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The Power of Global Film Production in Economic Recovery from COVID-19
How film & TV production will play a critical role in the economic recovery from COVID-19
July 9, 2020

Join Entertainment Partners’ Joe Chianese for a conversation about the critical role that film & TV production will play in the economic recovery from COVID-19. Jonathan Olsberg and Leon Forde will share their independent report - written by Olsberg•SPI, with the support of Media Business Insight and Netflix - and will be joined by report contributors: Producer Steve Clark-Hall ("Sherlock Holmes"; "The Man from U.N.C.L.E."), and AFCI President Jess Conoplia for a discussion of the global economic value of screen production and its impact on job creation and other key economic metrics. To see the report discussed in this webinar click HERE. (Runtime: 1 hr 27 mins)
Topic: Industry Insights
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