DIFF Explores – Tools for Filmmakers in Entertainment

May 18th, 2026

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Interesting Fact – It is a tumultuous time in this world and in the entertainment industry. During this panel, Entertainment Executives from diverse backgrounds: sales, distribution, film programming, production, post production, and entertainment law, come together to discuss how creatives and filmmakers can navigate these interesting times that we live in. Executives will give advice to filmmakers centering on what organizations (and creatives) can do to help move projects forward. Executives will also talk about the current changes in the industry, their own experiences navigating the industry, and how it affects the way they work in today’s industry.

Speakers:

  • Faridah Gbadamosi, Senior Programmer, Tribeca Film Festival
  • Monika Sharma, Co-Founder, Product of Culture
  • Daniel Benge, Partner, Fox Rothschild
  • Chelsie Dias, CEO, Gigantic Pictures/Studios
  • Hedva Goldschmidt, Founder, Go2Films
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