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- Picture Fireside 9 December 4:25 - 4:40PM
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Two of the industry’s most influential voices, Chuck Roven and Dr. Roy Salter, come together for a rare joint dialogue on identifying E&M Industry investments possessing outsized return potential in often misunderstood or overlooked business areas including (a) investing in theatrical and streamed “Guideline Content” matching the most profitable and risk mitigated content produced and released by the world’s leading Content Creators and Major Distributors; (b) investing in brand-building social-media advertising to drive outsized Guideline Content value; (c) investing in the adaptation of large-audience-proven music IP into Guideline Content; and (d) leveraging these & other strategies in an innovative US Exhibitor-Affiliated distribution company focused on high-return high-concept and elevated-genre Guideline Content. Mr. Roven will combine his decades of producing globally successful Guideline Content with Dr. Salter’s decades of advising on thousands of successful E&M transactions to illuminate how creative judgment, disciplined production capability and clear-minded investment analyses and structuring can be combined with strategic capital, social-media ad-techniques, proven Guideline Content sources (i.e., large-audience music IP adaptation), a US Exhibitor-Affiliated theatrical feature distributor and other resources have the potential to generate extraordinary economic returns.
Forum Stage - Media Speech 10 December 11:00 - 11:10AM
Participation and Inclusion in the Media Tech Ecosystem
Today, 3.4 billion are not just offline, they’re invisible in the systems that will define our collective future. When entire communities are left out of the digital conversation, we lose more than potential customers - we lose ideas, solutions, and perspectives that could unlock the next leap in human innovation. Join Lara Dewar, CMO of the GSMA, the global mobile industry association, as she explores how expanding meaningful connectivity isn’t just a moral imperative, it’s the fastest route to unleashing new markets, new creators, and new forms of value.
Central Stage - Creator Economy Fireside 8 December 2:20 - 2:35PM
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A fireside with Chef Shaheen on how a creator turns taste into trust and trust into a system that scales. We’ll unpack a simple creator equation Format → Hook → Cadence, then map how community love becomes real offerings, partnerships that fit, and routines that keep the craft sharp. Clear, practical style.
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- Media Workshop 8 December 2:15 - 2:55PM
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Master the art of storytelling to craft memorable messages that resonate with audiences and reinforce brand identity. Trainer: Chantal Saliba, Sky News Arabia
IMI Academy - Picture Panel 9 December 10:05 - 10:25AM
Chaos is the New Direction
Perfection is dead. Directors and actors explore how chaos, imperfection, and unpredictability have become the new creative language of cinema and content. From raw performances to messy realism, this session dives into why disorder now connects deeper than polish.
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- Picture Fireside 8 December 5:20 - 5:40PM
A Meet & Greet with Barış Arduç
An exclusive opportunity for fans and industry guests to meet acclaimed Turkish actor Barış Arduç in person. Known for his captivating performances and global fan base, Barış joins Bridge Summit for an intimate meet and greet where attendees can connect, take photos, and share a moment with one of the region’s most celebrated stars.
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