First Look at FOCUS 2024 Conference Programme
On 10-11 December, three new FOCUS conference stages of thought leadership discussion and insight will feature over 60 panels, keynotes and interviews from vital voices from across the industry.
We are busy lining up 150+ expert speakers from film, TV, advertising, games and XR. Below is a sneak peek of some of the confirmed sessions and stay tuned for details of a brand-new format to the show, IN BRIEF, 10-minute, deep-dive presentations. From Ground Breakers to Craft Masters, Just One Change to What's Next?, these TED-style talks will cover a lot of bases!
We are delighted to welcome Shinfield Studios as our new conference sponsor, alongside long-standing partner Variety.
Claim your complimentary delegate pass and join production professionals from over 100 countries at the Business Design Centre, London. Network, learn and be inspired.
The Business & Leadership Stage puts the ‘business’ in show business, exploring finance, legislation, and standards; to sustainability, talent and workforce. Sessions include:
- Reinventing British Screen: The Next Generation’s Blueprint for Film and TV with Sarah Beeny broadcaster and founder of Stokeford Studios
- Sue Hayes Lecture: How Creativity Drives Success with Sue Unerman, Global CSO Brainlabs & Kathryn Jacob OBE, CEO, Pearl & Dean
- PWB In Conversation with Glenn Gainor, Head of Physical Production, Amazon Original Movies
- Jason Solomons PGGB Podcast with Sam Breckman, Producer of True Detective
- Ask a Lawyer Anything with Harbottle & Lewis and Moss Legal
- Is Self-Care a Dirty Word? The emPOWER Breakfast with founder Athene Parker, Leila Bartlam, (Song Studios) James Hayhurst (The Magic Sauce Course), Melissa Robertson (Dark Horses, Menopause Mandate)
The Craft & Creativity Stage showcases how we do what we do – from production, platforms, formats and locations; to audience, casting and collaborations. Sessions include:
- Telling Authentic Stories with Universal Appeal with Stage32's Sam Sokolow, Director Shola Amoo ('The Last Tree'), Tom Sherry (Headline Pictures) and Ewan Dunbar, (Red Stag Entertainment).
- Shifting Ground: Funding Feature Docs with Doc Society
- Generation AI is 'Here': The Science and Art Behind Robert Zemeckis’ Groundbreaking Hit Feature with Tom Graham, CEO Metaphysics
- Locations Masterclass with British Film Commission
- Good Intentions: Creating Something out of Nothing with British Film Designers Guild
As innovation transforms our industry at lightspeed, join the Tech & Innovation Stage and get to grips with the AI, gaming, animation, immersive, and VFX innovations that are shaping our future. Sessions include:
- Scouting Above the Rest with location professionals Emma Boswell, Miranda Carnessale, Elli Cassata, Zippy Downing & Zachary Quemore
- Unleashing a New Kind of Storytelling (with AI) with Guy Gadney CEO Charismatic.ai & Jordan McGarry, Head of Talent Development & Production, Film London
- Old Tech, New Tricks, and the Future of Entertainment
- Shifting Fuels: Decarbonising Filming in the Capital
Many more sessions will be announced leading up to the event.
.... and not forgetting The Show Floor
FOCUS is the only UK screen industry event where attendees can meet with potential partners from every continent. A record number of film agencies, service companies and locations will be exhibiting this year. See the current line-up HERE.
Interested in showcasing to 1000s of decision makers?
Hurry, as stands are almost sold out, with only a very limited number of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities still available.
"By far, this is one of the best trade shows we've ever attended. Worth every penny we spent"
Peter Catalanotte - Director, Film Tucson
The FOCUS conference is developed in consultation with Pact, The Production Guild, Directors UK, BFI, BFC, UK Screen Alliance, ScreenSkills, Advertising Producers Association and Games London. It is presented in association with Variety and we are delighted to welcome new sponsor Shinfield Studios.
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FOCUS 2024 10-11 Dec Business Design Centre London |
