Ask questions and talk with industry members about financing for film, different funding platforms, opportunities and ways to get your project off the ground. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes before your mentor time slot to guarantee your spot. Limited on-site signup is also available for a small number of mentor sessions spots and will begin 30 minutes before the first time slot of each session. To sign up for a session with John Trigonis: http://mentor.sxsw.com/mentors/273 To sign up for a session with Meghan Oliver: http://mentor.sxsw.com/mentors/231 To sign up for a session with Holly Herrick: http://mentor.sxsw.com/events/160 To sign up for a session with Lois Vossen: http://mentor.sxsw.com/mentors/61 To sign up for a session with Lu Lippold: http://mentor.sxsw.com/mentors/151 To sign up for a session with Scilla Andreen: http://mentor.sxsw.com/mentors/62 View official listing on sxsw.com
CEO and Co-founderIndieFlixScilla Andreen is the CEO and co-founder of IndieFlix, an online streaming service dedicated to independent film and filmmakers. She is also founder of the IndieFlix Foundation, creator of the Film Festival in a Box movie game, and the Tag Now, Watch Later... Read More →
FellowshipsCinereachNatalie comes to Cinereach after spending four years spearheading non-profit film fund, Chicken & Egg Pictures. Prior film experience ranges from: Development (This is That, IFP) to Production (independent films The New Twenty, Wedding Bros) to Festivals (London... Read More →
McKnight Programs AdministratorIFP Minnesota/McKnight FoundationAdministers McKnight Foundation film funding programs through IFP Minnesota: the New Media Project Grant and the McKnight Media Arts Fellowships. Writes for the Twin Cities Daily Planet and the Flyway Film Festival. Used... Read More →
AgentWME EntertainmentWME Global agent Deborah McIntosh has helped structure the financing and arrange North American distribution for some of the most successful independent films of the past year. As part of her work in WME, she develops financing packages for production companies... Read More →
Film & Video MgrIndiegogoA behind-the-scenes consulting machine, John T. Trigonis has mentored hundreds of filmmakers worldwide, helping them to create compelling crowdfunding experiences that not only reach, but exceed their goals.
Sr Series ProducerIndependent LensLois Vossen is the Founding and Senior Series Producer of Independent Lens. She is responsible for curating the series and works with filmmakers on content, editorial, and broadcast issues. She scripts and directs the Independent Lens host introductions... Read More →
