FilmNation Entertainment founder and CEO Glen Basner is set to receive the Game Changer Award at this year’s Zurich Summit, a Swiss film industry event scheduled for September 25–27. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline both report that the honor recognizes Basner’s role in the production and sales company FilmNation, which has been associated with major titles including “Anora,” “Conclave,” and “Arrival.”
Deadline also notes that the Game Changer Award has been given to other industry figures in past years, naming Tom Quinn (Neon), Roeg Sutherland (CAA Media Finance & International Film Group), and Patrick Wachsberger (Legendary-193), among previous recipients. The reports present Basner’s recognition as part of the summit’s broader lineup of industry acknowledgments and do not describe additional details about the specific citation or ceremony format beyond the timing and award category.