For as much change and upheaval as the film industry has endured in recent years, its heart hasn’t changed: it’s still a hit-driven industry, and everyone is looking harder than ever for the next big break. The question on everyone’s mind is where to find them in 2026.
Attendees at the upcoming IndieWire Film Summit in Los Angeles on October 17th will get the answer to that question when our Pitch Me panel calls on Hollywood’s decision makers to break down the pitch search process. Panelists from the production, production and distribution sides of the equation join IndieWire Editor-in-Chief Brent Lang for a conversation about finding purpose and what sets special projects apart.
Panelists include:
- Erica Lee (President of Production and Partner, Thunder Road)
- Julien Levesque (Agent, Gersh)
- Ayo Kepher-Maat (VP of Acquisitions and Productions, Independent Film Company)
- Rachel Shane (Head of Film and Television, Madison Wells)
IndieWire’s Future Film Conference will be held at Penske Media’s Lumen West LA headquarters. The all-day event will feature a wide range of panels and networking opportunities based on the ideas, people, technology, and skills that shape storytelling today. Other programs include
More panels will be announced over the next week.