While low-budget, high-return Horror films have long been an independent industry staple, the genre continues to evolve for more sophisticated audiences. Industry experts discuss a new breed of elevated genre films that are drawing audiences and commercial and arthouse production and sales companies into the game.

The Speakers

Moderator:
Patrick Ewald, CEO, Epic Pictures

Panelists:
Cecilia Brush, Sales Manager, Raven Banner Entertainment
Bishal Dutta, Writer/Director/Producer, Independent
Steven C. Miller, Writer/Director & CEO, Through The Heart
Paul Neinstein, Co-CEO, Project X Entertainment

Originally presented on November 3, 2023 at the American Film Market as part of the AFM Sessions.

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