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Following the initial agenda reveal, the organizers of NEM Zagreb 2024, a TV industry event focused on TV series and film production, have now unveiled a second preview of the upcoming three-day gathering. NEM Zagreb will be held at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel from December 10 to 12.

Special EBU panel and keynote speaker
Dariusz Jablonski, Founder, CEO, Producer, Director, Apple Film Production will share insights on how Europe's most influential association of producers, The European Producers Club, is shaping European independent production for 25 years.

Various prominent speakers will share their perspectives during the 2024 event:
• Natalija Gorščak, President of the Management Board, RTV Slovenia
• Kerrie McEvoy, Head of Factual Channel DNETS EMEA & Scripted Acquisitions (CEE), Warner Bros. Discovery
• Anna Rohde, International Creative Executive, Beta Film
• Larry Bass, CEO & Executive Producer, ShinAwiL Productions
• Noel Curran, Director General, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
• Robert Šveb, General Director, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT)

Top industry executives will provide a deep dive into emerging trends and creative concepts during various panel discussions:
• Public Broadcasters: Fight Worth Fighting For: Discussion with the head of EBU about the essential role of public broadcasters in today’s turbulent media landscape
• Content That Pops: Which are Decisive Factors for Broadcasters?: Panel about key aspects of content creation, audience targeting, production quality and broadcaster's decision about investments in a series or a format
• The Power of Casting in TV Formats: Discussion about the importance of the casting process that often shapes the entire show. Should the cast reflect local audiences or push boundaries? This panel will dive into how choosing participants who connect with local audiences and meet cultural expectations is essential for a format's success.
• Creative Europe MEDIA – Success Stories: „Volcano“ & „Reykjavik Fusion“: Panel about the importance of cross-border collaboration as well as the Creative Europe MEDIA support

NEM Zagreb 2024 is co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe MEDIA sub-program. More information is available on the official NEM Zagreb 2024 website.