How do film festivals balance accessibility with independence when so much of our infrastructure relies on platforms we don't control? This invite-only roundtable brings together festival professionals to discuss the practical realities of reducing dependence on Big Tech. Together, we examine the tools and platforms festivals currently used for ticketing, streaming, audience data, and marketing, and explore what alternatives actually exist. Participants share experiences with decentralized systems, open-source solutions, and community-owned platforms, while discussing the trade-offs between convenience and autonomy.
Moderator: Emma Broholm
Attendance is by invitation only