2026 Panel Discussions
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Sound As A Main Character”
Terri Murphy, Co-Executive Producer, HBO’s “The Pitt;” Rebecca Tansley, Director, “TENOR–My Name is Pati;” and Lorena Villanueva, Director, “The Tide Inside” discuss how experts illustrate and elevate storytelling with sound and how sound can advance the story as much as visuals in cinematic storytelling. Moderated by Claudia Puig, CASCADIA Program Director.
PANEL DISCUSSION: “The Current State of Film”
Panelists Chelsea Matter, Producer (The Second Life of Freddie Nole), and Alex Royer, Director (Perpetual Care), discuss the changing world of distribution opportunities for independent filmmakers and obstacles they must face in today’s cinematic landscape. Moderated by Claudia Puig, CASCADIA Program Director.
