On the heels of a Sundance Grand Jury Prize and a sizzling summer roll-out, hear from WINTER’S BONE’s director Debra Granik and distributor Roadside Attraction’s Dustin Smith how the film found receptive audiences across the country, from NYC to screens well outside the top …
Refreshing the dialogue on the direction independent film is taking, top emerging filmmakers, up-and-coming distributors, and rising stars of new media discuss the state of the industry in the wake of seismic changes in the art and business of filmmaking.
Join luminary directors, writers, execs and new media pioneers for in-depth discussions about their experiences in the industry and where filmmaking is heading next. Sheila Nevins, President of HBO Documentary Films, delves into her remarkable Emmy and Peabody-winning career, in which she shepards the …
Learn from veteran filmmakers and rising stars as we delve in depth into their recent success stories. Join Director/Producer/Cinematographer Tim Hetherington and National Geographic Films’ Daniel Battsek for a discussion of RESTREPO, chronicling the one-year deployment of a platoon of American soldiers at one …
Learn the ins and outs of finding the right sound for the right money. Musicians, composers, publishers, and music supervisors share their strategies on how to achieve a winning mix on an indie budget.
Moderator:
Doreen Ringer Ross, BMI
Panelists:
Jeff Danna, Composer
Randall Poster, Music Supervisor
Ry Russo Young, …
Join programmers and directors of top domestic and international festivals for a debate on their roles in the film world. Who does a festival serve – the local audience, the filmmakers or the industry – and how can festivals juggle and prioritize their duties …