Sundance 2025 Directors Panel With Rashad Frett, Sophie Hyde, and Katarina Zhu | IMDb

IMDbPro and Acura present the Directors in Focus panel at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Join filmmakers Katarina Zhu (#Bunnylovr), Rashad Frett (#Ricky), and Sophie Hyde (#Jimpa) for a conversation with IMDbPro producer Jeff Luppino-Esposito that takes attendees behind the scenes of these filmmakers' creative processes and professional journeys, offering a unique glimpse into the world of filmmaking and sharing valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the film industry.

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00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Meet the Panelists
04:52 - Biggest Filmmaking Learnings
10:49 - Choosing Collaborators
14:05 - Using IMDbPro to Make Connections
18:05 - Getting Their Films Funded
25:08 - Working With Actors
35:24 - Navigating Challenging Scenes
39:37 - Pitching Yourself as a Director
43:27 - Outro