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Josh Welch Dead: Film Independent President Battled Cancer
VarietyStory by Pat Saperstein
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Veteran indie film leader Josh Welch, who helmed Film Independent for over two decades, passes away after a five-year cancer battle.
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- Welch started out as an actor before joining Film Independent's staff over 20 years ago, eventually becoming the organization's long-serving president.
- Welch was instrumental in growing the Film Independent Spirit Awards into a must-attend event for indie filmmakers, having volunteered at the show annually since 1996.
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Josh Welch, Film Independent