Author Archives: Ian Prince
The Future of Family Film
Blogged by Sanjay D’Humieres. The family film industry was at the heart of this debate, chaired by ‘Gruffalo’ producer Michael Rose and there was a long and passionate discussion as to whether British family films had managed to gain international … Continue reading
Mind Candy
Julie Adair is producing Meet the Commissioners : Mind Candy, 12.45 on Thursday, Hubs C. In May’s edition of Wired magazine, Mind Candy supremo, Michael Acton Smith, was dubbed Walt 2.0, predicted to be Disney for the 21st century. No … Continue reading
Should we be listening to the parents?
Paul Shuttleworth is producing a session on parent power. What have parents got to say about children’s media and should we be listening? Thursday, Hubs C, 2pm – 3pm >I can’t stop myself. As soon as my latest series starts, … Continue reading
How to execute effective PR (2)
‘Discoverability and the new world of PR…’ DISCOVER (verb): To find unexpectedly or during a search… To become aware of… To be the first to find… To show an interest in… To be the first to recognise the potential … Continue reading
More on CMC empowering students
Following on from the CMC empowering students blog, James Kerr from Kerrupt Animation explains more about what the volunteer guidance session he’s producing on Tuesday afternoon can offer those who want to get into the industry. The Children’s media industry … Continue reading
Is there a future for family films?
Michael Rose invites you to find out about the future of family films on Friday 6th July at 2pm in cinema 4. From Slumdog Millionaire to King’s Speech, British cinema has recently been described as being in a ‘golden age’. … Continue reading
How to execute….effective PR.
Stephanie Barton is producing a session that will help you to understand more about how to execute effective PR in today’s fast-moving media landscape… The Know me, Like me, Follow me panelists will debate the changing form of PR in … Continue reading
CMC empowering students
Among the many volunteers who make the CMC possible are around 50 students, whom the CMC is committed to helping in return for their time. They have their own briefing session on Tuesday with key industry figures giving information on … Continue reading
A novel idea…
Christina Boonstra blogs for a second year, this time with a novel in progress. A lot to learn. I’m truly excited to get knee deep in blogs once again. Last year I was a fresh faced graduate with little to … Continue reading
‘Shape It, Pitch It’
Shape it Pitch it. Hubs A, Wednesday July 4th, 1-5pm. ‘Shape It Pitch It’ is a unique opportunity to work with highly experienced producers, writers, execs and consultants to develop your ideas, says session producer Dinah Lammiman. Experts include Debbie … Continue reading









