Conference Programme
FOCUS brings together practitioners, producers and pioneers of the creative industries to discuss the business of production and the future of on-screen entertainment.
At FOCUS 2024 three Conference stages of thought leadership discussion and insight featured 40-minute panels, keynotes, interviews and masterclasses from vital voices from across the industry.
We were also excited to introduce a brand-new format to the show: 10-minute 'In Brief' presentations. From Groundbreakers to Craft Masters, Just One Change to What's Next? these TED-style sessions offered deep dives into a range of subjects.
The conference programme is developed in consultation with an advisory board featuring representatives from leading industry bodies, including Pact, The Production Guild, BFI, BFC, UK Screen Alliance, ScreenSkills, Directors UK and Advertising Producers Association. It is presented in association with media partner Variety and we are delighted to welcome new Conference Sponsor Shinfield Studios.
THE STAGES
Business & Leadership StageExplore the business-side of the screen entertainment industry – from finance, legislation, and standards; to sustainability, talent and workforce – this stage puts the ‘business’ in show business
Craft & Creativity StageThe Craft & Creativity Stage explores how we do what we do – from production, platforms, formats and locations; to audience, casting and collaborations – we’ll celebrate the craft of entertainment
Tech & Innovation StageAs innovation transforms our industry at lightspeed, join this stage and get to grips with the AI, gaming, animation, immersive, and VFX innovations and technologies that are shaping our future.