{"id":2030073,"date":"2025-09-17T23:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T23:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2030073"},"modified":"2025-09-17T23:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T23:19:20","slug":"industry-leaders-address-the-future-of-independent-film-financing-at-thegrill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/industry-leaders-address-the-future-of-independent-film-financing-at-thegrill\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Leaders Address the Future of Independent Film Financing at TheGrill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Independent filmmaking is in flux, and some of the industry\u2019s most influential leaders are gathering to address its uncertain future. At TheWrap\u2019s flagship conference,\u00a0<strong>TheGrill 2025<\/strong>, producers, executives and creatives will take the stage on Sept. 30 at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles for a candid conversation on what it really takes to make movies \u2013 and money \u2013 in today\u2019s indie landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The session, titled \u201c<strong>The State of Indie Filmmaking: Show Me the Money (If There Is Any)<\/strong>\u201d presented by City National Bank, will discuss rising costs and disappearing distribution deals to blurred producing roles and shifting streaming models. This panel will take an unflinching look at the challenges \u2013 and opportunities \u2013 shaping the future of independent film. How are producers and financiers adapting to shrinking margins? What does it mean when actors come attached with executive producer credits? And where is the money, if anywhere, still flowing in indie film today?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from TheWrap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>About the Panelists<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Jasmine Daghighian<\/strong>\u00a0is the VP, Film at Topic Studios. She is shaping Topic Studios\u2019 acclaimed slate with recent projects including Jesse Eisenberg\u2019s \u201cA Real Pain\u201d (Searchlight) and Michael Angelo Covino\u2019s Cannes favorite \u201cSplitsville\u201d (Neon).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sev Ohanian\u00a0<\/strong>is the founder of Ryan Coogler\u2019s production company Proximity Media, whose credits include recent blockbuster hit \u201cSinners\u201d to Oscar-nominated films such as \u201cJudas and the Black Messiah.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Tommy Oliver<\/strong>\u00a0is a filmmaker and the Emmy and Sundance-winning founder of Confluential Films, with recent projects including Riz Ahmed\u2019s \u201cHamlet,\u201d Netflix\u2019s \u201cThe Perfect Find,\u201d Apple TV+\u2019s \u201cFancy Dance\u201d and BET+\u2019s \u201cYoung. Wild. Free.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Nina Shaw<\/strong>\u00a0is a founding partner at Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein &amp; Lezcano and one of Hollywood\u2019s most respected entertainment attorneys, representing award-winning actors, writers, producers and directors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The discussion will be moderated by TheWrap\u2019s founder and Editor-in-Chief\u00a0<strong>Sharon Waxman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These speakers are part of an already impressive lineup, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Entertainment Moguls<\/strong>: Music mogul\u00a0<strong>Irving Azoff<\/strong>, Hollywood heavyweight\u00a0<strong>Jeffrey Katzenberg<\/strong>, legendary producer\u00a0<strong>Jerry Bruckheimer<\/strong>\u00a0and entrepreneur\u00a0<strong>Kimbal Musk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Creators as Studios<\/strong>: Dhar Mann Studios founder\u00a0<strong>Dhar Mann<\/strong>\u00a0and CEO\u00a0<strong>Sean Atkins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Media &amp; Tech Leaders<\/strong>: Fox Corporation CTO\u00a0<strong>Melody Hildebrandt<\/strong>, Paramount Global EVP and\u00a0<strong>Yves Bergquist<\/strong>, Director, AI in Media, USC\u2019s Entertainment Technology Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Distribution Executives<\/strong>: Warner Bros. Pictures president of global distribution\u00a0<strong>Jeff Goldstein<\/strong>, Regal Cineworld CEO<strong>\u00a0Eduardo Acuna<\/strong>, The Walt Disney Studios head of theatrical distribution\u00a0<strong>Andrew Cripps\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Greg Foster<\/strong>, Owner and Principal, Foster + Crew.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sports Streaming<\/strong>: Head of Fubo Studios<strong>\u00a0Pamela Duckworth<\/strong>, Roku head of sports\u00a0<strong>Joe Franzetta<\/strong>, Bleacher Report GM\u00a0<strong>Bennett Spector<\/strong>, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management CEO &amp; president\u00a0<strong>Ross Gerber<\/strong>\u00a0and Fox Sports analyst\u00a0<strong>Rachel Nichols<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Agency &amp; Talent<\/strong>: WME leadership, including\u00a0<strong>Mark Shapiro<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Christian Muirhead<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Richard Weitz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>About TheGrill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For over a decade, TheGrill has been known for convening the most influential voices across film, television, music, tech and finance for a day of exclusive panels, high-level networking and meaningful dialogue. The event provides a unique forum to examine the forces transforming entertainment \u2013 and to spotlight the leaders shaping its future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">TheGrill 2025 is sponsored by City National Bank, Disney, Fox, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, Lionsgate, New York Festivals, Oak View Group, Roku, The Los Angeles Film School, WME Group and Warner Bros. Discovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\/thegrill-2025-indie-film-financing-panel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Industry Leaders Address the Future of Independent Film Financing at TheGrill;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Industry Leaders Address the Future of Independent Film Financing at TheGrill<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TheWrap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TheWrap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independent filmmaking is in flux, and some of the industry\u2019s most influential leaders are gathering to address its uncertain future. At TheWrap\u2019s flagship conference,\u00a0TheGrill 2025, producers, executives and creatives will take the stage on Sept. 30 at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles for a candid conversation on what it really takes to make movies [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2030074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[366573,374311,374310,22693,374312,362177,374313,374314,331771],"class_list":["post-2030073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-city-national-bank","tag-independent-filmmaking","tag-influential-leaders","tag-los-angeles","tag-shaping-the-future","tag-thegrill","tag-topic-studios","tag-uncertain-future","tag-walt-disney-studios"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Industry-Leaders-Address-the-Future-of-Independent-Film-Financing-at.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2030073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2030073"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2030073\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2030074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2030073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2030073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2030073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}