We’re thrilled to finally announce that #MTHCON25 will kick off with an outstanding voice from the creative industry: Maria Schrader will deliver the Opening Keynote. The director, screenwriter, and actor has set international standards with works such as “Unorthodox”, “I’m Your Man”, and “She Said”.
Her work exemplifies the intersection of artistic vision and technological innovation – the very theme explored at #MTHCON25 under the motto “Where Creativity and Technology Intertwine”.
👉 Don’t miss it and join us live on 24 September at 10AM at Studio Babelsberg. Secure your ticket now!
Maria Schrader’s keynote marks not only a prominent start for #MTHCON but also a deliberately creative perspective:
As one of the few German filmmakers to successfully break into Hollywood, she has shown how stories can resonate across the globe. Her projects are characterised by a sharp awareness of social developments – and by her ability to harness modern technologies to serve emotionally engaging and relevant storytelling.
Her achievements speak for themselves: three German Film Awards for Best Actress, a Silver Bear for “Aimée & Jaguar”, and a Primetime Emmy for the Netflix series “Unorthodox”. With “I’m Your Man”, awarded a Silver Bear and four German Film Awards, she demonstrated how artistic vision and modern technology can work seamlessly together. Her latest film, “She Said”, was recognised by the American Film Institute in 2022 as one of the year’s best films.
At the Intersection of Creativity, Technology, and the International Market
From VFX elements in “I’m Your Man” to the global distribution of “Unorthodox” and the investigative depth behind “She Said”, Schrader operates confidently at the crossroads of creativity, technology, and the international market. This perspective makes her the ideal voice to open #MTHCON25 – after all, technology is only meaningful when it serves the stories of creatives.
In her keynote, Schrader will explore the role of creativity in an industry increasingly defined by AI, global platform strategies, and technological change. In doing so, she sets the framework for two days of innovation, debate, and hands-on insights – underscoring why creativity remains the guiding compass in our technology-driven industry.
👉 Live on SEP 24: reserve your spot for Maria Schrader’s Opening Keynote now!
