Reed MIDEM has announced that Argentina has been named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour.
Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM 2013 will take place in Cannes, October 7-10.
In partnership with the Argentine National Film Board (Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales), MIPCOM will organise a dedicated focus on Argentina’s vibrant television, film and digital media industries, featuring a wide-ranging programme of conferences, screening showcases, co-production matchmaking, and Argentine-themed networking events.
The protocol was signed on the opening day of MIPTV 2013 by Reed MIDEM CEO Paul Zilk and INCAA President Liliana Mazure.
“Argentina is a global TV production powerhouse, renowned for its international award-winning TV series and films,” said Laurine Garaude, Director of Reed MIDEM’s Television Division, in a statement.
“The Argentine National Film Board plays a critical role in supporting the growing contingency of independent Argentine producers attending our markets. This country focus at MIPCOM will invite delegates from across the globe to discover the diversity and richness of content produced across Argentina. We are thrilled to name Argentina as our 2013 Country of Honour.”
“From Ushuaia in the south, to La Quiaca in the north, including the global production capital of Buenos Aires, Argentina stands apart in Latin America as a truly dynamic producer of television content for international markets,” said Liliana Mazure, President of INCAA.
“The MIPCOM focus on Argentina is a unique platform for international buyers, co-producers and distributors to discover the quality, vision and diversity of our content and original stories. The Argentine National Film Board is delighted to partner with Reed MIDEM to present Argentina as the MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour.”
