October 15, 2016 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Each year, NHFF hosts industry representatives from some of today’s most successful and cutting edge companies in the independent film and television business. Join this year’s insiders for a special panel discussion on the trends and future of distribution and marketing.
Moderator
MATT GRADY
FOUNDER, FACTORY 25
Recently named “One of the Most Influential People in Brooklyn Culture,” Grady is the founder of Factory 25, an independent film distribution company with recent titles including Uncle Kent 2, Stinking Heaven, and Christmas, Again.
Panelists
NICK CAMACHO
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, OSCILLOSCOPE LABORATORIES
Nick Camacho is the Director of Marketing at Oscilloscope Laboratories. Nick oversees the releases of all feature films, creating unique marketing materials and branded ad campaigns for each film. Nick also runs all of Oscilloscope’s social media accounts, which you should definitely subscribe to for a good film themed laugh every day. Nick previously has worked in marketing and publicity at Brigade Media and IFC Films.
JUSTIN DIPIETRO
DIRECTOR OF THEATRICAL SALES & DISTRIBUTION, IFC FILMS
Justin is the Director of Theatrical Sales and Distribution for IFC Films’ three distribution labels, IFC Films, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight.
SEAN MCDONNELL
DIRECTOR OF THEATRICAL SALES, A24 FILMS
Sean McDonnell is the Director of Theatrical Sales for A24, the independent entertainment company responsible for such recent hit films as Ex Machina, Room, The Lobster and The Witch.
CHRIS WHITE
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS & DELIVERY, MAGNOLIA PICTURES/MAGNET RELEASING
Chris White is the director of Business Affairs and Delivery at Magnolia Pictures/ Magnet Releasing, handling business and legal administration as well as delivery, documentation and promo material negotiation for all titles.