Film Independent mourns the passing of longtime president Josh Welsh, a trailblazing champion of independent voices who transformed the organization into a global leader in filmmaker education.
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Welsh, who died at 62 after a 5-year battle with colon cancer, oversaw a 100%+ increase in Film Independent's budget, programming, and staff during his 21-year tenure, expanding the org's reach and impact.
Outside of his Film Independent work, Welsh was the lead singer of the alt-country band Meatyard, which will release a new album later this year as they pay tribute to their 'tremendous' bandmate.
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Josh Welsh, Bonnie Welsh, Isla Welsh, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Brenda Robinson, Sean McManus, Gregory Nava, Film Independent, Meatyard, Meatyard (album)