MUMBAI: Frames 2003, billed as Asia’s biggest convention on the business of entertainment, will reflect on the future direction for the mantra of corporatisation and convergence. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) sponsored convention will be held between14-16 March 2003. It will aim to protect and enhance the true potential of India’s entertainment industry and its international dimensions.
A statement issued on 29 January 2003 states that the I&B minister will inaugurate Frames 2003 followed by special addresses by the Maharashtra chief minister Sushilkumar Shinde and BJP part general secretary Pramod Mahajan.
Frames 203 will offer a platform for discussions, debates on broadcasting changes and opportunities for conducting business confabulations. The speakers include UK government secretary of state (cabinet rank), department for culture, media and sports Rt hon Tessa Jowell MP;
CNN president Chris Cramer; Columbia Tristar International Television president Michael Grindon; UK Film Council CEO John Woodward; Turner Broadcasting president Steve Marcopoto; BBC MD Dr Patrick Cross; Little Bird UK MD Jonathan Cavendish; Motion Picture Association International, HK V P & director Michael.C Ellis; Robert Turner; and Hyde Park Entertainment chairman Ashok Amritraj amongst others.
At the convention curtain raiser held in Mumbai on 29 January 2003, FICCI Frames 2003 chairman Yash Chopra stated that the 2003 convention had been extended by a day as “it has become bigger and bigger with every passing year”. The organising committee will probe opportunities in new markets in South East Asia.
The convention will have its share of glamour with local and global stars such as Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Kamal Haasan, Bernando Betrolucci and Dev Anand addressing the inaugural session.
The highlights of Frames 2003 are as follows:
* Biggest global convention in Asia covering the entire gamut of entertainment industry.
* The only of its kind in India, one of the fastest growing markets for the entertainment industry.
* All global conglomerates like Sony, AOL – Time Warner, News Corp, Vivendi- Universal, Viacom with presence in India have participated at FRAMES.
* Thoughtfully structured interactive plenary and business sessions with the best minds from global and the Indian entertainment industry.
* Participation by Indian and global entertainment conglomerates.
* Country specific business delegations from UK, USA, France, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Italy, Fiji, China.
* Presence of large numbers of financial institutions, banks, equity investors, VCs, facilitating fructification of ideas.
* Opportunity to meet and discuss policy issues with the key government officials.
* Research reports on industry status, alternative financing options and legal framework.
* Exhibition and showcasing of technology.
* Opportunities to network and form business alliances with more than 1500 delegates from across the entire spectrum of media and the entertainment industry.
* Gala night and networking dinner.
A special conference by the e-entertainment alliance – FICCI, NASSSCOM, TIE – will be held on 13 March. Reliance Entertainment chairman Amit Khanna heads e-entertainment alliance.
Tag: Dr Patrick Cross
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Entertainment convention Frames 2003 from 14 March
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BBC World awarded digital terrestrial licence in Berlin
LONDON: BBC World is rapidly making its presence felt in Europe. The beeb has announced that it has become the first and so far only foreign TV network to be awarded a digital terrestrial (DVBT) frequency in Berlin.
In a global first this August, the German capital will become a digital-only city for television, when the licensing body MABB switches off the analogue signal completely. Up to now, 25 stations have won licences to broadcast on the new digital spectrum, but BBC World will be the only non-German channel to have been granted a frequency.
An official release informs that BBC World has been broadcasting on terrestrial analogue television in Berlin since 1996. BBC World MD Dr. Patrick Cross said: “It is a great honour and a reflection of the quality of BBC World that we are the only news channel to have been granted this highly sought-after digital frequency in Berlin. I am delighted that viewers will continue to have access to our unrivalled, impartial news coverage.” -
‘Quote-Unquote’ What the top brass supporting Ficci Frames have to say…
Into its second year, Ficci Frames 2002, Global Convention on the Business of Entertainment, is much bigger this time round in terms of scale and scope. A look at what some of those who will be attending this high-powered media event have to say.
“Ficci has immense pleasure in bringing to you Frames 2002 which will be in: its third edition this year. In Ficci we have given special attention to the entertainment industry as a part of our ongoing thrust on knowledge based industry. It shall be our endeavour to continue with our hard work for the development of the entertainment industry. Frames is a culmination of our efforts made throughout the year and we trust that Frames 2002 will be biggest event held in the subcontinent on the business of entertainment.” 
RS Lodha
President FICCI
Sushma Swaraj
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting“Ficci Global Convention on the Business of Entertainment has now been institutionalised and the entire industry looks forward to this annual event. For the government, this event is equally significant as we receive authentic first hand feedback and important inputs for our policy formulation. I am delighted to inaugurate this event for the second year.” “I am glad to learn that Ficci is organising Frames 2002 on March 15-16 2002 that brings together experts from the entertainment industry and financial sector. The Indian entertainment industry is one of the largest in the world and has tremendous potential for growth as also for generating export earnings. I do hope that the deliberations at the conference would generate valuable feedback from the industry on the recent initiative taken by FI’s in this field and help us in evolving an efficient framework for financing this high growth industry in a viable manner” 
PP Vohra
Chairman and MD IDBI
Dr Patrick Cross
MC BBC World“Innovation in broadcasting is vital if a channel is to survive and prosper. In my four years at BBC World, I’ve witnessed many changes from the early in India to our current total of over 200 million household across the word. In India, the broadcasting landscape has changed beyond all recognition last year switched our signal across south Asia from analogue to digital, as part of our ongoing technological development and innovation, enabling us to deliver the highest quality signal to cable operators in India. In programming terms, we continue to pioneer new formats -such as introducing India viewers to the genre of reality programming -and deliver ground breaking television. I look forward to bring part of the distinguished Ficci programme and to discussing these important issues further.” “From the development of the Asian region in the 21st century, the possibility of television media is infinite. In particular, role of the public space offered by public broadcasters is pivotal to the development of information- and-entertainment-based society. I wish you the best of success with the Frames.” 
Yoshinori Imai
DG International Policy and Broadcasting Department NKH Japan
Yash Chopra
Chairman FICCI Entertainment Committee” Ficci is happy to once again present Frames the global convention on the business of entertainment. Over the years Frames has become a well recognised forum for the entertainment industry in which the best minds from the national international arena participate, discuss and deliberate on critical issues of the entertainment industry.” “Frames symbolises the buoyant growth of the Indian Entertainment Industry. In three years not only has it become the most important gathering of entertainment professionals in India, Frames has also become synonymous with major policy initiatives both from the Industry and the Government. Frames 2002 will provide a forum for exchange of ideas and visions of the new and fast changing world of entertainment and the business opportunities it offers.” 
Amit Khanna
Chairman FICCI Convergence CommitteeMichael Connors
Senior VP (Asia Pacific) Motion Pictures Association of America Michael Connors“The world entertainment community including the Motion Picture Association of America has been following with great interest the economic and commercial scene in lndia. We are seeing an increasingly vibrant Indian film industry moving clearly to a greater leadership role in the world entertainment scene. Certainly a top priority will be to discuss how best to protect our entertainment form piracy; whether that be film, home video or television. The new digital technologies bring new opportunities as well as new challenges, and the time could not be more appropriate. We have every confidence that Frames 2002 will be a major event in this year’s world calendar.” “We are delighted to support Frames 2002 through our participation in the Broadcast session and participate in its efforts to shape the global vision for this dynamic industry. This is in line with our mission to provide a comprehensive environment and cutting-edge infrastructure to catalyse the growth of the media industry.”
Saeed Al Muntafiq
CEO Dubai Media CityAndre Chaubeau DG International federation of Film Producers Association “New technologies raise difficulties and concerns but can also create major opportunities for the distribution of filmed entertainment. The Indian Film Industry will have to face, like all film industries in the world, these new developments. With its long standing tradition in motion pictures making, India can be a major contributor to find the appropriate answer. FlAPF is therefore particularly delighted to support the initiatives of Frames 2002, and thanks the Film Federation of India, one of FIAPF major members, and Ficci, for their initiative in bringing together this event which is to become a major event not only for India, but also for the world wide motion pictures industry.”