PANEL: FROM FESTIVAL BUZZ TO DISTRIBUTION DEALS: HOW FILMS BREAK THROUGH TODAY

A candid look at how programmers, buyers, and distributors discover films—and what factors inform their decisions to champion one project over another. Moderated by a veteran festival programmer and independent film producer, panelists will discuss the various qualities and strategies that help films stand out and move the needle from premiere to pickup in today’s crowded market.

This is a FREE event open to the public.

PANELISTS:
MITCH DAVIS - Fantasia International Film Festival; Artistic Director
JENNY EZELL - Independent Film Company (Ifc Films) & Shudder; Coordinator Of Acquisitions & Productions
EMILY GAGNE - Hollywood Suite; Senior Marketing and Content Manager
HILARY HART - Game Theory Films; Co-President
PETER KUPLOWSKY - Toronto International Film Festival; Lead Programmer, Midnight Madness; International Programmer, Us Indies
ISABELLE LEGAULT - Filmoption International; Vice-president Acquisitions & Theatrical
JOSEPH YANICK - Yellow Veil Pictures; Co-founder, Acquisitions
LANDON ZAKHEIM - Overlook Film Festival & Sundance Film Festival; Executive Director & Co-founder // Programmer, Short Films