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Join Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance, Barbara Twist, for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of independent film exhibition and distribution. In this Advisor Studio, Barbara will share her expertise, discussing key trends, challenges and opportunities for filmmakers today. Whether you’re a producer, a filmmaker, a festival organizer, or a cinephile, this 60-minute session is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask your burning questions.
The Film Festival Alliance (FFA) is home to more than 230 members from 40 states, Canada and the UK, including large, mid-size and start-up festivals, festival consultants, and programmers.
Barbara Twist has extensive experience in distribution and exhibition. Her previous work includes Director of Partnerships at Vidiots, leading up to the recent re-launch and opening of the Eagle Theater, as well as Art House Convergence, Europa International, and others. Barbara is one of the organizers of IND/EX, the largest gathering of independent Exhibitors and Distributors in North America, and has been a key force behind organizing exciting discussions and new initiatives to address the distribution crisis - including most recently The Popcorn List, highlighting exceptional films that have yet to secure distribution after a festival premiere.
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Join Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance, Barbara Twist, for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of independent film exhibition and distribution. In this Advisor Studio, Barbara will share her expertise, discussing key trends, challenges and opportunities for filmmakers today. Whether you’re a producer, a filmmaker, a festival organizer, or a cinephile, this 60-minute session is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask your burning questions.
The Film Festival Alliance (FFA) is home to more than 230 members from 40 states, Canada and the UK, including large, mid-size and start-up festivals, festival consultants, and programmers.
Barbara Twist has extensive experience in distribution and exhibition. Her previous work includes Director of Partnerships at Vidiots, leading up to the recent re-launch and opening of the Eagle Theater, as well as Art House Convergence, Europa International, and others. Barbara is one of the organizers of IND/EX, the largest gathering of independent Exhibitors and Distributors in North America, and has been a key force behind organizing exciting discussions and new initiatives to address the distribution crisis - including most recently The Popcorn List, highlighting exceptional films that have yet to secure distribution after a festival premiere.
Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/@sundancefilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
LEARN WITH SUNDANCE INSTITUTE: collab.sundance.org
Collab is an online global community for filmmakers and creators to develop skills, share projects, and connect with industry peers. Access exclusive content, master classes, and filmmaking courses to hone your craft.
CONNECT WITH US
Learn More: sundance.org
Instagram: instagram.com/sundanceorg
X: twitter.com/sundancefest
Facebook: facebook.com/sundance
Threads: threads.net/@sundanceorg
TikTok: tiktok.com/@sundanceorg
