Record number of delegates to attend the 2010 AIMC
Tomorrow When the War Began - Queensland premiere at the AIMC
The Other Guys - Australian Premiere Wednesday 18 August at Event Cinemas Robina
Seminars you can't miss!
International Guests
Vista Entertainment Charity Golf Day - Your chance to play with a Sporting Legend
IPAF - Promoting Screen Copyright
MPDAA members commit to another successful event
AIDA members looking forward to presenting their 2010 film catalogue
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Record number of delegates to attend the 2010 AIMC
A full listing of delegates registered to attend the 2010 AIMC is now available for download here.
Queensland premiere at the AIMC
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Director Stuart Beattie's film Tomorrow When the War Began will be premiered on Sunday 15 August at Jupiters Hotel & Casino. Entertainment and red carpet activities commence from 5.30pm. Tomorrow When the War Began is in cinemas from 2 September. More information...
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Australian Premiere Wednesday 18 August at Event Cinemas Robina
Sony Pictures Releasing is thrilled to announce that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg will be coming to Australia to promote their new action-comedy movie THE OTHER GUYS releasing nationally 9 September.
Will and Mark will make a special appearance at the Australian Premiere at Event Cinemas on 18 August. More information....
Seminars you can't miss!
If you have attended a previous Movie Convention, you would know how important the seminar strand of the programme is for hearing about new technologies and discussing important local and international trends in Exhibition, and this year is no exception.
Seminar presentations currently confirmed include:
Monday 16 August
- An Overview of DLP Enhanced 4K Digital Cinema Projection Technology from Christie - presented by George Scheckel - Director of International Business Development, Entertainment Solutions, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
- Vigilance wins the day: cinemas on the front line of piracy - presented by Neil Gane - Executive Director, AFACT
Tuesday 17 August
- News Limited - The digital media landscape is rapidly shifting with a global power struggle underway between traditional technology and media players, and innovative up and comers. Fresh from discussing these strategic themes with media and technology leaders in the U.S., Ed Smith - Chief Executive Officer - Content and Commercial, News Digital Media, will explore who the players are, what they are playing for, and what this means for media and advertisers.
- How to design the perfect menu boards within your cinema; and
- Understanding the power of Frozen Coca-Cola as a destination driver within your cinema - presented by Lana Slayman and Luke Moncrieff - National Business Managers, Coca-Cola Amatil
Wednesday 18 August
- Going ALL-IN! on 3 of a Kind: A punters guide to making 3D & 2D digital conversion a safe each way bet - moderated by Alaric McAusland - Managing Director, Deluxe Australia. Our panel is made up of local and international leaders from production, distribution, exhibition and technology and includes - Tony Adamson - Worldwide Customer Marketing Manager, DLP Cinema®, 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
Session times and more information...
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International Guests
We are delighted to announce that the following International Distribution Executives have confirmed they will be attending the 2010 AIMC:
- Mr Bob Chapek - President, Distribution - The Walt Disney Studios
- Mr Chuck Viane - President, Distribution - Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Mr Dave Hollis - Senior Vice-President, Distribution - Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International
- Tony Adamson - Worldwide Customer Marketing Manager, DLP Cinema®, Texas Instruments Incorporated
- George Scheckel - Director of International Business Development, Christie Digital
Vista Entertainment Charity Golf Tournament
The Vista Entertainment Solutions Charity Golf Tournament will again open the 2010 AIMC. This is the fifth year that Vista has sponsored this event, which will start with a shot gun tee off at 12.15pm on Sunday 15 August 2010 at the Royal Pines Golf Resort. All proceeds will go directly to charity. The style of golf will be Ambrose, and teams (four people per team) are encouraged to dress up and have fun for this great cause.
This year you can have the opportunity to play golf with true Australian Sporting Legends - but be quick - spots are limited and will go to the most charitable! Thanks to assistance from Adam Wilcox of Wilcox Golf, we have four great sportsmen who you have the opportunity to play golf with: Wally Lewis, Paul Vautin, Mark Minichiello and Luke Bailey. Read more...
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Intellectual Property Awareness Foundation (IPAF) at the AIMC
Promoting Screen Copyright - Are you an Accidental Pirate?...Come and find out! and learn about the new 'Nothing Beats the Real Thing!' module for schools.
Gail Grant and Stephen Jenner will be available during the following Trade Show times to present the new consumer and education campaigns, and discuss on a personal level what is important for cinema owners and their business. Read more...
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Tuesday 17 August 10.00am - 2.00pm |
Wednesday 18 August 9.30am - 2.00pm |
Thursday 19 August 10.00am - 2.00pm |
MPDAA members commit to another successful event
"The member companies of the Motion Picture Distributors Association welcomed the move to the new Convention venue last year and were excited by the opportunity to present our product in such world class surroundings. As we gear up for this year's edition, it is worth noting some highlights from the 2009 event.... We look forward to welcoming you to the 2010 Australian International Movie Convention." Mike Baard, Chairman, Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia Read more...
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AIDA members looking forward to presenting their 2010 film catalogue
Robert Slaviero (Hoyts Distribution) and Natalie Miller (Sharmill Films), on behalf of the members of the AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION, invite delegates to attend the dinner and presentation to "celebrate film; independent film which always offers audiences the wonder of surprise, the excitement of originality, the drama and fun of brilliant writing, the craft of great acting and the opportunity to be entertained by the masters of contemporary cinema in all its forms..." Read more...
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Updated July 2010