SHOWEAST 2024 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AS OF 10-4-24
ShowEast 2024 is celebrating the fascinating journey of cinema that spans over a century, marked by technological advancements and artistic evolution. From silent black and white films to the new age of digital cinema, the film industry has been an integral part of our culture with countless key players and industry leaders revolutionizing its journey and our approach to the industry as a whole. Filmmaking has come a long way from its humble beginnings, but what does the future hold for this dynamic and ever-evolving art form? Technology, diversity in content, and new-age marketing techniques are key indicators that warrant our attention and open discussion. Come join us at ShowEast to pay homage to the history of cinema and contemplate ways to keep pushing the boundaries and exploring new frontiers in our industry!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
3:00-6:00PM
Convention & Showcase Registration
(The Rotunda)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
7:30AM-6:30PM
Convention & Showcase Registration
(The Rotunda)
8:00AM
Breakfast
(Bar Collins)
8:30AM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
9:00AM-12:30PM
Studio Product Presentations with a Focus on Latin America
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 18)
MODERATOR:
Miguel Rivera, VP Global Programming & Content, Cinépolis
STUDIO PRESENTATIONS
Paramount Pictures International
Warner Bros Pictures International
Angel Studios
Buses return to the Loews Miami Beach.
1:00-2:30PM
Welcome Back! ShowEast 2024 Opening Ceremony & Luncheon
(Americana 4)
SPONSOR:
Comscore
CJ 4DPLEX
HOSTS:
Luis B. Vargas, Vice President Latin America, Comscore Movies
Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst, Comscore Movies
Duncan Macdonald Head of Business Development and Marketing, Americas, CJ 4DPLEX
Samuel Real, Head of Latin America Sales and Operations, CJ 4DPLEX
EMCEE:
Laura Najlis, VP International Marketing, Cinemark
LATAM Keynote Address
SPEAKER:
Hernán Viviano, VP LATAM & General Manager Brazil, Warner Bros. Pictures International
The Current State, Disruptors & How Events Are Driving Our Business
Domestic Keynote Address
SPEAKER:
Bob Bagby, Chairman, NATO
LATAM Award Presentations
The Enrique Ramirez LATAM Exhibitor of the Year Award
Marcos Barros, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Cinesystem Cinemas
LATAM Distributor of the Year
Luis Carcheri, Distribuidora Romali, SA, Costa Rica
Comscore LATAM & Domestic Box Office Achievement Awards
The Walt Disney Studios for Inside Out 2
Accepted by Willy Avellaneda, VP Head of Theatrical Distribution LATAM, and David Sieden and Susie Cotliar, Vice Presidents, Cinema Partnerships, The Walt Disney Studios
2:30PM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
3:00-5:00PM
ShowEast Coming Attractions
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 17)
Take a peek at the next run of films that will excite cinemaphiles. Discover the next sleeper hit that will surprise and entertain your audiences.
MODERATORS:
Amanda Rufener, Vice President, Account Executive, PaperAirplane Media
Meggie Isom, Vice President, Account Executive, PaperAirplane Media
STUDIO PRESENTATIONS
Amazon MGM Studios
Angel Studios
Fathom Events
Sony Pictures Releasing
The Walt Disney Studios
Buses return to the Loews Miami Beach.
4:30PM
Social Media Without Borders
(Americana 4)
The role of social media is nothing short of indispensable in today’s entertainment industry. From fostering direct connections between creators and audiences to revolutionizing marketing strategies, the social media sphere is an indispensable part of the engine driving the success of both films and the cinemas they play in. This panel explores how to harness the power of social media and better understand how to use it to your advantage.
MODERATOR:
Andrea Isaac, Managing Partner, Havas Media Network
PARTICIPANTS
Ann-Elizabeth Crotty, Executive Vice-President, Global Customer Experience, Sony Pictures
Mónica Fernández Alonso, Marketing Director, International Marketing LATAM, Warner Bros. Pictures
Andres Giraldo, Not the CEO, GoMVP
Laura Najlis, VP International Marketing, Cinemark
5:30PM
Unlocking Film Discovery & Marketing Partnerships: Boosting Mid-Tier Cinema Attendance
(Americana 4)
This panel will discuss and demonstrate how film discovery marketing delivered in partnership between exhibition and distribution using digital and social channels can bridge the gap between blockbuster release dates. By introducing the public to movies they wouldn’t typically hear about, we can understand customer preferences and optimize resources in order to boost attendance for mid-tier movies.
MODERATOR:
Mark de Quervain, CEO, Action Marketing Works Ltd.
PANELISTS:
Hannah Carrady, Director, Digital Strategy, Caribbean Cinemas
Rich Daughtridge, President, ICA
Monica Portella, Marketing Manager, UCI Brazil
Brandon Purdie, EVP, Head of Global Theatrical Distribution and Brand Development, Angel Studios
6:30-8:00PM
ShowEast Opening Night Reception — Celebrating The Movies That Made Us
(Americana Foyer)
SPONSORS
Amazon MGM Studios
Angel Studios
Barco
Fathom Events
Paramount Pictures
Sony Pictures Releasing
The Walt Disney Studios
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:00AM-6:00PM
Convention & Showcase Registration
(The Rotunda)
8:30-10:30AM
Rise & Shine – Breakfast & Program
(Americana 4)
SPONSOR:
Sharp USA
HOSTS:
Patrick Malone, Vice-President End User Sales
Jeff Kaplan, Cinema Lead
Ticket to Ride – LIVE!
Paul Dergarabedian and Mike Polydoros discuss the big Hollywood Comeback and chat with special guest and ShowEast Legend Award recipient Richie Fay.
PRESENTERS:
Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst, Comscore Movies
Mike Polydoros, President & Co-Founder, PaperAirplane Media
Next Gen Marketing: New Age Techniques
Learn the new multimedia strategies that are being used to market both movies and the venues they play in. How do these strategies embed your company into people’s brains and “Make You Famous?”
MODERATOR:
Brandon Jones, Founder & President, FILMFROG Marketing
PANELISTS:
Paul Farnsworth, Executive Director of Communications and Content, B&B Theatres
Emily Bell, Director of Marketing, Schulman’s Movie·Bar·Grille
Brandon Purdie, EVP, Head of Global Theatrical Distribution and Brand Development, Angel Studios
Paramount Pictures
10:30AM-4:00PM
ShowEast Showcase Hospitality Lounge
(Americana Foyer)
SPONSOR:
P3
10:30AM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
11:00AM-2:00PM
Hollywood Studio Product Presentations
With A Focus On Latin America, Part II
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 18)
MODERATOR:
Miguel Rivera, VP Global Programming & Content, Cinépolis
STUDIO PRESENTATIONS
Universal Pictures International
The Walt Disney Studios
Sony Pictures Releasing
Buses return to the Loews Miami Beach.
11:00-4:00PM
ShowEast Showcase 2024
(Americana Foyer)
2:00-3:00PM
Lunch In The ShowEast Showcase
(Americana Foyer)
3:00PM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
3:30PM
Special Screening from Universal Pictures International
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 17)
5:00PM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
5:00PM
Refreshment Break
5:30PM
Exclusive Screening of Bau: Artist at War Presented by Showbiz Direct with Special Guests
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 17)
Buses return to the Loews Miami Beach.
7:30PM
Angel Studios Special Evening Event — Amplify Light
(St. Moritz Lawn)
SPONSOR:
Angel Studios
HOSTS:
Brandon Purdie, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Theatrical Distribution and Brand Development
Tim Rollins, Director of Theatrical Operations
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
8:00AM-6:00PM
Convention & Showcase Registration
(The Rotunda)
8:30-10:30AM
Rise & Shine – Breakfast & Program
(Americana 4)
SPONSORS:
The Coca-Cola Company
P3
HOST:
Mayson Spellman, Sr. National Account Director Strategic Partnerships & On-Premise NAOU, The Coca-Cola Company
The Past, Present, And Future Of Cinema Leadership & Philanthropy
MODERATOR:
Mayson Spellman, Sr. National Account Director Strategic Partnerships & On-Premise NAOU, The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Empowerment Award
Christina Blumer, Executive Director, Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
ShowEast Legend Award Presentation
The Roast of Richie Fay
MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Jeff Wilk, The Son-In-Law
ROASTERS TO DATE:
Scott Kennedy
Kevin Mitchell
Frank Patterson
Mike Polydoros
Todd Vradenburg
10:30AM-4:00PM
ShowEast Showcase Hospitality Lounge
(Americana Foyer)
SPONSOR:
P3
11:00AM-4:00 PM
Showcase 2024
(Americana Foyer)
1:00-2:00PM
Lunch In The ShowEast Showcase
(Americana Foyer)
3:00PM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
3:30PM
Amazon MGM Studios presents a special screening of Red One
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 17)
5:30PM
Buses depart for the Regal South Beach.
5:30PM
Refreshment Break
6:00PM
Paramount Pictures presents…?
(Regal South Beach, Auditorium 17)
Buses return to the Loews Miami Beach.
8:30PM
Seaside Social Hour
(Preston’s)
Wash away the day with food and drinks overlooking the ocean.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
8:00AM-5:00PM
Convention Registration
(The Rotunda)
8:30AM
ShowEast Morning of Leisure and Relaxation
• The return of the ShowEast Golf Classic at the Miami Beach Country Club
Buses depart at 7:30AM
Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required
• Loews Leisuretime – De-stress and Relax at the ShowEast Sea Spa or stroll and shop Lincoln Road
• Breakfast served in the Rotunda
10:30AM-1:30PM
ShowEast Showcase Hospitality Lounge
(Americana Foyer)
SPONSOR:
P3
1:30-3:00PM
The Erik Lomis ShowEast Hall Of Fame Luncheon
(Americana 4)
SPONSORS:
Dolby Laboratories
Moviefone
HOST:
Eric Tabak, VP Exhibitor Relations, Moviefone
EMCEES:
Brock Bagby, President, B&B Theaters
Kyle Davies, President, Distribution, Bleecker Street Media
Class of 2024 Inductees
Steve Claro, Founder, Quality Sign & Marquee
H. Loren Nielsen, President, Entertainment Technology Consultants; Cinema Lead, DTS/Xperi
Kelly Palmer, VP – Film Systems & Administration, Regal Cinemas
Mayson Spellman, Sr. National Account Director, Strategic Partnerships & On-Premise NAOU, The Coca-Cola Company
Dan VanOrden, VP Operations, B&B Theatres
Blayne Gaines*
Ted Hatfield*
Bill LeClair*
Lew O’Neil*
George Rouman*
Greg Simi*
*Posthumously
Jody and Stan’s Bike, a Variety, The Children’s Charity Presentation
Presented by Reynolds & Reynolds
ShowEast Technical Achievement Award
Dolby Laboratories
6:30PM
ShowEast Awards Ceremony
(Americana 4)
SPONSOR:
The Coca-Cola Company
HOST:
Mayson Spellman, Sr. National Account Director Strategic Partnerships & On-Premise NAOU, The Coca-Cola Company
EMCEE:
Chris Aronson, President, Domestic Distribution, Paramount Pictures
AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award
Melanie Valera, Senior Vice President, General Sales Manager, Paramount Pictures
Bingham Ray Spirit Award
Robert Smerling, President – US Cinema Operations, Reading Int’l Inc.
Salah M. Hassanein Humanitarian Award
Mark Gramz, President, Marcus Theatres
ShowEast & NAC Icon Award
Larry Etter, Senior Vice President, Malco Theatres
Dan Fellman Show “E” Award
Bobbie, Brittanie, and Brock Bagby, Co-Presidents, B&B Theatres
ShowEast Closing Party – B&B Theatres Centennial Celebration (Roaring 20’s Style!)
(Americana Foyer)
SPONSORS:
Barco
The Coca-Cola Company
Dolby Laboratories
DTS
GDC
Screenvision Media
ScreenX
Sonic Equipment
Celebrate the past and next 100+ years of B&B Theatres and the Cinema Industry!
