MIA Market Launches European Investment Hub in Rome
Rome's MIA Market unveils the European Investment Hub, a two-day initiative with CAA and Media Capital Technologies to connect film financing tools and funds.
Rome's MIA Market is launching a new initiative called the European Investment Hub, conceived in collaboration with the European Commission, the European Investment Fund, the CineRegio network and Eurimages. MIA — Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo, or International Audiovisual Market — will run from October 19 to 23.
The hub will unfold during the first two days of the event, with panels, roundtables and advisory one-to-one meetings. Its focus is on financial tools such as European co-production funds, equity funds for content creation, completion bonds and risk-mitigation mechanisms.
Industry figures set to take part include Roeg Sutherland, co-head of CAA's media finance department and its international film group, and Raj Singh and Christopher Woodrow, principals of U.S. specialty finance company Media Capital Technologies.
A panel titled 'Unlocking Italy's Potential' will feature Singh, Sutherland and entertainment lawyer Steve Saltzman. Singh will also launch a new venture during a separate session aimed at expanding content creation financing opportunities.
Another panel, 'Equity and Growth Capital: Investing in Creativity, IP and Long-Term Value,' will include Woodrow, Celine Dornier and Alexandra Lebret. Funds discussed include those accessible to projects with budgets of €50 million and up, as well as lower-budget projects.
Quick answers
When does MIA Market take place?
MIA Market runs from October 19 to 23, with the European Investment Hub unfolding during the first two days.
What is the European Investment Hub?
It is a new MIA Market initiative, conceived with the European Commission, the European Investment Fund, CineRegio and Eurimages, featuring panels, roundtables and advisory one-to-one meetings on film financing tools.
Who is speaking at the hub?
Speakers include Roeg Sutherland of CAA, Raj Singh and Christopher Woodrow of Media Capital Technologies, Steve Saltzman, Celine Dornier and Alexandra Lebret.