Programme 2018
Two days of free-to-attend content strandsAT FOCUS two days of free-to-attend programme sessions feature over 150 industry leaders sharing their expertise, inspiration and insight through keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and case studies. Informative and thought-provoking sessions cover film, TV, advertising, animation and games.
The Dimensions of disruption – aspiration, inspiration and legacy informs the thinking and framing of this year’s event. All of the content is being created to look further at the impact of change and how the creative screen sector is responding in terms of the ways it now works and will work, over the next few years.
In order to make sure that the programme is completely relevant to the industry, it is developed in consultation with a Content Advisory Board featuring representatives from leading industry bodies, including Pact, The Production Guild, Advertising Producers Association, Directors UK, BFI, British Film Commission, Creative Europe Desk UK, ScreenSkills, UK Screen Alliance and Women in Film and TV. It is curated and researched by Sue Hayes and Monna Fawzi and presented in association with our media partner Variety. Read about our Content Advisory Board here.
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Day 1
Dec 04 2018
09:00 - 19:00
FOCUS IS OPEN – DAY 1
Registration opens at 9am. Print out your delegate badge to save time on the doors. Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH. Click here for travel details.
Keynote Interview with Alastair Clark: Producer ‘Calibre’
Alastair Clark founded Wellington Films in 2000 with partner Rachel Robey. Known for many independent films, their most recent release Calibre, is now streaming globally to rave reviews on Netflix.... Read More
Morocco and Dreamaker Productions’ incentives (Exhibitor Presentation)
Morocco is offering 20% incentives for international productions, and Dreamaker Productions who owns MFERS, the largest equipment rental company in Morocco, is offering 90% discount on film equipment hire
Why it’s time to switch to energy efficient lights: A masterclass on low energy lighting (Green Zone)
Join Pat McEnallay from Green Kit to find out how energy efficient lights can save you time and money on set. www.greenkit.london
Faangs ain’t what they used to be.
Hardly a week goes by, without yet another news story or report, about Faangs. Christian Grece, Media analyst, European Audiovisual Observatory, will outline and chart, the extraordinary growth of Facebook,... Read More
Legal refresher for Film & TV producers
Presentation by Katrien Roos – Associate, Harbottle & Lewis LLP. The presentation will touch on legal topics relevant to producers and also give delegates a few practical tips
Focus on being Freelance
Over 50% of the creative screen sector is now freelance. Sara Putt , Managing Director Sara Putt Associates, will outline what that means in 2018.
Filming in Bulgaria (Exhibitor Presentation)
In Bulgaria we have established an amazing film infrastructure. There are four seasons and a variety of breathtaking natural locations and unique urban looks you can choose from
ScreenSkills – Aspiration, Inspiration & Legacy: Minimising the risk and grabbing the opportunity
The boom in high-end television is contributing to skills shortages in the industry. So, what are the opportunities created by this massive demand
Production Companies – Be marketing ready for 2019
Advice, tips and takeaways on how to effectively improve and enhance your marketing offer as we head into 2019. Moderated by Steve Davies – Chief Executive, APA
Fuelling Change: How productions can make use of Fuel Cells (Green Zone)
Fuel Cell technology is changing how you can power your productions on location. Join Henry Mills to learn more about how Fuel Cells are already being used by broadcasters
Discover Ukraine (Exhibitor Presentation)
At FOCUS, we are happy to present Ukraine as a powerful production hub with an updated legislative environment, financial incentives, lots of picturesque, unique locations and arsenal of modern services... Read More
12:00 - 13:00
S22
Filming in Croatia Happy Hour (networking)
Filming in Croatia Happy Hour at Stand S22 12 – 1pm with authentic Croatian drinks and sweets
12:00 - 13:00
Stand S43
Idea Film Reception (networking)
Please join Idea Film for drinks and learn about the 45% tax rebate in Romania.
The Summer Of Love – ‘Love Island’ case study
ITV2’s Love Island, was one the highest rated shows of the year. What does it takes to make a hit show that takes over the ratings?
Screen Business – Crunching the Numbers and Getting the Results
The recent publication of the BFI’s Screen Business report showed how the UK tax reliefs have helped fuel a boom in the UK’s screen industries
Film London – Shooting the Capital
This session explores how Film London are working to keep London filming, including their film-friendly initiatives, such as the London Filming Partnership
12:30 - 13:30
Stands S83 & S84
Mediterranean Aperitif (networking)
Join Barcelona, Mallorca, Catalunya and Illes Balears Film Commissions for a taste of vermouth and sobrassada.
Choose Poland as your next filming location – introducing a 30% cash rebate (Exhibitor Presentation)
Poland is introducing a 30% cash rebate on film production. Join the session to find out everything you need to know about filming in Poland
13:00 – 14:00
Stands S10 & S11
Estonia Happy Hour (networking)
Join the Estonian Film Institute for drinks at Stand S10/S11
Waste Not Want Not: Practical guidance on sustainable production design (Green Zone)
Director of Dresd, Lynn McFarlane discusses how to approach set builds using reclaimed and recycled materials with a particular focus on the how Dresd worked with the Poldark production team
Film Madrid and the support for new productions (Exhibitor Presentation)
Film Madrid – Region of Madrid Filming Promotion Office – is a public service whose goal is to support the audio-visual industry in Madrid
14:00 - 15:00
Stand L8
Filming in England Happy Wine & Cheese Hour (Networking)
You are invited to the Filming in England Happy Cheese and Wine Hour.
14:00 - 15:00
Stand S16
Snacking TV – the rise of short form content
Short form content has been tipped as the next big thing, but why? What is the attraction.
This is my story- Location Managers
Listen to the stories of Location Managers, Harriet Lawrence, Andrew Buckley , Harriet Hodgskin and Kate Seymour
Human Creativity. How to bridge the gap between Tech & Humanity
Incredibly powerful technologies are amplifying the human experience across VR, AR, AI, blockchain and machine learning. But how do tech companies, marketers, and creative agencies collaborate in bridging the gap
Ten Commandments of Success – domestic to global
A step by step guide which will help to understand how to protect ideas, prepare a winning pitch and increase the chance of winning a commission
Good Energy: How renewable energy is helping to clean up the creative industry (Greenzone)
Join Joe Wadsworth from Good Energy who’ll explain why green energy is not only great for your business but also a key ingredient to decarbonising the UK’s creative industries
AR/VR – Increasing opportunities for your production company
The opportunities for production companies working with AR and VR and how to use them to the advantage of their businesses. Moderated by Danny Fleet – MD Watchable Introduced by... Read More
VFX: Make me a digital Human
The advances in VFX work on digital humans, digital make-up and digital de-aging are quite stunning. At what point will photo-realism of human characters become totally convincing
Can’t Skip Filming in Portugal (Exhibitor Presentation)
Portugal created one of the most competitive incentive systems in Europe: a cash rebate of up to 30%, funded by the Tourism Board, applicable to film and TV
15:00 - 16:00
Stand S90
Film Madrid Cocktail Hour (networking)
Film Office Madrid invites you to their cocktail hour after their presentation Film Madrid and their support for new productions. No RSVP needed.
Screen Scotland – Developing the Sector
Launched in August of this year, Screen Scotland is the newly dedicated partnership catering to the production industry. It is tasked with supporting and developing the sector
Super Agents
Agents in the UK that have traditionally been happier to maintain the separation between agenting and production, are having the change the way they work
This is My Story – Framestore
Framestore has introduced a structured learning programmes that train you to work in entry level roles that the Games and VFX industries see as critical
SETKEEPER – DIGITAL TOOLS FOR PREP, PRODUCTION AND POST (Exhibitor Presentation)
This workshop will cover SetKeeper features, tools and tips for your production from prep to post
16:00 - 17:00
Stand P12
Portugal Happy Hour (networking)
Discover Portugal as a filming location and a film partner.
16:00 - 17:30
Stand P24
Thailand Happy Hour (Networking)
The Thailand Film Office cordially invites you to join the Thailand Happy Hour on 4th December – 4.00pm. Wine and Thai snacks will be served.
16:00 - 17:00
Stand S81
Taste of India with Dreamcatchers Happy Hour (networking)
You are invited to a Taste of India with Dreamcatchers India Stand S81 Time 4pm-5pm
Capacity and the Global Production Deluge: How to Scale up and Benefit from Production Growth
Capacity and the Global Production Deluge will explore the unprecedented levels of current and predicted future production demand, and how international production hubs can best build capacity
Let’s All Play Games
A discussion designed to explore the increasing recognition of the levels of creativity and convergence in games content
Run Your Money Flows with Blockchain
This presentation will offer an introduction to Blockchain, also known as Distributed Ledger Technology and the benefits of this technology
16:30 - 17:30
Black Box
Brexit: 100 days and counting
March is getting closer – but is the creative screen sector any clearer? Moderated by Dawn McCarthy-Simpson MBE – Director of International Strategy, Pact
France’s Tax Rebate for International Production (Exhibitor Presentation)
Learn the essentials about France’s 30% rebate programme, designed for all sizes of budgets and for features, shorts, VR, VFX, and animation projects made entirely or partly in France.... Read More
This is my story- Nan Gourlay
Nan Gourlay has over 20 years’ experience as a production manager in factual television and last year secured a drama production role, with the support of ScreenSkills
Framestore: Managing high end visual effects for the modern television market.
Keynote interview with Tim Dams Speakers: Michelle Martin, Head of TV, Framestore Pedro Sabrosa VFX Supervisor, Framestore Keynote interview with Tim Dams
Is Linear TV defunct?
There is a view that linear TV is on its way out. It has failed to keep up with the impact of the SVODs and increasingly in the case of... Read More
Day 2
Dec 05 2018
09:00 - 17:00
FOCUS IS OPEN – DAY 2
Registration opens at 9am. Print out your delegate badge to save time on the doors. Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH. Click here for travel details.
Keynote – Interview with Phil Hunt: The state of the independent film sector
Phil Hunt is the founder and Co-Managing Director of Bankside Films, an international film distribution company and Head Gear Films, a film and TV investment company
Legal refresher for Film & TV producers
Presentation by Katrien Roos – Associate, Harbottle & Lewis LLP. The presentation will touch on legal topics relevant to producers and also give delegates some practical tips
Let’s Shoot Moscow in Moscow (Exhibitor Presentation)
Speaker: Katya Mtsitouridze CEO, ROSKINO
Why it’s time to switch to energy efficient lights: a masterclass on low energy lighting (Green Zone)
Join Pat McEnallay from Green Kit to find out how energy efficient lights can save you time and money on set.
BFDG Masterclass – BBC’s Bodyguard with James Lapsley
A master class from production designer, James Lapsley about his work on the BBC’s Bodyguard which was the UK’s most watched drama since records began
Focus on Tax Reliefs
In this session, seasoned industry professionals offer case studies on using the UK creative industry tax reliefs for a whole host of projects
Why BAD is good for the advertising industry
Now that our wonderfully diverse population is being represented better on the screen, it’s about time we all made sure that behind the scenes was equally represented
ATA Carnets: Easy Entry & Exit Pre- & Post Brexit (Exhibitor Presentation)
Throw out the old conceptions of obtaining and using an ATA Carnet. The reality is a 21st century document applied for online that is issued and delivered within 48 hours
Regions and Nations – What’s Not to Like?
Over the past couple of years , the pressure to move the screen industries out of London has been fast-tracked
Making the Music
Interview with Simon Heeger, 2WEI Music, who composed the award winning music for German supermarket brand EDEKA . He will talk about how he works across advertising and features
Filming in Romania with Family Film, get up to 45% filming incentives & cash rebate (Exhibitor Presentation)
Romania has announced film incentives for international productions of feature film, TV series, web series, and documentaries. All qualifying productions can access a tax rebate upto 45%
Wild Alaska Live : Powering remote locations without the carbon footprint (Green Zone)
BBC Production Engineer Gareth Wildman joins us to talk about the hydrogen fuel cells that were used in a world first to power the BBC’s live broadcasts from Alaska
12:00 - 13:00
Stand P6
Italian Toast (networking)
Join the Italian Film Commissions for a glass of wine and learn more about their filming incentives, locations and production services
12:00 - 13:00
S22
Filming in Croatia Happy Hour (networking)
Filming in Croatia Happy Hour at Stand S22 12 – 1pm with authentic Croatian drinks and sweets
Animation: the perfect model of convergence
All of the creative screen sector acknowledges the importance and value of animation to their work. Animation is identified as the one industry that works across the Creative Screen Sector
Eyes Half Shut
Burn out, poor productivity, sub-optimal quality of work, a negative impact on relationships and families, low pay, bullying and excessive hours are the norm
Why shooting in the cool Nordics is hotter than ever
Meet the Nordic Production Service Companies behind Mission Impossible Fallout, The Girl in the Spiders Web, Star Wars, Downsizing and 22 July.
12:30 - 13:30
Stands S83 & S84
Mediterranean Aperitif (networking)
Join Barcelona, Mallorca, Catalunya and Illes Balears Film Commissions for a taste of vermouth and sobrassada.
A Sense of Independence with Producer Magnus Wake
Join Director and Producer Magnus Wake in an interview on how he spent a major part of his career working for two of Scotland’s leading production companies
13:00 - 14:00
Stand S25
Family Film Drinks Reception (networking)
Join Family Film for drinks and canapes after the “Shoot In Romania” Presentation.
On location and on budget. Top ten ways to get a grip of your production costs (exhibitor presentation)
Staying on top expenses is hard. Keeping track of receipts is painful. And nobody likes carrying bags of cash around. Find out how production companies are taking control of expenses... Read More
Waste Not Want Not: Practical guidance on sustainable production design (Green Zone)
Director of Dresd, Lynn McFarlane discusses how to approach set builds using reclaimed and recycled materials with a particular focus on the how Dresd worked with the Poldark production team
Sourcing and optimising public funding
Every month new incentives are launched but what are the conditions to access them?
Hawaii in FOCUS (Exhibitor Presentation)
Hawaii has been known as “Hollywood’s Tropical Backlot” — due in part to high-profile films ranging from South Pacific to Jurassic Park to Just Go With It
14:00 - 15:00
Stand S47
Finnish Happy Hour
Join Filming in Finland and learn about their 25% Cash Rebate.
The changing landscape – Is the traditional business model of advertising breaking down?
What do the clients really want? Is Creativity as important as it ever was and if so, how do you achieve it?
This is my Story – Lisa Dee, Barking and Dagenham Film Studios
In her interview with David Shepheard, Lisa Dee will talk about how she influenced the decision to pursue the idea of a new Studio for Barking and Dagenham
Travelling in a greener direction (Green Zone)
The industry is moving towards a carbon neutral future but the transportation of people and goods remains one of the worst offenders within the production process
The making of …Mamma Mia – Here We Go Again & Mary Poppins Returns
In the Summer there was Mamma Mia – Here we go again and for Christmas, the opening film has to be Mary Poppins Returns.
Cyprus, A natural Film Studio (Exhibitor Presentation)
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover all Cyprus has to offer as a natural film studio and find out more about the newly introduced Cyprus Film Scheme
Craftworks – A Positive Curation of Creativity
We have teamed up with David Reviews to bring you a session filled with talks on creativity
Financing your production in the changing market
The panel will discuss and consider different ways of creating production finance set against the changing market
16:00 - 17:00
Stand S81
Taste of India with Dreamcatchers Happy Hour (networking)
You are invited to a Taste of India with Dreamcatchers India Stand S81 Time 4pm-5pm
Networking Events
Day 1
Dec 04 2018
Day 2
Dec 05 2018
Brunch with Marseille Provence (Invitation Only)
10:00 - 11:00
Filming in Croatia Happy Hour (networking)
12:00 - 13:00
S22
Idea Film Reception (networking)
12:00 - 13:00
Stand S43
Film In Iceland (Networking)
12:00 - 19:00
Stand P17
Mediterranean Aperitif (networking)
12:30 - 13:30
Stands S83 & S84
Discover Ukraine Reception (invitation only)
13:00 - 14:00
Private Lounge
Estonia Happy Hour (networking)
13:00 – 14:00
Stands S10 & S11
Filming in England Happy Wine & Cheese Hour (Networking)
14:00 - 15:00
Stand L8
Poland Happy Hour (networking)
14:00 - 15:00
Stand S16
Location Managers Xmas Drinks (invitation only)
15:00 - 16:00
Private Lounge
Film Madrid Cocktail Hour (networking)
15:00 - 16:00
Stand S90
Portugal Happy Hour (networking)
16:00 - 17:00
Stand P12
Thailand Happy Hour (Networking)
16:00 - 17:30
Stand P24
Taste of India with Dreamcatchers Happy Hour (networking)
16:00 - 17:00
Stand S81
Slovenia Reception (Invitation only)
17:00 - 18:00
Private Lounge
EUFCN Location Award and Set of Culture Ceremony
17:00 - 18:00
Stand P6
Producers Brunch in association with Variety sponsored by PSN (Invitation only)
11:00 - 12:00
Private Lounge
Italian Toast (networking)
12:00 - 13:00
Stand P6
Filming in Croatia Happy Hour (networking)
12:00 - 13:00
S22
Film In Iceland (Networking)
12:00 - 17:00
Stand P17
Mediterranean Aperitif (networking)
12:30 - 13:30
Stands S83 & S84
Family Film Drinks Reception (networking)
13:00 - 14:00
Stand S25
Filming in England Happy Wine & Cheese Hour (networking)
14:00 - 15:00
Stand L8
Finnish Happy Hour
14:00 - 15:00
Stand S47
Green Zone Drinks Reception (Invitation Only)
15:30 - 16:30
Green Zone
Cyprus Cocktail Reception (networking)
16:00 - 17:00
Stand S61
Taste of India with Dreamcatchers Happy Hour (networking)
16:00 - 17:00
Stand S81
150+ Speakers Including
Tom Brass Creative Director, Jellyfish Pictures
Anna GriffinProducer, Wellington Films
Wendy Griffin Line Producer, Selkie
Felicity Jump Senior Commercial Filming and Events Manager, Network Rail
Phil Dobree CEO, Jellyfish Pictures
Joanna Burnaby~Atkins Film Liaison Manager, The City of London Corporation
Sudie Smyth Managing Director UK, European Film Bonds.
Victoria Goodall Line Producer
Steve LewisDirector of Distribution, Curzon
Harry Hamer VC Analyst, Oxford Capital
Luke HebblethwaiteInsight & Innovation Manager, Ukie
James Hickman Chief Commercial Officer, FairFX
Anthony Bloor VFX Specialist, MPC
Alicia Macdonald Director, Missing Link Films
Paul Risker Freelance film critic and interviewer
Maggie Blundell Senior Producer, Spark44
Paul Burke Freelance Copywriter
Michelle Martin Head of Television, Framestore
Pedro Sabrosa VFX Supervisor, Framestore
Wayne Marc Godfrey Film Producer & CEO and Founder, Purely Capital
Mark O'Sullivan EP and founder, Dog Eat Dog
Rod Caird Independent Consultant
Shirley O'Connor Producer, Academy Films
Anthony Moore Sound Designer, Factory Sound
Richard Brim CCO, adam&eveDDB
Harriet Hodgskin Location Manager
Josh Moore Creative Technology Producer, The Mill
Anwen Griffiths Co~Head of Business Affairs, British Film Institute.
Camilla Deakin Joint Managing Director, Lupus Films
Ana Mendes Godinho Portuguese Secretary of State for Tourism 
Yates BuckleyFounder & Technical Partner, UNIT9 
Danny FleetManaging Partner/Co Founder and EP, Watchable
Louise Hussey Executive Visual Effects Producer, Industrial Light & Magic 
Joe Wadsworth Head of I&C Sales and Partnerships. Good Energy
Rob Stapledon
Director Commercial Banking, Arbuthnot Latham & Co
Ben Schneider Managing Director/EP, RadicalMedia
Rory ByrneBusiness Director, Imagination Immersive Studio
Jaivin Vora Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax advisor, Nyman Libson Paul 
Walea Constantinau
Film Commissioner, Honolulu Film Office
Barnaby Spurrier Producer, Tomboy Films
Jean~Frédéric Garcia Managing Director, The Location Guide
Benjamin Uttley Founder and Director, Stamp Productions
Kateryna Vyshnevska Head of Development and Co Productions, FILM.UA Group
Katherine Bidwell Co founder, State of Play Games
Simon Devereux Group Head of Learning & Development, The Mill
Arielle FreeTV Presenter and Radio DJ 
Nan Gourlay Production Executive, Red Sky Productions
Carla MacKinnon Freelance Animator
James Waller Independent Consultant
Tom Harrington Senior Analyst, Enders Analysis
Caroline Cooper Charles Strategic Development Executive, Screen Yorkshire 
Janey de Nordwall Managing Director, British Arrows & BAD
Gareth Ellis~Unwin Head of Film, ScreenSkills
Jez Stewart Curator of Animation, BFI National Archive
Eddie Standish Director, Locate Productions
Alex Gladstone Location Manager
Kate Seymour Location Manager
Andrew Buckley Location Manager
Lefteris S. Eleftheriou
Senior Investment Promotion Officer, Invest Cyprus
Henry Mills Sales Executive, Fuel Cell Systems Ltd
Pat McEnanally Managing Director, Green Kit Ltd
Gareth Wildman Production Engineering Manager, BBC
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor, Variety
Blair Robertson CTO, TV Squared
Tim Dams Journalist & Editor
Barney Goodland Associate Producer, Magic Light Pictures
Stephanie Martinez Policy and Technical Advisor, HMRC
Andrew Wright HETV and Animation Certification Analyst, BFI
Rob PiekéHead of New Technology, MPC
George David MD, Jordan Film Commission 
James Davey Location Manager
Nevina SattaCEO, Sardegna Film Commission
Neil Hatton CEO, UK Screen Alliance
Alex MillerExecutive Creative Director & Head of Content, Vice Media UK
Adam LoweCreative Director and Cofounder, unrd
Lisa Dee Manager, Barking and Dagenham Film Office
Maria Tanjala Cofounder, Big Couch and FilmChain
Julia Lamaison Head of Research and Statistics, BFI 
Nick Godwin Creative Director and CoFounder, BriteSpark Films
Dr Laurence Sargent Owner/Director, Sargent Disc 
Roger Charteris Managing Director, The Artists Partnership
Magnus Wake Producer, Director, Dark Sense
Jack Attridge Creative Director, Flavourworks
Lucinda SouthernSenior Report, Digiday
Michelle Jenkins Head of Production Services, Film London
Isabel Davis Executive Director, Screen Scotland
Elias Millward Post production coordinator
Lisa Logan Commercial Lawyer, Simkins
Deborah Dunnett Nations and Regions Manager, Channel 4
Ben Morris Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director, Industrial Light & Magic
Jane Villiers CEO, Sayle Screen Ltd
Tom Box Co founder Blue Zoo Animation Studio
Angela Jain Managing Director, ITV Entertainment
Cynthia Okoye Agent, Curtis Brown
Danny Fenton CEO & Executive Chairman, Zig Zag Productions
Claire Heys Director, Content & Partnerships ITV
Phil Hunt Founder & MD, Bankside Films & Head gear Films
Helen Hadfield MD/EP, Snapper Films
Adam Gee Commissioning Editor, Little Dot Studios 
Alastair Clark Founder, Wellington Films
Bill Darby Supervising Location Manager
Sam Barcroft Founder, Barcroft Media
Jarkko Hentula Head of Drama, Yellow Film & TV
Jake Cassels Co founder & Managing Director, The Connected Set
Fiorenza Plinio Head of Creative Excellence, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ascential Events
Michelle James Senior HETV Manager, ScreenSkills
Georgette Turner Supervising Location Manager
Michael Othen Co founder and Creative Director, Fusebox Games
Ali James Supervising Location Manager
Per Henry Borch Executive Producer, Truenorth
Christian Grece Market analyst, European Audiovisual Observatory.
Claudia Balboa Founder, HeyFilm
Mikkel Damkiaer Founder and Service Producer, Production Service Scandinavia
Simon Heeger Co founder & Partner, 2WEI Music
Arif Haq Partner, Freuds
Melanie Stokes Executive Producer & Joint MD, Kindle Entertainment
Leifur B. Dagfinnsson Founder & Chairman of Truenorth
Paul Evans Assistant National Secretary, BECTU
James Lapsley Production Designer
Jake Bush Junior paint & roto artist
Joel Foster Apprentice, Framestore
Louise Say Producer/Director
Lindsey Clay CEO, Thinkbox
Kaye Elliott Director of High End Television, ScreenSkills
Valérie Lépine Karnik – CEO, Film France
Xavier Roy CEO, Froggie Production
Samuel Castro Coordinator, Film Madrid
Yariv Lerner CEO, Nu Boyana Film Studios
Alexander Kenanov Managing Director, B2Y Productions
Konstantina Manolova Producer, Solent Film
Gabriel Georgiev Managing Director. Mainstreet Entertainment
Anna Ewa Dziedzic Film Commissioner, Film Commission Poland 
Katya Mtsitouridze CEO, ROSKINO
Giuliano Doman Executive Producer, Family Film Romania
John Bernard CEO, Peninsula and Jake Productions
António Padeira Director, Portuguese National Tourist Office
Maria Mineiro Vice President, Portuguese Film Institute
Anna Volkova Project Manager, Ukrainian Motion Picture Association
Barry Bichard International Business Development, SetKeeper
Fred Challa CEO, Dreamaker Productions 
Curt E.H. Wilson, Managing Director, boomerang carnets UK
David Shepheard Director, Vancouver Film Commission
Fiona Francombe Site Director, The Bottle Yard Studios
Dawn McCarthy Simpson MBE Director of International Strategy, Pact
Steve Davies Chief Executive, APA
Gina Jackson Head of Games, The Imaginarium
Sara Putt Managing Director, Sara Putt Associates
Ilann Girard CEO, Olffi
Katrien Roos Associate, Harbottle and Lewis
Jo Coombes Founder, AdGreen
Aaron Matthews Environmental Sustainability Adviser, BAFTA albert Consortium
Jason Stone Editor, David Reviews
Anna Mansi Head of Certification, BFI
Harriet Lawrence Location Manager
Samantha Perahia Head of Production UK, British Film Commission
Alison Small CEO, The Production Guild
Leon Forde Associate Director, Olsberg•SPIIn Association With
