The Real Path to Audiences Now: Beyond Sales Agent panel is a practical conversation about what happens after the festival dust settles: the new “stack” of ways films reach audiences (theatrical, community/educational networks, in-flight/hospitality, IP repackaging), and how to turn finished films into sustainable cultural assets rather than one-and-done premieres.

Panelists:

Karol Martesko-Fenster, Abramorama

Douglas Dicconson, Theorem Media

Nisha Thakkar, United In-Flight Entertainment

Sarah Mosses, Together Films

Moderator: Dana Harris Bridson, IndieWire

The From Headline to Hollywood: Turning Real Stories into IP Gold panel will explore the current IP development landscape: how real-world narratives are discovered, developed, and packaged for Hollywood. 

Panelists:

Celia Aniskovich, Switchboard Magazine

Liz Yale Marsh, Universal Television Alternative Studio

Lana Barkin, Boardwalk Pictures

Alexandra Kern, Director/Producer

Moderator: Saba Hamedy, NBC News Culture & Trends Editor

- Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.

Partner events are independently conceived and produced by sponsor and partner organizations. These events take place in official Festival locations and all organizations follow the Sundance Film Festival community agreement.