2010 AIMC Agenda

Full agenda detailing all convention activities, meals, receptions, films, seminars and the trade show

2009 Seminars

Wednesday 26 August 2009 - 1.00-5.30pm
 
An afternoon of Presentations and Great Debates with industry leaders on various pertinent topics facing our industry, hosted by DELUXE AUSTRALIA:

1.00pm
Introduction

by Alaric McAusland, Managing Director, Deluxe Australia

As Managing Director of Deluxe Australia (previously Atlab), Alaric McAusland is responsible for its Australasian operations including: Deluxe Laboratories; EFILM; StageOne Sound; and Deluxe Media Logistics. Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., is the leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies to major Hollywood Studios and an international client base. Perhaps better known locally for their film labs, Deluxe Australia has rapidly become the leading provider of digital cinema, encoding, mastering, delivery and key management services.

 


 

1.05pm

Lessons from Cannes - Will technology kill the message makers?

Technology has empowered audiences to become content producers.  Teenagers today are able to write, photograph, illustrate, edit, record and publish music, video, films and commercials.  What are the implications for the film business and the marketing of films?  This presentation examines some ancient patterns for clues on what the future holds.

Presenter:  Joe Talcott, Group Director of Marketing, News Limited


1.50pm

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - How social media is changing the way consumers interact with your movies

A look at how online consumer behaviours have been impacted by social media; what part this new collective voice has in box office success; and how online buzz is opening up new avenues and challenges for engaging your consumers.

Presenter: Mark Higginson, Director of Analytics, Nielsen Online 


2.40pm

From Captive to Captivated - Designing the cinema journey to maximise your food and beverage profits

A top line look at cinema layout and Frozen Coca-Cola innovation.

Presenters:  Lana Slayman, National Business Manager, Coca-Cola Amatil; Celeste Frost, Channel Planning Manager - Leisure, Coca-Cola Amatil


3.10pm

Vista Entertainment Solutions Presentation

Presentation from Vista Entertainment Solutions to Variety - The Children's Charity and the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Association of Queensland (Inc.), for funds raised on the Vista Entertainment Solutions Charity Golf Day.

Presenter:  Matthew Preen, Product Manager, Vista Entertainment Solutions


3.15pm

APSA - Asia Pacific Screen Awards

A short trailer presentation for the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

 


 

3.20pm

How to Develop the Perfect Digital & 3D Cinema - Anywhere!

We've done it at Conrad Jupiters! Learn how you can set up a digital and 3D cinema at your venue, be updated with the latest technologies and meet the team behind the new AIMC Cinema.

Panelists:

  • Ben Wilson, Business Manager, EDGE Digital Technology
  • Michael Lewis, CEO, RealD
  • Peter Williams, Engineering/QC Manager, NEC
  • Michael Archer, Vice President, Doremi Cinema

 


 

4.00pm

Australian Drive-in; Global Fallout

 How a local camcord pirate created an international avalanche of piracy.  Plus: recent enforcement successes, initiatives and key challenges.

 Presenters: Adrianne Pecotic, Executive Director, AFACT; Neil Gane, Director of Operations, AFACT.


4.35pm

The Great Debate

Two teams of industry experts competing against each other:  FOR & AGAINST.  Be there as they address some of the hottest and most topical issues within the industry, including Alternative Content.

Moderator:  Alaric McAusland, Managing Director, Deluxe Australia

 

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Updated 12 August 2009