AFM 2015 Roundtables
AFM Roundtables are open-ended discussions that explore specialized topics and timely issues in an intimate setting.
Thursday, November 5
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Hong Kong: The Next Generation of Project Management for Production in Asia
With the rapid development of entertainment business in Asia, the trend for cross boundary film production requires greater sophistication and local partners with the full scope of skills and knowledge. Hong Kong, with a strong talent pool of film veterans and professionals performs a very effective role in enabling both Eastern and Western film projects in the region. Renowned film experts from Hong Kong will share their stories and secrets of success for managing production in Asia.
Moderator
Peter LAM, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Motion Picture Industry Association Limited (MPIA)
Speakers
CHU Chen On, Co-founder and Managing Director, October Pictures Limited
Fred WANG, Chairman, Salon Films
Access: AFM Badge. RSVP required. Please email HKrsvp@ifta-online.org with your name and company to reserve a seat.
Sunday, November 8
Networking and refreshments from 10:00am, Roundtable 10:30am – 12:00pm
The Passion of the Film: Beyond the Pulpit and the Pew
How producers can serve the faithful and also achieve box office success.
Moderator
Barbara Mudge, President & Founder, Worldwide Film Entertainment
Speakers
Scott Glosserman, Founder/CEO, Gathr Films
Mike Medavoy, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Pictures
Rich Peluso, Senior Vice President, AFFIRM Films/Sony Pictures Entertainment
Access: AFM Badge. Seating is limited as a portion of the room is reserved for invited guests.
Sunday, November 8
5:00pm – 6:30pm
African Co-Productions: The Possibilities and the Challenges
An AFM initiative to further the development and promotion of the African film industry. The Roundtable will bring together stakeholders who have an interest in films produced in Africa with cross-cultural appeal to work towards realizing the full potential of the African film industry.
Moderator
Mayenzeke Baza, Director of International Relations, Association for Transformation in Film and TV
Speakers
Emem Isong Misodi, C.E.O, Royal Arts Academy
Pascal Schmitz, Head of Sales, AAA Entertainment
John Volmink, Co-Founder, Diprente Films
Access: AFM Badge. Seating is limited as a portion of the room is reserved for invited guests.
Monday, November 9
10:00am – 12:00pm
Shoot the Book!: French Publishers Present Original Literary Works with Film Adaptation Potential
Paris publishing houses Delcourt, Denoël, Fayard, Gallimard, and Mediatoon/Dargaud Group will pitch titles selected by a jury of professionals headed by Howard A. Rodman, President, WGAW and comprised of Bob Bookman, Senior motion picture and television agent, Paradigm, Franklin Leonard, founder of The Black List and Andrea McCall, Senior Vice President, Dreamworks.
The Roundtable will be followed by a reception, where audiovisual rights licensors and producers can discuss the day’s events and future contacts.
Moderator
Steven Gaydos, Vice President/Executive Editor, Variety
Speakers
Judith Becqueriaux, Rights Manager, Editions Denoël
Laurent Duvault, Director of Audiovisual and International Development, Mediatoon / Dargaud Group (Dargaud itself, Dupuis, Le Lombard, Kana and Urban Comics)
Frédérique Massart, Head of Audiovisual Rights, Gallimard
Juliette Mathieu, Rights Director, Delcourt Group
Carole Saudejaud, Rights Director Foreign, Film & Domestic Rights, Fayard
Access: AFM Badge.
Monday, November 9
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Distributing and Monetizing Documentaries
Presented in partnership with the International Documentary Association.
Moderator
Senain Kheshgi, Director/Writer/Producer, Senain Kheshgi Pictures
Speakers
Richard Abramowitz, President, Abramorama
Jamie Carmichael, President, Film, CONTENT
Femke Wolting, Founder and Managing Director, Submarine
Access: If you would like to attend this invitation-only event, please send your name, company, contact info and a list of your major credits or IMDB page to afm@documentary.org. If we are able to accommodate your request, you will receive a confirmation email from IDA. Seating is limited.
Tuesday, November 10
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Working with the U.S. Guilds
With
Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director, SAGindie
Jon Larson, Associate Western Executive Director, Directors Guild of America
Kay S. Wolf, Independent Film Executive, Writers Guild of America, West
Access: AFM Badge.
Additional Information
Speakers are announced as confirmed on this page.
Roundtables Location
Loews Hotel, AFM Studio – 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, see the AFM Campus Map.
