It has been a whirlwind year for the Entertainment Industry, the landscape has evolved drastically, and consumer interests have adapted and changed as new trends emerge. How do Filmmakers, Producers, Financiers, Distributors, and Dealmakers adapt in this ever-changing market; who are the active players, how do you stay ahead of the game, and how are deals getting vetted and closed?
Hear from our roster of Elite Panelists and Keynote Speakers on their thoughts about how to navigate these new trends, what to look out for in the future and how Digital Assets, NFT’s and Cryptocurrency are shaking up the industry in a good way.
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10:00AM-10:10AM
WELCOME AND OPENING ADDRESS
Amy Baker, CEO & Co-Founder, Winston Baker
10:10AM-11:00AM
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
Productions are moving forward, and we want to know how those deals were closed, who to look out for in the market and what distribution will look like now. Consumers want to be entertained in new and exciting ways and we are eager to learn about how to keep audiences interested in this post-COVID world. We’ve seen an increase in engagement with documentaries, untold stories and local language content from around the world. It is the time to explore new facets of the industry and further explore the use of multi-purpose platforms. We will hear from our elite speakers on their thoughts about the re-emergence of live aspects of our industry, and all the new and exciting trends to look forward to in 2022 and beyond.
Moderator:
Judith Chan, Executive Director, Media Banking Office, Coutts & Co
Panelists:
Jeffrey Greenstein, President, Millennium Media
Lee Broda, Founder, LB Entertainment
Nate Bolotin, Partner, XYZ films
Patrick Rizzotti, Producer and Founder, Blue Fox Financing
Jon Gosier, CEO and Founder, FilmHedge
11:00AM-11:45AM
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ROB REINER
Rob Reiner, Director, CEO of Castle Rock Entertainment, Two Time Emmy Award Winning Actor
Moderator: Scott Roxborough, European Bureau Chief, The Hollywood Reporter
11:45 - 12:30 PM
MONEY AND MEDIA: ARE INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION AND CO-FINANCING DEALS THE KEY TO GLOBALIZATION
Moderator:
Amy Baker, CEO & Co-Founder, Winston Baker
Panelists:
Philippe Rousselet, Academy Award-Winning Producer, Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO, Vendôme Group
Anita Gou, Producer and Founder, Kindred Spirit
Liesl Copland, Executive Vice President, Content and Platform Strategy, Participant
Marlon Vogelgesang, CEO, Media Finance Capital
12:30 - 1:00 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT with Yann Demange and Thomas Benski
Yann Demange, Director
Thomas Benski, CEO & Founder, Pulse Films
Moderator: Scott Roxborough, European Bureau Chief, The Hollywood Reporter