"It s good to be back" On the eve of the opening of the 43rd edition of the AFM filmfestivals.com co founder Bruno Chatelin sat down at Film Mode Entertainment offices (Loews 5th floor 509) with Clay Epstein : Elected Chairman of the IFTA Board of Directors and President, Film Mode Entertainment 2 hats, and two responsabilities which he accepted to share with our audience.
When asked what would be the best one tip he could gice any new comer to AFM Clay mentionned the webinar "How to work the AFM" a great video which he made with Jean Prewit (IFTA President) and Walea Constantinau.
Watch the webinar : https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/american_film_market_dailies/watch_how_to_work_the_afm_replay_pitch_screenings
Clay Epstein is the President and owner of Film Mode Entertainment, a worldwide sales and distribution entity with a producer friendly initiative. The company has quickly become competitive with such films as CRYPTO, LITTLE PINK HOUSE, and the upcoming SLAYERS (Thomas Jane, Malin Ackerman and Abigail Breslin).
Previously, as SVP Sales & Acquisitions at Arclight Films, Clay was instrumental in acquiring and representing high profile films such as Paul Schrader’s DOG EAT DOG and the Spierig brothers’ PREDESTINATION. Earlier in his career, he represented prestigious titles including Academy Award winner TSOTSI and THE LAST STATION.
Clay earned a BA in Fine Arts, from California State University, Northridge. Currently, he is Chairperson of IFTA (2021-2023 term) and a member of PGA, FIND, and BAFTA LA.
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01.11.2022 | American Film Market Dailies's blog
Cat. : PEOPLE