View of the trading floor at the 2023 Licensing Fair of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, of which the new Television/Film Copyright Center is an associated department. Image: BCBF
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New TV/Film Copyright Center in Bologna
a The new copyright trading center will include the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which will be held from April 8th to 11th, the associated generalist publishing arm Bologna Book Plus, and Bologna License Fair/Kids.
Traders attending the world’s largest international trade fair for book publishing professionals will be pleased to know that a trading center dedicated to both content aimed at young readers and more general content will be part of the fair’s 2023 hub. We know, but this year we’re adding a new TV and Movie Copyright Center.
The fair’s new division, called the Television/Film Copyright Center, is grouped as a venue for “commissioning for audiovisual producers and editors.” [can] Find your next book-based intellectual property and develop it into a television series or film for children, youth, and families. ”
The list of exhibitors for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is now available online for industry visitors. Image: BCBF
According to organizers, registered producers will be able to:
- Participate in one-on-one “matching” meetings between publishers and producers hosted by the fair
- Promote screen properties to publishers
- Access the database of publishers and visitors registered at the fair
- Access the trade show’s online “Global Rights Exchange” service
- Published in BCBR catalog
- Store your luggage, receive assistance, take advantage of complimentary bar service or hold a meeting with our dedicated business lounge area, strategically located in the center of the trade fair.
For this first edition, it is anticipated that the Film and Television Rights Center’s time will be limited. This means that registered producers will be the ones with the best chance of contacting the necessary publishing contacts. This project is designed to involve all public bodies in Bologna.Washer receiving information sheet About each registered producer.
Additional facilities are also said to be in the works to support the group of audiovisual professionals registered with the Television and Film Copyright Centre. On April 10th, Audiovisual field”In the context of the 4th edition: International Kids Licensing Days is a program that introduces trends in children’s content.
To reserve a slot in this new rights offer, please contact [email protected] by February 23rd.
Traditional London “Introduction to Rights” Seminar
Stationers Hall, London, venue for this year’s ‘Introduction to Rights Seminar’ by Publisher Licensing Services.Image: Stationery Museum
A long-standing staple of the run-up to the London Book Fair (March 12-14), Overview of rights The program will be implemented again this year on March 11 by Publishers’ Licensing Services, a not-for-profit organization that oversees bulk licensing of copies of books, journals, periodicals and websites in the UK.
This organization is owned and managed by the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers. Independent Publishers Guild. Publishers Association. and the Professional Publishers Association.
This year, the program will be set in the 350-year-old Stationers’ Hall on Ave Maria Lane, from 1pm to 6am (including the all-important drinks reception), and will include familiar speakers. The foursome is back!
- Diane Spivey, Rights and Contracts Consultant
- Copyright and Rights Consultant Lynette Owen
- Duncan Calow, Partner at DLA Piper
- :Stephanie Purcell, Group Rights Director, Bloomsbury Publishing
Entry to this program costs £90 + VAT on top of the current early bird price (US$113), available until February 26th, after which it will cost £100 + VAT (US$126). , you can buy tickets here.
Attendees will hear talks from speakers such as “Why Sell Rights?” “You can’t sell what you don’t own.” “What Rights Can I Sell?”; and “Competitive Agreements and Rights Transactions Checklist.”
Diane Spivey
In comments prepared for today’s media message, Spivey said:Attending a rights-focused book fair for the first time can be quite intimidating. This course covers everything from solid advice on copyright and other legal issues to practical tips on presenting the right titles to potential customers, negotiating and finalizing deals, and clear guidance on rights sales. We will provide you with important information about and help you get the most out of the fair. Rights contract.
“Not only will you have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, but you will also have the opportunity to network and chat with other book fair attendees. Whether you’re an author or an agent, this course provides the perfect background to hit the ground running on day one of the London Book Fair.”
tom west
Tom West, CEO of Publishers’ Licensing Services, says, “We believe rights referral programs are beneficial for organizations.”build on that work [it] is already working to advance knowledge in these important areas of the industry through its Rights and Licenses Hub and other initiatives.
Participants in the program will receive a rights masterclass from the industry’s top experts at the UK’s historic copyright home. All participating speakers are well-known and respected within the industry. “It has been done.”
Lynette Owen
And Owen says:Successful rights sales contribute significantly to the income of authors, publishers, and literary agents.
“This event will cover the rationale and practicalities of rights sales, as well as provide an opportunity to network with our team of delegates and speakers ahead of the 2024 London Book Fair.”
The organization describes the seminar as follows:It is aimed at people who work in the publishing industry, are studying a publishing course who want to learn the basics of rights and licenses, or are just starting out in publishing. [working] You are part of a rights team and would like to network with other rights professionals and learn top tips for unlocking the value of your rights. ”
Publishers’ Licensing Services reports that it will distribute more than £40 million (US$50.5 million) from block license fees in 2022 and 2023, with at least 4,000 publishers signing up for its services. It is a list.
Meanwhile, you can find out more about the London Book Fair’s International Rights Center itself here.
Learn more about publishing perspectives on the London Book Fair here, learn more about rights deals in international markets here, read our Rights Roundup series here, learn more about licensing here, and learn more about the UK publishing market here.