Written by Tom Deehan on Nov 26, 2015. Posted in General Interest

The FOCUS Summit

Our aim with FOCUS is to provide both an accessible exhibit where attendees can meet production companies from around the world, and an event dedicated to producers, senior production executives and creatives from all the screen industries. This is where the FOCUS Summit comes in. Taking place on December 15^th, the Summit will feature talks and discussions from some of the industry’s key figures, as they weigh in on current issues such as where the industry is headed, and how to succeed in a changing landscape.

Our Key Note speakers are:

		FILM Iain Smith, OBE Executive Producer, Mad Max Fury Road, 24: Live Another Day, Chairman of the British Film Commission Iain Smith is one of the UK’s most experienced producers having made films all over the world. He has served on the boards... More about Iain >>>
		TV Michael Katz VP International Programming and Planning, A&E Networks Michael Katz works closely with A+E Networks’ worldwide channel partners to develop channel propositions across all... More about Michael >>>
		ADVERTISING Patrick Collister Lead Creative at The Zoo at Google EMEA Patrick was the Executive Creative Director of Ogilvy London for seven fun-filled years and Vice Chairman for two. Then... More about Patrick >>>

Discussion topics will include:

• The audience – A look at how to connect with an ever evolving audience, particularly those who are labelled as ‘second screeners’ and consume content in an entirely unique way.

• Merging sectors – As the industry develops the lines between the various sectors have begun to blur, leading to interesting results and new collaborations.

• Diversity – There is too little change to those who represent the industry in an environment that demands new faces and new ideas.

• Reputation of places – the impact of social media and the creative industries on our perception of a place.

Early bird tickets are available (until November 30^th) for the FOCUS Summit for £272.00, and any tickets bought on the door are priced at £400.00. Entry to the FOCUS Summit is free to companies operating a stand at the exhibit.

Buy your ticket here