Congress Programme
Photocentric Day
16.05.2012 / The Old Truman Brewery: T1
10:00 – 18:00 h
The Photocentric Day is organised by the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) bringing Photographers and Distributors together for a day of Inspiration and Learning under the motto: Where Does the Content Provider Fit in the New Stock Photography Business Reality?
- This conference is included in the registration ticket of the CEPIC Congress but can be booked seperately for £130 excl. VAT.
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Programme outline
8:30 - 9:15
Doors open and registration
9:15 - 10:00
Keynote Presentation: Jonathan Torgovnik, photojournalist
Jonathan Torgovnik’s provocative use of intimate environmental portraiture to promote change provides an inspiring reminder of the powerful role photography plays in an increasingly visual world. An award-winning photojournalist, Torgovnik is the author of Bollywood Dreams and Intended Consequences.
10:00 - 11:10
Does the Content Provider Still Need the Traditional Stock Distributor to Make a Profit?
Speaker: Allen Murabayashi, CEO and Co-Founder of PhotoShelter.
Allen Murabayashi, discusses alternatives to the traditional photographer–-stock distributor relationship. In a direct and straightforward fashion, Murabayashi takes on the elephant in the room; examining how photographers can leverage technology to license their work directly, the pros and cons of taking on both creator and distributor roles and when to choose one path over the other.
11:10 - 11:30 Break
During the break we show the "2011 – The Year of Living Dangerously". Scott Mc Kiernan and ThePicturesOftheDay.com present a multimedia look at the biggest news year since 1989
11:30 - 13:00
Moving into the Future Part 1:
A Discussion on Content Creators and Distributors Partnering for Mutual Benefit
Moderator: Judy Herrmann (photographer & past ASMP President)
Panelists: Eugene Mopsik (Executive Director ASMP), Chris Shain (photographer & National Advisory Committee Member, AIPP Commercial), Philippe Schlienger (photographer & President, Union des Photographes Professionnels), Anthony Harris (CEO, Cultura Creative), Tomas Speight (Sr. VP International, Masterfile)
We all know that the photographer-distributor relationship has changed dramatically in recent years. This moderated panel discussion brings distinguished guests from both sides of the table together for a candid conversation about where the stock industry is today, where it’s going and how we can all work together more effectively.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Moving into the Future Part 2:
What We Can Learn from Other Industries
Moderator: Judy Herrmann (photographer & past ASMP president)
Panelists: Eugene Mopsik (Executive Director, ASMP), Chris Shain (photographer & National Advisory Committee Member, AIPP Commercial), Philippe Schlienger (photographer & President, Union des Photographes Professionnels), Dominic McGonigal (Chairman, C8 Associates), Bill Bush (Director of Policy, The Premier League), Mike Watson (Creator, clubfootie.com)
Changes in how content is distributed, used and consumed have wreaked havoc on all intellectual property based industries. Esteemed representatives from the Music and Sports industries join our morning panelists to discuss how their industries are adapting and explore broader solutions for creators and distributors.
15:00 - 16:10
An Update on Legal and Legislative Copyright Issues in the US and Europe
Speakers: Intellectual Property Attorneys Nancy Wolff (Cowan DeBaets Abrahams and Shepard), Charles Swan (Swan Turton) and David Wood (Gibson Dunn & Crutcher)
Following a brief overview of the differing copyright systems in the U.K., U.S. and Europe, three eminent IP attorneys provide critical insights into important copyright related legal initiatives including Small Claims initiatives in U.K. and U.S., Orphan Works, Anti-Piracy measures, the ACTA Treaty and more.
16:10 - 16:30 Break
During the break we show the "2011 – The Year of Living Dangerously". Scott Mc Kiernan and ThePicturesOftheDay.com present a multimedia look at the biggest news year since 1989
16:30 - 18:00
Interactive Portfolio Review *
Reviewers: Paul Foster (Senior Director, Getty Images), Ashley Jouhar (Head of Creative, Cultura) Denise Taylor-Secretan (Creative Manager, Image Source), Maggie Gowan (Director, British Wildlife Photography Awards), Alan Capel (Head of Content, Alamy), Scott Mc Kiernan (DOUBLEtruck Magazine)
An illustrious panel of photo editors and art buyers with global commercial experience provide live and immediate feedback on projected images from attending photographers. Audience members have a unique opportunity to gain insights into how pictures work, how they will be used and what makes a best selling image while learning from, debating and challenging some of the best European editors in this educational portfolio session.
18:00 - 19:00
Drinks Reception
sponsored by Image Source for the Photocentric Attendees
* Deadline for submissions is the 11th of May 2012. Submission guidelines can be found here.
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