Meet the speakers* for the 2017 Indie Film Distribution Summit
* New speakers are being added regularly so do check back in.
Chris Jones // Filmmaker and author of The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook
Chris has four indie feature films under his belt, an Oscar-shortlisted short and six books in the best-selling Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series. He has also interviewed hundreds of filmmakers over the years for the books... MORE
Karina Gechtman // International Film Marketing Consultant
Karina has over 10 years' experience. She has worked closely with filmmakers and iconic companies such as Paramount Pictures, Disney, and Independent. MORE
Samantha Horley // Distributor, Producer and Screenwriter
Samantha has sold films as diverse as FARGO, MEMENTO, AMERICAN PIE, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, DEAD MAN WALKING and THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT for PolyGram and Summit. Her insight into commercial international sales is extraordinary... MORE
David Nicholas Wilkinson // Distributor, Producer and Director
David has been involved in the production and distribution of over 100 British feature films with budgets ranging from £20k — £16m... MORE
Deborah Rowland // Distributor, NFTS course leader
Debbie has worked for Artificial Eye, Disney, Icon, EOne, 20th Century Fox in senior marketing and distribution positions. She now heads up the new MA in Distribution at the NFTS... MORE
Angus Finney// Industry Specalist, Executive Producer
Angus Finney is a leading international film and creative industry specialist who has managed, taught, mentored and lectured across the world. MORE
Philippine Mignot // Campaign and Operations Manager at ourscreen
ourscreen is the UK’s leading on-demand cinema platform, revolutionising how you interact with your local cinema. MORE
Jon Barrenechea // Deputy Director of Marketing, Picturehouse
Jon is Deputy Director of Marketing at Picturehouse Cinemas and is also a Producer at Sundance Film Festival, London. MORE
Dorottya Szekely // Marketing Manager at Dogwoof
Dorottya manages the marketing campaigns for theatrical and home entertainment releases and looks after festival marketing for Dogwoof Global titles. MORE
Dhiraj Mahey // Producer
Dhiraj Mahey executive produced Gareth Tunley's acclaimed debut feature film THE GHOUL, a psychological thriller staring Tom Meeten and Alice Lowe. MORE
Robyn Larkin // Creative Director, What Is Bobo
Robyn has worked in the creative side of the film industry for over 20 years designing DVD sleeves, theatrical film posters, print/online marketing campaigns, and international sales poster art. MORE
