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ZFF FilmNation Entertainment founder and CEO Glen Basner will receive the Game Changer Award at this year’s Zurich Summit, which takes place Sept. 25-27 as part of the Zurich Film Festival.
The award is in recognition of Basner’s “outstanding achievements, excellent cinematic taste, and significant contributions within the film industry.”
FilmNation productions have included Sean Baker’s “Anora,” starring Mikey Madison, which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress, and Edward Berger’s Academy Award-winning “Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes; and sales for Pablo Larraín’s Academy Award-nominated “Maria.”
Christian Jungen, CEO of Zurich Film Festival, said: “Since its founding in 2008, FilmNation Entertainment, under the steady leadership of Glen Basner, has grown into a major and dominant independent force with global ambitions. Basner has consistently championed bold and distinctive cinematic voices, supporting acclaimed auteurs such as Denis Villeneuve, Edward Berger and Sean Baker. His commitment to high-quality filmmaking is matched by a strong belief in the theatrical experience and a dedication to protecting and empowering directors.”
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He added, “As a tastemaker and industry leader, Basner stands out for his rare ability to combine creative instincts with market insights, sales expertise, and strong business acumen – qualities reflected in the success of the impactful films his company brings to audiences worldwide.”
Prior to FilmNation, Basner was president, international for the Weinstein Company, where he oversaw all international operations, and executive vice president, international sales and distribution at Focus Features. He started his career at the New York-based indie production and sales company Good Machine.
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