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TBI’s UK Screenings Social prepares for launch with new guest speakers!
TBI welcomes you to a brand new event taking place a short walk from Southbank during UK Screenings week, providing an opportunity to hear from some of the biggest names working across the content business.
We are delighted to confirm a stellar line-up of execs who represent key areas of the business, including the head of content for Amazon Prime in the UK, Eire and Nordics, the head of distribution at Banijay Group, and the international acquisitions & co-productions SVP at Lionsgate.
Martin Backlund, head of content at Amazon Prime Video UK, Eire and Nordics
Find out how the ever-expanding content needs for the streaming giant are evolving from the exec who oversees the overall content selection and licensing for Amazon Prime Video in the UK, Eire and Nordics.
Tim Mutimer, head of distribution for Banijay Group, CEO at Banijay Rights
Hear how one of the world’s biggest distributors is adapting to the streamer-led ecosystem; the potential of AVOD; recent talent deals involving the likes of Bear Grylls; and – as the company completes its Endemol Shine takeover – predictions about how distribution could change.
Marc Lorber, SVP, international acquisitions & co-productions at Lionsgate
With projects including Sharon Horgan’s Motherland for BBC2 and Cold Courage for Viaplay, find out how the US studio is expanding its international reach, with co-development and co-production deals, as well as investment and scripted format acquisitions.
Drinks will be served on arrival and a longer networking reception will follow the interviews.
DATE: TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY
TIME: 6-9 PM
LOCATION: SAMA Bankside, London, SE1 8BU
This event is free to attend and tickets are limited.
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