Schedule

Independent Filmmaker Project

Opening Salvo: Keri Putnam, Sundance Institute and Joana Vicente, IFP

Opening Salvo: Keri Putnam, Sundance Institute and Joana Vicente, IFP
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013   10:00AM - 10:30AM
Bruno Walter Auditorium - 111 Amsterdam Avenue

Since 1981, Sundance Institute has supported more than 6,000 artists who have brought original stories and authentic voices to the screen and stage. And, IFP has been the premier advocacy organization for independent filmmakers since 1979, championing the future of storytelling in the digital age by fostering a vibrant and sustainable independent filmmaking community. Both organizations primary commitment has always been to support the development of independent film and to expose it to audiences – in any way possible. Executive Directors Joana Vicente of IFP and Keri Putnam of Sundance Institute have been at the forefront of this movement and will kick off the workshop with their observations on the state of creative distribution and the challenges our industry still faces.

Add this event to: iCal, Outlook, Google

Panelists

Keri Putnam
Executive Director, Sundance Institute

Keri Putnam is the Executive Director of the non-profit Sundance Institute whose mission is to discover and develop independent artists and introduce audiences to their new work. Putnam oversees the Institute’s annual Sundance Film Festival, as well as the Feature Film, Documentary, Film Music, Theatre and Native & Indigenous Programs.

Joana Vicente
, IFP

Our programs help filmmakers navigate the industry, develop new audiences, and encourage close interaction between all participants.

← Back to Filmmaker Conference schedule

  • Filmmaker Conference Home
  • Schedule
  • Participants
  • Sponsors
  • Multimedia
  • Purchase Pass
  • Volunteer
  • Pitch Panels -- Apply Now!
  • Meet the Decision Makers

Which of these emerging industry trends do you find most exciting for indie filmmakers?

Vote or View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • About
  • Programs
    • Labs
    • Fiscal Sponsorship
    • Gotham Independent Film Awards
    • Independent Film Week
    • Emerging Visions
    • International
    • At Rerun
  • Conferences
    • Script to Screen
    • Filmmaker Conference
    • Envision Film
    • Cross-Media Forum
  • Events
  • Resources
    • Industry Buzz
    • Distribution
    • Cinematography
    • Festival Strategy
    • Financing
    • Legal
    • Marketing
    • Post-production
    • Production
    • Sales
    • Writing
  • Membership
  • Members only
  • Search Site
  • ifp.org
  • Filmmaker Magazine
  • Gotham Awards
  • Made In New York IFP Media Center
  • Join
  • Renew membership
  • RSVP to Events
  • Log in

Independent Filmmaker Project

The Independent Filmmaker Project fosters the development, production and promotion of hundreds of feature and documentary films a year. Learn more about us or become a member

  • About
  • Programs
  • Conferences
  • Events
  • Resources
  • Membership
  • Members only
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Download logos
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Flickr
  • YouTube
  • RSS Feed
  • ©2011 IFP. All Rights Reserved.
  • Photo by Irwin Seow.
  • Site by AREA 17

The IFP Wishes to Thank The Following Major Supporters:

  • RBC
  • HBO
  • The New York Times
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • NYSCA