PROGRAM 2025
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• NOW Info meeting. (Mandatory)
Walk across the street from Best Western Sunset Plaza to Andaz West Hollywood hotel. We will be in the lobby waiting• 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM | Producers (Mandatory)
• 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Cinematographers (Mandatory)Location: Andaz West Hollywood Hotel | 8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
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Get ready for a night of Hollywood glamour at one of the city’s hottest venues! This year’s Academy Awards screening takes place at Riot House in the Andaz West Hollywood Hotel. The NOW Celebration is always a guest favorite.
• 3:30 PM | Doors open
• 4:00 PM | Screening starts
• 7:30 PM | Official Red Carpet Photography (lasts one hour)
• 8:30 PM | Celebration, music, cocktails and good times until late
• Dress code: Cocktail
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• Joint producers transportation will be provided from Best Western Sunset Plaza 09:30 AM Sharp. (Mandatory)
• Producer – 10:30-12:00 AM | Meeting at UTA (Mandatory)Location: 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Agents:
• Alex Brunner
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• Producer – 2:30-4:00 PM | Meeting at Gersh (Mandatory)
Location: 9465 Wilshire Blvd, 6th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Agent:
• Abram Nalibotsky
• Sandra Lucchesi
• Alanda Duthie
• Jimmy Cheng
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• Joint cinematographers transportation will be provided from Best Western Sunset Plaza 02:00 PM Sharp. (Mandatory)• Cinematographer – 3:00-5:00 PM | Tour at IMAX HQ (Mandatory)
Participants receive an exclusive tour of the IMAX global headquarters to explore the technology and artistry behind the brand.
Location: 12582 Millennium Dr, Playa Vista, CA 90094
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• Cinematographer, Producer & NOMEX delegation – Evening | Informal Networking with Nordic Representatives (Not mandatory)
Dinner – 6:00-8:00 PM | Farmers Market Bar 326
Buy your own food from desired vendor, bring to bar, mingle and eat
Drinks – 8:00 PM | Blue Collar
The extra social peeps can join us at “Blue Collar”, south on Fairfax; a Mixology hipster bar with a New York feel. About 5-7 minute walk from “Blue Collar”
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• Joint cinematographers transportation will be provided from Andaz Hotel 10:30 AM Sharp. (Mandatory)
• Cinematographers – 11:30-13:30 | Meeting with Innovative Artists Agency (Mandatory)
Location: 1505 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Agent: • Craig Mizrahi
Innovative Artists Agency is known for representing top industry professionals in film, television, and commercial production.
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• Joint producers transportation will be provided from Andaz 11:00 AM Sharp. (Mandatory)
• Producer – 12:00-13:30 PM | Meeting at Paradigm Agency (Mandatory) Location: 700 N. San Vicente Blvd, 8th Floor, Suite G820, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Agents: • Babacar Diene • Richie Kern • Wilson Rubinoff
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• Producer – 2:30-4:00 PM | Meeting at CAA (Mandatory)
Location: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067Agents: • Nick Lafferty • Yale Chasin • David Taghioff • Marissa Frobes • Michael Gordon • Masha Magonova
Transportation back to hotel
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• Cinematographer & Producer – 6:00 (Sharp) - 10:00 PM | Sync & Licensing Dinner With Roundtable Discussion and Mixer (Mandatory)
A private dinner featuring a curated roundtable discussion with industry professionals—including directors, producers, music supervisors, and executives from film, TV, gaming, and advertising—transitioning into a mixer.
Speakers:
• Jarred Causly (Saatchi & Saatchi) – Seasoned music supervisor with extensive experience in advertising and brand partnerships.
• Sat Bisla (A&R Worldwide) – Leading figure in global music discovery and development, connecting artists with international opportunities.
• Sunil Perkash (Purkash Productions) – Veteran film and television producer with a strong track record in major studio projects.
• Jason Catrone (Moderator) – Industry expert guiding the discussion with his broad knowledge of music and entertainment.
• Livy Rodriguez-Behar (Dreamboat Music) – Highly regarded music supervisor with a focus on indie filmmakers.
• Delaney Buffett (Film Director) – Talented filmmaker bringing a director’s perspective to the conversation on music in film and TV.
Location: Residence of the Consul General of Finland. Address will be sent on email.
Please note: The Residence is located in a gated community and you MUST bring a valid ID (passport).
No arranged transportation. We suggest Uber or Lyft.
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• Joint producers and cinematographers transportation will be provided from Andaz West Hollywood 09:00 AM Sharp. (Mandatory)
• Producers – 10:00-11:30 AM | MSK | Entertainment law in the US (Mandatory)
Location: 2049 Century Park East, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067Entertainment Attorney:
• Steven Krone────────────────────────────────────────
• Cinematographers – 10:00-11:30 AM | MSK | Work Visa (Mandatory)
Location: 2049 Century Park East, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067Immigration Attorney:
• Howard Shapiro
────────────────────────────────────────• Cinematographers – 12:30-01:30 PM | Tour at PANAVISION | (Mandatory)
Location: 6735 Selma Ave. LA, CA 90028
────────────────────────────────────────• Producers – 1:00-3:30 PM | Sony Picture Studios | VIP Tour and meeting with Head of Int’l Productions (Mandatory)
Location:10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232Creative Production-Head of Sony Pictures Int’l Productions:
• Shebnem AskinTransportation back to hotel
────────────────────────────────────────• Cinematographers – 2:30-3:30 PM | Meeting with the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600 | (Mandatory)
Location: 7755 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Transportation back to hotel
────────────────────────────────────────• Cinematographer & Producer – 6:00-10:00 PM | Dinner With Roundtable Discussion & Mixer (Mandatory)
An exclusive networking event bringing together key industry stakeholders from both the Nordic region and the U.S. Enjoy dinner followed by a mixer designed to foster valuable connections and collaboration.
Speakers:
Stephen Lighthill – Veteran cinematographer and Discipline Head of Cinematography at AFI Conservatory.Patti Lee, ASC – Acclaimed cinematographer, known for her work on major television productions.
Baz Idoine, ASC – Award-winning cinematographer, with a strong background in feature films and large-scale productions
Sandra Valde-Hansen, ASC TV Series Cinematographer, most notably, THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY
Craig Mizrahi – Top agent at Innovative Artists, specializing in cinematographer representation.
Shaun Piccinino – Accomplished director with extensive experience in action films and television.
Peter Nelson – Experienced industry executive and producer, bringing insights from across production and cinematography.
Location: Yamashiro Restaurant, 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., Hollywood
No arranged transportation. We suggest Uber or Lyft.