India | The Content Hub of the World

. Thursday 19 May | 10:00 - 11:00 | Main Stage (& Online)

India has an abundance of skilled & talented workforce, cultural and linguistic diversity, and an ever-growing consumption expenditure. 

The country's ever-increasing digital demography, immense talent in technology, cultural diversity, discourses with a multitude of local stories, and stature as the world's highest film producer have placed it at a position of global advantage in terms of content production. 

The rise of on-demand, subscription-based video content, and OTT platforms has brought stories from India's hinterland to the globe to a great acclaim. 

Moreover, the growing participation of the country's filmmakers in international film festivals and markets has enabled Indian content to get an ever-rising acceptance among global audiences. The country delivers high-quality services to the Media and Entertainment industry. India's capability of producing high-quality IP and post-production output is substantial in taking giant strides into becoming the content powerhouse of the world.

Speakers: Shri Apurva Chandra (Secretary | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India), Mr Prasoon Joshi (Lyricist and Chairman | CBFC), Mr Shekhar Kapur (Indian Filmmaker, Actor, Television Presenter & Entrepreneur), Mr R Madhavan (Indian Actor, Writer, Director and Producer)

Bridging the Dragon | Sino-International Seminar: How to Work with China: Challenges, Lessons Learned, Promising Experiences

. Saturday 20 May | 9:30-11:30 | Marina Stage (& Online)

With its aim to analyze in detail current characteristics and opportunities of the collaboration with China, the Sino-European producers association Bridging the Dragon - together with the Marché du Film - will reshape its traditional Sino-International event in the form of a case studies seminar, presenting to the participants successful experiences in different areas of the industry.

Speakers: Cédric Behrel (Co-Founder - Director | Trinity Filmed Entertainment), Cristiano Bortone (Producer | Orisa produzioni), Natacha Devillers (Producer | China Blue Films/Les Petites Lumieres), Danxia You (Manager of International Acquisitions and Sales | Beijing HY Media Co., Ltd)