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DESCRIPTION:Independent films have never had more ways to reach audiences—yet many still struggle to find them. As traditional distribution models come under increasing pressure\, filmmakers and producers are searching for new ways to connect their work with viewers in an increasingly crowded and fragmented media landscape.\n\nTwo industr y leaders are tackling the same challenge from different perspectives: Oscar-winning producer Juan de Dios Larraín (Pijama) advocates for direct-to-audience distribution and greater control for filmmakers\, while Steffen Kottkamp (Directors Collection\, Weydemann Bros.) explores curated digital ecosystems\, AVOD and FAST channel strategies\, and new approaches to long-term audience engagement.\n\nModerated by Diana Lodderhose\, the discussion will examine the future of independent film distribution\, discoverability\, audience behavior\, monetization\, and the evolving roles of distributors\, platforms\, festivals\, and filmmakers themselves. The session offers valuable insights for producers\, filmmakers\, distributors\, and industry professionals seeking to navigate a rapidly changing marketplace and identify new opportunities for independent cinema.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Independent films have never had more ways to reach audiences—yet many still struggle to find them. As traditional distribution models come under increasing pressure, filmmakers and producers are searching for new ways to connect their work with viewers in an increasingly crowded and fragmented media landscape.<br><br>Two industr y leaders are tackling the same challenge from different perspectives: Oscar-winning producer Juan de Dios Larraín (Pijama) advocates for direct-to-audience distribution and greater control for filmmakers, while Steffen Kottkamp (Directors Collection, Weydemann Bros.) explores curated digital ecosystems, AVOD and FAST channel strategies, and new approaches to long-term audience engagement.<br><br>Moderated by Diana Lodderhose, the discussion will examine the future of independent film distribution, discoverability, audience behavior, monetization, and the evolving roles of distributors, platforms, festivals, and filmmakers themselves. The session offers valuable insights for producers, filmmakers, distributors, and industry professionals seeking to navigate a rapidly changing marketplace and identify new opportunities for independent cinema.
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SUMMARY:The Future of Film Distribution Is Already Here: Same Problem – Opposite Directions
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LOCATION:Kaiserbad – Císařské Lázně\nFilm Industry Main Stage\nMariánskolázeňská 2\, Karlovy Vary\, 360 00\, Czech Republic
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