WHO ARE WE
Now in its 5th edition, META Cinema Forum is the largest cinema convention, covering the Middle East, Central Asia, and African markets. The event has grown over the years to include more regions, more projects, more partners and has become the single most important regional gathering for the cinema sector. The 5th edition is back bigger and better than ever, with more sessions covering various markets in detail, an expanded convention floor, award categories, and of course a stronger line-up of slates, product presentations, and the film features part of the film festival and film market, making the event the most holistic cinema event in the world. The convention will also host several post-event receptions and parties that will allow for fun-filled casual networking for all stakeholders.
EVENT FEATURES
Convention/Exhibition Floor
Conference
Product Presentations/Slates
Special Screenings/Premieres
Workshops/ Masterclasses
Black Tie Awards
Receptions/ Networking Activities
Film/Content Market
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

Jan Runge
META Cinema
Chairman & Advisor
Speakers

Jan Runge
META Cinema Chairman & Advisor

Leila Masinaei
Managing Partner,
Great Mind Events Management

Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante
Chief Executive Officer,
National Film Authority of Ghana

John Sullivan
Founding Director,
The Big Picture Cinema Advisers

Cenk Sezgin
Chief Executive Officer, Cinemarine Cinemas, Chairman, CineBodrum Summit and Bodrum Turkish Film Week

Paul Schwarz
Partner & Principal,
Design Confidence – Acoustics

Francis Y. Brown,
Founder and Creative Director, AnimaxFYB Studios

Supriya Suri
Founder and Producer,
Maison Su

Dr. Sabir Haque
Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Science,
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Time | Sessions/Activity | Location |
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08:00 | Registration Opens Morning Refreshments Exhibition Doors Open |
Atlantis Ballroom Foyer Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
09:15 | Opening Ceremony Welcome Note Leila Masinaei, Managing Partner, Great Mind Events Management |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:20 | Welcome Note Jan Runge, MENA Cinema Chairman and Advisor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:30 | Keynote Speech *Reserved for Event Strategic Cinema Partner |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:45 | Presentation: Key Cinema Statistics from META Markets and Beyond
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:00 | Presentation: Local content: Key driver to Cinema growth in the region or a nice to have? | Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:15 | Middle East Region Briefing: An overview of recent and upcoming projects, market shifts, untapped potentials, and outlook in the Middle East
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:15 | Presentation from Platinum Sponsor *Session Reserved for Event Platinum Sponsor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:30 | Official Opening of Exhibition Networking Break and Refreshments Dedicated Exhibition Hour |
Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
12:30 | Industry Insight Session: The recent success stories
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
13:30 | African Region Briefing: An overview of recent and upcoming projects, market shifts, untapped potentials, and outlook in Africa
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:30 | Day 1 Summary by Conference Chairman | Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:35 | Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall | Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
15:30 | Dedicated Exhibition Hour | Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
16:45 | Bus Departure to Cinema | Atlantis Ballroom Parking |
17:00 | Studio Product Presentation 1 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
17:45 | Studio Product Presentation 2 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
18:30 | Studio Product Presentation 3 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
19:30 | Bus Departure to Hotel | Nakheel Mall Parking |
20:00 | Day 1 Afterparty | Atlantis Poolside |
Time | Sessions/Activity | Location |
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08:00 | Registration Opens Morning Refreshments Exhibition Doors Open |
Atlantis Ballroom Foyer Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
09:25 | Welcome Note Jan Runge, MENA Cinema Chairman and Advisor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
09:30 | Turkey spotlight: Overview, updates, market shifts and forecast
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
10:10 | CIS Region Briefing: An overview of recent and upcoming projects, market shifts, untapped potentials, and outlook in Turkey, Levant and CIS Region
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:00 | Presentation from Gold Sponsor *Session Reserved for Event Gold Sponsor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
11:10 | Cinema is back! What is next to continue to build the draw for the audience to come back?
This session will include 5, 10-minute presentations from the latest solution providers in the cinema sector and a joint Q&A session to answer audience questions.
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
12:10 | Networking Break and Refreshments Dedicated Exhibition Hour |
Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
13:10 | Panel Discussion: The pandemic drove content diversification and local content production strategies in the region to high gear. How can this be nurtured to maturity? What is the perfect mix of content for regional exhibitors? Panelists:
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:10 | Southeast Asia Region Briefing: An overview of recent and upcoming projects, market shifts, untapped potentials, and outlook in Southeast Asia
|
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:50 | Conference wrap up by Chairman
Jan Runge, MENA Cinema Chairman and Advisor |
Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
14:55 | Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall | Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
15:30 | Dedicated Exhibition Hour | Atlantis Ballrooms 3-5 |
16:30 | Bus Departure to Cinema | Atlantis Ballroom Parking |
17:00 | Studio Product Presentation 4 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
17:30 | Studio Product Presentation 5 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
18:00 | Studio Product Presentation 6 | VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
18:30 | Bus Departure to Hotel | Nakheel Mall Parking |
19:00 | META Cinema Awards Ceremony | Atlantis Ballrooms 1-2 |
20:00 | META Cinema Forum Closing Party | Atlantis Ballroom Terrace |
FILM FESTIVAL AGENDA
Day | Activity Set 1 | Activity Set 2 | Activity Set 3 |
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Day 1: 27 October | Film Festival Selection Screenings in Multiple Theatres (10-15) VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
Big Blockbuster Screening with Red Carpet, Stars and Cast
VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
VVIP Afterparty Location TBC |
Day 2: 28 October | Film Festival Selection Screenings in Multiple Theatres (10-15)
VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
Big Blockbuster Screening with Red Carpet, Stars and Cast VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
VVIP Afterparty Location TBC |
Day 3: 29 October | Film Festival Selection Screenings in Multiple Theatres (10-15) VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
Big Blockbuster Screening with Red Carpet, Stars and Cast VOX Cinemas, Nakheel Mall |
Closing Ceremony and Awards Show Location TBC |
PHOTO GALLERY
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Gold Sponsor
Strategic Cinema Screens Partner
Official Digital Signage Partner
Official Cinema Sound Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available, a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives, please contact partnerships@gmevents.ae
INTELLIGENCE, KNOWLEDGE & MEDIA PARTNERS
Key Intelligence Partner
Key Knowledge Partner
Key Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
For media partnership inquires, please contact arni@gmevents.ae
VENUE
Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis Dubai, Crescent Road,
The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971 4 426 2000
dxb-info@atlantisdubai.com
