INDUSTRY CONSULTANCY MEETINGS 2026
Emerging producers participating in this year's Venice Production Bridge will once again have the invaluable opportunity to book a personal meeting with the consultant of international co-productions, KATRIEL SCHORY.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Katriel Schory combines the roles of a seasoned Producer and esteemed Senior Consultant in the field of international co-productions.
During the meeting it will be possible to address a wide range of topics and issues and Katriel will be able to provide advice, insights and inspiration.
These one-to-one meetings may encompass the following subjects (but not limited to these) :
• How to introduce a new project to the global stage;
• Producer-Director relations and fostering collaboration;
• Career strategy;
• Company strategy;
• Insight into the way the international film industry works;
• Mastering the art of tailoring project presentations to resonate uniquely with different funders.
In addition to the meetings, there will be a special MASTERCLASS with an accomplished international producer, aimed at giving practical insights and vital targeted knowledge. Places for this can be requested in the form and are highly limited.
Biographical details:
Katriel Schory studied at NYU Film School. From 1974 to 1999, he held the mantle of Founder and Managing Director at BELFILMS LTD., at that time the leading production company, where over 150 films and television programmes were produced under his guidance, including many international co-productions.
With the dawning of the new century, Katriel assumed the esteemed role of Executive Director at the Israel Film Fund. For two impactful decades spanning from 1999 to 2019, Katriel wielded his great skills to endorse and elevate the creation of more than 300 full-length feature films, both within Israel and on the global stage. Many of the films he championed won prestigious awards, with no less than 4 Oscar nominations, and wins of Golden and Silver Lions at the Venice International Film Festival and Bears at Berlinale.
He is the recipient of the Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres; Berlinale Kamera for Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry; Telluride Film Festival-Special Medallion; The VARIETY Award for Creative Impact.
He has been called upon to serve on juries at distinguished festivals such as Venice, San Sebastian, Locarno, Istanbul, Sarajevo, and more.
MEETINGS:
Location: INDUSTRY GOLD CLUB, Venice Production Bridge areas, 3rd floor, Hotel Excelsior, Venice Lido.
Dates: September 5th, 6th and 7th
Times: 10:00 – 13:00 / 15:00 – 18:00 (except for September 5th, only afternoon)
Duration: 30 minutes
HOW TO ATTEND:
We have currently reached full capacity for the pre-booking and cannot accept any further requests.
If you have filled in the form, you will receive a notification by email if it has been possible to accept your request or not.
ACCESS: Places are highly limited. Requesting a meeting does not guarantee confirmation.
Only those holding Industry credentials for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival can request a meeting.
There is no charge for the meetings, but requests will be carefully reviewed and are subject to availability. You will receive an email confirmation a few days before the start of the event.
