Pippa Harris and James Wilson headline LFF Industry Forum

Pippa Harris, co-founder of Neal Street Productions and producer of *Hamnet* and *1917*, will join James Wilson, producer of *The Zone of Interest*, for spotlight interviews at the 70th BFI London Film Festival’s Industry Forum in October. Harris is also overseeing *The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event*, a series of four upcoming theatrical biopics about the iconic band.

The festival’s Industry Forum is a key networking and development hub for filmmakers, producers, and financiers, designed to spark conversations about the future of cinema. This year’s lineup reflects the festival’s commitment to highlighting both established voices and new talent. Harris and Wilson were chosen for their recent successes in major productions, offering insights into the challenges of large-scale filmmaking.

Harris’ *The Beatles* project is one of the most anticipated releases of the next two years, with each film focusing on a different chapter of the band’s career. She will discuss the creative and logistical hurdles of bringing such a monumental story to the screen. Wilson, meanwhile, will share his experience producing *The Zone of Interest*, a critically acclaimed film that blends historical drama with modern sensibilities.

The Industry Forum sessions will provide filmmakers with practical advice on financing, distribution, and creative decision-making. For the festival’s audience, the conversations promise a rare look behind the scenes of some of the year’s most talked-about productions. With the film industry facing rapid changes, the insights from Harris and Wilson could influence how future projects are developed and financed.