Opening Film / Step & Repeat Red Carpet Entry

AMC Lobby Activation – Networking

Screening Program Wave #1

PROGRAMMING

6 variety of curated programming: Festival Opening Feature, Independent Prestige Features, International Features, Narrative Documentary, Curated Shorts, Curated Pilot programs—scripted and non scripted.

HOLLYWOOD UNFILTERED: The Decisions. The Dealmakers. The Business Behind The Screen!

Film Finance — Part I: From Development to Capital

FOCUS

Industry financiers and producers examine what makes a project investment-ready, how financing structures are developed, and what investors evaluate before committing capital.

The Rejection Room: Why Hollywood Passes on Projects It Actually Likes

FOCUS

A candid examination of why creatively promising projects get rejected, delayed, or abandoned. Explore internal studio politics, competing priorities, talent availability, rights complications, budget limitations, and the difference between creative enthusiasm and an actual commitment to produce.

The Hollywood Visibility Machine: Who Gets Press, Recognition & Industry Attention?

FOCUS

Uncover how publicists, entertainment journalists, festival programmers, talent representatives, and marketing executives determine which films and filmmakers receive attention.

Filming in California: Hollywood’s Competitive Advantage

FOCUS

Examine California’s evolving film and television production incentives, studio infrastructure, skilled workforce, and efforts to retain and attract productions. Independent filmmakers and established producers can navigate the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program.

Filming in Africa: The Continent’s Emerging Production Powerhouse

FOCUS

Examine key markets including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Morocco, while discussing infrastructure, distribution, local partnerships, and the growing opportunities for collaboration between African and international filmmakers.

Women in Vertical Media: Redefining the Future of Short-Form Storytelling

FOCUS

Spotlight the women leading the rapid evolution of vertical storytelling, mobile-first entertainment, and short-form scripted content.

Screening Program Wave #3

PROGRAMMING

Variety of curated programming: Festival Closing Feature, Independent Prestige Features, International Features, Narrative Documentary, and curated shorts programming.

Opening Film / Step & Repeat Red Carpet Entry

AMC Lobby Activation – Networking

Screening Program Wave #1

PROGRAMMING

6 total waves of programming: 3 Programming waves each day of a mixed collection Feature, Documentary, Short, and TV Pilot Screening + Industry Panels / Conferences.

HOLLYWOOD UNFILTERED: The Decisions. The Dealmakers. The Business Behind The Screen!

Film Finance — Part II: Structuring Deals, Protecting Capital & Maximizing Returns

FOCUS

Explore how producers and financiers mitigate risk, protect stakeholder interests, and develop commercially sustainable financing strategies.

Filming in the UAE: Incentives, Infrastructure & the National Media Authority

FOCUS

Discover the United Arab Emirates’ evolving film and television production landscape, including production incentives, government-supported initiatives, infrastructure, international partnerships, and opportunities for foreign filmmakers.

Hollywood’s Unwritten Rules: The Decisions That Make or Break a Career

FOCUS

What really happens behind closed doors when Hollywood decides whom to hire, represent, finance, or promote? Agents, studio executives, and established producers reveal the unspoken rules of access, credibility, reputation, and professional relationships.

The Producer Nobody Sees: The People Who Actually Save a Movie

FOCUS

Line producers, production managers, assistant directors, post-production supervisors, and completion specialists. Examine production crises, contingency planning, scheduling failures, and the operational leadership behind successful filmmaking.

Hollywood’s Next Power Players: Building Your Own Seat at the Table

FOCUS

Explore the transition from seeking permission to building companies, retaining intellectual property, developing project pipelines, and creating long-term negotiating power within the industry.

Alternative Distribution: Beyond Theatrical & Traditional Streaming

FOCUS

Examine direct-to-consumer platforms, transactional VOD, AVOD, FAST channels, community-driven screenings, event cinema, niche distribution, and digital-first strategies that give independent filmmakers greater flexibility and audience ownership.

Screening Program Wave #3

PROGRAMMING

Variety of curated programming: Festival Closing Feature, Independent Prestige Features, International Features, Narrative Documentary, and curated shorts programming.