Videoage International October 2019

28 October 2019 V I D E O A G E MIPCOM Is All About MIP-TV decorated equally and that they will try to give us a place with a sea view and/or a terrace. But no costs were mentioned.” Similarly, no detailed information had been received by other past MIP- TV exhibitors, and one German company showed pressuring them to make decisions earlier. In order to attract large U.S. studios (which in turn, attract buyers), Reed MIDEM could be offering them (as one studio executive suggested) “considerable” discounts. Other incentives are offered to exhibitors at MIP Cancun, the Reed MIDEM November market in Mexico (see related story on page 30). They also will be receiving discounts for exhibiting at MIP-TV. What some past exhibitors and participants alike said they would also want from MIP-TV is “value for the money.” For example, paying for just one badge instead of two or three for different events within the market. However, Reed MIDEMwill be offering discounted badges fee for related, but separate events (like MIPDoc), and “added benefits” to the distribution division of TV outlets that will be bringing more buyers. Other regulars, echoing VideoAge ’s May 2019 article, wondered why attendees with badges have to wait for tables at lunchtime at packed restaurants like Caffé Roma, when they could have nice, inexpensive, and less-time consuming lunches in the Palais, if they were to be offered. It is understandable that, for meetings, people without badges have to find places outside the Palais. MIPCOM 2019’s dates (October 14-17) almost match those of last year’s market (October 15-18), but this time around they will put the American FilmMarket (November 6-13) in Santa Monica, California at a greater distance. This year, the Personality of the Year’sGalaDinnerwillbeheldona Tuesday, instead of the traditional Wednesday. This year’s honoree is Robert Greenblatt, chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer. New at this MIPCOM is also the way participants’ e-mails are made available. For each market, Reed MIDEM puts three different lists of participants online (buyers, producers, and investors). Up until now, they always included e-mail addresses (unless participants requested that their e-mail not be made public). Now, one has to check each profile to find it, if participants have agreed to share their e-mail, that is. concern: “We haven’t been approached by Reed MIDEM — neither to ask for our opinion nor with an official offer. The whole situation is not very assuring, since we must plan our budget for 2020.” For many companies the final decision on whether or not to attend MIP-TV 2020 will be made at MIPCOM even though Reed MIDEM is (Continued from Page 26) Disney LATAM’s Fernando Barbosamobbed by photographers during a press conference at last year’s MIPCOM Recognized standard of quality in AudioDescription With more than 20,000 television shows, feature films and LIVE shows completed, you can rely on us to deliver your project on budget and on time. Our technical expertise guarantees a top quality product, a commitment we’ve made to our clients for more than 14 years. Request a Quote info@descriptivevideoworks.com descriptivevideoworks.com Descriptive VideoWorks is committed to providing access to all forms of visual media