March 24–28, 2025 | New York City

The 2025 Australian International Screen Forum with Talent USA brought the best of Australia’s screen talent and global industry leaders together in the heart of New York City for a week of networking, insight, and inspiration.

Spanning five packed days at Film at Lincoln Center and partner venues across the city, the Forum spotlighted dynamic conversations with executives, creatives, and trailblazers from the world's most respected studios, streamers, and production houses.

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Timeline of Events

Monday, March 24
8:30 AM – Doors Open + Breakfast

9:00 AM – Welcome Session

10:00 AM – Keynote: Dylan Leiner & Seth Horowitz (Sony Pictures Classics)

11:00 AM – Noel Manzano (SVP, AMC Networks)

12:00 PM – Lunch & Learn with Emmy-winner Jennifer Perrott

3:00 PM – Offsite Industry Session at A24 with Zach Vargas-Sullivan

5:00 PM – Consulate General Welcome Reception

 

Tuesday, March 25
9:30 AM – Doors Open + Breakfast

10:00 AM – Alec Ring (Cinetic Media)

11:00 AM – Marine Notté (Hulu)

12:00 PM – Lunch & Learn with Alan Sacks (FKKS)

1:00 PM – Anne Carey (Purple Pebble Pictures)

3:00 PM – Mastering U.S. Meetings with Noel Manzano

5:00 PM – NIDA/AISF Talks: Kip Williams & Michael Cassel

6:00 PM – Evening Reception at All & Sundry

 

Wednesday, March 26
10:00 AM – Doors Open + Breakfast

10:30 AM – Allie Moore (Left Handed Films)

12:00 PM – Carrie Gillogly (Netflix)

1:00 PM – Lunch & Learn with Rob O’Neill (Paramount)

2:00 PM – Scott Shooman (AMC Networks)

5:00 PM – Spotlight: Meet the Talent USA Delegates

7:00 PM – Reception at Empire Hotel Rooftop

 

Thursday, March 27
10:30 AM – Coffee + Doors Open

11:00 AM – John Hadity (Entertainment Partners)

12:00 PM – Catered Lunch

1:00 PM – Rebecca Choi (Archer Gray)

2:00 PM – Stuart Zicherman (The Americans)

3:00 PM – Laura Belsey (DGA Vice President)

 

Friday, March 28
9:30 AM – Doors Open + Breakfast

10:00 AM – Miriam Mintz (Likely Story)

11:00 AM – Charlie Morrison (Thunder Road)

12:00 PM – Catered Lunch

1:00 PM – Sarah Colvin (NEON)

2:00 PM – Washington Brief: Kate & Deirdre on Australia’s Current Media Landscape

5:00 PM – Closing Celebration at Vin Sur Vingt Riverside

 

📍 Locations
Unless otherwise noted, events were held at:
Film at Lincoln Center – Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 W 65th St, NYC
Additional events were hosted at A24 HQ, the Empire Hotel Rooftop, and more.​

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