Introduction to the Screen Summit
The second annual screen summit, entitled "Structure on the Great Britain’s global success," aims to bring producers, financiers, and distributors together for a day of open discussion. The goal is to explore how the British Indie film sector can strengthen its success on the global market. This event promises to be informative and engaging, with a lineup of expert speakers and panelists.
Expert Panel: Optimizing Production Value
A key panel discussion, "Ask the experts: Follow the money," will focus on equity financing, cash management, and navigating contracts and IP rights. Charles Auty from Elevate Production Finance, Sarah Gooding of Financial Management Platform Centtrip, and Luke Carey from London Media Attorney Chancellery Lee & Thompson will share their expertise. Auty, a leading international film financier, has invested in numerous productions, including "Eden" and "Three thousand years of longing." Gooding will explain how Centtrip’s platform streamlines the financing process, while Carey will offer insights into IP and film production.
Speakers and Panelists
The summit boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including John Friedberg, President, International at Black Bear, Kezia Williams, Managing Director for the UK and Ireland at Universal Pictures International (UPI), and Zygi Kamasa, Founder and CEO of True Brit Entertainment. Other notable speakers include Gabrielle Stewart, CEO of Hanway Films, David Garrett, CEO of Mister Smith Entertainment, and Vanessa Saal, Executive Consultant & UK Lead at Paris-Based MK2 Films.
Keynote Speech and Event Partners
Ben Roberts, Managing Director of the British Film Institute, will deliver a keynote speech. The event partners of Screen Summit 2025 include CentTrip, Elevate Finance, Film Soho, Garden Studios, Great Point Studios, Strike Media, and the British Global Screen Fund. For sponsoring options, interested parties can contact Scott Benfold.
Learning More and Getting Involved
To learn more about the event, visit the official website. With its diverse range of speakers and topics, the screen summit is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to network, learn, and contribute to the discussion on the future of the British Indie film sector.
