MADE IN HUNTINGTON FILM & TV FESTIVAL
2025 INDUSTRY DAY
Saturday April 5th 8:30am - 12:00pm
The inaugural Made in Huntington Film and TV Festival is pleased to present an
Industry Day. Filmmakers and industry guests can connect and discuss potential
synergies. The Industry Day will feature three moderated discussions.
Industry Day Session Schedule
8:30 a.m. Doors open for networking with coffee and bagels.
8:50 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
9:00 a.m. Session 1: "The Future of Film Festivals"
Featuring Amir Bogen (Programmer, Woodstock Film Festival,
Lighthouse Film Festival), Devin Powell (the NY African Film
Festival), Eric Volweiller (The Festival of Cinema NYC),
and Nora Armani (the Socially Relevant Film Festival).
How do film festivals help shape the future of filmmaking?
What are the significant changes that have occurred since
the COVID-19 pandemic, and how have current festivals adapted to those changes?
What is the role of artist fees in the future of film festivals, and how can
festivals better prepare for the evolving needs of filmmakers? Join us as
representatives from the New York African Film Festival, the Woodstock Film
Festival, Lighthouse Film Festival, and the Socially Relevant Film Festival
discuss the future of film festivals.
9:45 a.m. Networking Break
10:00 a.m. Session 2: “Publicizing, Marketing & Distributing
Films: Where to From Here?”
Featuring marketing and distribution executives Danielle Digiacomo (Subtext
Media), Eran Polishuk (Chapter Two Films), Isil Bagdadi (CAVU
Pictures), and Mark Walton (The New School).
In this dynamic landscape, how can filmmakers best prepare their films for
success beyond the festival circuit?
At what point should filmmakers engage with publicity, marketing, and
distribution companies for their projects? What is the optimal stage for a
project to be in before contacting industry representatives? Join us for this
insightful conversation with representatives from Chapter Two Films, CAVU
Pictures, and Subtext Media as they discuss the constantly evolving nature of
marketing, publicity, and distribution.
11:00 a.m. Session 3: "Fireside Chat:
The Changing Dynamic of Content Distribution"
Fireside Chat with Ed Carroll (President, Kino
Lorber Media Group and formerly Vice Chairman of AMC
Networks). Session moderated by Mark Robichaux (Author,
"Cable Cowboy" and past Editor-in-chief, Multichannel News and
Broadcasting + Cable Magazines).
Hear the latest news on international distribution from Huntington’s own Ed
Carroll. He’ll share his perspective on the future of distribution based
on his current role as President of Kino Lorber, a leader in independent art
house distribution with its own direct digital platforms showcasing new
releases direct from theaters, plus curated international, indie, and
documentary films, and newly restored classics. Ed will also share some
stories from his previous role at AMC Networks where he was personally involved
with some of TV’s biggest Emmy winning series of the past decade.
11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks
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