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The digital revolution combined with limited available funding in the wake of the financial crisis has put film studios under considerable strain, resulting in a rapidly evolving industry. But can these changes give rise to new, and more importantly, profitable opportunities?

The FT Business of Film Summit, being held in partnership with Alnoor, will feature keynotes, best practice case studies, showcases and interactive panel discussions from leading financiers, investors and filmmakers. Don't miss this exclusive global event in Doha to make new contacts, network and gain a valuable insight into the funding and commercial opportunities that exist in such current tough market conditions.

Critical issues to be explored will include:

  • Developing film and talent in Qatar
  • The changing landscape for film in a post financial crisis world
  • Impact of changing viewing habits and evolving digital technology on the film industry
  • Is the globalisation of Hollywood set to continue or will local language films grow in importance?
  • Review of new sources of funding
  • Global outlook on beneficial tax regimes
  • Role for Governments in supporting the creative economy through fiscal incentives and subsidies
  • Converging creativity with technology in distribution
  • Predictions for the future

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Summit Chairman
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times

FT Interview
Harvey Weinstein CBE, Co-Founder, Miramax Films and Co-Chairman, The Weinstein Company

Gala Dinner Keynote
Bill Mechanic, Founder, Pandemonium Films

Speakers
Ahmed Al Heshemi, Chairman, Alnoor Holdings
Michael Andreen, SVP, International Production, Walt Disney
Tarak Ben Ammar, Chairman, Quinta Communications
Leon Clarance, Investment Director, Octopus Investments
Greg Coote, Chairman and CEO, Dune Entertainment
Ivan Dunleavy, Chief Executive, Pinewood Shepperton plc
Mark Gordon, Producer, The Mark Gordon Company
Gabriel Khoury, Producer, Misr International Films
Ted Kim, EVP, CJ Entertainment America
Martin Moszkowicz, Member of the Board, Film and Television, Constantin Film
Rajesh Sawhney, President, Reliance BIG Entertainment
Raja Sharif, Director of International Affairs, Alnoor Holdings
David Shepheard, Director, Abu Dhabi Film Commission
Tim Smythe, CEO, Filmworks
Jeremy Thomas CBE, Producer and Founder, Recorded Picture Company and HanWay Films
Dr Carl Woebcken, President and CEO, Babelsberg Studios

Programme Advisor

Premila Hoon OBE, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Entertainment Capital Advisors

[all speakers]