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Josh Welsh, Longtime Film Independent President, Dies

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Josh Welsh, the revered president of the influential indie film org Film Independent, has passed away at an untimely age.
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  • Welsh had been Film Independent's president for over 15 years, steering the organization through a period of immense growth and cementing its status as a premier champion of indie cinema.
  • In his tenure, Welsh helped launch the careers of countless up-and-coming filmmakers through initiatives like the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival - a true icon of the indie scene.
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Josh Welsh, Film Independent
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