StepIn 2016
StepIn, launched in 2012, is an initiative designed as an interdisciplinary and international exchange think tank for distribution, exhibition and sales professionals of auteur cinema.
StepIn, launched in 2012, is an initiative designed as an interdisciplinary and international exchange think tank for distribution, exhibition and sales professionals of auteur cinema.
Selected industry key players are invited to take part in closed working sessions to discuss the state of the film industry and propose practical ideas and strategies to overcome the challenges they are facing.
A hand-picked selection of more than 50 Industry professionals (producers, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, film funds and festival representatives), chosen specifically for their expertise and profile by Project Manager Hayet Benkara, will take part in the 2016 session.
StepIn is organized in partnership with Europa Distribution, Europa International and Europa Cinemas.
The 2016 edition of StepIn focused on Canada and North America, thanks to the support of Telefilm Canada and SODEC.
Carolle Brabant - Executive Director, Telefilm Canada
Hussain Amarshi - CEO, Mongrel Media, Distribution and International Sales
Cameron Bailey - Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival
Ira Deutchman - independent producer and professor at Columbia University
2016 Project Manager: Hayet Benkara