FilmNation CEO Glen Basner to Host Zurich Film Festival Game Changer Award Conversation Honoring CAA's Roeg Sutherland

Roeg Sutherland, Co-Head of CAA’s Media Finance Department and International Film Group, will be honored with the prestigious Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit. This award recognizes his outstanding achievements and contributions to the film industry. The Zurich Summit will take place in October during the 20th annual Zurich Film Festival.

FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner will lead a conversation with Sutherland as part of the Game Changer Award ceremony, where they will discuss his remarkable career and industry impact.

Zurich Film Festival artistic director Christian Jungen said: “Roeg is a passionate cinephile and industry leader, who has not only discovered, but also nurtured and developed the careers of countless artists. In the past several years, he has secured financing and sold some of the most important and critically acclaimed films, both domestic and international.”

“His impressive client list includes Oscar winners, nominees, and auteurs like Nadine Labaki, who he signed by specifically flying to Lebanon to meet the ‘Capernaum’ filmmaker in person – one of my favorite anecdotes about Roeg highlighting his commitment and dedication.”

“Since early on, Roeg has been an integral part of the Zurich Film Festival and its history by convincing his far-reaching network to attend our Summit, establishing strong ties and connections between us and Hollywood, as we steadily grew in scope and prestige.”

“Like Roeg, we at the Zurich Film Festival pride ourselves with discovering emerging filmmakers, and since we share that very same desire, it is fitting that during our 20th anniversary edition, he is our worthy recipient.”

Sutherland, a member of CAA’s board, specializes in the packaging and representation of independently financed films, television, and digital content. He also advises producers and financiers on their media investments. Over the past five years, films packaged and sold by CAA Media Finance have collectively grossed around $5 billion at the global box office.

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