Industry lineup
the 2nd edition of the kelowna independent film festival features a curated selection of industry panels + talks.
These events are designed to elevate independent filmmakers in the okanagan + connect them to the wider CANADIAN film scene.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
Big Vision, Small Budget: Empowering Independent Creators with the UBCP/ACTRA ULB
This session explores the UBCP/ACTRA Ultra Low Budget Program, agreements designed to bridge the gap between small budgets and professional union talent. We will break down how this unique program empowers filmmakers to cast union performers on an indie budget while ensuring performers are protected and compensated.
Let us guide you through the application and paperwork so you can get back to what matters most – telling your great stories! This session will also include a screening of Okanagan produced Ultra Low Budget productions by local filmmakers.
INDUSTRY TALK
How To Sell Your Feature Film: ELEVATON PICTURES, MONGREL MEDIA & PHOTON FILMS.
Learn about how to sell your feature film & the evolving Canadian film landscape, with representatives from Elevation Pictures, Mongrel Media & Photon Films.
What does it take to successfully sell a feature film in today’s market? Join leading Canadian distributors for an inside look at the business of acquisitions, release strategies, and what buyers are really looking for. From festival premieres to streaming deals and theatrical rollouts, this panel will offer filmmakers practical insight into positioning, packaging, and pitching their projects for commercial success in Canada and beyond.
INDUSTRY PANEL
FIRESIDE TALKIn Conversation with...
a Sundance Programmer
Go behind the programming curtain with a Sundance programmer & discover what it takes to capture the attention of the world’s most influential festival audiences.
Join us for an intimate conversation with a Sundance programmer exploring the evolving landscape of independent cinema. From discovering breakthrough voices to navigating the festival circuit, this discussion offers rare insight into what makes a film stand out today. Ideal for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals, the session will unpack emerging trends, programming perspectives, and the future of storytelling in a rapidly changing screen industry.