Can Excellence Survive the Mainstream?



Film / Talks

19 October 2026 - 17:30

Hotel Westin Excelsior - Sala Giardino d'Inverno
Runtime: 60 min.



As the audiovisual industry becomes increasingly driven by scale, accessibility and the need to reach broad audiences, what does this mean for creative freedom?
This conversation brings together leading producers to explore whether there is still room for bold, distinctive storytelling within an increasingly broad mainstream, and how producers can continue to protect original voices and make space for projects that challenge audience expectations.

Speakers:
Belén Atienza | Producer, Suspense Entertainment SL (Spain)
Fernando Bovaira | Producer, Mod Producciones (Spain)
Domingo Corral | Producer and Owner, Good Day Productions (Spain)
María Zamora | Producer, Elastica Films (Spain)
Moderator:
Andrea Occhipinti | CEO & Founder, Lucky Red (Italy)