Vertical Cuts -

Jack is the founder of Almery Group, a brand integration and production company specializing in vertical drama. Starting as a broker connecting brands with major vertical drama distributors including ReelShort, DramaBox, GoodShort, and others, Jack has expanded the company into principal production, developing original branded vertical drama series for luxury hospitality and destination marketing clients around the world.

Based in Los Angeles, Jack brings a producer's eye for deal structure, distribution economics, and has developed a deep expertise in vertical drama financing, IP strategy, and cross-platform distribution. He has also produced several documentaries, a travel TV docu-series, and has fundraised millions of dollars for his commercial projects and tech startups.

Brings a direct connection to international vertical drama talent - both in front and behind camera.

Karen, Founder & CEO of Central Films, is a film producer and consultant with more than 30 years' experience in the industry, including over 20 years based in and promoting the UAE as a production destination and delivering international film projects across the region.

Based in the UAE, Karen works across the Arabian Gulf - including the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - servicing international commercials and large-scale shoots for some of the world's leading brands.

Hisham is a senior commercial and digital media leader with over 17 years of experience building revenue, advertising, and platform monetization businesses across MENA. He has held leadership roles with major digital platforms including Viu, LinkedIn, and Yahoo, working across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the wider region. His experience spans AVOD, branded content, sponsorships, digital advertising, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market execution.

Most recently, Hisham led the commercial strategy for Viu Middle East (PCCW), managing a multi-million-dollar AVOD business and driving significant revenue growth across advertising, branded content, and entertainment partnerships. With deep relationships across advertisers, agencies, platforms, and content ecosystems, he brings a strong combination of commercial leadership, regional market knowledge, and digital storytelling expertise.