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Janet Pierson named SXSW Film Producer
This BIG NEWS just in: Janet Pierson is taking the place of Matt Dentler as the producer of the SXSW Film Festival and Conference.
From the press release that we just got:
Pierson brings a long history of accomplishments and relationships in the world of independent film to her new position. In 1986, she and her partner/husband John Pierson began acting as producer reps and were instrumental in the launch of a number of indie films including “Roger and Me,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Slacker” and “Clerks.” Their careers have included associations with Chris Blackwell as well as Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein.
Janet was the co-creator of the TV series “Split Screen” which beginning in1997 ran for 66 episodes on the Independent Film Channel.
Janet says, “I’ve been a huge fan and supporter of SXSW Film since its inception. I’m thrilled now to take on the challenge of continuing its exciting growth.”
Janet Pierson
Co-founder and Senior Director of SXSW Film Louis Black says, “Saying that Janet will hit the ground running as head of SXSW Film is truly an understatement considering her knowledge, accomplishments and the high regard in which she is held in the independent film world.”
Matt Dentler, who has acted as SXSW Film Festival Producer since 2004 will be moving to New York City to pursue a new career to head the marketing and programming operations of Cinetic Digital Rights Management.
Black notes that “SXSW Film has been privileged to have Matt Dentler working for it; the event has benefited extraordinarily from his leadership. We are very excited about his new job at Cinetic working with John Sloss and are all looking forward to his continuing the work he has accomplished at SXSW Film as a creative force in film.”
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By VEAUSTIN
April 14, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Can’t wait to see what improvements you bring to SXSW 2009. One suggestion, Alamo Ritz - too small for films screening at SXSW - sorry Ritz, but we were turned away from every show we went to see as were numerous others. That was the major complaint I heard from in-town and out-of-town visiters.