One-on-One Expert Session: Meet the Buyers
17 February 2026, 14:00 – 15:30
Meeting Desk Area
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Meet the Buyers of the Creative Industry
The One-on-One Expert Session allows emerging + established talents to pitch their projects to senior executives from major broadcasting companies + leading figures in the music film industry.
This speed-dating format facilitates professional collaborations and opens up business opportunities!
Experts
Alessandro Lombardo
Head of Theatrical Distribution at mindjazz pictures
Alessandro Lombardo graduated in media management with focus on film economics and productions. In 2010 he starts his career as acquisitions, marketing and festivals manager in international sales. Since 2015 he is a film distributor at mindjazz pictures.
Elif Bulut
Project Director at TRT
Project Director at TRT, working across film, music and cultural industries. Experienced international programmer, jury member and expert in project development, co-production markets and cross-disciplinary creative platforms.
Elizabeth V. Sheldon
CEO at Juno Films
Elizabeth is the CEO of Juno Films, a boutique distribution company. She implements a collaborative approach with filmmakers to execute bespoke releases. Recent releases include Jamie Wyeth and The Unflinching Eye and Lasse Halstrom’s Hilma.
Jani Mikkonen
Acquisition Executive at The Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle
Jani Mikkonen works as an acquisition executive of international music, culture and lifestyle programs. He has produced entertainment and music programmes like festival broadcasts, documentaries and podcasts. He is a huge music fan.
José Luis Mejía Razo
CEO at Mantícora Media
José Luis Mejía Razo is an experienced film executive with a background in programming, acquisition, and distribution. He manages the distribution company Mantícora, serves as Commercial Director of the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film, and is the Head Programmer at Mórbido Film Fest.
Krešimir Zubčić
Editor, Buyer at HRT
Krešimir Zubčić has been an editor and buyer for Croatian Television (HRT) since 1989. He is vice-chair of the board of Animafest, the World Festival of
Animated Film Zagreb and has sat on the jury of many prestigious international events.
Luke O’Shaughnessy
Associate Director at OperaVision
Luke O’Shaughnessy began his career managing contemporary music festivals before serving as Director of RESEO (2002–2008) and Secretary General of Opéra de Dijon. Since 2014, he has worked with Opera Europa, overseeing the development of OperaVision, a free streaming platform supported by Creative Europe, which brings live and on-demand opera performances to global audiences.
Marcelo Lezama
Film + Arts Programming Manager at AMC International - Latin America
Since 2008, Marcelo Lezama has managed content acquisition and programming design for Film and Arts channel, which broadcasts cultural content across Latin America. In addition, Marcelo Lezama is an accomplished filmmaker and has made documentaries such as Revelations, Mozarteum 60, and Four Pianos Concert.
Theresa Selzer
Commissioning Editor and Head of Classical Music at ORF III
Theresa Selzer is in charge of live-broadcasts, video recordings and coproductions throughout Austria including Vienna State Opera, Musikverein Wien and Salzburg Festival for ORF III. She focuses on operas and symphonic concerts.
