'It Can Be a Very Lonely Profession'.

This article presents a roundtable discussion with prominent producers and filmmakers, including Natalie Portman, Christine Vachon, Ed Guiney, Scott Sanders, George C. Wolfe, and Tom Ackerley. The participants share their experiences and insights on various topics such as the challenges they faced in their careers, the importance of caring about the story and trusting the filmmaker, and the obstacles they encountered in the filmmaking process. They also discuss casting decisions, work-life balance, the definition of independent film, and the significance of the theatrical experience. The article provides a list of the participants and where the full discussion can be accessed. [Extracted from the article]