EditFest LA 2026
Wearing Every Hat: What It Really Means to Cut an Indie

Panelists share lessons from the trenches; navigating micro-budgets, wearing multiple hats, and protecting yourself while doing the work you love.

Moderated by Maura Corey, ACE

Panelists:

• Yvette M. Amirian, ACE – A Winter’s Song
• Matt Friedman, ACE – Palm Springs
• Alex O’Flinn, ACE – Sorry, Baby
• Sandra Montiel, ACE – Diamond