San Sebastian International Film Festival Announces Creative Investors’ Conference

Third Annual Conference to Take Place September 24 and 25

Executives from companies including Anton Corp, Charades, The Match Factory, and Netflix are among the speakers set to participate in San Sebastian International Film Festival’s third annual Creative Investors’ Conference. Organised in collaboration with CAA Media Finance, the conference will take place within San Sebastian’s Spanish Screenings: Financing & Tech strand.

Conference Line-Up

The conference line-up includes Bobby Allen, svp of production at Mubi; Louis Balsan, evp for distribution and acquisitions at production-financing firm Anton Corp; Caroline Benjo, partner at Haut et Court; Teresa Moneo, director of international original film at Netflix; Christine Vachon of Killer Films; Michael Weber, managing director of The Match Factory; Fabien Westerhoff, CEO of Film Constellation; Bronte Payne of Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment; and Yohann Comte, CEO of Charades.

Fireside Talk with Veteran UK Producer Jeremy Thomas

The conference will also include a fireside talk with veteran UK producer Jeremy Thomas, the founder of Recorded Picture Company and its sister company HanWay Films.

Topics of Discussion

Topics of discussion will include an analysis of the landscape of the US and European film industries; international opportunities for the Spanish market; an examination of the Korean film marketplace; how producers are benefitting from new ways of collaborating; and where the film industry and film financing is heading in the future.

Participation and Moderation

Roeg Sutherland, Sarah Schweitzman, and Nick Ogiony from CAA Media Finance will participate in the conference and moderate some of the talks, as will Wendy Mitchell, delegate and advisor of the San Sebastian film festival.

Quote from San Sebastian Film Festival Director

San Sebastian film festival director Jose Luis Rebordinos said: “We are so thrilled to have the support of the Spanish government to present this unique conference that brings together some of the leaders of the film industry from around the globe for thought-provoking discussions as well as the opportunity to interact with the Spanish film industry and the festival as a whole.”

Conclusion

The San Sebastian International Film Festival Creative Investors’ Conference is set to be a valuable and informative event for professionals in the film industry. With a line-up of renowned speakers and a focus on thought-provoking discussions, this conference is an opportunity not to be missed.

FAQs

When and where is the conference taking place?

The conference will take place on September 24 and 25 at San Sebastian International Film Festival’s Spanish Screenings: Financing & Tech strand.

Who will be participating in the conference?

A number of high-profile speakers from companies including Anton Corp, Charades, The Match Factory, and Netflix will be participating in the conference, including Bobby Allen, Louis Balsan, Caroline Benjo, Teresa Moneo, Christine Vachon, Michael Weber, Fabien Westerhoff, Bronte Payne, and Yohann Comte. Additionally, Roeg Sutherland, Sarah Schweitzman, and Nick Ogiony from CAA Media Finance will participate in the conference and moderate some of the talks, as will Wendy Mitchell, delegate and advisor of the San Sebastian film festival.

What will be the topics of discussion?

Topics of discussion will include an analysis of the landscape of the US and European film industries; international opportunities for the Spanish market; an examination of the Korean film marketplace; how producers are benefitting from new ways of collaborating; and where the film industry and film financing is heading in the future.