Focus on India

The key to making a successful film is knowing your audience: who they are, what do they want to see and how to communicate with them? The conference explores the characteristics of the Indian and Italian film market and the strategies to improve film circulation and distribution.

Organized by Cinecittà for the DGCA-MiC

Introduction by Roberto Stabile – Advisor for International Relations and Head of Special Projects, DGCA-MiC at Cinecittà

Opening speeches:
Meenakshi Lekhi – Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India
Lucia Borgonzoni – Undersecretary of Culture, Italian Government

Keynotes:
H.E. Neena Malhotra – Ambassador of India to Italy
H.E. Vincenzo De Luca – Ambassador of Italy to India

Tribute to:
Kabir Bedi – Actor

Panel moderated by Bobby Bedi – Producer and Managing Director, CONTENTFLOW STUDIOS

Panelists:
Ravinder Bhakar – Director, Indian International Film Festival in Goa
Hrishitaa Bhatt – Member of the Steering Committee, Indian International Film Festival in Goa
Cristian Jezdic – Vice President Cartoon Italia – Association of Italian Animation Producers, Founder and CEO beQ entertainment

Guglielmo Marchetti – Chairman and CEO, Notorius Pictures
Guneet Monga – Producer, CEO and Founder, Sikhya Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Conclusion:
Nicola Borrelli – Director General, DGCA-MiC

Conference in Italian/English with translation