cinema at your fingertips

Distribution continues to be an evolving beast. With the rise of streaming Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant and cable VOD, there are so many new options for audiences to access movies. We've invited three filmmakers who have gone down the digital distribution rabbit hole to discuss the experience. 

Panelists

John Bryant
John Bryant's short films OH MY GOD and MOMMA'S BOY premiered at Sundance in 2005 and 2006 respectively.  He received a TFPF grant in 2007 for his short film called LOVEOLUTION which was subsequently purchased by Canal+ and distributed across Europe.  More recently he produced and directed THE OVERBROOK BROTHERS which played at SXSW and several other festivals before being picked up by IFC Films and later screened on the Sundance Channel.

Brady Dial (MAN ON A MISSION, Producer)
Brady Dial is an independent film producer developing docs and genre features; his previous project was the IMAX film “Ride Around the World.” To learn more about what’s coming next from this intrepid producer visit The Were-Bot.

Jason Wehling is an independent producer and director based in Austin, TX.  His producing credits include AUGUST EVENING, which was awarded top prizes at the LA and Woodstock Film Festivals and won the John Cassavetes Award at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards; Kyle Henry's omnibus of short films, FOURPLAY; the PBS doc, A PLACE TO DANCE; Paul Gordon’s 2010 hit festival comedy, THE HAPPY POET; television specials for THE WEATHER CHANNEL; the forthcoming political football documentary, AMERICA’S PARKING LOT and two additional feature films currently in post-production.

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, May 3rd, 7 PM
Austin Studios Screening Room
(1901 E. 51st Street - Use Gate 2 Entrance)
FREE to AFS Filmmaker Level & Above
$5 AFS Members
$10 General Admission