The event will run alongside the prestigious Tallinn Digital Summit, creating a unique synergy between political, technological, and creative industry stakeholders. The IFFT is organized by the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival as sidebar of the TDS with the support and mandate of the Creative Europe MEDIA programme of the European Commission.
This year's IIFT comes at a crucial juncture of “polycrisis” as the European audiovisual industry navigates multiple transformative challenges, including the shift from producer-centric to audience-centric models, the unprecedented impact of artificial intelligence, evolving financing landscapes, and the growing importance of talent and intellectual property rights.
Taking place from 13:00 to 16:00 EET at Kultuurikatel, Tallinn, the forum will bring together an exceptional roster of global innovators, content creators, policymakers, and industry executives.
Due to limited seating capacity, pre-registration is essential and must be completed by 18th November at 18:00 via https://rsvp.zkipster.com/IndustryParticipants. The event is open to Industry@Tallinn &; Black Nights Film Festival badge holders.
Programme Highlights:
13:00 - Summit Opening
13:05 - Opening Remarks by Estonian Ministry of Culture
13:10 - European Commission Address
13:20 - New Business Models Panel
14:00 - Future Media Hubs Presentation
14:15 - Public and Private Finance Discussion
14:55 - Virtual Production Innovation
15:10 - Future Formats and Markets
15:50 - AI Impact on European Content
Key Speakers:
Thibaut Kleiner - Director at DG Connect, European Commission, leading Europe's digital policy and innovation strategies with extensive experience in competition policy and digital transformation.
Claudia Bluemhuber - CEO of Silver Reel Media, a pioneering force in European film financing who has produced over 40 international films and series, including Golden Globe-winning productions.
Michael Kaufman - Executive Producer at 5x Media, bringing over two decades of international production experience across major platforms and markets.
Matthew Blakemore - CEO of AI Caramba! and recipient of the 2023 Business UK Tech Visionary Award, renowned for his expertise in AI strategy and digital transformation.
Christina Caspers - General Manager at TRIXTER, overseeing major VFX projects for clients including Marvel/Disney and leading streaming platforms.
The event is curated by Sten-Kristian Saluveer, Head of Cannes Next @ Marche Du Film Festival de Cannes, and co-moderated by Kristen Davis, CEO of CinQC, former IT & Innovation Director at New York Times International. "This year's forum arrives at a pivotal moment for European content creation and distribution", says Saluveer. "By bringing together industry leaders alongside the Tallinn Digital Summit, we're creating an unprecedented opportunity for cross-sector innovation and collaboration."
The IIFT is organised as part of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event, the industry programme of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, with support from the Creative Europe MEDIA programme of the European Commission.
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, taking place on 14-22 November, is a week-long summit for film and audiovisual industry professionals held during the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. In 2024, the summit will provide a whole line of events covering the most sizzling questions in the sector.
