Acknowledgements

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Table of Contents 7
3. Acknowledgements 11
4. Introduction – Film Festivals as Sites of Passage 13
5. 1. Berlin and the Spatial Reconfiguration of Festivals. From European Showcases to International Film Festival Circuit 45
6. 2. Cannes and the “Alternative” Cinema Network. Bridging the Gap between Cultural Criteria and Business Demands 85
7. 3. Venice and the Value-Adding Process. The Role of Mediation, Segregation and Agenda Setting 123
8. 4. Rotterdam and the Rise of Thematic Festivals. From Cinephile Initiatives to Popular Events 163
9. Conclusion – Successful or Safe? The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Film Festival Network 203
10. Notes 217
11. Bibliography 249
12. Index of Names 261
13. Index of Film Titles 267
14. Index of Subjects 271