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Of all the films that played at the recent Toronto Film Festival, a short called Dammi might have the biggest impact in unlocking a filmmaker to do his greatest work. Yann Demange had his breakout on feature his debut on ’71, then made White Boy Rick, and when the strike ends he’ll revive for Marvel …

The Zurich Summit returned for another year bringing together some of the top creatives in the industry. More than 100 film pros took part in the all-day session that drilled down into the state of the industry. Executives at the summit included Founder and CEO of NEON Tom Quinn, film producer Thomas Benski, Head of…

As Hollywood writers head back to work after 148 days on strike, there is hope that there will be recovery in the marketplace but it's still a "sensitive time" for the independent film business according to CAA's Roeg Sutherland.  Stepping into Deadline's Zurich Summit Studio on Saturday, the CAA…

Goodfellas President Vincent Maraval shared the secret behind his undying enthusiasm for the film industry in the face of numerous challenges in an industry panel at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Related Stories …

EXCLUSIVE: At a party in Paris on Thursday evening, original Wild Bunch co-founders Vincent Maraval and Brahim Chioua bid farewell to the legendary company name they created in 2002. The move cements the separation of their assets from the pan-European Wild Bunch AG film group, which was created in…

Sony Pictures Classics co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard joined CAA Media Finance co-head Roeg Sutherland in Deadline's Zurich Summit Studio to talk about their favorite Oscar moments, the strength of theatrical and how the Zurich Film Festival has evolved into a "retreat" for top industry execs from around the…

Former Lionsgate film chief Patrick Wachsberger, Carol producer Christine Vachon, Neon CEO Tom Quinn and SPC bosses Michael Barker and Tom Bernard will be among industry executives taking part in the Zurich Summit on Saturday in Switzerland. The Zurich Film Festival’s flagship industry event, an all-day confab about…

The rise of streamer content has created anxiety for talent and their reps, because of models that require ownership of a project in perpetuity. Because product starts on a streaming site and then never leaves, there is no chance of backend windfalls. Just look at the creators and cast of Squid Game to see what that…

So, how to grade the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and especially the film marketplace? It would be too simple to describe it as a solid if unspectacular affair, when considering the presales business done virtually in the weeks leading up to the festival and a few small deals for the arthouse films that premiered on the…

When the major talent agencies—CAA, WMA & Endeavor (now WME) and UTA—started indie film departments, the idea was to help big clients get their passion—some called them vanity—projects made. That seems like a million years ago. These departments have become such prolific generators that they have become the life blood…

After co-heading the CAA Film Finance and Sales Group with Roeg Sutherland for over a decade, Micah Green shocked the indie film community by leaving to form a venture with entrepreneur Dan Friedkin, backer of producer/financier Imperative Entertainment. Long considered one of the brightest agents piecing together…

EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Mehta and Sarah Schweitzman have been hired as agents in the CAA Film Finance & Sales Group. This comes as department head Roeg Sutherland prepares to lead the team into the Cannes Film Festival next week. Mehta, vice president of International Sales for Good Universe, will remain with that company…