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San Sebastián Confab: Global Film Leaders Gather
22 Sep
Summary
- Industry leaders from major companies to attend conference.
- New Spanish venture capital fund injects significant investment.
- Conference addresses challenges and opportunities in global cinema.
The fifth annual Creative Investors' Conference at San Sebastián is set to host a distinguished group of international film industry executives. Participants include leaders from Acme AI & FX, Black Bear International, Neon, StudioCanal, and Sumerian Pictures, alongside prominent figures from the Latin American film and television scene like the Larraín brothers and Rodrigo Teixeira. The conference aims to explore current challenges and emerging opportunities within the global film industry.
Key discussions will revolve around the evolving US market and Europe's current landscape, with speakers sharing insights on confronting issues such as rising costs and contracting budgets. A significant development highlighted is the launch of Spain's SETT, a sovereign venture capital fund that has already committed €215.6 million to the nation's film, TV, and technology sectors, attracting substantial private co-investment.
Further enriching the program, the San Sebastian Festival is collaborating with the Marché du Film-Festival de Cannes to bring a delegation of private investors. This partnership will offer these investors access to the conference's educational workshops, private mentoring, and exclusive networking opportunities with global industry leaders, fostering crucial connections within the Spanish film industry.
