The organizers of NEM Zagreb 2024, an event dedicated to the TV industry focused on creating TV series and films, have revealed an initial glimpse of the three-day program, which will be held for the fourth time at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel from December 10 to 12. From panels, one-on-one interviews, keynote speeches, and new content presentations to networking events, each segment of NEM Zagreb aims to connect talent with valuable opportunities, foster new collaborations, and strengthen the TV industry in Central and Eastern Europe.
The centerpiece of the event is the NEM Awards, which honor the best content from the CEE region. Over the past few months, organizers received more than 260 submissions across various award categories:
- Best Pre-development Project Award powered by HAVC: 159 projects submitted
- The Council of Europe Series Co-production Development Award: 68 projects submitted
- Best Finished TV Series in the CEE Award: 37 projects submitted
NEM Awards, Inspiring Masterclass Workshops, Panel Discussions, Distinguished Speakers, and Renowned Companies
Award-winning composer John Altman will deliver the keynote address, sharing his extensive, decades-long experience in the TV industry. He has composed, arranged, and orchestrated music for over 50 films, including Titanic, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Léon: The Professional, and James Bond films GoldenEye and No Time to Die, for which he arranged and conducted the music at Hans Zimmer’s invitation. His accolades include an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA.
John Altman
Some of the prominent speakers who will share their insights at the 2024 event include:
- Bartosz Witak, General Manager, CEE Region, BBC Studios
- Dariusz Jablonski, Founder, CEO, Producer, Director, Apple Film Production
- Natalija Gorščak, Acting President of the Management Board, RTV Slovenia
- Steve Matthews, Content Executive, Banijay
- Emmanuel Eckert, Deputy Acquisitions Director, Mediawan
- Rahela Štefanović, Editor in Chief, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT)
- Alex Traila, Programme Manager, Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, Council of Europe
- Tibor Forizs, Programming, Content Acquisitions & Distribution, and Co-production Professional in Central and Eastern Europe, National Film Institute Hungary
During various panel discussions, top industry leaders will provide detailed insights into new trends and creative concepts:
- Alliances: Join Forces for a Stronger Future: Panelists will discuss western trends influencing the East and strategic partnership plans crucial for the European TV industry.
- From Concept to Capital: How can networking help writers and producers attract and secure investments? This panel will cover all aspects of building and leveraging industry relationships.
- State of Play in the CEE vs. High-Production Countries: This panel will explore how low-production countries in the CEE region can effectively leverage their cultural heritage to achieve success.
- The Secrets of Music in Films and TV Series: Why We Cry, Cheer, and Remember: How do legendary soundtracks and musical themes become integral to the identity of a film or TV series, leaving audiences humming long after the credits roll?
NEM Zagreb 2024 is supported by various influential European and local companies, such as the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), Croatian Independent Producers Association (HNDP), and Films Studio.
NEM Zagreb 2024 is co-funded by the European Union through the Creative Europe MEDIA sub-program. More information is available on the official NEM Zagreb 2024.website.
