Reel Strategies: Marketing and Distribution Tactics For Indie Film Filmakers Panel @ Pan African American Film Festival, Saturday, February 15th.

The Pan African American Film Festival Institute kicked off Saturday’s series with an thought provoking discussion about an inflection point history where strategy and best practices were on full display at 11am, Saturday morning. Indie filmmakers face unique challenges in getting their films seen. This panel
explores effective DIY marketing tactics and distribution channels to help filmmakers succeed with or without a major studio.

Panel abstract

GAYLE ON THE GO! 🚙

The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Boulevard
Culver City
(424) 434-1770https://t.co/TDbbI753OQ

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival at the Culver Theater. The 2025 Theme is “Dream Beyond.”

This year’s festival features more than 150 films from 34 countries. pic.twitter.com/7opm0XyzzN

— Gayle Anderson (@GayleKTLA) February 9, 2025

The Pan-African Film & Arts Festival has grown into a global celebration that unites filmmakers, artists, and creatives from around the world. This year it will screen more than 100 films, and the panels on Saturday, February 15th, and 16th are must-see programming for the culture and the community.

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So, long story short: the feature film I directed last year is screening at the Pan African Film Festival today! 7:00 p.m. at the Culver theater. Hella last minute, I know. Kind of snuck up on me.

We are also nominated for best narrative feature. Red carpet at 6:00 p.m. pic.twitter.com/gUgQra5Ki8

— Joe Carroll (@JoeRunsThis) February 15, 2025

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