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Indie Horror Distribution: From Festival Buzz to Theatrical Release

ABOUT THE panel

Producer Sean Harris Oliver (Hunting Matthew Nichols), filmmaker and producer Kurtis David Harder (Influencer, Influencers), and Matt Drake from Moon7 Distribution join VHS for a practical discussion about what happens to an independent horror film after shooting wraps.

The conversation will explore how independent films can move from production, through festivals and toward meaningful audience-facing distribution, including producer-led release strategies, sales and distribution relationships, publicity, theatrical positioning and audience targeting.

Designed for emerging and independent filmmakers, the panel will examine what producers can do early — from packaging and positioning to marketing materials and release strategy — to give their films the strongest possible life beyond the festival circuit.

Presented by Creative BC. Supported by CMPA.

 

FILM DETAILS

PANELISTS
MATT DRAKE
KURTIS DAVID HARDER
SEAN HARRIS OLIVER

MODERATOR
TBD

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