Facing the Future: What about the independents?
It has always been hard surviving as an independent producer, but there are fears the increasing dominance of the online streaming platforms will drive up costs even further making it harder to raise finance and ultimately make films. But is it true that the streamers will kill off the independent sector and, without additional support for independent film makers, we will see a real reduction in the number of films that get developed and made? Some independents regard the increase in streaming platforms as creating a buoyant market. Now, there are many many more opportunities enabling the sector to grow. But is it the same as it was? Will something get lost in the mix? Does it now mean the independent sector has to go in a different direction?
Speakers include:
Phil Hunt – Founder & MD, Head Gear FIlms & Bankside Films
Andy Paterson – Producer, Sympathetic Ink
Peter Watson – Vice Chairman, Hanway/CEO, Recorded Picture Company
Rachel Robey – Co-founder, Wellington Films
Finola Dwyer – Producer, Wildgaze Films
