Thought Leaders from MACRO Ventures, NEON, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Annapurna, and More Speak at Entertainment Finance Forum

Winston Baker, the leading global producer of entertainment and finance conferences, will present Entertainment Finance Forum on March 1-2, 2018 at the W Hollywood Hotel. In its tenth edition, Winston Baker has partnered with the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and expanded programming to address global perspectives. The conference has been designed for financiers, film commissioners, producers, distributors, creators, innovators, strategy executives and advisors in the entertainment industry.

"It's difficult to create a business strategy when the rules and boundaries are changing daily. Companies like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Facebook, Apple, and Google have shaken the entertainment industry to its core by redefining how content is made, distributed, marketed, consumed and analyzed. Our goal at this year's Entertainment Finance Forum is to address these emerging trends and present new strategies for growth and monetization as the paradigm continues to shift," said Katherine Winston, Co-Founder of Winston Baker.

"Our speakers will share insight into how Hollywood can effectively evolve, such as: How can collaboration be fostered between tech and entertainment executives? What type of real impact can we make through diversity and inclusion? How can we better structure deals? And what does the future hold for global markets?" added Amy Baker, Co-Founder of Winston Baker.

The comprehensive program will include Keynote Conversations on:

-The Evolution of the Movie Business
Howard Barish, Award-Winning Producer, Kandoo Films
John Lesher, Award-Winning Producer, Le Grisbi Productions
Tosca Musk, Founder, Passionflix
Tom Quinn, Founder and CEO, NEON

-The Future of Television
Laura Kennedy, COO, Lionsgate Television

-Visionary Insights on Data
Mitch Lowe, CEO, MoviePass
Ted Farnsworth, Chairman and CEO, Helios and Matheson Analytics

-Investor Perspectives
Eric Briggs, CFO and CSO, MACRO Ventures
Jason Sklar, Managing Director, Shamrock Capital Advisors

Workshops and Presentations on:

-Changing Structures in Film Finance
Tony Beaudoin, Managing Director, MUFG Union Bank
Arianne Fraser, CEO, Highland Film Group
Jeff Geoffray, Producer, VX119 Media Capital
Cami Winikoff, President and Co-Founder, Sobini Films
Tim Zajaros, Co-Founder, Armory Films

-How Blockchain and Content Are Monetized in a Decentralized Ecosystem
Omar Bham, Host, CryptO's News
Maurice Gallegos, CEO, Story Beats
Kim Jackson, Co-Founder, SingularDTV
Amanda B. Johnson, Spokesperson, DASH
Clay Space, Creator of BACK TO EARTH

-Valuation and Pitching Methods for New Film and TV Projects
Shirley Davis, EVP, Alcon Entertainment
Jessica Lacy, Partner and Head of International & Independent Film, ICM Partners
Russell Levine, CEO, Route One Entertainment
Erika Olde, President, Black Bicycle Entertainment
Negin Salmasi, VP, See-Saw Films

-How to Better Align Interests and Mitigate Risks
Tobias Queisser, Co-Founder, Cinelytic

Panel Discussions on:

-Navigating the Changing State of Global Markets
Adrian Alperovich, COO, MWM Studios
Joseph Chianese, EVP, Entertainment Partners
Rena Ronson, Partner and Head of Independent Film Group, UTA
Stephen Wolf, Production Finance, Annapurna Pictures

-Next Steps for the US-China Motion Picture Industry
David U. Lee, CEO, Leeding Media
Stacey Rosenberg, Partner, Hogan Lovells

-Thriving as an Independent Content Creator
Benjamin Grubbs, Global Head of Top Creators, YouTube
Yvonne Huff Lee, Co-Founder, Lagralane Group
Timothy Shey, Producer and Startup Founder
Scott Winn, Filmmaker and Songwriter

Attendees will also have an opportunity to attend AFCI's Taste of the World Locations Forum where 50 film commissioners from across the US and around the world will provide information on locations, incentives and more. Sponsoring Partners include Akin Gump, Cinelytic, Entertainment Partners, FTI Consulting, Hogan Lovells and SingularDTV. Community Partners include Production HUB, AAFCA, FilmFestivals.com, NewFilmmakers LA and Women in Film. Registration is available on http://entertainmentfinanceforum.com/register/.

Winston Baker produces conferences globally for the entertainment industry addressing strategies for innovation, finance and growth. For more information: www.WinstonBaker.com | @WinstonBaker | #EFFatLA

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