CAA’s Roeg Sutherland To Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Game Changer Award

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CAA’s Roeg Sutherland is set to be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Game Changer Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions within the film industry.

The co-Head of CAA’s Media Finance department as well as its International Film Group, will be presented with the award during the festival’s industry-focused Zurich Summit, which takes place in October within the framework of the 20th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF).

As part of the recognition, FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner will host the Game Changer Award recipient conversation, in which he will speak with Sutherland about his journey. “Roeg is a passionate cinephile and industry leader, who has not only discovered, but also nurtured and developed the careers of countless artists.

In the past several years, he has secured financing and sold some of the most important and critically acclaimed films, both domestic and international,” commented ZFF Artistic Director Christian Jungen. “His impressive client list includes Oscar winners, nominees, and auteurs like Nadine Labaki, who he signed by specifically flying to Lebanon to meet the Capernaum filmmaker in person – one of my favorite anecdotes about Roeg highlighting his commitment and dedication.” Jungen also noted Sunderland’s contribution to the festival, describing him as “an integral part” of the event and its history for his work in convincing his wide network to attend the Zurich Summit.