“Production Without Borders” – A Successful International Collaboration Is Born!

Cloud21 International (www.cloud21.com) and Kultura PR International (www.kulturapr.com) presented the “Production Without Borders” special, by invitation only event on November 5, 2018 at the Laemmle Film Center in Santa Monica, during AFM.

Top industry names took part in a lively panel discussion that promoted cultural and cross-industry collaboration. Panelists included award-winning producer Michael Benaroya, Founder, International Film Trust (www.iftsales.com) and Eclipse Films, Katya Mtsitouridze, CEO, ROSKINO (www.roskino.org), who represented the Moscow Film Commission, Larry Namer, E! Founder and President/CEO, Metan Global Entertainment Group (www.metanglobal.com), who announced his latest film, the USA/China co-production “EMPRESS,” Shari O’Donnell, CEO/Founder of the Nantosuelta Entertainment (www.nantosueltaentertainment.com), who discussed the unprecedented co-production opportunities in Ireland, and Andrei Zinca, President/Founder, Double 4 Studios (www.double4studios.com), who represented The Romanian Film Fund and the Romanian Filmmakers Association.

Award-winning British filmmaker Kate Rees Davies moderated the hour-long panel that was followed by an exclusive VIP reception where media and industry executives met and mingled, presented by Enjoy European Quality http://www.enjoyeuropeanquality.it

Nicole Muj, event co-producer and founder, Kultura PR International, comments, “Gotham Chandna and I created the concept of Production Without Borders to promote collaboration within the global film community. We’re honored that such esteemed film industry executives participated in our event panel, representing China, Ireland, Romania, Russia, United States and the UK. We’re proud to have spotlighted international collaboration and partnerships within the motion picture industry. Our next event will be during Sundance 2019 – the Indie Film Showcase 2019.”

Esteemed attendees included the Consul General of Romania, The Honorable Cosmin Dumitrescu, Bruno Chatelin, founder of filmfestivals.com, actresses Pooja Batra, Maria Darkina, Josie Goldberg and Eugenia Kuzmina, Pamela and Charles Anchang, publishers of The Immigrant Magazine, photographer Eric Minh Swenson and award-winning filmmakers David Raynor and Jeff Witzeman, along with more than 90 industry executives, filmmakers and media.

Additional event partners included AQUA Carpatica, Bodvár House of Rosés, Beauty Kitchen, Benev Skincare, EMS Gallery, Femargent, Jennifer Pennifer Bakes, North Italia and Sunder USA.