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Josh Welsh, Film Independent President and Filmmaker Advocate, Dies
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scrn loglineBeloved Film Independent leader Josh Welsh dies after courageous fight against colon cancer, leaving Hollywood to mourn a champion of independent filmmaking.beat sheet- Welsh, 57, had served as President of Film Independent since 2010, spearheading initiatives like the Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival
- Industry icons like Ava DuVernay and Lena Waithe paid tribute, calling Welsh a true visionary who 'championed diverse voices and innovative storytelling'
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Josh Welsh, Film Independent President and Filmmaker Advocate, Dies
IndieWireStory by Tony Maglio
scrn logline
Beloved Film Independent leader Josh Welsh dies after courageous fight against colon cancer, leaving Hollywood to mourn a champion of independent filmmaking.
beat sheet
- Welsh, 57, had served as President of Film Independent since 2010, spearheading initiatives like the Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival
- Industry icons like Ava DuVernay and Lena Waithe paid tribute, calling Welsh a true visionary who 'championed diverse voices and innovative storytelling'
call sheet
Josh Welsh, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, Film Independent