Zurich Summit 2026: Industry Leaders Tackle Gen Z and Equity Trends

WHO:

Deadline - Glen Basner (CEO of FilmNation Entertainment), Kane Parsons (director of Backrooms), Eline van der Velden (creator of Tilly Norwood), Bill Kramer (CEO of AMPAS), Roeg Sutherland (CAA Media Finance Co-Head), Elisabeth d’Arvieu (CEO of Mediawan Pictures), Efe Cakarel (CEO of Mubi), Rena Ronson (Partner and Head of UTA Independent Film Group) will be among the executives at the Zurich Summit.

WHAT:

Variety - The Zurich Film Festival features Peter Farrelly’s film “I Play Rocky,” which is described as a heartfelt drama about the making of the classic film starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is playing as one of the festival galas and embodies the festival’s 2026 motto of “Dream Big.”

WHERE:

Deadline - The event is taking place at the Zurich Summit in Switzerland.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Zurich Summit is the 12th edition of the event.

WHY:

Variety - The festival aims to address significant questions regarding Gen Z and equity trends in the film industry.

HOW:

Variety - The summit will feature discussions led by industry leaders on current trends and challenges facing the film industry, particularly in relation to Gen Z and equity.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 18:00 UTC)

The Zurich Summit is currently underway in Switzerland, featuring a lineup of prominent industry executives including Glen Basner, Kane Parsons, and Bill Kramer. One of the highlights of the festival is Peter Farrelly’s film “I Play Rocky,” a heartfelt drama that captures the essence of creating the classic film starring Sylvester Stallone, and it aligns with the festival’s 2026 motto of “Dream Big.” This year’s summit, now in its 12th edition, focuses on significant discussions about Gen Z and equity trends in the film industry, led by top leaders in the field.