Open Submissions, Closed Networks? Festival Programmers, Distribution Companies, and the Blurred Line Between Access and Influence
A Film Industry Watch review found 11 publicly documented cases where festival programmers or selection figures also worked in distribution, sales, acquisitions, or festival strategy. The issue is not proof of misconduct, but whether a subjective, pu
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Another Layer of Overlap: DokuFest’s Short-Film Programmer and Radiator IP Sales
By FIW staff. Based on publicly available information and industry records reviewed by Film Industry Watch. Editor’s note: This article examines publicly documented professional overlaps within Europe’s short-film ecosystem. The article reflects