What are film festivals good for in this digital age? Are they a relic of filmgoing or do they have something to offer both filmmakers and audiences? Join esteemed film critic Michael Fox as he hosts a panel discussion with a stellar lineup of local film festival programmers and curators for San Francisco IndieFest's DocFest. This panel taking place on May 31st includes JFI's own Dominique O'Neil (San Francisco Jewish Film Festival) as well as Delaney Holton (CAAMFest), Rod Armstrong (SFFILM), and Sterling Hedgpeth (Mill Valley Film Festival) in a conversation about the behind the scenes world of film festival programming. Gain insider insight into the art of film programming, from how festivals evolve to advice for filmmakers, trends in independent cinema, and the push to spotlight diverse voices. Whether you're a filmmaker or film lover, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how festivals shape what we see on screen. (fb)

2022 JFI Filmmaker in Residence Marisa Fox was featured in The Hollywood Reporter's Guest Column earlier this month. Check out her article to learn more about the impact of the Trump administration's drastic cuts on the current funding climate for indie films in the U.S. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/doge-neh-cuts-musk-donald-trump-1236211712/ (fb)