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2010 Theme: Dealmaking in the Age of Digital Cinema

NEW Announcement (11/7/10): We are honored to present a special Q&A with Jon Landau and Variety Associate Editor David Cohen. Landau (Producer), an Academy Award winner, has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to oversee and deliver major motion pictures.  In 2009, Landau and James Cameron produced the science fiction blockbuster, Avatar, which has since become the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Titanic (which Landau also produced), which had previously held that position. The combination of Landau's thorough understanding of the most complex state-of-the-art visual effects technologies, his ability to work hand-in-hand with the highest caliber creative talent, and his motivational ability with crews of all sizes has enabled him to play a significant role in numerous major motion pictures. As a part of Lightstorm Entertainment, Inc., Landau, along with director James Cameron, has been developing digital production tools that will enable filming and mass digital distribution of 3-D films. Landau is also working in close collaboration with Microsoft and its partners to streamline the production and visual effect process through the use of cutting-edge "Virtual Production" technologies.

We are pleased to announce that Stacey Snider, Principal Partner, Co-Chairman and CEO of DreamWorks Studios, will keynote at the 2010 Future of Film Summit. Snider oversees the creative and financial aspects of all film development and production as well as the company’s business strategy. Snider joined DreamWorks in March 2006 and since then has overseen such films as “Dreamgirls,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Tropic Thunder,” and “Revolutionary Road.” Prior to joining DreamWorks, Snider served as Chairman of Universal Pictures where she oversaw all domestic and international business units of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Home Video, and Universal Pictures Franchise Development, including production, distribution, marketing as well as acquisitions, strategic planning, finance, and business development. Before she came to Universal, Snider was President of TriStar Pictures. You won't want to miss this Future of Film Summit exclusive with one of Hollywood's top executives!

About the Conference:
The 2010 Future of Film Summit to be held November 9 at The London Hotel in West Hollywood will focus on deal-making in the age of digital cinema, and how it will affect everything from the pitch process, packaging, production, distribution and exhibition.

Produced by Digital Media Wire and Variety, this high level event will be held at the prestigious The London West Hollywood, brings together an exclusive group of industry thought-leaders to discuss the current state of the industry, and how film and transmedia deals will be struck in the coming years.

This is a unique opportunity for creatives, producers, buyers and film financiers to hear about and discuss current issues relevant to the film industry from top studio executives as well as independents.

From changes in production financing to new opportunities offered by digital distribution, this event bring experts from all areas of the entertainment industry together to provide insight in a relaxed, yet exclusive atmosphere.

Keynotes and panel discussions are followed by audience Q&A, providing unrivaled access to top Hollywood execs and talent. We encourage frank discussion as well as deal-making during a networking lunch, plenty of networking breaks as well as a networking reception at the end of the day.

Speakers Include
 
STACEY SNIDER
Co-Chairman & CEO
DreamWorks Studios
SIBYL GOLDMAN
VP, Entertainment
Yahoo! Entertainment
JEANETTE BUERLING
President
Magnet Media Group
     
HAL SADOFF
Head of International & Independent Film

ICM
Peter Caranicas
Managing Editor
Variety
BILL MECHANIC
Founder
Pandemonium Films
     
Brent Weinstein, Head of Digital Media at United Talent Agency
JEFF GOMEZ
President & CEO

Starlight Runner Entertainment
Franklin Leonard
Director of Development
Universal Pictures
BRENT WEINSTEIN
Head of Digital Media
United Talent Agency
     
Andy Parsons, Chair of the U.S. Promotions Committee of the Blu-ray Disc Association and senior VP advanced product development at Pioneer
ANDY PARSONS
Chair of the U.S. Promotions Committee
Blu-ray Disc Association
SVP Advanced Product Development
Pioneer
Daniel Mandil
Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Content Protection Officer
Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
Jack Lerner
Clinical Asst. Professor of Law & Director
USC Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic
     
Lindsay Conner, Partner at Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Dana Harris
Editor of Strategic Projects
Variety
LINDSAY CONNER
Partner
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
NED SHERMAN
CEO, Publisher & Executive Editor
Digital Media Wire
     
Rich Marty, VP of New Business Development at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Stuart Ford, Founder and CEO of IM Global
RICH MARTY
VP of New Business Marketing
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
STUART FORD
Founder & CEO
IM Global
Ron Wheeler
SVP, Content Protection, Fox Entertainment
Fox Legal Group
     
Mark C. Hutchison, Tax Principal at Rothstein Kass
MARK HUTCHISON
Tax Principal
Rothstein Kass
David Fenkel
Co-Founder
Oscilloscope
STEVE GAYDOS
Executive Editor
Variety
     
Rob Carliner, Head of Film at Prospect Park Bob Berney, President of Theatrical Distribution at FilmDistrict
Maren Christensen
EVP & General Counsel
Universal Studios
ROB CARLINER
Head of Film
Prospect Park
Bob Berney
President
FilmDistrict
     
Todd Jadwin, Head of the Media and Communications Group at Houlihan Capital Tom Quinn, Senior VP of Magnolia Pictures, Magnet Releasing >
TODD JADWIN
Head of the Media & Communications Group
Houlihan Capital
TOM QUINN
SVP
Magnolia Pictures

Magnet Releasing
RENA RONSON
Co-Head
UTA Independent Film Group
     
John Fithian: President and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners
JOHN FITHIAN
President & CEO
National Association of Theatre Owners
R.J. Williams
Founder & CEO
Young Hollywood
Illeana Douglas
Actress, Writer, Producer
     
PETER BART
VP & Editorial Director
Variety
James Bower
President
MasterImage 3D
Chase Norlin
CEO
AlphaBird
     
Fredrik Malmberg, Co-Founder of Paradox Entertainment
Ashok AmritRaj
Chairman & CEO
Hyde Park Entertainment
MIKE FARAH
President of Production
Funny Or Die
FREDRIK MALMBERG
Co-Founder & CEO
Paradox Entertainment
     
John Calkins, Executive VP of Global Distribution and Commercial Innovation at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
JOHN CALKINS
EVP of Global Distribution & Commercial Innovation
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Darlene Caamaño Loquet
President & COO
NALA Films
Natalie Farsi
Head of Mobile
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution & TV Group
     
Ruben Igielko-Herrlich
Founding Partner
Propaganda Global Entertainment Marketing, Inc.
Kevin Yoder
Managing Director
Marketcast
Roger Mincheff
SVP, Branded Entertainment
Fox Digital Entertainment
     
Daniel Scheinman, Senior VP and General Manager at Cisco Media Solutions Group
Greg Silverman
EVP, Creative Development & Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
David Cohen
Associate Editor, Features
Variety
DANIEL SCHEINMAN
Senior VP & General Manager
Cisco Media Solutions Group
     
Peter Debruge
Features Editor
Variety
Joe Bilman
EVP, Global Products
Fox Mobile Group
Diane Charles
Partner
Intelligent Life Productions
     
Jason Blum
Founder
Blumhouse Productions
Mike Monello
Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director
Campfire
David Guy Levy
President & CEO
Periscope Entertainment
     
Brian Shin
Founder & CEO
Visible Measures
David Friendly
PGAward winner, “Little Miss Sunshine” & Producer “Big Mama’s Housefranchise
Jake Szymanski
Writer, Director & Actor
Funny or Die
     
DRAKE PRUITT
SVP of Global Business Development
Ascent Media
ANDREW STEELE
Creative Director
Funny Or Die
FRED BARON
PGAward Producer of the Year Award winner for "Moulin Rouge" & EVP of Feature Production
Twentieth Century Fox
     
Bonnie Arnold
Producer
"How to Train Your Dragon"
MICHAEL Arrington
Senior Video Analyst, US Video
Screen Digest
Michele Martell
COO
Cinedigm Entertainment Group
     
Roman Coppola
Producer
"Somewhere"
Rob Paris
Producer
“The Maiden Heist” & “Dirty Girl”
Bill Sanders
Managing Partner
Imagine One Mobile
     
CHRIS BRUSS
Producer
Funny Or Die
JOHN GRIFFIN
Director of Connected
Electronics

Dolby Laboratories
Jonathan Dern
Co-Founder, Executive Producer & Founder
Cinedigm Entertainment Group
     
TOMMY MCGLOIN
Head of Industry, Media & Entertainment
Google
Jason Felts
CEO
Virgin Produced
REX COOK
Founder & Chief Creative Director
AvatarLabs
     
 
Scott Hettrick
Editor-In-Chief
3DHollywood.net & HollywoodInHiDef.com
Richard Doherty
Director of Media Technology Strategy
Microsoft
 
     
  and many more to come...  

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