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8 Above with Jon Reiss

Jon Reiss-8Above, Ted Hope, Amy Hobby, Elizabeth Joyce, Rebecca Celli
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Letterboxd Community Takeover Conversation is on Today!

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Letterboxd Community Takeover

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Envisioning a New Class of Executive Producers on the Heels of an Oscar Nomination

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  • Jon Reiss-8Above

    I am a filmmaker and am also devoted to helping filmmakers connect with audiences - eg - distribution and marketing. I distribute films, run a distribution lab, speak and do strategic consultation.

  • Ted Hope

    A producer on over 70 films, studio exec on over 60, Ted launched Amazon’s foray into feature film production. His memoir/handbook "HopeForFilm" is available for your reading pleasure.

  • Amy Hobby

    Film producer and Co-Founder of Distribution Advocates.

  • Elizabeth Joyce

    Beantown economic sociologist turned screenwriter and producer building alternative business models. Co-founder @ Intrinsic Entertainment Collaborative.

  • Rebecca Celli

    Rebecca Celli is a film funding consultant and producer, based in Brooklyn, NY.

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