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Quotes from past Forum panelists and attendees

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"Film Independent's seminars offer current and practical information on getting your film made—it's like a concentrated, useful dose of film school." —Ron Yerxa, producer, Little Miss Sunshine and Little Children

"The Filmmaker Forum is a splendid crash course from working professionals who are eager to share their experiences in a candid, low key environment. If you are serious about filmmaking, this is a must do!!" - Stephanie Allain, 2006 Forum panelist and producer, Hustle & Flow

"An open, relaxed yet focused atmosphere where novices and experienced film makers can meet, discuss, argue, and solve issues common to all. A way to hear, question, and learn from the war stories of those who've been there before." - Callum Greene, 2006 Forum panelist and co-producer, Marie Antoinette

"The Filmmaker Forums are so important to filmmakers because of the enormous amount of invaluable information that is shared. As a first time filmmaker, I was constantly searching for 'how to do this or that' or 'where do I get this from?' or 'who is the best person for that?' Being able to participate in these Forums, you get top-of-the-line information, contacts, resources, and references directly from the best people in the independent film industry." - Cameron Watson, 2006 Forum panelist and director, Our Very Own

"With so much confusion surrounding the ways independent films really get financed and produced, events like Film Independent's Filmmaker Forum are invaluable. New producers, directors and, indeed, anyone looking for a quick snapshot of where the industry is now will learn a lot at this conference." - Scott Macaulay, 2006 Forum panelist and editor, Filmmaker Magazine

"The Filmmaker Forum is a wake-up call. It's a chance to challenge the current model of thinking about getting your film made, seen, and distributed." - Lance Weiler, 2006 Forum panelist and director, Head Trauma

"Selling your film without going to the Filmmaker Forum is like jumping out of a plane without a parachute." - Jeremy Coon, 2005 Forum panelist and producer, Napoleon Dynamite

“The Filmmaker Forum gives you the nuts and bolts of everything you need to know about the business side and economics of selling your independent film.” - Linda Lichter, 2005 Forum panelist; Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler, and Goodman

“The independent film landscape is treacherous. I wish I had the Filmmaker Forum when I was making my first feature. It would have saved me more than a few headaches.” - Don Argott, 2007 Forum panelist and director, Rock School