From November 13th to 14th, the first "Culture·Media·Digitalization" International Forum was successfully held in Moscow, attracting more than 5,000 participants. The forum brought together 100 Russian domestic experts and 28 international guests from 16 countries, covering multiple fields such as film, new media, public relations and marketing, information technology, e-sports and game development.
During the two-day conference, international and local experts held 31 panel discussions around five core themes - film and new media, AI as a co-creator, virtual space, video games and e-sports, new communication platforms, and creative industries. of the digital economy, jointly discussed the future of the creative industry, and laid the foundation for international cooperation in content production and distribution.
Focus on movies: The indissoluble bond between internationally renowned directors and Moscow
As one of the important topics of this forum, film has attracted the participation of many internationally renowned directors and industry elites.
The famous Serbian director Emil Kusturica served as the honorary chairman of the forum. He said in the opening ceremony: "Moscow is not only a city, but also full of amazing vitality. Moscow has more than 13 million residents, which is almost the population of Serbia. Twice. I believe that the vitality of a city comes from people’s frank communication and emotional expressions. "
American director Oliver Stone and French director Luc Besson were also invited to participate in discussions in the film field, discussing the future and future of film with film critics, executives of major Russian streaming platforms, and international media experts. Its evolving role in the creative industries.
Luc Besson recalled emotionally: "I spent a week shooting in Moscow, and the beauty of the city took my breath away. Meeting Russians was a pleasant experience for me. Every country has something. Something unique and vital for keeping people connected through art Tarkovsky's films are amazing and I recently made my son watch them. After watching "Stalker", he was also deeply attracted by the fact that film is an art that transcends regions and cultures. No matter what happens in the world, it can connect people. And when I make movies, I always start from the same perspective. Draw inspiration from different places."
Oliver Stone emphasized the eternal charm of movies: "The art of movies lies in telling eternal stories in new ways. "We never get tired of hearing the same stories because movies present them in new ways," he said. "I used to think every movie should be a classic." Obviously not. Not all movies are destined to be eternal, and this is what keeps art moving forward.
International perspective: Creative industry elites gather together
This forum also attracted many leading figures from Russia and the international creative industry, including Tinadine Kandelaki, deputy general manager of Gazprom Media Holding Company, and the communication agency didenok team founder Kirill Dijnok, okko chief producer Gavril Gordeev, as well as Iranian National Television Film Analysis Project Director Amir Reza, Chinese producer Liang Du, artificial Intelligent film expert and bezmeta CEO Kong Saiyuan and other international guests. Through cross-cultural dialogue, the guests deeply discussed the combination of creative industries and new media technology, and shared cutting-edge insights in their respective fields.
The theme discussion on the first day of the forum "Future Communication/Communication for the Future" was hosted by Kusturica and Oliver Stone. It discussed how the modern communication system promotes constructive dialogue between cultures through emerging media and proposed the release of creativity. strategies for industry potential. Participants also discussed the role of new media in shaping global cultural, political and social trends, paying particular attention to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence technology and media platformization on information transparency and reliability.
The next day’s plenary session “Future Media Landscape: New Visions and Challenges” turned the focus to the evolution of the media ecosystem. Dmitry Pashutin, strategy officer of the Russian National Media Group, analyzed the current situation of television and the Russian creative industry; Sebastian Cote, CEO of French ikoï studio, discussed the role of digital technology in shaping modern media; and from k2 Viktor Levanov of the agency and Timofey Butylin, marketing director of astrum Entertainment, respectively shared the contribution of new media trends and game development in creative technology. In addition, the special discussion "For the Love of Moscow" allowed Luc Besson to share his unique perspective on Russian culture with the audience, and discussed how foreign directors show the human charm of Russia through the lens.
Diversity and Global Perspective: Creating a New Future for Creative Industry Cooperation
The "Culture·Media·Digitalization" forum covers a wide range of topics, including the economics of new media, the integration of movies and emerging platforms, trends and risks in the field of communication, the role of the game industry in the new media landscape, and the impact of artificial intelligence technology on The impact of creative industries and how to protect and develop human capital in this sector.
The forum was held at the tau venue of Moscow Film Studio and marked the beginning of a new era of large-scale events in Moscow. As an important platform for Russia's creative industry, this event not only showcases Moscow's cultural inclusiveness and technological innovation capabilities, but also provides opportunities for in-depth exchanges and cooperation for global creative talents and industry experts.
In the future, with the hosting of more international events, Moscow is expected to become an important hub for the global creative industry. The city will continue to attract artists, directors, media experts and technology innovators from around the world with its unique cultural heritage and modern technical facilities to explore the infinite possibilities of creativity and technology. From November 13th to 14th, the first "Culture·Media·Digitalization" International Forum was successfully held in Moscow, attracting more than 5,000 participants. The forum brought together 100 Russian domestic experts and 28 international guests from 16 countries, covering multiple fields such as film, new media, public relations and marketing, information technology, e-sports and game development. During the two-day conference, international and local experts held 31 panel discussions around five core themes - film and new media, AI as a co-creator, virtual space, video games and e-sports, new communication platforms, and creative industries. of the digital economy, jointly discussed the future of the creative industry, and laid the foundation for international cooperation in content production and distribution. Focus on movies: The indissoluble bond between internationally renowned directors and Moscow As one of the important topics of this forum, film has attracted the participation of many internationally renowned directors and industry elites. The famous Serbian director Emil Kusturica served as the honorary chairman of the forum. He said in the opening ceremony: "Moscow is not only a city, but also full of amazing vitality. Moscow has more than 13 million residents, which is almost the population of Serbia. Twice. I believe that the vitality of a city comes from people’s frank communication and emotional expressions. " American director Oliver Stone and French director Luc Besson were also invited to participate in discussions in the film field, discussing the future and future of film with film critics, executives of major Russian streaming platforms, and international media experts. Its evolving role in the creative industries. Luc Besson recalled emotionally: "I spent a week shooting in Moscow, and the beauty of the city took my breath away. Meeting Russians was a pleasant experience for me. Every country has something. Something unique and vital for keeping people connected through art Tarkovsky's films are amazing and I recently made my son watch them. After watching "Stalker", he was also deeply attracted by the fact that film is an art that transcends regions and cultures. No matter what happens in the world, it can connect people. And when I make movies, I always start from the same perspective. Draw inspiration from different places." Oliver Stone emphasized the eternal charm of movies: "The art of movies lies in telling eternal stories in new ways. "We never get tired of hearing the same stories because movies present them in new ways," he said. "I used to think every movie should be a classic." Obviously not. Not all movies are destined to be eternal, and this is what keeps art moving forward. International perspective: Creative industry elites gather together This forum also attracted many leading figures from Russia and the international creative industry, including Tinadine Kandelaki, deputy general manager of Gazprom Media Holding Company, and the communication agency didenok team founder Kirill Dijnok, okko chief producer Gavril Gordeev, as well as Iranian National Television Film Analysis Project Director Amir Reza, Chinese producer Liang Du, artificial Intelligent film expert and bezmeta CEO Kong Saiyuan and other international guests. Through cross-cultural dialogue, the guests deeply discussed the combination of creative industries and new media technology, and shared cutting-edge insights in their respective fields. The theme discussion on the first day of the forum "Future Communication/Communication for the Future" was hosted by Kusturica and Oliver Stone. It discussed how the modern communication system promotes constructive dialogue between cultures through emerging media and proposed the release of creativity. strategies for industry potential. Participants also discussed the role of new media in shaping global cultural, political and social trends, paying particular attention to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence technology and media platformization on information transparency and reliability. The next day’s plenary session “Future Media Landscape: New Visions and Challenges” turned the focus to the evolution of the media ecosystem. Dmitry Pashutin, strategy officer of the Russian National Media Group, analyzed the current situation of television and the Russian creative industry; Sebastian Cote, CEO of French ikoï studio, discussed the role of digital technology in shaping modern media; and from k2 Viktor Levanov of the agency and Timofey Butylin, marketing director of astrum Entertainment, respectively shared the contribution of new media trends and game development in creative technology. In addition, the special discussion "For the Love of Moscow" allowed Luc Besson to share his unique perspective on Russian culture with the audience, and discussed how foreign directors show the human charm of Russia through the lens. Diversity and Global Perspective: Creating a New Future for Creative Industry Cooperation The "Culture·Media·Digitalization" forum covers a wide range of topics, including the economics of new media, the integration of movies and emerging platforms, trends and risks in the field of communication, the role of the game industry in the new media landscape, and the impact of artificial intelligence technology on The impact of creative industries and how to protect and develop human capital in this sector. The forum was held at the tau venue of Moscow Film Studio and marked the beginning of a new era of large-scale events in Moscow. As an important platform for Russia's creative industry, this event not only showcases Moscow's cultural inclusiveness and technological innovation capabilities, but also provides opportunities for in-depth exchanges and cooperation for global creative talents and industry experts. In the future, with the hosting of more international events, Moscow is expected to become an important hub for the global creative industry. The city will continue to attract artists, directors, media experts and technology innovators from around the world with its unique cultural heritage and modern technical facilities to explore the infinite possibilities of creativity and technology.