Join Anjini Azhar and Irene Jiang, the dynamic duo behind the Slamdance Mentorship Award program, as they share their experiences and insights about the ever changing industry landscape and mentoring ...

Slamdance reader Jamie King breaks down his pilot CASTLE ROCK and its journey from live musical comedy at UCB to winner of Best Teleplay at Slamdance. Attendees will see clips and excerpts that highli...

Join USC School of Cinematic Arts professor Beverly Neufeld for a workshop on crafting a standout script. Discover what script readers look for, what they love, what they loathe and why they reject. L...

DIG’s State of the Union brings together new media experts to discuss evolving technology’s impact on entertainment, production, accessibility, and immersive experiences—what’s at stake for al...

You’re tired and ready to jump at the first distribution deal you’re offered just to get some rest and pay the rent. We understand how exhausting, overwhelming, and scary this time can be, no matt...

Continuing our series on independent film distribution, join filmmakers Danny Kurtzman, Shane Stanger and Annalisa Shoemaker and distribution consultant Peter Broderick as they breakdown the real dist...

Jon Reiss, a trailblazer in the indie film sector, shares his extensive knowledge and experiences, shedding light on how unconventional strategies can lead to successful film distribution. Drawing fro...

"The Vast of Night" had its World Premiere at Slamdance Film Festival in 2019. At the festival, it won raucous acclaim from critics while also winning the Slamdance Audience Award, and eventually sign...

David Albert Pierce is the Managing Member of Pierce Law Group LLP, a full-service boutique law firm established in 1996 in Beverly Hills, California, serving the creative community and emerging start...

Many Festivals around the world offer chances to establish your presence, find representation, sell your film and set-up your next project. Amidst the competitive madness and excitement of getting in,...

The best marketing plan begins before production and then continues to evolve as your film moves forward. So say the experts but on a micro budget that's easier said then done. Doing something is esse...

Get ready to go outside your comfort zone, as this panel attempts to tackle some of the toughest questions facing documentary filmmakers who want to push the limits of what is culturally acceptable. I...

Short filmmaking has been called "the laboratory of cinema" but increasingly it's more than just a place where filmmakers experiment and learn. Making a short, getting it into a festival or attracting...

Ask any accomplished writer and you'll hear a unique story on how they made it. There's no map to finding success but there are two factors that will help you along the way: chance and perseverance. W...

GOALS: DEIA ASAP - Redefining Narratives in Entertainment Now Moderator: Taylor Miller Panelists: Juliet Romeo, Ravit Markus, Olivia Kuan, Lauren Appelbaum, Cassidy Dimon, Barbara Twist Panel took p...

Insert funny description here. Comedians/Filmmakers, Filmmakers/Comedians... Moderator: Anna Lee Lawson Panelists: Kristian Mercado, Andre Hyland, Rasheed Stephens, Steve Way, Joey Dardano Panel too...

Live Interactive Brainstorm for a Revolution or Overthrow Moderator: Paul Rachman Panelist: Ted Hope Panel took place on Wednesday, Jan. 24th at 4pm MST - The Lumix Studio @ The Yarrow Hotel

First presented in 2023. Get Reel: Accessibility in Filmmaking is a no-holds-barred discussion of disability and (in)accessibility in the film industry. Moderated by Asha Chai-Chang and featuring Jul...

First presented in 2023. In an industry that glamorizes overwork, being busy is a badge of honor and many of us feel compelled to push our bodies to the edge and continue to keep saying “yes” to ...

First presented in 2023. A discussion with our opening and closing night filmmakers Moby, and OFF! members Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides) and Keith Morris (Black Flag & Circle Jerks), covering the hi...

First presented in 2022. Slamdance alumni, Cast & Crew and Media Services experts come together to share their experience and advice for emerging filmmakers, covering an array of production topics in...

First presented in 2022. One out of seven people have some kind of disability, making them part of the world’s largest minority. Despite this, disabled people make up less than 1% of characters on ...