2025 Festival Program
Director Jovan Todorovic (SMUGGLER) will delve into presence, joy, and trust in the creative journey, in a talk inspired by David Foster Wallace’s “two fish” parable.
Through behind-the-scenes stories and hard-earned lessons from music video and commercial productions, he’ll encourage those in the creative field to embrace chaos, reject cynicism, lead with love, and be their own toughest critic.
A new language is emerging in filmmaking – one where directors don’t just block scenes and choose lenses, but compose with words that sculpt images.
In this roundtable, the creators of ANCESTRA, a generative short film that was produced in collaboration with Google DeepMind and Creative Lab, open up a deeply personal conversation about how poetic language became the creative foundation of their process.
Enjoy conversations with industry peers over barista coffee at the venue.
Dive into the six-month journey of creating Volem La Pilota, an eight-minute film that celebrates 125 years of FC Barcelona.
ProdCo’s Leigh Powis and Zico Judge will delve into how strict creative constraints—such as relying solely on natural light—sparked innovation, shaped the film’s visual language, and fostered an immersive on-set atmosphere; so that the film captures not only the history of a legendary football club, but the heartbeat of an entire city.
As brand experiences become more important to audiences and clients, creatives have to keep up. Court Williams from DE–YAN, a brand experience studio out of NYC, leads this masterclass in brand experience creative.
Expect real examples, honest takeaways, and tools and strategies for making your next big story something people do, not just something they watch.
Delegates are welcome to explore the many cafes and restaurants nearby – browse a list of our recommended spots in the area.
Please note that food is not permitted at the venue.
As the advertising content landscape becomes increasingly competitive, the ability for independent production companies to thrive — and for brands to access fresh, diverse storytelling — depends on forging new kinds of partnerships.
This panel explores how direct relationships between brands and independent producers can serve as a powerful counterbalance to the attempts of monopolization, while opening doors to innovation, and authentic audience engagement.
Enjoy conversations with industry peers over barista coffee at the venue.
Kim Gehrig (Somesuch) is one of the most boundary-breaking and stereotype-smashing directors working in the world of commercials today. The internationally acclaimed director’s work celebrates humanity, through use of captivating visuals infused with musicality and humour.
Join Kim as she shares wisdom gleaned across her career as creative-turned-director, sure to be delivered with her signature honesty and wit.