Recent corporate divorces and consolidation have changed the playing field in the independent and specialty film business, leading some to claim there simply aren't enough quality films to sustain all these businesses. At the same time, the demand for thought-provoking, original work is higher than ever, and national- and state-wide tax incentives are promoting indie film production. This panel looks at how the independent film business has changed in just the past few years, and what new opportunities have emerged for independent filmmakers to finance, produce, and sell their films.
Moderator: Eugene Hernandez (Co - Founder, Senior Editor, Indiewire)
Panelists include: Steven C. Beer(legal representative, producers rep, executive producer, producer: The Hebrew Hammer, Blue Vinyl, L.I.E., My Generation, Snow Days, Tumbleweeds.) Jason Kliot & Joana Vicente (executive producers, producers: The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Coffee and Cigarettes, Lovely & Amazing, Chuck & Buck, Welcome to the Dollhouse, and Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.) Mark Urman (president, THINKFilm: Murderball, The Aristrocrats, The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Mondovino, Spellbound.) Ted Hope (Executive producerThumbsucker, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, 21 Grams, In the Bedroom, The Tao of Steve...)
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