4. Neal Block, Head of Distribution, Magnolia Pictures
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Neal Block, Head of Distribution and Marketing for Magnolia Pictures, discusses the cost of movie theaters implementing COVID-19 safety measures and why theaters need federal stimulus money.
5. Michael Barker, Co-President, Sony Pictures Classics
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Michael Barker, Co-Founder and Co-President of Sony Pictures Classics, discusses the benefits of at-home viewing, illuminating what is best for a specific movie in a specific marketplace.
6. Nina Shaw, Entertainment Attorney
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Nina Shaw, the founding partner in the entertainment law firm, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano, discusses the escalating cost of production during the pandemic, and how it affects below-the-line costs, salaries, location costs and beyond. Also, the social justice part of this business is so important that we don’t want to displace those who may not have a firm foothold in the industry.
7. Darrien Michele Gipson, President, SAGIndie
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Darrien Michele Gipson, president of SAGIndie, talks about the emerging artists at risk of being overlooked amidst the pandemic. When you have to have an incredibly small crew and you can’t afford to train anyone, you may lose a generation of new artists. It makes it harder to sustain a career.
8. Mary Mazzio, Director, ” A Most Beautiful Thing”
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