Day 1 of the 20th annual Forum was a masterclass in indie filmmaking! ✨ From navigating distribution with Annalisa Shoemaker, hearing from the New Wave panels with filmmakers and actors reshaping the narrative, and discovering creative tools like ShotDeck and IMDbPro, the day was packed with insights. #FiForum25 also brought back Industry Connect to give attendees the chance to meet one-on-one with industry professionals. Join as a #FiMember for year-round access to education & networking. Link in bio! 📸: Kevin Winter & Monica Schipper/Getty Images; Alexander Nguyen (alexq.dir)