2023 UMFF Distributor panel

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 2023 UMFF Distribution  Panel 

TOPICS:

Film distribution is changing day by day,there’s no one model for the trajectory of a feature film’s release. This panel is about:
- what is working and what is not
- What’s the best marketing strategy to ensure a successful release
- How can enterprising filmmakers get the edge on distribution
- Find the best release strategy and marketing plans 

Time: 11:00-12:30AM; April  16, 2023
Location: Promenade PV (  550 Deep Valley Dr, suit 117; Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274)) Admission by  Panel Pass.

The Panel Speakers:  

Gary Tomchuk; Film/Media Leader
Gary is a leader in the intersection of film/media and business for social impact. As CEO of Transformational Media he builds the business foundation for many movie and TV projects such as launching the Ethical Markets TV series to over 44 million homes through PBS and Harmony Channel on Comcast VOD. He started Global Film Ventures, an accelerator for independent film bringing Silicon Valley entrepreneurial practices to the film world. He is a proven leader who drives results through production, management, consulting, and advisory roles, earning multiple awards (including an Inc 500), and raising over $11 million for his projects

 

Benan Guz Ari; Director of Production and Distribution
Benan Guz Ari-Director of Production and Distribution, Film Bridge International As Director of Production and Distribution at Film Bridge International, Mrs. Guz Ari brings a wealth of experience in content acquisitions, distribution, and account management. Associate producer of 'Assassin Club', released by Paramount Pictures, and the upcoming 'Wanted Man', she has overseen output deals for Pay TV & VoD networks and acquired numerous independent titles for theatrical release, including films like Seven Sisters, Paddington, Le Petit Prince, and The Expendables which received high admissions in box office. Mrs. Guz Ari has built a strong network by attending renowned international festivals and markets as a buyer and exhibitor. Previously, at SPI International (acquired by Canal +), she served as Brand Manager and Account Manager, implemented effective marketing campaigns and multi-territory content acquisition strategies. Her efforts significantly increased subscriber numbers in various regions and supported SPI channels' distribution through new telco deals

 

Lynn Tang, Producer, Director
Ms. Tang is a film and Broadway musical producer. She is the executive director of Universe Multicultural Film Festival; director of San Diego International Kids' Film Festival; Founder of Epic ACG Fest; Chairwoman of Maeya Art Festival. As film producer, her feature movie "Hiding Sword " released in China with an excellent box office result. As the executive producer of Hollywood film "Senior Entourage" that with all Hollywood Icons : Ed Asner; Mark Rydell; Helen Reddy; Mario Ross and Charlie Robinson. She has produced the very first drama feature “ On Matriarchy Lake” for the Mosuo group, Recently, she just complete the drama feature“ Tibetan Hearts” and filming “Tibetan Horse”. As co-producer, “ The Charisma Killers “ just completed the filming . Her Broadway musical production "Chen Ying Rescuers the Orphan "made to Studio 54 in New York at 2013 and also Dolby theater in Oct. 2016. It become the first Broadway Musical appears in Dolby theater in history. She has been 6 years in a roll as film jury and international commissioner of Seoul Guro International Kids Film Festival ( Korea); Three years in a roll as Asian Film Block director of the Broadway International Film Festival -Ensenada ( Mexico). Before the entertainment industry, she was a Project Manager specializing in international business exchange; she has served as a management specialist for Fortune 500 companies. She is the Shanghai (China) Zhabei District Investment Adviser and currently serves as the CEO of Maeya Films. In 2020, she get The David Chow Hummanitarian Foundation Award; In 2021, she won The USA President's Lifetime Achievement Award