Glen Basner Honored at Zurich Film Festival Summit
FilmNation CEO Glen Basner received the Game Changer award at the Zurich Film Festival Summit, where he spoke with director Edward Berger.
Glen Basner, the founder and CEO of FilmNation Entertainment, was presented with the Game Changer award at the Zurich Film Festival Summit. The honor recognizes his influence in the independent film industry.
During the summit, Basner took part in a session with director Edward Berger. The two have a shared history: both previously worked at the production company Good Machine.
Berger directed Conclave, which starred Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence and had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. FilmNation has backed films including Anora, Promising Young Woman, Arrival, and The Big Sick.
At the Zurich Film Festival, Basner is producing three films: Bunker, A Talent for Murder, and I Play Rocky. Bunker is directed by Florian Zeller and stars Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, while A Talent for Murder stars Helen Mirren. I Play Rocky was well received at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Quick answers
What award did Glen Basner receive at the Zurich Film Festival Summit?
Glen Basner received the Game Changer award at the Zurich Film Festival Summit.
Which films is Glen Basner producing at the Zurich Film Festival?
He is producing three films: Bunker, A Talent for Murder, and I Play Rocky.
Who joined Glen Basner for a session at the Zurich Film Festival Summit?
Edward Berger, director of Conclave, held a session with Glen Basner.