October 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MODERATOR: ERIN TRAHAN
EDITOR, THE INDEPENDENT
Erin Trahan edits The Independent, where she has overseen the publication of two books on film distribution and spearheaded the preservation of the Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers’ organizational archive and print magazine.
PANELIST: JEFFREY BOWERS
SENIOR MANAGER OF CURATION, VIMEO
Jeffrey Bowers is Senior Manager of Curation (VOD) at Vimeo and also curates VICE media’s VICE Shorts and writes their column, “I’m Short, Not Stupid.” In the past he has programmed for the Tribeca Film Festival, Hamptons International Film Festival and Rooftop Films.
PANELIST: JUSTIN DIPIETRO
MANAGER OF THEATRICAL SALES, IFC FILMS
DiPietro is the manager of Theatrical Sales for IFC Films three distribution labels, IFC Films, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight. In addition to this, he is the head of Non- Theatrical Sales for IFC Films.
PANELIST: MATT GRADY
INDEPENDENT PRODUCER
Recently named “One of the Most Influential People in Brooklyn Culture,” Grady is the founder of Factory 25, an independent film distribution company with upcoming titles Uncle Kent 2, Stinking Heaven, and Christmas, Again.
PANELIST: KATE McEDWARDS
HEAD OF NON-THEATRICAL, OSCILLOSCOPE LABORATORIES
McEdwards helps release indie feature films. Oscilloscope’s prior releases have included We Need to Talk About Kevin, Wendy and Lucy, Cutoff, River of Grass, After Tiller, and Wuthering Heights.
PANELIST: REBECCA SOSA
HEAD OF DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION, A24 FILMS
Sosa oversees VOD, DVD and ancillary opportunities as Head of Digital Distribution for A24, the studio that recently released Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers, Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring and James Ponsoldt’s The Spectacular Now.
PANELIST: CHRIS WHITE
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS & DELIVERY, MAGNOLIA PICTURES/MAGNET RELEASING
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.