Where is the industry going? 

IndieWire will explore that question with its inaugural Future of Filmmaking Summit, scheduled for Saturday, November 2 in Los Angeles. Join top industry professionals in conversation with IndieWire editors to learn more about what may be next for emerging and established filmmakers in a shifting and uncertain landscape. We will also have a keynote conversation with one of the leading filmmakers entering this awards season.

And now you can sign up for an Early Bird Discount here: These are $125 tickets for the all-day event. But act fast — there’s a limited quality of early-bird tickets, and they will be available for a limited time. 

Purchase Early Bird Discount Tickets Here 

IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit will be packed with insightful discussions on the future of storytelling, technology, and new distribution opportunities in a globalized market. Topics will include filmmaking outside California and the atomization of production, how to pitch your film (and the tools you can use to better sell your vision), the state of distribution, opportunities provided by streaming, and, of course, the challenges and opportunities of AI. 

Network with industry peers, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration throughout the summit. With a premium breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception included, this is more than just a day of learning — it’s a chance to form meaningful connections that could shape the future of your next project.  

Don’t miss your chance to join this forward-looking conversation and position yourself for success in the ever-changing world of entertainment.   

More details coming soon.  

Buy Your Early Bird Discount Tickets Here 

Panels will include:  

Keynote

A conversation with one of the leading filmmakers entering this awards season. (Announcing soon.)

Shooting Outside Hollywood: Challenges, Opportunities, and Passports  

Runaway production has been atomized as states and countries compete to offer producers the hottest deals. We bring together industry experts to discuss what it means for the rest of us. 

State of Independent Film Distribution: A Special Report  

This one has it all: Exclusive research, real numbers, and the unexpected opportunities in theaters and at home for filmmakers who have found a world beyond the competitive festival circuit.  

Pitching Your Project: Why Producers Now Expect More 

Learn valuable insights from both emerging and established filmmakers whose projects have been greenlit, and explore how to leverage the latest tools to create a stunning visual pitch deck.

How Filmmakers Are — and Aren’t — Using AI   

Every day brings another AI announcement, but our panel will look beyond the money, the controversy and the hype to discuss the ideas and products most likely to be meaningful for you.  

The Future of Film Is Interactive

A panel with the heads of KINO, who will discuss their company’s cutting-edge technology that offers filmmakers an interactive social streaming platform that provides invaluable data insights and a strategic launchpad to connect with their audience.

Awards Season Stories — Talent Discussions from Top Contenders 

Individual panelists will be announced soon. 

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