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MIPDOC offers a unique platform of outstanding sessions and inspiring discussions to provide the most valuable knowledge of the documentary industry.

The 2008 conference programme was especially designed for MIPDOC delegates to master some of the most important tools in the industry over two days.

2008 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • The MIPDOC Kick-off Session
    This workshop provided MIPDOC delegates with the best strategy for pitching documentary projects to broadcasters and insight into how to succeed two days of meetings in Cannes.
  • MIPDOC Keynote
    Alex Gibney, the writer, producer and director of major thought-provoking documentaries such as the 2008 Oscar-winning film, "Taxi to the Dark Side," presented the MIPDOC Keynote.
  • The MIPDOC Summit
    Acquisition executives and commissioners revealed their inner workings and shared information on how they make their decisions.
  • Digital Docs
    A panel of experts presented the accumulative value of using all the digital tools offered by the internet both in the creation and distribution of documentaries
  • The MIPDOC MatchMaking Breakfast
    A unique opportunity to book a one-on-one meeting with a commissioner looking for programmes to develop.
  • The MIPDOC CO-Production Challenge
    Back for its fourth edition, this competition presented a selection of the newest documentary projects judged by a prestigious panel of international broadcasters.
  • Fresh Docs Around The world
    A showcase from the world’s most innovative and most talked documentaries from the new season.
  • Workshop: How to Make the Deal?
    Practical tools to negotiate rights and deals once you enter a co-production venture or sell your programme to be aired.
  • Zoom in on Asia : Co-production Opportunities
    An exclusive panel of high profile players from the Asian media industry discussed the best co-production opportunities in the region.

MIPDOC 2008 Conference Programme “At-a-Glance” (PDF file)
MIPDOC 2008 Full Conference Programme (PDF file)

YOUR CONTACTS

For Speaker Submissions
Charlotte FABRE
Conference Coordinator
Tel: +33 1 41 90 47 30
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Yi-Ping GERARD
Participant Account Manager
Tel: +33 1 41 90 49 08