The Business of Film - A Conversation with Industry Experts

Event Details

When:

October 22, 2025 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT

Where:

Location Name

Twin Cities Film Festival

Location Address

Marcus West End Cinema
1625 West End Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55416
United States

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Overview

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The Business of Film - A Conversation with Industry Experts presents a dynamic panel of comprised of individuals from the film industry sharing the dramatic highs and comedic lows of identifying, securing and stretching the dollars to create the magic of film!

Our event is happening in the center of the Glitz and Glamour of the 16 Annual Twin Cities Film Festival, so guests will pose on the Red Carpet, socialize in the Festival Party lounge, receive, a custom FREE streaming code for the run of the TCFF (Oct. 16 -25).

The first 30 to registrants will receive two free passes for a film at the festival.

All registrants will also have an opportunity to win two tickets to either the Opening or Closing Spotlight Film at the festival.

Speakers

Jeff Hayne - Panelist

Alliance Home Entertainment

SVP Acquisitions

Jeff Hayne is an independent film and music distributor who has negotiated licensing agreements with Walt Disney Studios, Sony, Universal, CBS, Lionsgate, and Mattel

Matt Osterman - Panelist

Propellant Films

Founder

Jeff Hayne is an independent film and music distributor who has negotiated licensing agreements with Walt Disney Studios, Sony, Universal, CBS, Lionsgate, and Mattel

Norah Shapiro - Panelist

Flying Pieces Productions

Producer/Director

Nora Shapiro is a filmmaker and entrepreneur. He has written, directed, or produced five internationally distributed feature films

Jatin Setia - Moderator

Twin Cities Film Festival

As a recipient of ’40 under 40′ Award as well as ‘MN Real Power 50’, Jatin has been recognized by the community as a business leader and innovator. With the Twin Cities Film Fest, Jatin has brought the community together in a celebration of the arts it deserves. Being part of the Minnesota arts and business community, he strives to provide a platform where social conversations, business, culture and arts can not only survive, but work collectively and thrive

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Hosted by: ACG

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Minnesota