Cindy Cowan
Cindy Cowan is an Emmy winning and Oscar nominated film producer with an extensive body of work spanning blockbuster features and acclaimed independent films. She co founded Initial Entertainment Group with Graham King, producing titles such as Traffic, If These Walls Could Talk, Savior, Dr T and the Women, and Very Bad Things. Her films have earned Academy Awards, Emmy nominations, and major festival recognition.
Through her own company, Cindy continued producing high profile films including Red Lights with Robert De Niro and Cillian Murphy, Scorched with Woody Harrelson, and the viral hit Smiley. Her more recent projects include Arkansas, Miracle on 42nd Street, Haunting in Wicker Park, Cleaner, and the award winning short La Ruta. She is also a respected philanthropist and a world class equestrian with multiple championship titles.
At BRIDGE Summit, Cindy will share insights on storytelling, the evolution of global film production, and the business strategies behind building award winning content.
Cindy Cowanat BRIDGE
- Picture Panel 9 December 12:20 - 12:50PM
Women, Power and Purpose in Modern Media
Across film, streaming, and digital storytelling, women are redefining creative power and expanding the narratives that shape how the world sees itself. This conversation brings together acclaimed producers and advocates for women’s empowerment as well as celebrated actressess and cultural voices, to explore what it takes to build influence with integrity, balance artistry with advocacy, and chart new paths for female leadership on screen and behind the camera.
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