: 10:00 - 12:00
: C4 Screening Room
IFM Masterclass Series 
Behind the Scenes of Global Filmmaking: The Global Production Industry Explained
Join us for an inspiring talk with Adam Pray, Executive Producer at Mbrella Films, whose career spans over 20 years of filmmaking on a global scale. In this masterclass, Adam will share his experience working behind the scenes of global film productions, how international shoots come together, how production network operate, and what skills are needed to succeed in the global film industry.
Moderator: Roee Messinger
Date: 27 October 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: Screening Room, C4
Adam Pray is a director and producer with over 20 years of experience creating films across the globe and in multiple mediums. After studying film at Humboldt State University, he began his career assisting renowned Hollywood filmmakers such as Harold Ramis, Lindsay Doran, and Neil Burger. At 25, he produced his first feature film, Counting Backwards, and went on to work on numerous features, sitcoms, and documentaries. In 2010, he founded Rucksack Productions, developing original content for emerging markets. He later produced Femrat (2013), Albania’s first independent feature and its highest-grossing film. Now based in Bangkok, Adam is Executive Producer at Mbrella Films, where he oversees global film and series productions.
