2021 Industry Forum Panels
Global Streaming and the Future of Entertainment in Asia
Date: Wednesday, November 3
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Where: Virtual On-line Panel
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE AMERICAN FILM MARKET (AFM)
Global streaming has changed the consumption, distribution, financing, and production of entertainment across the globe, and in particular in Asia, where international OTTs are scrambling to tap into 100s of millions of potential new customers. As international and local language content increasingly travels the world, digital media companies from the US, China, India and pan-Asia will take center stage. Join us as we unravel everything from the effects of COVID, to SVOD vs. AVOD, to what it all means for the indie filmmaker and the “television” content creator.
Rick Ambros, International Media and Entertainment Consultant & Producer
Rohit Jain, Managing Director South Asia and Networks - Emerging Markets Asia at Lionsgate
Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment
William Pfeiffer, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder, Globalgate Entertainment
How Can We Define the African Dream?
Date: Saturday, November 6
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Landmark Theatre, 10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
Leaders across the African landscape are increasingly finding their voices and staking their people’s claim in the comity of nations. Hear from filmmakers, businessmen, and scientists about their vision for the African continent, nations, and communities, and about the role filmmakers can play in defining and designing that future.
Niran Koko, PhD, MBA, Corporate Director, Quest Diagnostics, Founding Board Member, SpeakNowAfrica
Olamide Oladimeji, Founder, Adryv and cinematographer, Rattlesnake, Naomi Otanjobi
Yetunde Omilana, Owner, Fireside Pharmacy and Treasurer, NAPAC, USA
Esi Yemoah, Producer, Gold Coast Lounge,Motherland: Fort Salem
Moderator: Olukayode Olubunmin, AWFF African Relations Director and Founder, AROYE African podcast
What’s Next for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association?
Date: Saturday, November 6
Time: 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Landmark Theatre, 10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
Join key members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) in a discussion about their organization’s mission and role, recent reforms, and about the future of the Golden Globes, HFPA’s annual film and TV award show.
Yukiku Nakajima, Journalist and HFPA Member
Janet Nepales, Journalist and HFPA Member
Ruben Nepales, Journalist and HFPA Member
Lena Basse, Journalist and HFPA Member
Moderator: Rick Ambros, International Media and Entertainment Consultant and Producer
Filmmakers & Talent Talk Creative Process
Date: Saturday, November 6
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Where: Landmark Theatre, 10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
A panel of established and emerging directors, cinematographers, writers, producers and actors examine the creative process and look at the challenges, opportunities, and trends that filmmakers face producing content in their regions.
Andrzej Bartkowiak, Cinematographer, Director, Producer, Speed, Romeo Must Die, Doom, Prizzi's Honor, Terms of Endearment
Peter Luo, Starlight Media CEO, Producer, Wuhan Wuhan, Malignant, Midway, & Marshall
Houssein Haidar, Producer, Screenwriter, & actor: Yusif.
Shibani Bhatija, Writer, My Name is Khan, Kalank, Kidnap (India)
Mai Thu Huyen, Director, Actress, Producer, Kieu, Paradise in Heart, The American Dream (Vietnam)
Chantelle Lin, CEO of AiKhun Entertainment and Asiana online entertainment streaming platform.
Moderator: Rick Ambros, International Media and Entertainment Consultant and Producer
How Has the Growth of Global Content Changed Casting?
Date: Saturday, November 6
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Where: Landmark Theatre, 10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
Top casting directors and managers shine a light on the process of casting U.S.-based and international talent on films for global audiences. They’ll dive into the impact of local language and content versioning and examine the unique opportunities and challenges that Asian and Asian-American actors face today.
Jenny Jue, Casting Director, Downtown Casting (Snowpiercer, Okja, Inglorious Bastards)
Chris Lee, Manager, Authentic Talent & Literary Management
Debra Zane, Casting Director, Debra Zane Casting (Mulan, Catch Me if You Can, Blazing Samurai)
Moderator: Rick Ambros, International Media and Entertainment Consultant and Producer