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Zurich Summit - The Davos of the Film Industry
The Zurich Summit is a high-profile conference known as the “Davos of the film industry,” where innovative leaders and forward-thinking innovators from around the world discuss the state of the entertainment business in relation to film financing, distribution awards and streaming. Taking place every year in the fall within the framework of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) in the 100 million German-speaking market, the exclusive and prestigious gathering is organized at the iconic 5-star Dolder Grand luxury hotel in Switzerland.
The two-day conference connects established and prolific actors, producers, executives, agents, managers and creators from different creative sectors to exchange ideas, address and discuss relevant film, TV, technology and business strategies in an inspiring environment. The event concludes with the Game Changer Award being presented to the honoree during the closing dinner.
This year’s attendees and guest speakers include Searchlight Pictures’ Rebecca Kearey, NEON’s Tom Quinn, AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford, UTA’s Alex Brunner and Theresa Peters, Fremantle’s Christian Vesper, Mediawan’s Elisabeth d’Arvieu, Constantin Film’s Oliver Berben, Film4’s Stefanie Fahrion, Anton’s Sébastien Raybaud, 30West’s Maren Olson and Artist International Group’s David Unger, among others. They will discuss such relevant panel topics as:
THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT: AI – CURSE OR BLESSING?
The debate about the dawn of AI, manifested itself when last year’s strike affected all the sectors of the entertainment industry, resulting in a complete overhaul of the status quo. Hence, does AI present an opportunity or is it the doom in a divided industry?
WHAT DO INVESTORS WANT?
For the first time in its 10 years history, the Zurich Summit will have a panel of investors who share what they are expecting from financing movies. What does an ideal ROI look like?
HOW TO MONETIZE INDEPENDENT FILMS?
In a contracted marketplace, where content spend is being reduced, yet production is more expensive than ever due to inflation, the sector is facing immense fiscal challenges. What are some creative and innovative ways to access/secure financing in getting indie films made? How important are bankable talent attachments when packaging, and how can indie films be profitable when box office returns are diminishing?
THEATRICAL DISRUPTION: WHERE HAVE ALL THE CINEMA LOVERS GONE?
Since the pandemic, the box office is significantly down and audiences haven’t fully embraced and/or returned to cinemas, so the theatrical business is facing a worrisome trend. Mostly IP driven franchise films succeed, yet indie films, the so-called adult dramas, have yet to recover in making a full comeback. How should indie films be distributed to appeal to a wide audience in the light of streaming?
HOLLYWOOD IN EUROPE: DECENTRALIZING THE GLOBAL FILM INDUSTRY
Soft money, tax breaks/incentives and financing obligations by streamers lure many productions to Europe to create content for a global audience.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH AN AWARDS CONTENDER?
Fall film festivals have become a crucial element for awards campaigning, especially considering the influence of international AMPAS Members. Does the Academy’s embracement for international cinema have a spillover effect on OSCAR® nominations, and what role do European awards (Venice Film Festival, BAFTA, EFA) play during awards season?
BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF HOLLYWOOD'S CHANGING AGENCY BUSINESS
Mergers in an ever rapidly changing environment have upended the game. Agents need to be flexible by diversifying their business in an effort to stay relevant. What does the agency of tomorrow look like and does the classic movie star still exist in the age of social media influencers?
THE GAME CHANGER AWARD RECIPIENT CONVERSATION: THE JOURNEY OF ROEG SUTHERLAND
More info on the Zurich Summit and its topics can be found here:
https://zff.com/en/industry/zurich-summit
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