NSI Global Marketing testimonials
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“My NSI training showed me the importance of building relationships in the industry and introduced me to producers, broadcasters, financiers and distributors. As a result of this relationship-building, Insight experienced its third year of 100% growth with $120 million in production in 2006.”
- Kirk Shaw
Producer and NSI Global Marketing alumnus
“Being a participant in the NSI Global Marketing program proved helpful in orienting me with the nuances of attending such a large market. The intensive one-week workshop proved invaluable as it allowed me to focus on the bigger picture for my company. At market we were encouraged and showed how to make use of every opportunity to make connections with producers and broadcasters.”
- Jennifer Holness
Hungry Eyes/Film Food Inc.
“Mickey was great at giving valuable feedback and was accessible. She has a great knowledge base.”
- Larisa Andrews
Creative Engine Pictures
“The pitching workshop was really helpful and I have improved in meetings which is a big part of my job.”
- Larisa Andrews
Creative Engine Pictures
“Mickey [Rogers] has the hands-on experience and market information that allowed me to refine my approach and move forward with confidence.”
- Edward Peill
Tell Tale Productions, MIPTV 2005
“The [NSI Global Marketing] program was excellent and opened my eyes to the potential of co-productions and how to approach the international marketplace.”
- Maureen Judge
Makin’ Movies Inc., MIPTV 2005
“As preparation for attending my first MIP, the information was great. Good primer on marketing and financing in the international market — a definite next step for me.”
- Jason Charters
Riddle Films, MIPTV 2005
“I had heard of this program and knew that it was extremely valuable and the workshop in Toronto was even more than I expected. The opportunity for intimate group discussions with the presenters was key.”
- Sarah King
The May Street Group
“The program structure and much more and MIPCOM was a huge success for me. From the training sessions in Toronto where Mickey Rogers brought in speakers with international sales experience and representatives from Telefilm’s Paris Office to one-on-one project planning...”
- Laura Lightbown
Haddock Entertainment
“...This program has given me the opportunity to receive valuable mentorship, make highly beneficial national and international contacts and partnerships and gather critical market information and intelligence. It has been one of my most important support systems and has benefited me immensely.”
- Ani Aycan
Captive Eye Media
“I found the NSI (Global Marketing) program a good way to ease into markets. It also provided some good inside information from industry professionals. It was a good way to meet many peers and use to leverage meetings with more established industry professionals.”
- Sean Coyle
Virtual Media Productions Limited
“I am in regular contact with both clients and participants in the program and there is no doubt in my mind that I will see a major project ensue with one of them in the months/years to come...”
- Kevin Dunn
Midcanada Productions Services, Inc.
“Met many different people from all over Canada (and abroad) who helped advance my career within the industry. I was introduced to many opportunities and funding alternatives to help finance projects that I was developing. I still keep in contact with my NSI lecturer and fellow NSI colleagues I was taken seriously by others in the industry whom would have probably neglected to talk with me if not for the NSI's involvement in the betterment of my skills through their mentorship and marketing programs.”
- Vito Balenzano
GPA Films
“My goal is to establish my tv non-fiction production company internationally, and the NSI Global Marketing Program has become an invaluable launching platform. I have now distributors for all my projects plus some broadcasters attached. I have made partnerships with production companies in Europe and set open lines of communication with some others in Africa, Asia and Australia...”
- Margarita Ramon
Terra Incognita Productions