IndieWire Expands Future of Filmmaking with Return of Los Angeles Summit in October, Lynne Howard Promoted to IndieWire SVP Operations
Tickets are now on sale for our day-long conference, which takes place on October 17 at Lumen West LA.
by Christian Zilko · IndieWireIndieWire continues its expansion of the Future of Filmmaking franchise with a new event announcement and staff promotions.
IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit is returning for a second edition on Saturday, October 17th at Penske Media HQ (Lumen West LA). The all-day event will feature a wide range of panels and networking opportunities, including:
- Real-world conversations about the ideas, people, technology, and skills that shape storytelling now
- Career-guiding principles from entertainment industry experts
- Bold discussions with groundbreaking trailblazers and companies that shape the future now
After the addition of The American Pavilion to IndieWire earlier this year, IndieWire successfully relaunched the long-respected brand at the 2026 Cannes International Film Festival. The 2026 summit will continue to expand IndieWire and The American Pavilion’s year-round programming.
IndieWire’s first Future of Filmmaking Summit, which took place in 2024, was headlined by a keynote conversation with Sean Baker, who was in the midst of releasing “Anora” domestically following his Palme d’Or win. He shared insights about the winding career road that led him to the highest levels of the independent film world, en route to his Oscar sweep that would follow a few months later.
The event also hosted panels about pitching your project, turning low-budget horror into hits, financing, distribution, AI, and much more.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
Along with The American Pavilion addition to IndieWire, Lynne Howard, The American Pavilion’s Senior Vice President, has been promoted to IndieWire, Senior Vice President of Operations. She will continue to be responsible for The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as overseeing all of IndieWire’s marketing and events.
In addition, The American Pavilion’s Jessica Hokanson has been promoted to IndieWire Manager, Creative Marketing & Event Operations to oversee all marketing duties for IndieWire events, sales, and student programs.