 - 9.00am

8.00am - 7.00pm

8.30am

9.00am - 12noon

20TH CENTURY FOX - Product Presentation & Film Screening

20th Century Fox will present the feature film WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS - Directed by Oliver Stone and starring Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon & Frank Langella  Read more...

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

9.00am - 5.00pm

TRADE SHOW OPEN for inspection

Visit the IPAF booth to discuss "Promoting Screen Copyright"  Read more...

12.00 - 2.00pm

LIGHT LUNCH served in the Trade Show area

Contact our Trade Exhibitors

2.00 - 2.45pm

NEWS LIMITED presentation

The internet changed everything for media, marketing and content consumption. We now have the ability to deliver experiences that are at least as good as, if not better than, traditional media offerings. But now the landscape is rapidly shifting again with a global power struggle underway between traditional technology and media players, and innovative up and comers.  Read more...

Presenter: Ed Smith - Chief Executive Officer - Content and Commercial, News Digital Media

2.45 - 3.15pm

How to design the perfect menu boards within your cinema  

 Read more...

Understanding the power of Frozen Coca-Cola as a destination driver within your cinema

Presented by:  Lana Slayman and Luke Moncrief - National Business Managers, Coca-Cola Amatil

3.00pm

3.30 - 6.30pm

PARAMOUNT PICTURES - Product Presentation & Film Screening

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

7.00 - 9.00pm

Dinner hosted by DLP Cinema®

Tony Adamson - Manager, Worldwide Customer Marketing, DLP Cinema® & HDTV Products, Texas Instruments Incorporated will outline the commitment of DLP Cinema to the Australasian region and the industry.

Relax and enjoy a sit down dinner with colleagues.

9.00pm - late

The DELUXE Network Bar;

Supported by Coca-Cola
Join your colleagues for a relaxing drink at the AIMC Network bar.

6.30 - 9.00am

8.00am - 7.00pm

8.00am

8.30 - 11.30am

UNIVERSAL PICTURES - Product Presentation & Film Screening

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

9.00am - 5.00pm

TRADE SHOW OPEN for inspection

Contact our Trade Exhibitors
Visit the IPAF booth to discuss "Promoting Screen Copyright"  Read more...

12.00 - 1.45pm

LUNCH served in conjunction with SEMINAR SESSIONS

12.30 - 1.45pm

Going ALL-IN! on 3 of a Kind: A Punters Guide To Making 3D & 2D Digital Conversion A Safe Each Way Bet.

Read more... and find out how you can ensure all your important issues are covered in this session.

Moderator:
Alaric McAusland - Managing Director, Deluxe Australia

Panellists to include:

• Tony Adamson - Worldwide Customer Marketing Manager, DLP Cinema® Products, Texas Instruments Incorporated
• Mike Baard - Managing Director, Universal Pictures International Australasia; Chair MPDAA 
• Bob Chapek - President, Distribution, The Walt Disney Studios
• Mark Sarfaty - Chief Executive Officer, Independent Cinemas Association of Australia/New Zealand
• George Scheckel - Director of International Business Development, Christie Digital
• Michael Smith - Sun Theatre
• Ben Wilson - Business Manager, Edge Digital Technology
• Adam Wrightson - Group Technology Director, The Hoyts Corporation

1.30pm

Theatre doors open

2.00 - 5.00pm

SONY PICTURES RELEASING - Product Presentation & Film Screening

Sony Pictures Releasing will present the feature film EAT PRAY LOVE - Directed by Ryan Murphy and starring Julia Roberts and James Franco.   Read more...

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

Jupiters Theatre

5.30pm

6.30 - 9.00pm

THE OTHER GUYS - Australian Premiere

Sony Pictures Releasing is thrilled that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg will be coming to Australia to promote their new action-comedy movie releasing nationally September 9.  Will and Mark will make a special appearance at the Australian Premiere at Event Cinemas Robina.  Read more...

Delegates must register for this film premiere by collecting an entree card at the AIMC Registration office.

9.00pm - late

The DELUXE Network Bar;

Supported by Coca-Cola
Join your colleagues for a relaxing drink at the AIMC Network Bar.

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6.30 - 9.00am

8.00am - 7.00pm

8.30am

9.00 - 12 noon

WALT DISNEY PICTURES - Product Presentation & Film Screening

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

9.00am - 2.00pm

TRADE SHOW OPEN - last chance for delegates to visit the AIMC Trade Show for 2010

Contact our Trade Exhibitors 
Visit the IPAF booth to discuss "Promoting Screen Copyright"  Read more...

12.00 - 2.00pm

LIGHT LUNCH served within the Trade Show

1.30 - 2.00pm

MPEAQ Annual General Meeting (members only)

1.30pm

2.00 - 5.00pm

ICON FILM DISTRIBUTION - Product Presentation & Film Screening

(No cameras or recording equipment of any kind will be allowed into the cinema)

6.30pm

Pre-dinner drinks

7.00 - 11.00pm

2010 AIMC INDUSTRY AWARDS - GALA DINNER: 

Put on your finest, be glamorous and attend the Gala night of the AIMC. Join the many stars, industry colleagues, surprise guests and sensational performances as the AIMC Industry Awards are presented in several categories to commend the achievements of 2009-2010. 

The AIMC Industry Awards include:

• The New Zealand Film Commission Award for Highest Grossing New Zealand Film
• The Hollywood Movie Money Award for Highest Grossing Australian Film
• The Palace Cinemas Award for Highest Grossing Foreign Language Film
• The RealD Award for Highest Grossing 3D Film in Australia 
• The Highest Grossing Film in New Zealand
• The Coca-Cola Gold Award for Highest Grossing Film of the Year  
• The News Limited Australian Star of the Year Award
• The Murray Forrest Award

11.00pm - late

The DELUXE Network Bar;

Supported by Coca-Cola
Join your colleagues and friends for a relaxing drink at the AIMC Network bar.

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