TRADE SHOW

Movie Trailers between the presentation slots

The convention theatre is equipped with:
Projection Partner - Christie Digital
Sound & Integration Partner - GM Audio
Server & Content Partner - Qube Cinema
Screen Partner - Galalite Screens
Stage Seating Partner - Pen Workers Seating
Stage Carpet Partner - Welspun Flooring

BIG CINE EXPO 2023 - INAUGURAL CEREMONY

Keynote Address:
Shri. Alok Tandon, Co-CEO, PVR INOX

Guests of Honour:
Shri. Boney Kapoor, Film Producer
Shri. Mukesh Bhatt, Film Producer
Shri. Raghavendra T (Raghav), Director, Big Cine Expo and Editor-Publisher, TheatreWorld
Shri. Yusuf Galabhaiwala, Partner, GTC Industries

EXCLUSIVE GLIMPSES: MAIDAAN
Showcasing never seen footages of ‘MAIDAAN’ for the FIRST TIME.
Presenter Boney Kapoor, Film Producer

Directed by Amit Ravindranath Sharma
Music by A R Rahman
Produced by Boney Kapoor, Zee Studios, Akash Chawla & Arunava Joy Sengupta

MAIDAAN is real story of the Golden Era of Indian Football 1952-1962. Ajay Devgn plays the role of the coach Syed Abdul Rahim. It also stars Priyamani and Gajraj Rao.

Mobiles Off or on Silent. Strictly NO RECORDING.

Panel Discussion:

RELOOKING AT CONTENT & STRATEGIES FOR BALANCED GROWTH

The streaming players have taken on the movie studios and earmarked massive budgets for original and exclusive content over the past few years. How do the major Hollywood & Indian studios recalibrate their strategies on delivering superior content and collaborate with the cinema chains and deliver a ‘superlative cinema viewing experience’ to entice the audience away from the streaming platforms. Let us hear from the studio owners and cinema chains on how they will navigate this challenge.

Panellists:
Aashish Singh, Producer - Consultant, Lyca Productions
Ankur Roongta, Managing Director, Roongta Cinemas
Neeraj Goswamy, Sr. VP-Worldwide Theatrical Distribution, Viacom18 Studios
Preetham Daniel, VP - Theatre Development (India, SE Asia, Aus & NZ), IMAX
Vishesh Bhatt, Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Vishesh Films

Moderator:
Karan Taurani, Senior Vice President - Research Analyst, Elara Capital

Panel Discussion:

ENHANCED THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE BEYOND BOX OFFICE & TECHNOLOGY

Recent studies have proved that viewers in a movie theatre are more likely to have a better overall experience than those in a home setting. Some of the leading cinema chains have invested in superior technology and incorporated the finer nuances of sustainability. All these investments are made to ensure building and retaining the customer loyalty, social responsibility and giving them the best viewing experience and smarter cinema. The experts delve into the various touch points in this interesting panel.

Panellists:
Alain Chamaillard, Head of Cinema EMEA & CIS, Sharp NEC
Friedrich Deininger, Sr. Director Cinema and Partner Management EMEA and India, Dolby Laboratories
Jaiswin T Jayan, Proprietor, Jaithra Cinemas & Entertainments
Jitender Verma, Chief Information Officer, PVR INOX
Rahul Dhyani, Co-Founder & Director, The CONNPLEX Smart Theaters

Moderator:
Akshaye Rathi, Director, Aashirwad Theatres

LUNCH

Panel Discussion:

ACCESSIBILITY IN CINEMAS

The moviegoing experience is special for families and friends. But families with physically challenged, especially visually challenged members lose out on the special experience of watching movies with friends in theatres. This panel will look at how we can reimagine both theatre spaces and content in order to embrace this challenge and offer socially and commercially viable solutions.

Panellists:
Ar. Amita Gore, Partner, PGAG Architects
D. Balamurali (IAS), Regional Officer, Central Board of Film Certification, Chennai
Devang Sampat, CEO, Cinépolis India
Mani Ratnam, Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter
Senthil Kumar, Co-founder, Qube Cinema

Moderator:
Manoj Madhavan, Editor, Broadcast and Film Media

Panel Discussion:

IS REGIONAL THE NEW BOXOFFICE KINGMAKER?

The box-office success of movies in the post pandemic has given the theatres and multiplexes a new lease of life. Hindi movies except for a very few have not really seen major blockbusters post pandemic. The remarkable success of blockbusters from the South is what has set the box office on fire. Are ‘Regional’ movies the new ‘Kingmaker’? The panel of experts from the industry discuss and analyse this trend.

Panellists:
Joyson, Head - Distribution and Programming, AGS Cinemas
Kunal Sawhney, COO, MovieMax Cinemas
Mukesh Mehta, CEO, E4 Entertainment
Satadeep Saha, Director, SSR Cinemas, West Bengal
Saurabh Varma, Chief Creative Officer & Filmmaker, Content Engineers

Moderator:
Sreedhar Pillai, Trade and Entertainment Industry Analyst

• QUBE & Dolby Special Announcement
• QUBE Partner Felicitation

• INDIA’S TOP MULTIPLEX CHAIN OF THE YEAR - PVR-INOX & CINEPOLIS
• BEST MULTIPLEX THEATRE OF THE YEAR - ROONGTA CINEMAS (SURAT) , MUKTA A2 CINEMAS (AHMEDABAD) & MOVIEMAX (NOIDA)
• BEST SINGLE-SCREEN THEATRE OF THE YEAR - WOODLANDS CINEMAS
• BEST TECHNOLOGY ADOPTER OF THE YEAR- BROADWAY CINEMAS, COIMBATORE
• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR - AMPLI X - Joint Developed by PULZ & PVR-INOX
• EMERGING CINEMA CHAIN OF THE YEAR - ASIAN CINEMAS
• FASTEST GROWING CINEMA CHAIN OF THE YEAR - MIRAJ CINEMAS
• MOST TRUSTED BRAND OF THE YEAR - QUBE WIRE
• SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - AKKINENI RAMESH PRASAD

HAPPY HOURS ON TRADE SHOW FLOOR

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY PRESENTS

A Special Screening of:

Meg 2: The Trench

Directed by Ben Wheatley
Starring - Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy…

(No Entry for General Public. Entry for Big Cine Expo Delegates ONLY)

Movie Trailers between the presentation slots

The convention theatre is equipped with:

Projection Partner - Christie Digital
Sound & Integration Partner - GM Audio
Server & Content Partner - Qube Cinema
Screen Partner - Galalite Screens
Stage Seating Partner - Pen Workers Seating
Stage Carpet Partner - Welspun Flooring

Panel Discussion:

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Post Pandemic the multiplexes, single-screens and malls had a stiff challenge on hand and struggled for survival in their attempts to revive the business. For them to rise again needs a herculean effort, as their major chunk of investments is on technology, refurbishment and the ROI is a long way ahead. Exhibitors need to do a thorough due diligence and plan their investments carefully for the future to keep their theatrical business thriving.

Panellists:
Amit Kumar Sharma, Managing Director, Miraj Entertainment
Han Kim, Executive Director, Cinema, Asia Pacific, Christie Digital
Henry Noel, Director, Business Development- Cinema, Asia-Pacific, HARMAN Singapore
Satwik Lele, COO, Mukta A2 Cinemas

Moderator:
Akshaye Rathi Director, Aashirwad Theatres

UNLEASHING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF CINEMA AD-REVENUES IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Presenter:
Vikas Lokhande, Chief General Manager - Marketing & Strategy, Khushi Advertising
Gautam Gulati, CEO, Screenox

HOW TO MAINTAIN & CLEAN CINEMA SCREENS – A LIVE DEMO

Proper maintenance of cinema screens is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. Over time, dust and dirt can accumulate on the screen surface, affecting the image quality and brightness.Regular maintenance and cleaning are essential to prevent these issues and keep the screen in excellent condition for an extended period. In this session, Galalite Projection Screen is pleased to provide a live demonstration andstep-by-step guide on maintaining and cleaning projection screens.

Presenter:
Siranush Whyte, General Manager - Business Development, Galalite Screens
Jiya Grover, Marketing, Galalite Screens