Wishing everyone here a powerful start to the year. May 2026 brings clarity, momentum, and the kind of creative breakthroughs that remind us why we do this work.
As the festival circuit begins to wake up—Sundance opening the season, followed by Berlinale, Raindance, and many more, I’m curious to hear from this incredible community of indie producers.
What are you focusing on as you prepare for this new festival season?
• Are you scouting new voices or specific genres
• Looking for collaborators or co‑producers
• Tracking programming trends
• Or refining your own festival strategy for the projects on your slate
On a personal note, I’m currently packaging my proof‑of‑concept The Misstep as I move toward the feature, and I’m actively exploring co‑production opportunities in the UK. For those of you with experience navigating UK partnerships or taking projects through the major festivals, I’d love to hear any advice you’re willing to share, whether it’s about timing, positioning, packaging, or simply what’s resonating with programmers right now.
Festival season always feels like a reset button for our creative compass, and I’d love to know what’s guiding yours this year.
Let’s make 2026 unforgettable.
