Panel | Shifting Ground: Independent Producing in a Changing Landscape

This event took place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe Old Fire Hall

Featuring Lauren Grant (Modern Whore, The Sticky) and Peter Kuplowsky (In A Violent Nature, Deathstalker)

This panel discussion brings together seasoned producers for a frank, insightful conversation about what it takes to thrive as independent filmmakers today. As financing models shift and creative risks become harder to support, these producers reveal how they balance vision and resources, craft campaigns that travel, and build audiences across borders. Expect unfiltered perspectives on festival strategy, distribution pathways, and the evolving art of connecting films with viewers worldwide.