(Submitted News) The music industry has gone through transformational change because of digital technology and changing consumer behavior. Now the film industry is facing many of the same issues, calling for a new generation of dealmakers. $1 DVD kiosks and South African aliens are already showing signs of reshaping the economics of Hollywood. Join the film industry's key movers and influencers for Variety's and Digital Media Wire's inaugural Future of Film Summit focused on emerging business, legal, finance and technology trends in the $28.1 billion film industry.
The inaugural event brings together top executives, creators and professionals from major and independent movie studios, film distributors, talent agencies, law firms, financiers and digital media companies for high-level discussions and debate, intimate meetings and unrivaled networking about the future of the movie business.
Announcements: New Tech & Innovation panels added -Dialing up the Fourth Screen: The Next Wave of Mobile Film and Video Entertainment -High Def & Beyond - New & Emerging Opportunities for the Home Entertainment Industry
Paula Wagner to discuss the industry's future in this Future of Film Summit exclusive. Wagner has worked in the top ranks of the entertainment industry as a talent agent at Creative Artists Agency, a co-founder and producer at Cruise/Wagner Productions, and as co-owner and CEO of United Artists Entertainment. She is currently developing and producing film and theatre projects through her new production company, Chestnut Ridge. A few of Wagner's producing credits include the Mission: Impossible trilogy, Vanilla Sky, The Others, and The Last Samurai.
New Speakers added including:
-Ashok Amritraj - Chairman & CEO, Hyde Park Entertainment
-Rena Ronson - Co-Head, Independent Film Group United Talent Agency
Event Includes:
* What Does the Future Hold?
* Game Changers
* New Finance Models for the Film Industry
* How and Why International Markets are Driving the Business Today
* Technology – Changing the Business of Movies
* Dealmakers' Roundtable
* Poolside Lunch and Reception
For a complete agenda, please go to:
http://www.lafilmconference.com