Citic Guoan, Dick Cook Studios, and Film Carnival with the support of China Media Culture Promotion Association (Cmcpa) and the Beijing Film Academy, have announced the preliminary speaking faculty for the inaugural 2016 China-us Motion Picture Summit, to take place on March 25, 2016 in Grand Epoch City, China. Winston Baker is the event producer.
The prestigious group of participants include Cheryl Boone Isaacs, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a highly respected marketing advisor for Oscar-winning films such as “The Artist,” “The King’s Speech,” and “Precious”; Gary Lucchesi, President of the Producers Guild of America and veteran studio production executive on big movie hits like “Star Trek,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Million Dollar Baby,” and “The Godfather: Part III”; and Elizabeth Daley, Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts for twenty-five years and world-renowned educator who has been strengthening the school’s international profile by expanding its academic programs under her leadership.
Additionally, the Summit will include the multi-talented award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter and best-selling author Randall Wallace, best known for “Braveheart,” “We Were Soldiers,” and “Pearl Harbor.” Acclaimed film producer Don Hahn, will also be speaking at the Summit. Mr. Hahn produced some of the most successful animated films, such as “The Lion King,” “Maleficent,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” the first animated film to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards. Bill Borden, co-executive producer of “The Mermaid,” (the biggest movie release in China of all time), as well as the creator of Disney Channel's smash hit "High School Musical" franchise, will share his expertise as well. Other award-winning producers, veteran film executives, distribution experts, and technology leaders announced to participate include Hawk Koch, Betty Thomas, Michael Nozik, Stuart Ford, Bruce Hendricks, David Lee, Peter Dekom, Rance Pow, Clint Kisker, Stephen Scharf, and Cevat Yerli, who founded the revolutionary Vr technology company Crytek.
“We are thrilled and honored to have such a well respected group of industry leaders who will share their insights on creativity, the art of great storytelling, making collaborative films with Chinese filmmakers, innovative co-production strategies, as well as how new technology will impact the future of making and watching movies. We believe the Summit will inspire our next generation of creative storytellers and entrepreneurs,” stated Dick Cook, chairman, Dick Cook Studios.
In addition to the speaking faculty, the Summit will host an immersive, state-of-the-art Technology Experience, which will display and offer demonstrations of the most advanced technology designed to enhance the motion picture experience for both creators and audiences. Exhibitors will include Arriflex, a top filmmaking camera platform whose latest technology has been used for such films as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “The Revenant”; Wevr, a state of the art virtual reality company that creates innovative Vr-immersive content; Base F/X, Beijing’s leading Chinese VFX company, that supplied over 400 shots for the latest “Star Wars” film; Red, the manufacturer of professional motion picture cameras utilized by many of the industry’s top directors; Izon, the Florida-based manufacturer of auto-stereoscopic 3D television sets that do not require glasses; Dji, the global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone and camera technology for commercial and recreational use; and Crytek, an award winning, videogame developer, publisher and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming and beyond. Cytek’s technology plays a key role in Vr development and will shape both content and software.
The Summit was developed to foster the on-going conversation and collaboration between the Chinese and American entertainment industries. With a speaking faculty comprised of top executives, award-winning filmmakers, and technology leaders, the event will serve as a platform for communication and business growth opportunities in the areas of film financing, production, promotion, distribution, derivative development, and more. To learn about event participation, please visit www.China-us-Summit.com.
The prestigious group of participants include Cheryl Boone Isaacs, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a highly respected marketing advisor for Oscar-winning films such as “The Artist,” “The King’s Speech,” and “Precious”; Gary Lucchesi, President of the Producers Guild of America and veteran studio production executive on big movie hits like “Star Trek,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Million Dollar Baby,” and “The Godfather: Part III”; and Elizabeth Daley, Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts for twenty-five years and world-renowned educator who has been strengthening the school’s international profile by expanding its academic programs under her leadership.
Additionally, the Summit will include the multi-talented award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter and best-selling author Randall Wallace, best known for “Braveheart,” “We Were Soldiers,” and “Pearl Harbor.” Acclaimed film producer Don Hahn, will also be speaking at the Summit. Mr. Hahn produced some of the most successful animated films, such as “The Lion King,” “Maleficent,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” the first animated film to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards. Bill Borden, co-executive producer of “The Mermaid,” (the biggest movie release in China of all time), as well as the creator of Disney Channel's smash hit "High School Musical" franchise, will share his expertise as well. Other award-winning producers, veteran film executives, distribution experts, and technology leaders announced to participate include Hawk Koch, Betty Thomas, Michael Nozik, Stuart Ford, Bruce Hendricks, David Lee, Peter Dekom, Rance Pow, Clint Kisker, Stephen Scharf, and Cevat Yerli, who founded the revolutionary Vr technology company Crytek.
“We are thrilled and honored to have such a well respected group of industry leaders who will share their insights on creativity, the art of great storytelling, making collaborative films with Chinese filmmakers, innovative co-production strategies, as well as how new technology will impact the future of making and watching movies. We believe the Summit will inspire our next generation of creative storytellers and entrepreneurs,” stated Dick Cook, chairman, Dick Cook Studios.
In addition to the speaking faculty, the Summit will host an immersive, state-of-the-art Technology Experience, which will display and offer demonstrations of the most advanced technology designed to enhance the motion picture experience for both creators and audiences. Exhibitors will include Arriflex, a top filmmaking camera platform whose latest technology has been used for such films as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “The Revenant”; Wevr, a state of the art virtual reality company that creates innovative Vr-immersive content; Base F/X, Beijing’s leading Chinese VFX company, that supplied over 400 shots for the latest “Star Wars” film; Red, the manufacturer of professional motion picture cameras utilized by many of the industry’s top directors; Izon, the Florida-based manufacturer of auto-stereoscopic 3D television sets that do not require glasses; Dji, the global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone and camera technology for commercial and recreational use; and Crytek, an award winning, videogame developer, publisher and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming and beyond. Cytek’s technology plays a key role in Vr development and will shape both content and software.
The Summit was developed to foster the on-going conversation and collaboration between the Chinese and American entertainment industries. With a speaking faculty comprised of top executives, award-winning filmmakers, and technology leaders, the event will serve as a platform for communication and business growth opportunities in the areas of film financing, production, promotion, distribution, derivative development, and more. To learn about event participation, please visit www.China-us-Summit.com.
- 3/1/2016
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
Screenwriter Randall Wallace (Braveheart), producer Don Hahn (The Lion King) and Bill Borden, co-executive producer of The Mermaid, are among the speakers for the first China-us Motion Picture Summit (March 25).
The line-up of film execs, technology and distribution experts also includes Hawk Koch, Betty Thomas, Michael Nozik, Stuart Ford, Bruce Hendricks, David Lee, Peter Dekom, Rance Pow, Clint Kisker, Stephen Scharf and Cevat Yerli, who founded Vr technology company Crytek.
Us speakers also include Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Gary Lucchesi, Producers Guild of America president and Elizabeth Daley, dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Subjects to be covered at the summit include the art of storytelling, making collaborative films with Chinese filmmakers, co-production strategies and the impact of technology on filmmaking.
The summit is a joint initiative between Dick Cook Studios, its Chinese backer Citic Guoan and Zhejiang-based Film Carnival. It is co-hosted...
The line-up of film execs, technology and distribution experts also includes Hawk Koch, Betty Thomas, Michael Nozik, Stuart Ford, Bruce Hendricks, David Lee, Peter Dekom, Rance Pow, Clint Kisker, Stephen Scharf and Cevat Yerli, who founded Vr technology company Crytek.
Us speakers also include Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Gary Lucchesi, Producers Guild of America president and Elizabeth Daley, dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Subjects to be covered at the summit include the art of storytelling, making collaborative films with Chinese filmmakers, co-production strategies and the impact of technology on filmmaking.
The summit is a joint initiative between Dick Cook Studios, its Chinese backer Citic Guoan and Zhejiang-based Film Carnival. It is co-hosted...
- 2/24/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Leading global producer of entertainment finance conferences Winston Baker eagerly anticipates their 3rd Annual Film Finance Forum China, to be hosted at the Shanghai Exhibition Center and the Crowne Plaza in Shanghai, China during the 18th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 16, 2015.
The latest event in Winston Baker’s highly successful international Film Finance Forum® series will feature a speaking faculty of seasoned leaders from American, Chinese and international entertainment industries who will discuss China’s growing film market. These top executives will address the expanding presence of China’s online giants in the business and the future of the country’s local film production, and consider the implications of the growing alliance between Hollywood and China through a case study of the recent deal between Hunan TV and Lionsgate. The conference’s program is designed to educate and connect high-level financiers, filmmakers, and other leaders in the entertainment business.
The forum will feature A Keynote Conversation with IMAX, delivered by industry juggernaut Rich Gelfond, the Chief Executive Officer of IMAX. Under Gelfond’s leadership, IMAX recently announced its plans for a Hong Kong Ipo for its booming business in China, news that sent the company’s stock soaring to all-time highs. Winston Baker’s special session is an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into Gelfond’s experience, savvy, and global success.
The conference’s speaking faculty includes other industry power players from top entertainment and finance companies, and professionals who have contributed to such notable and award-winning films as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "The Sea of Trees," "Paranormal Activity," "Godzilla," "Soul Surfer," "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "The Golden Era," "The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven 3D," and more. These experienced and innovative executives include:
· Lindsay Conner, Partner, Co-Chair, Entertainment & Media, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp
· Zhao Fang, General Manager, Wanda Media
· William Feng, Chief Representative, China Office, Motion Picture Association
· Stuart Ford, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Im Global
· Patrick Frater, Asia Bureau Chief, Variety
· Ricardo Galindez, Co-Founder, Island Film Group
· Dave Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Film Commission
· Jason Goldberg, Partner, Covington & Burling Llp
· Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer, Stx Entertainment
· Schuyler Moore, Partner, Entertainment Department, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Llp
· Bennett Pozil, Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking, East West Bank
· Franck Priot, Chief Operating Officer, Film France
. Eric Rong, President, Tik Films
· Qiu Jie, Chief Executive Officer, Lemous Pictures International
· Stephen Scharf, Partner, O’Melveny & Myers Llp
· Wang Juan, Editor-in-Chief, Tencent Video
· Li Yansong, President, iQiYi Motion Pictures
The Shanghai International Film Festival has become one the most influential film events in the Asian-Pacific area, drawing celebrities, renowned filmmakers, and executives from around the world. Winston Baker’s 3rd Annual Film Finance Forum China offers participants a unique way to forge connections with active industry deal-makers and learn from their experiences.
Sponsors and partners of Winston Baker’s forum include Im Global; O’Melveny & Myers Llp; Motion Picture Association; Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp; East West Bank; Covington & Burling Llp; Island Film Group; Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Llp; Digital Film Cloud Network; Vine Alternative Investment; The Chinese Film Market and Variety.
The latest event in Winston Baker’s highly successful international Film Finance Forum® series will feature a speaking faculty of seasoned leaders from American, Chinese and international entertainment industries who will discuss China’s growing film market. These top executives will address the expanding presence of China’s online giants in the business and the future of the country’s local film production, and consider the implications of the growing alliance between Hollywood and China through a case study of the recent deal between Hunan TV and Lionsgate. The conference’s program is designed to educate and connect high-level financiers, filmmakers, and other leaders in the entertainment business.
The forum will feature A Keynote Conversation with IMAX, delivered by industry juggernaut Rich Gelfond, the Chief Executive Officer of IMAX. Under Gelfond’s leadership, IMAX recently announced its plans for a Hong Kong Ipo for its booming business in China, news that sent the company’s stock soaring to all-time highs. Winston Baker’s special session is an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into Gelfond’s experience, savvy, and global success.
The conference’s speaking faculty includes other industry power players from top entertainment and finance companies, and professionals who have contributed to such notable and award-winning films as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "The Sea of Trees," "Paranormal Activity," "Godzilla," "Soul Surfer," "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "The Golden Era," "The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven 3D," and more. These experienced and innovative executives include:
· Lindsay Conner, Partner, Co-Chair, Entertainment & Media, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp
· Zhao Fang, General Manager, Wanda Media
· William Feng, Chief Representative, China Office, Motion Picture Association
· Stuart Ford, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Im Global
· Patrick Frater, Asia Bureau Chief, Variety
· Ricardo Galindez, Co-Founder, Island Film Group
· Dave Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Film Commission
· Jason Goldberg, Partner, Covington & Burling Llp
· Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer, Stx Entertainment
· Schuyler Moore, Partner, Entertainment Department, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Llp
· Bennett Pozil, Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking, East West Bank
· Franck Priot, Chief Operating Officer, Film France
. Eric Rong, President, Tik Films
· Qiu Jie, Chief Executive Officer, Lemous Pictures International
· Stephen Scharf, Partner, O’Melveny & Myers Llp
· Wang Juan, Editor-in-Chief, Tencent Video
· Li Yansong, President, iQiYi Motion Pictures
The Shanghai International Film Festival has become one the most influential film events in the Asian-Pacific area, drawing celebrities, renowned filmmakers, and executives from around the world. Winston Baker’s 3rd Annual Film Finance Forum China offers participants a unique way to forge connections with active industry deal-makers and learn from their experiences.
Sponsors and partners of Winston Baker’s forum include Im Global; O’Melveny & Myers Llp; Motion Picture Association; Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp; East West Bank; Covington & Burling Llp; Island Film Group; Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Llp; Digital Film Cloud Network; Vine Alternative Investment; The Chinese Film Market and Variety.
- 6/3/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
David Linde and Reliance Entertainment jointly announced today the official formation and funding of Linde's new company, a new platform for film production and financing. Reliance Entertainment is providing the capital to finance the yet unnamed new venture. Working from a global distribution structure combining studio and independent distribution, the company will both produce and finance projects creating a clear "brand" of films designed for the worldwide marketplace. For nearly two decades, Linde has proven a unique ability to join a singular vision with the intricacies of the domestic and international film marketplace. The new entity is specifically designed to take advantage of Linde's experience in successfully bridging studio and independent production and distribution while managing and building both existing and start-up companies. "Our company is designed in response to a changing world. We have the opportunity to tap into the global industry's desire for films while at the same...
- 5/25/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
David Linde and Reliance Entertainment jointly announced today the official formation and funding of Linde's new company, a new platform for film production and financing. Reliance Entertainment is providing the capital to finance the yet unnamed new venture. Working from a global distribution structure combining studio and independent distribution, the company will both produce and finance projects creating a clear "brand" of films designed for the worldwide marketplace. For nearly two decades, Linde has proven a unique ability to join a singular vision with the intricacies of the domestic and international film marketplace. The new entity is specifically designed to take advantage of Linde's experience in successfully bridging studio and independent production and distribution while managing and building both existing and start-up companies. "Our company is designed in response to a changing world. We have the opportunity to tap into the global industry's desire for films while at the same...
- 5/25/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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