Written by Shona Smith on Dec 14, 2020. Posted in General Interest

Longstanding Media Partner Variety Returns to FOCUS

Variety are the longstanding media partner at FOCUS and return for the sixth annual event.

As official media partner of the event, Variety will have a strong presence throughout the three days with their own exhibitors stand. Delegates can request meetings with representatives from Variety and should make sure to access the latest issue of Variety available digitally on the platform.

"Variety is proud to continue its on-going partnership with Focus. In its sixth year, Focus has grown into a must-attend international production show where all sectors of the creative industry can meet,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, President and Group Publisher Variety. “At the first virtual FOCUS we are looking forward to interacting with global executives in our exhibit, and to hear upcoming strategies and trends discussed in the ‘Future Proofing the Screen Industries’ program.”

Variety is proud to continue its on-going partnership with Focus. In its sixth year, Focus has grown into a must-attend international production show where all sectors of the creative industry can meet,

The three day FREE to attend content programme is presented in association with Variety and content sponsor Production Service Network. The agenda is a hopeful one, looking at ways to make the film, TV, advertising, animation and games industries more adaptable using the lessons of the past year. Read more about what the content programme promises at Variety.

Ahead of the three day event, FOCUS teamed up with Variety to present “Variety Streaming Room: The Big Restart”, the latest in its series of online panel discussions that aired on the 9 December. The collaboration is the first time Variety has worked with FOCUS on a live digital event and discussed the opportunities that exist for international filmmakers in their countries.