IndieWire Pitch Me Panel on Finding Breakout Hits

Hollywood execs and agents reveal how to spot breakout hits at IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit.

By Christian Zilko · IndieWire

Oct 9, 2026

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IndieWire Pitch Me Panel on Finding Breakout Hits

Hollywood execs and agents reveal how to spot breakout hits at IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit.

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Hollywood execs and agents reveal how to spot breakout hits at IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit. IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit panel features top execs and agents explaining their process for finding breakout hits in 2026. Originally reported by IndieWire.

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Pitch Me Panel Details

Julien Levesque, Rachel Shane, Ayo Kepher-Maat, and Erica Lee

IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit features a panel on finding breakout hits with top execs and agents.

Panel Focus

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: TCM Hosts Eddie Muller, Jacqueline Stewart, Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone, and Dave Karger attend the 30th Anniversary of

Panelists from independent film companies, Gersh, Thunder Road, and Madison Wells will explain their process for vetting pitches.

Summit Date

'Crazy Rich Asians'

The event takes place in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026.

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IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit panel features top execs and agents explaining their process for finding breakout hits in 2026.

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