Low Budget, Big Vision: Strategies for Independent Filmmakers

Speakers

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  Chris Gore Publisher, Film Threat
  

  Chris Gore

  Publisher, Film Threat

  Chris Gore is a comedian and writer who was a regular on G4TV’s Attack of the Show. He is also the founder of Film Threat, the author of several movie books including the Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, writer/producer of the feature comedy My Big Fat Independent Movie.

  Chris has appeared as a film expert on MSNBC, E!, CNN, Reelz Channel and has also hosted shows on FX, Starz, IFC as well as G4TV’s Attack of the Show.

  As an author, Chris has written “The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made” (St. Martin’s Press) and “The Complete DVD Book” (Michael Wiese Publications). His book “The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide” (Random House) is considered the bible of the industry and is required reading at film school.

  His stories have appeared in magazines, online and trades such as The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Video Business, Total Movie, Spin, Details, Men’s Health, ChinaShopMag.com, WaywardNerd.com and Playboy.com.

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  Tom Malloy Producer/President, Glass House Distribution
  

  Tom Malloy

  Producer/President, Glass House Distribution

  Tom Malloy has spent over two decades as a trailblazing multi-hyphenate in film—actor, writer, producer, and now director. He has raised millions for indie films, produced 28 titles, written and sold 25 screenplays, and starred in many projects.

  His credits include After All (2025), McVeigh (Tribeca 2024), Dark Night of the Soul (2023), Ask Me to Dance (2021, directed by Malloy), Lansky (2020), Love N’ Dancing, The Alphabet Killer, and The Attic. Through his company Trick Candle Productions, Malloy has developed acclaimed indies like Trauma Therapy, #Screamers, Hero of the Underworld, and Fair Haven.

  In 2016, he co-founded Glass House Distribution, now a leading international sales and distribution company with over 200 titles, multiple Emmy wins, and presence at AFM, EFM, and Cannes.

  Malloy also authored the bestselling film finance book Bankroll and co-founded FilmMakingStuffHQ, a premier training platform for filmmakers.