EFM Event Schedule 2024

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Winston | Baker: Entertainment Finance Forum Berlin

With: Wayne Borg (he/him), Christina Garza (she/her), John-Paul Sarni (he/him), Yoko Higuchi-Zitzmann (she/her), Josh Rosenbaum (he/him), Nino Chichua (she/her), Mounia Wissinger (she/her), Julia von Heinz (she/her), Zach Glueck (he/him), Amy Baker (she/her), Diana Lodderhose (she/her), Phil Hunt (he/him), Wendy Mitchell (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Winston Baker
International Industry Leaders will come together to offer their unique perspectives and insight into the current state and future growth of film financing on a global scale and shed light on the importance of international co-productions in today’s dynamic landscape.

Indie Players & Major Projects: A Conversation with Nick Shumaker

With: Nicholas Shumaker (he/him), Elsa Keslassy (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Variety
In this deep-dive conversation, Nick Shumaker of AC Independent will share his insights on today’s fast-changing film landscape and the pivotal role of indie players in financing, packaging and distribution of major international projects. A fireside chat moderated by Variety’s Elsa Keslassy.

Working with AI: The Human Factor

With: Dr. William Charles Uricchio, Ph.D., (he/him), Souki Mansoor (she/her), Amir Baradaran (he/him), AC Coppens (they/them) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Let’s explore the “human factor” in a world infiltrated by AI: Which impact do AI innovations have on the media we produce and consume? How do we make sense of the new digital age, and what skills do we need for that? How to ensure this new AI landscape remains ethical, inclusive and humane?

Leading Change: Producers at the Wheel

With: Damon D'Oliveira (he/him), Marica Stocchi (she/her), Martin Ebeling (he/him), AC Coppens (they/them) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: ACE Producers
A three-part session on the evolving role of producers: the first keynote will map the trends and shifts in the industry. Producers will then share more about these struggles and how leadership practices help navigate these changes. The last presentation will reflect on leadership beyond the film world.
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Case Study: International Co-Production of MY FAVOURITE CAKE by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha

With: Étienne de Ricaud , Peter Krupenin, Christopher Zitterbart , Laure Parleani , Amra Bakšić Čamo Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Organiser: Co-Production Market Type: Talk
Case Study: International Co-Production of MY FAVOURITE CAKE by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha

Friend or Foe: AI and Equity

With: Gian Franco Wilson (he/him), Liz Jung Kim (she/her), Amir Baradaran (he/him), Amelia Winger-Bearskin (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
This conversation will unpack the intersections on AI technology and equity and sovereignty-seeking groups.

Dream Factory Onwards! Building Worlds and Opportunities With AI

With: Christina Caspers-Roemer (she/her), Dave Clark (he/him), Simon Weisse (he/him), AC Coppens (they/them) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
We explore the relationship between AI and worldbuilding to unlock new ways of visual storytelling and opportunities for growth in production: experts from film and related industries showcase how they leverage AI to create immersive stories and universes that have never been seen before.

AI Journeys: How Producers Will Make the Most of It

With: Volodymyr Ovsiienko (he/him), Jacques Alomo (he/him), AC Coppens (they/them) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Introduced by AI filmmaking pioneers Curious Refuge, this twofold session reveals the AI-voice tools used in the Edith Piaf AI-Generated Biopic produced by Warner Music Group and Seriously Happy. Then, a practical presentation explores how AI workflows impact flexibility, assets, IP, time and money.

Setting the Stage for a Thriving Ecosystem for European Content

With: Renate Nikolay, Robert Franke (he/him), Tomáš Hrubý, Matthieu Zeller, Daniela Elstner (she/her), Carole Scotta, Sten-Kristian Saluveer (he/him) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: European Commission
This session, presented by the European Commission, will explore the different business strategies European producers, broadcasters and other market players can pursue to create high end series, films and documentaries and successfully market them to European and international audiences.

Anatomy of a Film: A Deep Dive Across the Value Chain

With: Thomas Robsahm (he/him), Tine Klint, Dennis Zuijdervliet (he/him), Ása Baldursdóttir (she/her), Wendy Mitchell (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Finance, production, sales, distribution and exhibition all have to work together for a film’s success. This 360-degree examination of Berlinale 2023 hit, Dancing Queen, will talk to each expert across the value chain. What can we learn about sectors of the industry working (better) together?
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