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(The conference will be conducted in English to accommodate our international industry guests.)
PROGRAM
☕ 09:45 – Morning Coffee & Mingling
10:00 – Official Opening by Camilla Jarlsby, Director of Culture
10:05 – 10:15 – Festival Director Cathrine Sordal provides insight into the conference's overall theme and what to expect throughout the day.
10:15 – 10:35 – Danish Children's Film in Crisis by Mariella Harpelund Jensen, Consultant and former Program Director at Buster Film Festival in Copenhagen.
Denmark has been a pioneer in film policy, with 25% of state funding earmarked for children’s and youth films. But now? The system is faltering. How does this affect the Nordic region? And are Generation Alpha and Z still interested in a dedicated film culture?
🎤 10:35 – 10:45 – Q&A
☕ 10:45 – 10:55 – Short Break
10:55 – 11:40 – Panel Discussion: How Do We Secure the Future of Children's Film?
Panelists: TBA
Moderator: Tonje Skar Reiersen
🎤 11:40 – 11:50 – Open Mic
🍇 11:50 – 12:30 – Lunch & Mingling
💫 12:30 – 13:20 – Keynote Speaker: Viola De Girolami
With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Viola De Girolami has seen what works—and, more importantly, what doesn’t. As Executive Director for Digital Marketing at Warner Bros., she led campaigns for major global hits such as Joker and Barbie. She shares her concrete experiences, tips, and tricks that you can apply to your marketing strategies.
🎤 13:20 – 13:30 – Q&A
☕ 13:30 – 13:45 – Short Break
13:45 – 14:05 – How Much Can a Script Change After Funding?
Imagine writing a script, receiving funding—only to be replaced, and the film becomes something completely different. Where is the line?
Screenwriters Karsten Fullu & Mina Stenebråten raised this issue in an op-ed. They present the background for the piece, followed by a debate.
14:05 – 14:50 – Panel Discussion: Who Really Owns the Story?
Panelists: Sveinung Golimo (Chair of the Board at Virke Producers’ Association and CEO/Producer at Nordisk Film Production), Øyvind Stålen (Norwegian Playwrights’ Association), Karsten Fullu (Screenwriter), Mina Juni Stenebråten (Screenwriter), Kjetil Omberg (Norwegian Film Institute, Production & International Relations)
Moderator: Einar Aarvig
🎤 14:50 – 15:00 – Open Mic & Closing Remarks
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