Emerging Directors Need to Be ‘Brave,’ ‘Curious,’ ‘Pushy’ and ‘Fearless,’ Say Industry Leaders Behind Future Frames Program 

Key industry figures gathered at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in a panel hosted by Variety to talk about the success of the Future Frames program and how budding filmmakers can enter the industry.

By Rafa Sales Ross

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During this year’s banner 60th anniversary edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Variety hosted a panel in collaboration with Allwyn to discuss the longstanding success of the European Film Promotion’s Future Frames program, which acts as a springboard for up-and-coming European directors. The panel, populated by key industry names, broached issues such as access and inclusion, how companies can help foster up-and-coming talent, and what success looks like in such a competitive ecosystem. 

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