10 months ago
Paul Bales Elected IFTA Chair for 2025-2027 Term
A new leader has been chosen for an important group that helps independent movie and TV makers.
Paul Bales, who works for a company called The Asylum, will be the head of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) for the next few years.
He's worked with this group before and knows a lot about the industry.
He'll be working with a new team of 15 directors who also have a lot of experience.
They want to help independent filmmakers make more movies and shows and share them with people all over the world.
The group is meeting soon for their big American Film Market event in Los Angeles, which is a place where people buy and sell films.
Paul Bales, COO of The Asylum, has been elected as the new Chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) for the 2025-2027 term.
Bales, who has served on the IFTA Board since 2015, succeeds Clay Epstein.
A new 15-member Board of Directors has also been seated following annual elections.
The announcement coincides with the upcoming American Film Market (AFM) in Los Angeles, running from November 11-16.
IFTA stated the new leadership aims to advance the growth, strength, and global influence of the independent film and television industry.
- Who
- Paul Bales, partner and chief operating officer at The Asylum
- What
- Elected as the new Chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) for the 2025-2027 term, with a newly seated 15-member Board of Directors.
- Where
- The announcement was made in conjunction with the upcoming American Film Market in Los Angeles.
- When
- Following annual elections, with the term beginning in 2025.
- Why
- To lead IFTA in advancing the growth, strength, and global influence of the independent film and television industry.
Key facts
- New Chair
- Paul Bales, Partner & COO of The Asylum
- Term
- 2025-2027
- Organization
- Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)
- Previous Chair
- Clay Epstein
- American Film Market Dates
- November 11-16
- American Film Market Location
- Los Angeles
Quotes
Paul Bales
Partner and Chief Operating Officer at The Asylum, and newly elected Chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance
“I’m proud to serve as Chairperson and to continue IFTA’s vital work on behalf of the Independents. These are challenging times for the industry, and I’m especially pleased to serve alongside such an experienced and thoughtful group of Directors, each possessing great instincts, knowledge, and the ability to persevere. Our members are the bedrock of a creative and innovative industry and IFTA is committed to supporting their efforts to get independent films made and to reach audiences around the world.”
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Jean Prewitt
President & CEO of the Independent Film & Television Alliance
“Paul’s deep understanding of our business and unwavering commitment to IFTA will make him an outstanding Chairperson.”
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