The footage archive industry will come alive again this year for FootageFest 2023 at the legendary El Portal Theater complex in the NoHo section of Los Angeles.
Known for its practical panels, exhibitors of niche content, and screenings of archival-packed documentaries, the three-day conference will take place from Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1st.
The fun begins on Friday evening with the launch party at The Federal Bar, followed by a day of panels, meet-and-greets, and networking opportunities. The conference will conclude with a screening of a brand-new documentary at the historic Garland Hotel. Tickets are available at an early-bird rate of $75, which will increase to $100 after July 15th.
Premiering in 2018, the L.A.-based FootageFest is the brain child of British archival vet Dominic Dare of Lola Clips and Late Night clip producer Steve Kozak. Both were frustrated there were no content events held in Hollywood, forcing hundreds in their industry to trapse across the globe to attend conferences like MIPTV and Banff, held in Cannes and Alberta, Canada respectively. Kozak was also growing increasingly bored at these conferences, where he “wasted weeks on end” listening to the same industry leaders lecture on esoteric subjects like “The Future of Stock Footage.” He wanted to hear from fresh voices speaking about new ideas, and discussing practical matters, particularly “from those who don’t really want to speak. Those make the best speakers.”
Sponsors for this year’s conference include Retro Video, LOLA Clips, as well as 3p Sync — a new project being launched by longtime clip producer Teddy Cannon. Other sponsors include CNN, News Exposure and British Pathe. Nearly 40 booths have been rented by international content providers.
Digest more about the FootageFest event here – and book your early bird ticket here.