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Josh Welsh, Film Independent President and Champion of Filmmakers, Dies
Josh Welsh, longtime president of Film Independent, died Dec. 31 after a five-year battle with colon cancer.
Josh Welsh, longtime president of Film Independent, died Dec. 31 after a five-year battle with colon cancer. Under his leadership, Film Independent was able to deepen partnerships with studios, NGOs and governments, and extended its international reach by partnering with the State Department on the Global Media Makers Program. Before he served as president, Welsh was responsible for planning and implementing Film Independent’s Artist Development programs for over a decade.
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