Leading Film Execs Explain Lure of Europe for Hollywood Talent at Zurich Summit
variety.comEd Meza @edmezavar While Europe has always lured Hollywood filmmakers, there are more opportunities today for transatlantic collaborations due to a number of factors, according to leading European industry reps taking part in the Zurich Summit on Saturday.
Outlining the many advantages and unique opportunities Europe offers at the Zurich Film Festival‘s industry forum were Goodfellas’ Vincent Maraval, Mediawan CEO Elisabeth d’Arvieu, Constantin exec Martin Bachmann, Fremantle’s Christian Vesper and Karl Spoerri of Zurich Avenue.
While collaborations have always existed between the European industry and American filmmakers who wanted to do different kinds of films, the current situation has created more opportunities, Maraval said.
U.S. studios are becoming “more and more conservative,” he pointed out, adding that for creators today who feel frustrated or are looking for more freedom and more creativity, it’s easier to travel and work elsewhere.
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