Apr
30
to May 1

SEEfest 2026 Industry Panel: Lessons From Mainstream Movie Marketing That Indie Films Can Benefit From

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Panelists will share experiences with marketing their own, or their companies’ movies, what tools and approaches they use to identify the likely/ target audience, and what lessons they’ve learned in the process.

Other topics that will be explored: How-to streaming platforms; Financing and Selling Your Indie Movie; Legal Framework for U.S. – Europe Co-Productions; AI, IP, and Maintaining Integrity, and Ownership, of Indie Projects.

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Apr
16
2:00 PM14:00

The Art and Power of Documentary Filmmaking

Oscar-winning Arnold Schwartzman, co-founder of the Academy's Documentary Branch, and Christine La Monte join the award-winning President of the festival jury, Frederico Lapenda, for a lively conversation.

How do we capture the truth without losing the art of the story? Documentary filmmaking is a unique craft that balances the raw unpredictability of real life with the structured vision of cinema. This panel explores the profound impact of non-fiction storytelling—how it can give a voice to the voiceless, challenge global perceptions, and serve as a powerful catalyst for social change. Our experts discuss the delicate process of building trust with subjects, the ethical responsibilities of the filmmaker, and the creative techniques used to turn real-world events into compelling, cinematic experiences. 

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