Freaked out/upset about the next stage of media consolidation and want to do something about it – Join Us.
Media Consolidation: A Teach-InF
Concentration of media power affects everyone in a democratic society. But does the language of mergers and corporate media consolidation leave you confused or unsure of how it may impact you and what you can do about it?
To understand more, join this free community teach-in hosted by IDA, Future Film Coalition, and Art House Convergence. Together with a coalition of partners representing a breadth of independent voices, both fiction and nonfiction, we’ll break down the anatomy of mergers, how and when we are likely to be able to give public input on the current Warner Brothers Discovery proposed merger, how to most effectively make that public comment, and advocacy strategies that 501(c)(3) organizations can safely take without jeopardizing their status in defense of their mission and their constituents. We’ll learn from leading experts from the American Economic Liberties Project and Free Press as we build collective action coalitions across the industry to protect independent media.
And that is why we can’t, as we have with all the other disruptions that have come, shrug and let the disaster happen. It’s time to say the whole downward drift of this industry — hell, the entire drift of the American economy and the culture — needs to be turned around.
And if that turnaround doesn’t start right here, we may not have another chance.
Donate to the Future Film Coalition
As some of you know I’ve been involved in the creation of The Future Film Coalition (FFC). We’ve made a lot of progress in the last year – getting our organizational structure set up, hiring an executive director and helping to achieve a carve out for independent film in the increased California tax incentive for film among other milestones.
The FFC advocates for the independent film sector by uniting independent film professionals and organizations to build collective power and shape strategies that ensure U.S. independent filmmaking flourishes alongside the broader entertainment industry. Together, FFC champions field-wide efforts to secure visibility, resources, and public policy protections that will fortify the independent ecosystem and ensure audiences benefit from a diverse and thriving cultural landscape for generations to come.
