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
Another Producer Describes the Same Closed Loop in European Film Funding“Everyone knew each other. Like true buddies sharing a secret.”
By FIW staff Film Industry Watch recently received the following account from a producer responding to our reporting on how public film funding in Europe is actually decided. It is one testimony, not a court ruling. But it is also the kind of testimo
Friends Reviewing Friends: Conflicts of Interest in Israeli press & Cinema
By Film Industry Watch Staff – with information provided by readers The Israeli film industry likes to talk about diversity, bold voices and creative risk. On paper, it is a vibrant scene. In reality, it is a tiny, self-reinforcing circuit of i