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What Genre Will Be Hollywood’s Next Big Trend? Watch IndieWire’s ‘Pitch Me’ Panelists Weigh in
Everyone in Hollywood is always looking for the next big hit, but the process of actually finding one is a unique combination of art, science, and luck.
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At IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit in Los Angeles, a panel featuring Erica Lee, president of production and partner at Thunder Road; Julien Levesque, agent at Gersh; Ayo Kepher‑Maat, VP of acquisitions and productions for Independent Film Company; and Rachel Shane, head of film and television at Madison Wells, discussed how to identify breakout hits in 2026. Moderator Brent Lang highlighted the blend of art, science and luck involved in spotting potential successes. The conversation emphasized listening to diverse industry perspectives as a key strategy for finding the next big hit.
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