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Cindy Cowan
Oscar Nominated & Emmy-Winning Producer, Cindy Cowan Entertainment
Cindy Cowan is an Emmy winning and Oscar nominated film producer with an extensive body of work spanning blockbuster features and acclaimed independent films. She co founded Initial Entertainment Group with Graham King, producing titles such as Traffic, If These Walls Could Talk, Savior, Dr T and the Women, and Very Bad Things. Her films have earned Academy Awards, Emmy nominations, and major festival recognition.
Through her own company, Cindy continued producing high profile films including Red Lights with Robert De Niro and Cillian Murphy, Scorched with Woody Harrelson, and the viral hit Smiley. Her more recent projects include Arkansas, Miracle on 42nd Street, Haunting in Wicker Park, Cleaner, and the award winning short La Ruta. She is also a respected philanthropist and a world class equestrian with multiple championship titles.
At BRIDGE Summit, Cindy will share insights on storytelling, the evolution of global film production, and the business strategies behind building award winning content.
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Cindy Cowanat BRIDGE
- Picture Panel 9 December 2:45 - 3:15PM
Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Picture Business
As audiences fragment and production models evolve across borders, the global film and television industry stands at a crossroads of opportunity and complexity. This session gathers leaders from studios, streamers, and emerging markets to explore the future of the picture business, from financing and co-productions to talent mobility and new creative hubs, and what the next decade will demand from creators, producers, and investors worldwide.
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