After two years of hosting an online festival due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sundance Film Festival returns to Park City this year for its 2023 edition from Jan. 19-29. Film lovers, filmmakers, industry insiders, actors, artists and more are expected to return en masse for the festivities that will also include a packed calendar of parties, panels, concerts, gatherings and networking opportunities in addition to all the big-screen screenings.
Below is a roundup of all of the intel The Hollywood Reporter has gathered thus far, featuring events in Park City. All times listed are local.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Sundance Scoop – Day One
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 1:30-2:30 p.m.
A conversation and Q&a for media featuring Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente, Sundance director of programming Kim Yutani, senior programmer and strategic initiatives director John Nein with moderator Eugene Hernandez, incoming Sundance festival director and head of public programming.
Below is a roundup of all of the intel The Hollywood Reporter has gathered thus far, featuring events in Park City. All times listed are local.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Sundance Scoop – Day One
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 1:30-2:30 p.m.
A conversation and Q&a for media featuring Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente, Sundance director of programming Kim Yutani, senior programmer and strategic initiatives director John Nein with moderator Eugene Hernandez, incoming Sundance festival director and head of public programming.
- 1/12/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Australian International Documentary Conference (Aidc) will be held entirely online in 2021, with an early line-up of international speakers that includes Sundance Film Festival director Tabitha Jackson, and directors David France (Welcome to Chechnya) and Kirsten Johnson (Dick Johnson is Dead).
Aidc organisers have stated the reconfiguration of the event will allow it to be more accessible, and mean it can offer more international speakers and host a larger contingent of decision makers.
In recognition of the challenges facing the industry, Aidc will also offer a discount on the first 100 All Access passes sold.
The theme for 2021 event will be ‘Moment of Truth’, “recognising that humanity is living in a time when there’s no turning back and crucial decisions need to be made” in areas such as sustainability, resistance, action, truth-telling, innovation and the response to Covid-19.
Aidc CEO and conference director Alice Burgin said: “Aidc is excited to...
Aidc organisers have stated the reconfiguration of the event will allow it to be more accessible, and mean it can offer more international speakers and host a larger contingent of decision makers.
In recognition of the challenges facing the industry, Aidc will also offer a discount on the first 100 All Access passes sold.
The theme for 2021 event will be ‘Moment of Truth’, “recognising that humanity is living in a time when there’s no turning back and crucial decisions need to be made” in areas such as sustainability, resistance, action, truth-telling, innovation and the response to Covid-19.
Aidc CEO and conference director Alice Burgin said: “Aidc is excited to...
- 10/29/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
ESPN has hired former NFL Media exec Brian Lockhart as executive producer, ESPN+ Original Content, effective immediately. In his new position, Lockhart will oversee strategy and development for all ESPN+ Original Content initiatives including new projects and existing shows such as Detail, More Than An Athlete, The Board Room, Earn Everything, Quest for the Stanley Cup, Draft Academy, among others for the subscription streaming service.
Lockhart will be based in New York, reporting to Libby Geist, vice president and executive producer, ESPN Films & Original Content. He’ll work closely with executives across both ESPN and Dtci’s Disney Streaming Services group, including Russell Wolff, executive vice president and general manager, ESPN+ and Craig Lazarus, vice president, ESPN Original Content & Features, who will continue to oversee production on ESPN+ original series. Adam Neuhaus, director of content development, and his team will report directly to Lockhart.
“Brian is an award-winning content creator...
Lockhart will be based in New York, reporting to Libby Geist, vice president and executive producer, ESPN Films & Original Content. He’ll work closely with executives across both ESPN and Dtci’s Disney Streaming Services group, including Russell Wolff, executive vice president and general manager, ESPN+ and Craig Lazarus, vice president, ESPN Original Content & Features, who will continue to oversee production on ESPN+ original series. Adam Neuhaus, director of content development, and his team will report directly to Lockhart.
“Brian is an award-winning content creator...
- 1/22/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Tribeca Film Institute and ESPN have awarded three grants in their annual Short Documentary Program.
This year’s recipients are Jessie Adler for The Boxers of Brule, Matt Kay for Little Miss Sumo and Taylor Hess and Erin Sanger for Mack Wrestles. All three of the 2018 grantees showcase athletes as fighters overcoming battles of various kinds both in and out of the ring.
Each filmmaking team chosen will receive a grant ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 to use towards the development, production, or post-production of their film, as well as receive year-round consultation and mentorship.
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, whose credits include Life, Animated and God Loves Uganda, will mentor Kay for Little Miss Sumo. Editor David Teague will mentor Adler for Boxers of Brule. Mack Wrestles’ mentor will be selected this summer.
“Opportunities for young filmmakers to receive this level of mentorship are rare,...
This year’s recipients are Jessie Adler for The Boxers of Brule, Matt Kay for Little Miss Sumo and Taylor Hess and Erin Sanger for Mack Wrestles. All three of the 2018 grantees showcase athletes as fighters overcoming battles of various kinds both in and out of the ring.
Each filmmaking team chosen will receive a grant ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 to use towards the development, production, or post-production of their film, as well as receive year-round consultation and mentorship.
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, whose credits include Life, Animated and God Loves Uganda, will mentor Kay for Little Miss Sumo. Editor David Teague will mentor Adler for Boxers of Brule. Mack Wrestles’ mentor will be selected this summer.
“Opportunities for young filmmakers to receive this level of mentorship are rare,...
- 6/7/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
“Distributing is easy, marketing is hard.” With that statement, moderator Ryan Koo kicked off the discussion at ScreenCraft’s recent Digital Discourse panel on the future of content creation and releasing. Nestled in the Wgae suite of a Tribeca high rise, the participating panelists included YouTube’s Amy Singer; Erica Anderson, Chief Marketing Director at Seed&Spark; Erick Opeka, Svp of Digital Distribution at Cinedigm; @radical.media’s Adam Neuhaus; and Bond 360 Founder and CEO, Marc Schiller. Chances are, you’ve heard it before: with so much of the independent film world unspooling in a viral sphere at a hair-raising pace, filmmakers must be prepared […]...
- 11/8/2013
- by Sarah Salovaara
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
“Distributing is easy, marketing is hard.” With that statement, moderator Ryan Koo kicked off the discussion at ScreenCraft’s recent Digital Discourse panel on the future of content creation and releasing. Nestled in the Wgae suite of a Tribeca high rise, the participating panelists included YouTube’s Amy Singer; Erica Anderson, Chief Marketing Director at Seed&Spark; Erick Opeka, Svp of Digital Distribution at Cinedigm; @radical.media’s Adam Neuhaus; and Bond 360 Founder and CEO, Marc Schiller. Chances are, you’ve heard it before: with so much of the independent film world unspooling in a viral sphere at a hair-raising pace, filmmakers must be prepared […]...
- 11/8/2013
- by Sarah Salovaara
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
1. Digital Discourse: The greatest challenge for an independent filmmaker has historically been finding distribution. But now that distribution is as easy as uploading a video to YouTube, the new challenge is finding an audience amidst so much competition. In partnership with ScreenCraft and Hello World and NoFilmSchool.com, last night Wgae addressed these issues and more in "Digital Discourse: the Future of Media Distribution & Content Creation," a panel which covered changes in content distribution and ways that new content-creation platforms are shaping the entertainment industry. Read our takeaways from the panel, featuring insights from panelists Erica Anderson, Cmo, Seed&Spark, Adam Neuhaus, Creative Producer, @radical.media, Erick Opeka, Svp, Digital Distribution, Cinedigm, Marc Schiller, founder of Bond 360, Amy Singer, Strategic Partner Manager of YouTube and moderator, Ryan Koo, filmmaker and founder of NoFilmSchool.com. 2. Hal Hartley...
- 11/7/2013
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
The greatest challenge for an independent filmmaker has historically been finding distribution. But now that distribution is as easy as uploading a video to YouTube, the new challenge is finding an audience amidst so much competition. In partnership with ScreenCraft and Hello World and NoFilmSchool.com, last night Writers Guild of America, East addressed these issues and more in "Digital Discourse: the Future of Media Distribution & Content Creation," a panel which covered changes in content distribution and ways that new content-creation platforms are shaping the entertainment industry. Panelists included Erica Anderson, Cmo, Seed&Spark, Adam Neuhaus, Creative Producer, @radical.media, Erick Opeka, Svp, Digital Distribution, Cinedigm, Marc Schiller, founder of Bond 360 and Amy Singer, Strategic Partner Manager of YouTube. The panel was moderated by NoFilmSchool.com founder Ryan Koo, who is also a filmmaker. Here are 7 Tips for Filmmakers: 1. Build community. "It used to be...
- 11/7/2013
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
Tribeca invites you to a conversation exploring the Future of Film, held at The Varick Room at Tribeca Cinemas. The Business of Web Storytelling Today, the boundaries between theatrical, television, desktop, tablet, and smartphone screens are rapidly dissolving, and with them, the tried and true business models that content creators used to count on. What does this mean for making money from storytelling in the digital age, and how can today's content creator make a career in this rapidly changing field. On December 3, Andrew and Michael Gregory - of the famed YouTube band The Gregory Brothers - will talk with Adam Neuhaus, Head of Development for Thnkr at @Radical Media. How does filmmaking differ on the web? What are the the potential profit models? What is the entry point into online storytelling? Moderated by Matt Spangler, Tribeca Enterprises' Evp for Marketing and Content. Afterwards, network, mingle and continue the conversation...
- 11/29/2012
- TribecaFilm.com
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