Buy Early Bird Discount Tickets for IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit, Featuring Sean Baker
Where is the industry going?
IndieWire will explore that question with its inaugural Future of Filmmaking Summit, scheduled for Saturday, November 2 in Los Angeles. Join top industry professionals in conversation with IndieWire editors — and a keynote chat with Sean Baker — to learn more about what may be next for emerging and established filmmakers in a shifting and uncertain landscape. Panelists will include president of FilmLA Paul Audley, former Sundance Institute CEO Keri Putnam, Sub-Genre founder Brian Newman, AI guru Dave Clark and Erik Weaver, director of adaptive production at ETC. We’ll also have a panel with the heads of KINO, Austin Worrell, Brit MacRae and Daril Fannin. And there will be a special presentation from Reby Silverman, senior manager of global partnerships with Canva.
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Each attendee will also receive a six-month trial of Canva.
(Other panelists to be announced soon.)
And now you can sign up for an Early Bird Discount here: These are $125 tickets for the all-day event. But act fast — there’s a limited quality of early-bird tickets, and they will be available for a limited time.
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IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit will be packed with insightful discussions on the future of storytelling, technology, and new distribution opportunities in a globalized market. Topics will include filmmaking outside California and the atomization of production, how to pitch your film (and the tools you can use to better sell your vision), the state of distribution, opportunities provided by streaming, and, of course, the challenges and opportunities of AI.
Network with industry peers, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration throughout the summit. With a premium breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception included, this is more than just a day of learning — it’s a chance to form meaningful connections that could shape the future of your next project.
Don’t miss your chance to join this forward-looking conversation and position yourself for success in the ever-changing world of entertainment.
More details coming soon.
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Panels will include:
Keynote Chat: Sean Baker
Award-winning Auteur, Sean Baker, will deliver our Future of Filmmaking Summit’s keynote chat. Baker, who recently took home the Palme d’Or at Cannes for his celebrated film “Anora,” a strong contender this awards season, will share his advice to summit attendees and his thoughts about the future of the industry.
Filming Outside Hollywood: Challenges, Opportunities, and Passports
Runaway production has been atomized as states and countries compete to offer producers the hottest deals. Join Paul Audley, President of FilmLA, producer and 1Community CEO Scott Budnick, Entertainment Partners’ Sarah Westman-Liu, and an IndieWire editor, as they discuss what that means for the rest of us.
How to Get Your Film Seen: New Takes on Audience, Funding, and Buyers
This one has it all: Exclusive research, real numbers, and the unexpected opportunities in theaters and at home for filmmakers who have found a world beyond the competitive festival circuit. Keri Putnam (former Sundance Institute CEO) and Brian Newman (founder of Sub-Genre) will share intel on emerging strategies and success stories, providing key insights into how filmmakers can thrive in today’s ever-changing distribution landscape.
From Indie Films to Pixar: A Career Case Study with Mike Jones
Join us as we explore the unique career of Mike Jones, tracing his early days in the indie film scene to his transition into a full-time role at Pixar. As creator of Pixar’s upcoming series “Dream Productions” and writer on some of the studio’s most acclaimed films, including “Luca” and “Soul”, hear about the Pixar process and how Jones’ background in independent film help inform his current approach as a storyteller. For anyone looking to make their mark in both independent and mainstream cinema, this panel is for you.
Pitching Your Project: Why Producers Now Expect More
Reby Silverman, Senior Manager, Global Partnerships at Canva will take the stage alongside emerging and established filmmakers to showcase how Canva’s platform is transforming the way filmmakers pitch their ideas. Learn directly from the pros and get insider tips to craft a pitch deck that stands out in today’s competitive industry!
How Filmmakers Are — and Aren’t — Using AI
Every day brings another AI announcement, but our panel will look beyond the money, the controversy, and the hype to discuss the ideas and products most likely to be meaningful for you. AI guru Dave Clark and and Erik Weaver, Director, Adaptive Production at ETC, will unpack this hot topic, exploring how AI tools are already reshaping the creative process, from scriptwriting to post-production, and what the future holds for filmmakers looking to leverage this technology in practical and innovative ways.
The Future of Film Is Interactive
A panel with the heads of KINO, Austin Worrell, Brit MacRae and Daril Fannin, who will discuss their company’s cutting-edge technology that offers filmmakers an interactive social streaming platform that provides invaluable data insights and a strategic launchpad to connect with their audience. Moderated by IndieWire’s SVP and Editor in Chief, Dana Harris-Bridson.
Award Season Stories – Disney: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Discover how Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes uses performance capture to bring complex, emotionally rich characters to life. This panel features the film’s creative team and actors, sharing insights on how cutting-edge technology and powerful performances drive the storytelling in this awards season contender.
Wes Ball
Director
Erik Winquist
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Durand
Actor
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