VIDEO: Christine Vachon - The New Reality of the Film Industry after the COVID-19
Check FEST last interview with producer Christine Vachon, one of the independent film's most respected voices.
Born in New York City, USA, Christine is a producer active in the independent film sector with more than 120 producing credits to her name. Some of her major works include Boys Don't Cry, Far From Heaven, I'm Not There, and Carol. In 1996, alongside fellow producer Pamela Koffeler, Christine established Killer Films.
With more than 120 producing credits currently to her name, Christine produced Todd Haynes' first feature film, Poison, then going on to produce several academy-nominated and academy award-winning films such as Boys Don't Cry and continuing her close collaboration with director Todd Haynes, Far From Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol.
Revolving around the subject: "The New Reality of the Film Industry after the COVID-19 pandemic - the Current and Future State of the Film Industry", the full list of Interviews can be seen on the links below:
Peter Webber
The renowned British director responsible for The Girl With the Pearl Earing was our first guest to share his opinions on how this pandemic has affected and will continue to affect the film industry. Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Ilann Girard
CEO of OLFFI (www.olffi.com) and Multi-awarded producer who executive produced several films among which Renaissance, March of the Penguins, and Plastic Planet. He has produced Goodbye Bafana and Lebanon. Ilann set up Arsam in 2002 to advise film and television producers from all around the world on the development and financing of their projects Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Nancy Bishop
Nancy Bishop is an Emmy-nominated casting director, author, acting coach, and head of the Film Acting Department at the Prague Film School. Her credits include "Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol" and "The Avengers". Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Polly Duval
Polly Duval is a British post-production supervisor based in London, that for over 20 years has been working at the heart of British independent film. Her works include Brooklyn and An Education. Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Ken Loach
Known for tackling pressing matters in his films, portraying the day to day struggles of the working class, Ken Loach is responsible for works such as The Wind That Shakes the Barley, I, Daniel Blake and most recently Sorry We Missed You. Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Paul Miller
Paul Miller is the producer responsible for works such as Lone Star, Snow Angels, and Prozac Nation. In addition to his film production success, he has also been at the forefront of the film financing scene having worked as a film finance expert in the Doha Film Institute. Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Melissa Leo
Having started off her career on television, Melissa became a regular on the television show All My Children. Her breakthrough role came in 1993 as detective Kay Howard on the television series Homicide: Life on the Street. Years later, her performance in The Fighter earned her an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Martin Samper
Martin is a French producer and CEO of NO HAY BANDA S.L, an audiovisual production based in Barcelona. As a 20-year experienced Marketing Manager & Producer, Martin has worked on more than 100 movies, with some of his credits including Ana by Day and 7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society). Available at: FEST's YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Instagram profile.
Check FEST last interview with producer Christine Vachon, one of the independent film's most respected voices.
