PBC LA 2017 SESSIONS INFORMATION SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH 9:30AM – 10:45AM CONTENT IS KING: MEET THE BUYERS sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter There are more platforms for, and buyers of, original programming than ever in the history of filmed entertainment. From the "traditional" television networks to the so-called "digital" platforms that are emerging, content budgets and quality are higher than ever. Digital and television, long seen as different worlds, are now blurring together -- and new platforms have distinct goals, characteristics and audiences, are highly competitive for original, premium programming. This session will introduce some of the premium players in the space who acquire and distribute content. What are each of these platforms looking for? What's different about them and who is their audience? What types of content, formats, and talent are they seeking to embrace? What is the best way to approach various buyers? Location: ZANUCK Speakers: • Janet Brown, EVP, Distribution, Gunpowder & Sky • Matt Kaplan, President, Awesomeness Films • Beatrice Springborn, Head of Originals, Hulu Moderator: Sanjay Sharma, President and Chief Executive Officer, All Def Digital FINANCING YOUR FILM: HOW TO GET YOUR PROJECT MADE OUTSIDE THE STUDIO SYSTEM sponsored by Delta Air Lines When it comes to financing, finding the right partners has never been more challenging or essential. This session looks at the funding questions from every angle, including not only how to find the money but how to make sure that you’re protected every step of the way. Whether you’re raising capital from outside investors and/or banking on foreign pre-sales, this discussion will cover realistic finance goals as well as red flags to be wary of as you push your project to the starting line. Location: Newman Stage Speakers: • Doug Belgrad, CEO, 2.0 Entertainment, “Peter Rabbit,” “Bad Boys 3” • Carla Hacken, Producer, “Hell or High Water,” “The Book of Henry” • Rena Ronson, Head of UTA Independent Film Group • Kevin Turen, President, Phantom Four Films; “The Birth of a Nation,” “Arbitrage” Moderator: Gary Lucchesi, President of the Producers Guild of America; “The Lincoln Lawyer,” “Million Dollar Baby” 1 TURNING DIGITAL DISRUPTION INTO CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES sponsored by ARRI and Technicolor Ultra HD. 4K. 6k. On-set color management. Multiple flavors of High Dynamic Range deliverables — Today there are many more choices and challenges than ever with the rise of digital technology in principal photography and post-production. This session will help you comb through the myriad of new challenges you face daily and offer some best practices on how to integrate these creative technologies to benefit your project. Location: Little Theater Speakers: • Ian Bryce, Principal, Ian Bryce Productions; "Transformers" Franchise, "Saving Private Ryan" • Bob Eicholz, CTO, Technicolor Production Services • Glenn Kennel, President and CEO, ARRI Inc. • Lori McCreary, President of the Producers Guild of America; INVICTUS, "Madam Secretary" • Daryn Okada, DP; “Mean Girls,” “Scandal” Moderator: Carolyn Giardina, Tech Editor, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2 SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH 11:15AM – 12:30PM CONVERSATION WITH: TED SARANDOS sponsored by Cinecittà Studios Netflix’s Chief Content Officer has been the key driver behind the digital company’s transformation into an original content powerhouse. This conversation will discuss how Netflix is changing the rules for how serialized television is produced, released and distributed globally. Location: Zanuck Theatre Speakers: • Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING: PRODUCING FOR A GLOBAL AUDIENCE sponsored by Entertainment Partners Are distribution targets driving content and location choices? Learn how factors like incentives, financing and co-productions are impacting production decisions and getting films made for a global audience. Hear from producers, financiers, and distribution experts from around the world as they plan productions for an international marketplace. From the stalwarts of Canada, to the new horizons of China and Cuba, learn how all of these drivers are continuing to change the way producers develop, shoot and sell content. Location: Newman Stage Speakers: • Mary Ann Marino, Head of Physical Production, Amazon Studios Original Movies; “Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot,” “Last Flag Flying” • Ginny Nugent, Senior Vice President, HBO West Coast Production; "Silicon Valley," "Fahrenheit 451" • Brian O’Shea, CEO, The Exchange; "Drive," "Rabbit Hole" • Kathy Petty, Vice President, Production Finance, Universal Pictures • Sarah Platt, International Engagement & Business Development, Wanda Studios; "Rules Don't Apply," "Source Code" • Lilianne (Lía) Rodríguez, Producer & Lawyer based in Cuba • Ty Warren, Vice President, Worldwide Physical Production, Netflix; "Stranger Things," "The Crown" Moderator: Joe Chianese, Executive Vice President, EP Financial Solutions 3 TO CAST OR NOT TO CAST: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN INSURING TALENT sponsored by HUB Entertainment Insurance One of the biggest expenses and sources of risk in a film project is hiring the talent. Productions typically buy cast insurance to avoid being on the hook for production delays due to their injury or illness. In an era of heightened social media access into the lifestyle and activities of Hollywood elite, insurance companies have more access to information that could hinder a star’s insurability in a film project. So what happens if an actor or director is deemed uninsurable? Our panelists discuss the types of insurance products available, the process of getting the insurance, and how to navigate hot button issues including: an artist’s high risk activities (from drag racing to flying jets), medical marijuana usage, pre-existing health conditions and stop dates. Location: Little Theater Speakers: • Matt Baer, President, Matt Baer Films, “Unbroken,” “Maggie” • Liz Gutierrez, Vice President, Physical Production, Alcon Entertainment • Jody Kelley, Entertainment Underwriting Specialist, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies • Christie Mattull, Managing Director, HUB International Insurance Services • Dr. Paula Schoen, Medical Doctor, Entertainment Industry Physicians Moderator: Rachel Klein, Producer/CEO, Fire Starter Studios; "30 for 30 The Fab Five," “NEA: United States of Arts” 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH 2:00PM – 3:15PM CONVERSATION WITH: DAMIEN CHAZELLE AND JOHN WELLS This conversation brings the acclaimed director of Oscar-winning features Whiplash and La La Land (Best Director, 2017) to Produced By for an insightful exploration of the nature of the director/producer collaboration. Location: Zanuck Theatre Speakers: • Damien Chazelle, “La La Land,” “Whiplash” • John Wells, Principal, John Wells Productions, “Shameless,” “The West Wing” HOW THESE NETWORK & STUDIO HEADS ARE TRANSFORMING TELEVISION sponsored by Pinewood Atlanta Studios Our current golden age of TV continues to glow as brightly as ever, due in large part to the savvy way networks and production companies have handled the massive technological changes that have shuffled production schedules, access to demographics and even the way we structure our stories. In this panel, several executives currently setting the pace of 21st century television explore how evolving technology and audience expectations have shaped their programming, and offer insight into how they’ll approach the challenges currently on the medium’s horizon. Location: Newman Stage Speakers: • Jeffrey A. Hirsch, Chief Operating Officer, Starz • Pearlena Igbokwe, President, Universal Television • David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company Moderator: Tracey Edmonds, CEO and President, Edmonds Entertainment; Co-Host, Extra; JUMPING THE BROOM, "With this Ring" 5 SHOW ME THE MONEY: MAXIMIZING VALUE FROM PRODUCER SHARE PARTICIPATIONS sponsored by Robinson Granatt LLP and Johnson & Johnson LLP Contrary to popular belief, back-end revenue participation is not a myth! Unfortunately, the obscurity of studio and company accounting practices discourages producers from making legitimate claims to their share of those revenues. This session will provide participants with valuable lessons on how to maximize value from your producer share participation arrangement. Comprising a virtual “dream team” of producer representatives, the panel will cover everything from the creation of the producer share agreements, to exercising audit rights and recoveries, to the possibility of litigation, to the potential for monetizing future earnings. Location: Little Theater Speakers: • Douglas L. Johnson, Profit Participation Litigator, Johnson & Johnson LLP • Neville L. Johnson, Profit Participation Litigator, Johnson & Johnson LLP • Chris Moore, Principal, The Media Farm; "Manchester by the Sea," "Project Greenlight" • Sabrina K. Robinson, CPA, Robinson Granatt LLP Moderator: Dinah Perez, Esq., Entertainment Attorney 6 SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH 3:45PM – 5:00PM CONVERSATION WITH: OPRAH WINFREY, AVA DUVERNAY AND BRUCE COHEN This unique conversation brings together the global media leader and Oscar-nominated filmmaker for a discussion about their creative partnership as executive producers on their critically-acclaimed OWN television show Queen Sugar, as well as their approach to leadership, both on set and within the industry. Location: Zanuck Theatre Speakers: • Bruce Cohen; "American Beauty," "When We Rise" • Ava DuVernay, Founder, Array; “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Queen Sugar” • Oprah Winfrey, CEO, OWN and Harpo Films; “Queen