Just days before the Oscars, Winston Baker’s LA Forum will host producers, distributors, agents and financiers who have worked on 13, THE BIG SICK, BIRDMAN, BLADE RUNNER 2049, DOWNSIZING, GET OUT, HIDDEN FIGURES, HOME AGAIN, I,TONYA, MUDBOUND, PHANTOM THREAD, WHIPLASH and more


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Winston Baker, the leading global producer of entertainment and finance conferences, will present Entertainment Finance Forum on March 1-2, 2018 at the W Hollywood Hotel. In its tenth edition, Winston Baker has partnered with the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and expanded programming to address global perspectives. The conference has been designed for financiers, film commissioners, producers, distributors, creators, innovators, strategy executives and advisors in the entertainment industry.

“It’s difficult to create a business strategy when the rules and boundaries are changing daily. Companies like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Facebook, Apple, and Google have shaken the entertainment industry to its core by redefining how content is made, distributed, marketed, consumed and analyzed. Our goal at this year’s Entertainment Finance Forum is to address these emerging trends and present new strategies for growth and monetization as the paradigm continues to shift,” said Katherine Winston, Co-Founder of Winston Baker.

“Our speakers will share insight into how Hollywood can effectively evolve, such as: How can collaboration be fostered between tech and entertainment executives? What type of real impact can we make through diversity and inclusion? How can we better structure deals? And what does the future hold for global markets?” added Amy Baker, Co-Founder of Winston Baker.

The comprehensive program will include Keynote Conversations on: 

The Evolution of the Movie Business
Howard Barish, Award-Winning Producer and President, Kandoo Films
John Lesher, Award-Winning Producer, Le Grisbi Productions
Matthew J. Malek, Co-Founder, Foxtail Entertainment
Tosca Musk, Award-Winning Producer and Founder, Passionflix
Tom Quinn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NEON

The Future of Television
Laura Kennedy, COO, Television Group, Lionsgate

Visionary Insights on Data
Mitch Lowe, CEO, MoviePass
Ted Farnsworth, Chairman and CEO, Helios and Matheson Analytics

Investor Perspectives
Eric Briggs, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer, MACRO
Ross Fremer, Executive, Finance and Business Development, ‎Cinetic Media
Suzy Ryoo, Partner, Atom Factory and Cross Culture Ventures
Jason Sklar, Managing Director, Shamrock Capital Advisors

Workshops and Presentations on:

How Blockchain and Content Are Monetized in a Decentralized Ecosystem
Omar Bham, Host, CryptO’s News
Maurice “Mr. Moe” Gallegos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Story Beats
Kim Jackson, Co-Founder/President of Entertainment, SingularDTV
Amanda B. Johnson, Spokesperson, DASH
Pat LaBine, Head of Developer Technology, Enjin
Andre Ledoux, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Voise
Clay Space, Creator, BACK TO EARTH and Founder, Blockspace Media

Changing Structures in Film Finance
Tony Beaudoin, Managing Director, MUFG Union Bank
Arianne Fraser, CEO, Highland Film Group
Jeff Geoffray, Producer, VX119 Media Capital
Cami Winikoff, President and Co-Founder, Sobini Films
Tim Zajaros, Co-Founder, Armory Films

Valuation and Pitching Methods for New Film and TV Projects
Shirley Davis, Lecturer and Production Executive
Jessica Lacy, Partner and Head of International & Independent Film, ICM Partners
Russell Levine, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Route One Entertainment
Erika Olde, Founder and President, Black Bicycle Entertainment
Negin Salmasi, Vice President of Creative Affairs, See-Saw Films

How to Better Align Interests and Mitigate Risks
Tobias Queisser, Co-Founder, Cinelytic

Panel Discussions on:

Navigating the Changing State of Global Markets
Adrian Alperovich, COO, MWM Studios
Joseph Chianese, EVP, Entertainment Partners
Rena Ronson, ‎Partner and Head of Independent Film Group, UTA
Stephen Wolf, Production Finance, Annapurna Pictures

Next Steps for the US-China Motion Picture Industry
Philip Button, Executive Vice President, International Production and Management, STX Entertainment
David U. Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Leeding Media
Daniel Manwaring, Head of the Motion Pictures, CAA China
Stacey Rosenberg, Partner, Hogan Lovells
David M. Uslan, Managing Partner, Strawberry Pictures Global Media

Thriving as an Independent Content Creator
Benjamin Grubbs, Former Global Head of Top Creators, YouTube
Philip Hickey, Senior Vice President, Brand & Marketing, Seriously
Yvonne Huff Lee, Co-Founder, Lagralane Group
Timothy Shey, Producer and Startup Founder
Scott Winn, Filmmaker and Songwriter

Attendees will also have an opportunity to attend AFCI’s Taste of the World Locations Forum where 50 film commissioners from across the US and around the world will provide information on locations, incentives and more. Sponsoring Partners include Akin Gump, Cinelytic, Entertainment Partners, FTI Consulting, Hogan Lovells and SingularDTV. Community Partners include Production HUB, AAFCA, FilmFestivals.com, NewFilmmakers LA and Women in Film. Registration is available on http://entertainmentfinanceforum.com/register/.

About Winston Baker
Winston Baker produces conferences globally for the entertainment industry addressing strategies for innovation, finance and growth. For more information: www.WinstonBaker.com | @WinstonBaker | #EFFatLA

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