About
the Conference
The conference and discussion panels will address different aspects, enrich the audiences' experiences, support exhibitors, and shed light on innovators through advanced tools and new methodologies. The conference will also focus on the Kingdom’s future projects related to the film industry. These sessions will be held over two days and will be conducted by professionals, scholars, and filmmakers from the Kingdom and around the world.
Conference Agenda
DAY 1
| 1-Oct-2023 10:00-10:45 |
Opening Ceremony |
| 1-Oct-2023 10:45-11:00 |
Keynote Speech His Excellency Mr. Hamed Bin Mohammed Fayez, Deputy Minister of Culture |
| 1-Oct-2023 11:00-11:45 |
Discussion panel : Film as a Catalyst for National Economic Growth: Aspects and Features H.E Dr. Nabil Koshak, CEO & Board Member of the Saudi Venture Investment Company Mr. Abdullah Al-Eyaf, CEO of the Film Commission Tariq Bin Ammar, Founder of Quinta Communications & Film Producer Jason M Cloth, Founder & Principal of Creative Wealth Media Moderator: Redha Alhaidar Chairman of Roaa Media Ventures |
| 1-Oct-2023 11:45-12:00 |
Keynote Speech: The Future of Media and Entertainment: Growth Opportunities, Innovation, and Diversity in a Changing Industry Steve Chung, Chief Global Officer for CJ ENM |
| 1-Oct-2023 12:00-12:45 |
Discussion panel: Boosting Film Production and Attracting International partnerships Angela Killoren, Co-CEO CJ ENM America Inc. Mihir Karlekar, Head of Strategy & Business Development at Eros International Group Mohamed Diab, Director & Screenwriter Sharif MajaliFounder & CEO of Desert Motion Picture Alexander Amartei, CEO of Arabian Camel, Director & Producer Dr. Hakeem Jomah, Writer, Actor & Director |
1-Oct-2023 12:45-13:00 |
Coffee Break & Networking |
| 1-Oct-2023 13:00-13:30 |
Fireside chat : Investment Opportunities and enablers Eng. Saleh Al Khabti, Deputy Ministry of Investment for Investment Operations Riyadh Al Zamil, Chairman of the National Entrepreneurship Committee Moderator: Jamal Al Muayqil, Media presenter |
| 1-Oct-2023 13:30-14:15 |
Discussion panel: Film Industry Infrastructure Andrew Barnsley, President of Toronto Film School Wayne Borg, Managing Director of Media Industries, Entertainment & Culture, NEOM Amanda Nevill Strategic Advisor to the International Screen Industries Majid Abunahyyah, Chief Business Development Officer at Quality of Life Program Zainab Abu Al Samh, General Manager, MBC Studios Moderator: Maha Taibah, Founder & CEO of Rumman Company |
| 1-Oct-2023 14:15-15:00 |
Discussion panel: Film-Making : Trends and New Technology John Schreiner, Senior Vice President at IMAX Dane Smith, Chief Strategy Officer at The Third Floor Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of CineWaves Films Christopher Roth, Executive VFX Producer, MPC Moderator: Raya Abirached, Interviewer-TV presenter |
1-Oct-2023 15:00-15:15 |
CoffeeBreak & Networking |
| 1-Oct-2023 15:15-15:30 |
Keynote Speaker: Digital Economy Eng. Mohammed A;-Rubalan, Deputy Minister for Technology at Ministry of Communication & Information Technology |
| 1-Oct-2023 15:30-16:15 |
Discussion panel: The Influence of Regulations and Intellectual Property Rights Dr. Abdullatif Al Abdullatif, CEO of General Authority of Media Regulation Noura Al Ammari, IP Enablement Executive at the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Daya Fernandez, Producer & CEO of NU 3RA Studios Matti Rockenbauch, Film & Entertiment lawyer Moderator: Bader al Zahrani, TwoAtoms Capital Managing Partner |
| 1-Oct-2023 16:15-17:00 |
Global Excellence: Best Practices and Film Tools Fred Wang, Founder of Salons Films Jeff Snow, Fromer Creative Director at Disney Feature Animation Reza Hashemi, CEO of Binj Mathieu Rouxel, Sr. Cinema Sales & Partner Manager Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at Dolby Laboratories Moderator: Josh Wilson, Founder & Managing Director of Wilson Worldwide |
| 1-Oct-2023 17:00-17:30 |
Fireside chat: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Future of Film Industry SAMI ARPA, Co-founder & CEO of Largo Films Pierre Barreau, Co-founder & CEO of AIVA Moderator: Alaa Faden, CEO of Telfaz11 |
| 1-Oct-2023 17:30-18:00 |
Fireside chat: Preserving audiovisual memory in Saudi Arabia Dr. Sulaiman Al Shehri, Director of Saudi Center for Digital Content Faisal Al Khalaf, Deputy Director of the Digital Archive Center, Saudi Broadcast Authority Moderator: Dr. Waad Arif, Academic - Journalist - Content Producer |
DAY 2
| 2-Oct-2023 10:15-11:00 |
Discussion panel: Creativity and Innovation in Film Producing , Distrubuting and Marketing Jamal Sanan, Founder & CEO Abdulla Hasan, Ahmed Founder & CEO of Faradees, Producer & Director Rasha Al Emam, Founder & CEO of Yellow Camel Studios Afnan Seraj, Head of Digital Content & Commercial Manager in Arab Radio & Television Network(ART) Moderator: Rakan AlShaya. Content Manager at IGN MENA |
| 2-Oct-2023 11:00-11:30 |
Fireside chat: The Art and Science of VFX: How to Create Stunning Visual Effects Jonny Slow, CEO of Pixomondo Moderator: Alexandra Topalian |
| 2-Oct-2023 11:30-12:15 |
Dissection panel : Local and Regional Focus: Film Industry Practices and Perspective Ahmed Al Mulla, Founder & Director of the Saudi Film Festival Mohamed Hefzy, CEO & Founder of Film Clinic Durrah Bo Shosha, Film Director Asma Graimiche, Producer & Distributor Moderator: Ahmed Al Ayad, Film journalist |
2-Oct-2023 12:15-12:45 |
CoffeeBreak & Networking |
| 2-Oct-2023 12:45-13:15 |
Fireside chat: Behind the Lens: Consultancy in Films Jonathan Olsberg, Executive Chair of Olsberg SPI Karim Daoud, Partner, Strategy& Middle East Moderator: Alexandra Topalian |
2-Oct-2023 13:15-14:00 |
Discussion panel: Funding Strategies and Initiatives in the Film Industry Nathan Gilligan, Senior Operations Manager at ComScore |
| 2-Oct-2023 14:00-14:15 |
Persentatio1: KSA Box Office Analysis and Market Trends Eng. Saleh Al Khabti, Deputy Ministry of Investment for Investment Operations Riyadh Al Zamil, Chairman of the National Entrepreneurship Committee Moderator: Jamal Al Muayqil, Media presenter |
| 2-Oct-2023 14:15-15:00 |
Discussion panel: Film Investment and Risk Assessment Michael Lewis, Founder & CEO of Alchemi Project Douglas Borthwick, CEO of Blu Canary Capital Adon Quinn, CEO of MUVI CINEMAS Adel Shaker, CEO at Shaker Riad & Sons Insurance Brokers Yazeed Al, Turki Investment Manager at STV Moderator: Roua Al Madani, Film producer & media consultant |
2-Oct-2023 15:00-15:15 |
Coffee Break & Networking |
| 2-Oct-2023 15:15-15:30 |
Keynote Speech Ravi Rajan, President of CalArt |
| 2-Oct-2023 15:00-15:15 |
Discussion panel: Education and Training: A Key Factor in Overcoming Staff and Skills Gaps Paul Pacifico, CEO of Saudi Music Commission PARK KI-YONG, Director & Chairperson of Kofic Adam Leipzig, Founder & CEO of MediaU Dr. Mona Al Maliki, Dean of the College of Arts, Cinema program at King Saud University Cinema Program Moderator: Nada Al Shaibani, Head of NEOM Digital Media Academy |
| 2-Oct-2023 16:15-16:30 |
Persentation: TV Audience Measurement .. Finally in Saudi Bandar Al Mashhadi, CEO of Media Rating Company (MRC) |
| 2-Oct-2023 16:30-17:00 |
Fireside chat: Content Creation and Cultural Repercussions in Saudi Cinema Charlene Deleon-Jones, Executive Director Royal Commission of Alula, Film Alula Hana Al Omair, Writer & Film Director Moderator: Fatima AL Banawi, Filmmaker & Actress |
| 2-Oct-2023 17:00-17:30 |
Fireside chat: Documenting and Archiving the Cinematic Memory Cecilia Cenciarelli, Head of Research & Special Projects department at Cineteca di Bologna Mohammed Challouf, Director & Archivist Moderator: Baraa Alem Actor, Writer & Director |