Inside the 2026 San Sebastián-CAA Media Finance Creative Investors’ Conference

NewsAbroad newsroom brief · 3h ago · 1 min read · via variety.com

Acme AI & FX’s Ryan Kavanaugh, Laura Austin-Little at Black Bear International, Neon’s Elissa Federoff, StudioCanal’s Ron Halpern and Sumerian Pictures’ Rob Williams are confirmed for San Sebastián’s fifth Creative Investors’ Conference, co-organized with CAA Media Finance. They

The 2026 San Sebastián-CAA Media Finance Creative Investors' Conference is set to bring together some of the most influential players in the media finance industry, with a star-studded lineup of speakers that includes Ryan Kavanaugh of Acme AI & FX, Laura Austin-Little from Black Bear International, Elissa Federoff of Neon, Ron Halpern from StudioCanal, and Rob Williams of Sumerian Pictures. This conference, now in its fifth year, has established itself as a premier event for creative investors, and its co-organization with CAA Media Finance only adds to its credibility and appeal.

What's notable about this conference is its focus on the intersection of creativity and finance in the media industry. With speakers from a range of companies and backgrounds, the event promises to offer a diverse range of perspectives on the current state of the industry and where it's headed. As the media landscape continues to evolve, with new technologies and business models emerging all the time, events like this one provide a valuable platform for industry leaders to share their insights and expertise.

So what's next to watch? With the conference still a ways off, it's worth keeping an eye on the programming and schedule to see what specific topics and themes will be covered. Additionally, it will be interesting to see what announcements or deals are made on the sidelines of the conference, as these events often serve as a catalyst for new partnerships and investments. As the media finance industry continues to shift and adapt, events like the San Sebastián-CAA Media Finance Creative Investors' Conference will be a key bellwether for trends and developments to come.

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