The Erich Pommer Institut – EPI
(Germany) and the Canadian Media
Production Association – CMPA (Canada) proudly present an outstanding expert
line-up for Module 2 of Trans Atlantic Partners (TAP) 2015. Embracing
the increasing popularity and demand for TV drama, TAP 2015, for the first time, has included TV drama projects in addition
to its traditional feature film focus. This is well reflected by the
prominent group of experts that will lead the second training Module in
Halifax, Canada:
Chad Oakes, Producer,
FARGO (TV series), HELL ON WHEELS, COPPER, Canada
Avy Kaufmann, Casting
Director LINCOLN, LIFE OF PI, THE SLAP, TAXI BROOKLYN, USA
Rachel Okine, Vice President of International Production and
Acquisitions, Studiocanal, France
Phyllis Laing, Producer ALOFT, KEYHOLE, Co-Producer HEAVEN IS
FOR REAL, Canada
Damon D’Oliveira, THE BOOK
OF NEGROES, Canada
Gavin Reardon, International Sales and Co-productions, Incendo,
Canada/USA
David Kaplan, Producer
IT FOLLOWS, Exec. Producer SHORT TERM 12, USA
Alan
Seiffert, Digital Smash Enterprises, USA
TAP Head,
Jan Miller commented, “Given how incredibly busy September is for the industry,
it is terrific that TAP producers will have the focused attention of the very
best for their co-production projects.”
This
remarkable line-up of talent are in addition to Module 1 Experts, including award
winning producers René Bastian, COLD IN JULY, TRANSAMERICA President,
Belladona Productions Inc, USA; Klaus Zimmermann, Managing Partner,
Dynamic Television, 100 CODE, BORGIA, DEATH IN PARADISE, THE
TRANSPORTER, France and Oliver
Simon, K5 International.
There is a lot for TAP to celebrate during this
year’s Festival season, including TAP Alumni producers India’s Gaurav Dhinga
and Germany’s Sol Bondy presenting the international co-production ANGRY
INDIAN GODESSES as a TIFF Presentation.
Designed for experienced film and television
producers from Europe, Canada and the US, the internationally renowned training
program has selected 24 producers from the target countries as well as
Australia, India and Mexico for its 2015 edition. The second module is taking
place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, (September 14– 20) where TAP
producers will also participate as full delegates at the Atlantic Film
Festival's Strategic Partners – one
of the world's pre-eminent international co-production markets. Supported by
its Industry Partners Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund, TAP was
originally created by the Erich Pommer Institut.
For
further information and press material please contact:
European
contact: Marijana Harder | PR | T: +49 (0)331 - 721 28 84 | harder@epi-medieninstitut.de
North American
contact: Jan Miller | T: +1 902 - 823 - 1409 | jmiller@lowenbe.ca
