Register for this Virtual Event: Sundance Collab
In Advisor Studio sessions, Sundance Collab Advisors share field experiences and insights into their specific areas of craft, including writing, directing and producing for TV and film.
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.
If you would benefit from an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please complete this form, contact us at (435) 776-7790, or email us at accessibility@sundance.org to discuss your specific requests. Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; requests made within 5 days of the event may not be guaranteed.
Live event registration for Sundance Collab Advisor Studios is free of charge. A recording of this event will be posted to our Video Library the next business day following the event. All registered attendees can watch the recording for two business days after it is posted. After that, on-demand access to the recording can be purchased for $5.