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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Hot Docs 2025 — When a Programmer’s Credits Creep onto The Screen
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