FAQ

What can I use this site for?

On this website, you can search a directory of attendees and pre-book meetings with them online.

You can:

  • Add or update your company's listing.
  • Request a meeting with any of the listed companies/attendees.
  • Receive meeting requests from other companies

Do I need to register or login?

If you are registered for the Distributor Slate Days 2018 Meet the Distributor Day, you will need to login on this site to edit your details (including your company profile), browse company entries and pre-request meetings.

If you are not registered for the Distributor Slate Days 2018, please visit the website or contact: Distributor Slate Days 2018 slatedays@filmlondon.org.uk, phone: +44 (0) 20 7613 7697.

I've logged in. What do I do now?

  • Check and update your company's listing - 'Account'
  • Search for potential meeting partners - 'Search'
  • Request meetings with your chosen targets.

Note: you can search for a company or delegate name by typing in the first few letters in the Search box.

Why do my profile details/logo/portrait not appear?

  • Pasting text from some word processing applications sometimes fails - try pasting into a simple text program first, then copying into the system
  • Only upload images with filetype .gif, .jpg or .png, maximum size 1Mb (ideally less than 50Kb)
  • After making changes, always click Save at the end of the page

I don't want to receive email alerts from this system. What can I do?

  • Open your Account and click your name at the left of the page to open your personal details edit form
  • Check the 'Disable emails' box
  • Click Save at the end of the form

Messages sent to you by other users will appear in your main Messages area, and in threads in the Message tab of your meetings.

How do I book a meeting?

Priority Booking Period (Monday 10 September - Wednesday 12 September)

  • Use the 'Search' fucntion to view organisations that you can request meetings with.
  • For each organisation that you would like to request a meeting with, select the grey 'Bookmark' buttion and choose how much of a priority the meeting is for you (High/Medium/Low/No Priority).
  • For each 'Bookmark' please use the 'optional note' box to specify what you would like to cover int he meeting to ensure that you get the best from your 20 minute slot. Please remember to 'Save' once you have chosen your priority and added any notes to your request.

Open Booking Period (Thursday 13 September - Tuesday 18 September)

  • Click 'Book meeting' next to the name of the attendee you wish to meet
  • Follow the onscreen directions, check the meeting details.
  • Add a short message if required, and click Yes

An email is sent instantly to your meeting partner, requesting their confirmation. You will receive a copy of the email, and you can cancel the meeting at any time - if you click Decline, you will be given the option to type a short message to the other person.

I have received a meeting request in an email. What do I do next?

  • Log in to the online scheduler homepage and click on any meetings awaiting your response
  • Add a message (optional) and invite any colleagues you wish to join the meeting
  • Click Confirm or Decline

An email is sent instantly to you and your meeting partner(s), informing them of your decision. Confirmed meetings will be automatically assigned a meeting place and added to your schedule.

How many meetings can I book?

There are no limits on the number of meetings you can book.

How many meeting requests can I accept?

You may accept all meeting requests. Please respond promptly in order to keep your schedule up to date, and as a courtesy to other delegates.

I'm unavailable for meetings at certain times. How can I stop other delegates requesting meetings at these times?

  • Log in to the online scheduler and go to 'Schedule'
  • Click the 'Available' link on any timeslots when you do not want to have meetings.

How can I reschedule a meeting?

Note: the Reschedule function is optional and may be switched on or off by the event manager at any time. This function will only be available after Thursday 13 September.

  • Click the meeting entry on your Home or Schedule page to open it, and select the 'Reschedule' tab in the meeting management pane
  • Click the Reschedule button within the pane, and select a new time from the available meeting slots.
  • Complete the action by clicking the blue reschedule button. You can add a message to let the meeting participants know what you are doing.

Unconfirmed meetings will remain unconfirmed. If you are the recipient of a meeting request that you or your meeting partner has rescheduled, you will still need to confirm or decline it.

How do I register for the Distributor Slate Days 2018 'Meet the Distributor' Day?

Please visit the website or contact Distributor Slate Days 2018, slatedays@filmlondon.org.uk, phone +44 (0) 20 7613 7697. The dealine for registration is 2pm, Wednesday 12 September.

I've lost my password. What should I do?

Click 'Forgotten your password' on the scheduler homepage and follow the online instructions. The system will generate a new password and send it to you - once you have logged in you may change this password to one of your choice in 'Account'.

The website says it does not recognise my email address. Who should I contact?

Please contact Distributor Slate Days 2018, slatedays@filmlondon.org.uk, phone +44 (0) 20 7613 7697.

When should I book meetings?

As soon as possible! The online system gets busy in the days before the deadline and by delaying your meeting requests you may miss opportunities to meet with your priority targets.

There's a company I really want to meet, but its attendee has no more meeting times available. Is there any other meeting option at the conference?

There will be informal networking and a delegate desk at the event. Please contact Distributor Slate Days 2018, slatedays@filmlondon.org.uk, phone +44 (0) 20 7613 7697 who may be able to help you arrange a meeting.