In this panel, we will meet leading film bookers working in the U.S. and hear about the strategies and opportunities for placing independent films in theaters.
Ryan Kane
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Ryan Kane is a film distribution consultant, theatrical booker, and impact producer. With over a decade in the film distribution industry, Ryan Kane has contributed to six Oscar-nominated campaigns and over 50 theatrical releases through the likes of GKIDS Films, Utopia, and select self-distributed projects. Inspired by a globe-trotting sabbatical in 2022, he brings a mission-driven approach to the industry in combining his creative distribution background with the field of impact producing—engaging in alternative distribution strategies, building collaborative partnerships, and cultivating target audiences. Dedicated to supporting boundary-pushing narratives, international cinema, and films with social/environmental impact, his experience spans theatrical, non-theatrical, and digital platforms.
Recent documentary work includes Megadoc (Official Selection, Venice Film Festival), Pavements (Official Selection, Venice Film Festival), Hung Up On a Dream: The Zombies Documentary (Official Selection, SXSW), American Cats (Official Selection, Hot Docs), and I Like It Here (Official Selection, True/False Film Festival).