AGENDA 2023
Latest agenda for film conference “Film Finance Forum 2023” being held online on Dec 11-12, 2023.
11th Dec
09:00 AM
KEYNOTE I: Future of Film Finance & Film Distribution Post Pandemic
Melek De-WintMelek De-Wint - Research & Evaluation Director , The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
Melek De-WintMelek De-Wint - Research & Evaluation Director , The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
Giulia Caruso, Director of Catalyst, SUNANCE INSTITUTE
09:20 AM
KEYNOTE II: Navigating the International Film Funds opportunities
Shaun ConwayShaun Conway - Founder & President , IXO
Shaun ConwayShaun Conway - Founder & President , IXO
HeadGear Films, Speaker TBC
09:40 AM
KEYNOTE III: Alternative funding models including crowdfunding and NFTs
Kay ParpliesKay Parplies - Head of Unit/ Senior Economist , European Commission
Kay ParpliesKay Parplies - Head of Unit/ Senior Economist , European Commission
Peter Storey, CEO, Greenlit
10:00 AM
KEYNOTE IV: THE ROLE OF BLOCKCHAIN IN FILM FINANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
Allison ClarkAllison Clark - Associate Director , MacArthur Foundation
Allison ClarkAllison Clark - Associate Director , MacArthur Foundation
Speaker TBC
10:20 AM
NETWORKING BREAK (TEAS & SNACKS)
Raphael BettiRaphael Betti - Head of Equity Risk Management , European Investment Fund (EIF)
Raphael BettiRaphael Betti - Head of Equity Risk Management , European Investment Fund (EIF)
10:50 AM
KEYNOTE V: Challenges for production companies competing in the international market
John Glencross, CEO, Calculus Capital
11:10 AM
KEYNOTE VI: How to maximise tax credits as part of finance finance
Farrukh H Khan, Farrukh H Khan, - Chief Business Development Officer and member of management committee , ACUMEN
Farrukh H Khan, Farrukh H Khan, - Chief Business Development Officer and member of management committee , ACUMEN
Ildikó Kemény, CEO, PIONEER PICTURES
11:30 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION: LATEST MARKET TRENDS IN FILM SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
- Panelists:
- - Giulia Caruso, Director of Catalyst, SUNANCE INSTITUTE
- - Peter Storey, CEO, Greenlit
- - Maria Tanjala, Founder, FILM CHAIN
- - John Glencross, CEO, Calculus Capital
- - Ildikó Kemény, CEO, PIONEER PICTURES
12:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK WITH NETWORKING
01:30 PM
Using Co-Production Deals to Mitigate Your Risk
Karen E. WilsonKaren E. Wilson - Private Sector Finance , Development Co-Operation Directorate, OECD
Karen E. WilsonKaren E. Wilson - Private Sector Finance , Development Co-Operation Directorate, OECD
Stacy Jorgensen, Chief Operating Officer, Company X
01:45 PM
Funding and distribution of independent documentaries.
Christopher Hird, Founder and Managing Director, Dartmouth Films
02:00 PM
Revolutionising royalty payments from networks to investors
Maria Tanjala, Co Founder, FilmChain
02:15 PM
Structured film finance: A review of Senior Debt on Pre-Sales / Tax Credits, Equity Investment
Speaker TBC
02:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK (TEAS & SNACKS)
Rodney SchwartzRodney Schwartz - CEO , ClearlySo
Rodney SchwartzRodney Schwartz - CEO , ClearlySo
03:00 PM
Hidden Secrets OR The Art of Issue Placement and Financing
Robin Bronk, CEO, The Creative Coalition
03:15 PM
Exploring new independent film finance models
Speaker TBC
03:30 PM
Securing Presales in Foreign Markets
Speaker TBC
03:45 PM
Sustainability and Filmmaking - The need for an environmental budget line
Zsófi Szemerédy, Founder of GreenEyes Sustainability Consulting
04:00 PM
How marketing affects financing, production, pre-sales
James Miller, Managing Director, dsf
12th Dec
09:00 AM
KEYNOTE I: Exploring New Film Markets for Film Finance
Adhrucia Apana, Founding Partner, Curiosity Entertainment
09:20 AM
KEYNOTE II: THE ROLE OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN FILM DISTRIBUTION AND SALES
Michele GiddensMichele Giddens - Co-Founder and Partner , BRIDGES FUND MANAGEMENT
Michele GiddensMichele Giddens - Co-Founder and Partner , BRIDGES FUND MANAGEMENT
Nick Adams, Communications Director, Gruvi
09:40 AM
KEYNOTE III: Digital Platforms and Film Finance - Emerging Trends
Mauricio RODRIGUESMauricio RODRIGUES - Co-Head, Impact Investing , BARCLAYS WEALTH
Mauricio RODRIGUESMauricio RODRIGUES - Co-Head, Impact Investing , BARCLAYS WEALTH
Chloe Tai, Director of Marketing, Film Constellation
10:00 AM
KEYNOTE IV: New finance structures and opportunities, Including New development process
Alex Stolz, Creative Director and Founder at Future of Film | Head of Film usheru
10:20 AM
NETWORKING BREAK (TEAS & SNACKS)
Severin LuebkeSeverin Luebke - Lead for the Impact Programme , DFID (Department for International Development)
Severin LuebkeSeverin Luebke - Lead for the Impact Programme , DFID (Department for International Development)
10:50 AM
KEYNOTE V: The Role of Blockchain in Film Finance and Distribution
Tom BrittonTom Britton - Co-Founder , SYNDICATEROOM
Tom BrittonTom Britton - Co-Founder , SYNDICATEROOM
Speaker TBC
11:10 AM
KEYNOTE VI: Funding & Production Opportunities at with Film Funds
Hannah SchiffHannah Schiff - Manager, Research , GIIN (Global Impact Investing Network)
Hannah SchiffHannah Schiff - Manager, Research , GIIN (Global Impact Investing Network)
Speaker TBC
11:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN FILM FUNDS AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Nigel Kershaw OBENigel Kershaw OBE - Chair , The Big Issue Group
Nigel Kershaw OBENigel Kershaw OBE - Chair , The Big Issue Group
12:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK WITH NETWORKING
01:30 PM
BAFTA's Role in Film Development
Alexander BrunnerAlexander Brunner - Head of Impact Investments , LGT Bank (Zurich)
Alexander BrunnerAlexander Brunner - Head of Impact Investments , LGT Bank (Zurich)
Speaker TBC
01:45 PM
Sustainability and financing through data, modelling and IP management
Speaker TBC
02:00 PM
Rights authentication, management and monetization and on project financing and impact investing
Speaker TBC
02:15 PM
Pitching for Film Finance & SEIS Opportunities
Speaker TBC
02:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK (TEAS & SNACKS)
03:00 PM
How new technologies in filmmaking can Impact Fim Finance and Distribution
Klaus-Michael ChristensenKlaus-Michael Christensen - President , Swiss Impact Investment Association (SIIA)
Klaus-Michael ChristensenKlaus-Michael Christensen - President , Swiss Impact Investment Association (SIIA)
Speaker TBC
03:15 PM
New Sales Opportunities in Global Film Distribution Ecosystem
McKinsey & CompanyMcKinsey & Company - (Speaker TBC)
McKinsey & CompanyMcKinsey & Company - (Speaker TBC)
Speaker TBC
03:30 PM
Navigating U.S. Film Incentives
Speaker TBC
03:45 PM
CLOSING KEYNOTE - Film Packaging Strategies and its Impact on Film Sales & Finance
Speaker TBC