sponsored by Max Screen Distribution

2:30pm – 4:00pm
Producing in China
Leaders from China’s film industry will reveal how producing in China can be different than the west. From talent and crews to culture and restrictions to the daily realities of producing and co-producing, everything will be covered.

Moderator
Peter Shiao, Founder & CEO, Orb Media Group

Panelists
Dr. Shi Jianxiang, Chairman, Shanghai Kuailu Investment Group
Rick Nathanson, Producer, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend”, “Bunraku”, “Red Cliff”, “Dragon – The Life of Bruce Lee”
Miao Xiaotian, President, China Film Co-production Corporation
April Ye, CEO, Film Finances China

4:30pm – 6:00pm
Marketing & Distributing in China
Unencumbered by legacy infrastructures and business models, Chinese companies are reinventing film marketing and distribution on a massive scale. The companies that are leading this revolution will share their visions and disclose what the future holds.

Moderator
Patrick Frater, Asia Bureau Chief, Variety

Initial Panelists
David Jourdan, SVP of International Business Development & Operations, IM Global
Yang Xianghua, SVP, iQIYI.COM
Zhang Xun, Chairman of the Board, Max Screen (Beijing) Distribution Holdings Co., LTD