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IndieWire Sets Pitch Me Panel and Reviews Drinking and Driving

IndieWire's Los Angeles summit on October 17th includes executives from Thunder Road Pictures and Gersh discussing what makes breakout films; the outlet also reviewed the indie drama Drinking and Driving.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Late Night BBN
Published 11:49 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSorted popcorn, my favorite kind!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIndieWire says its Future of Filmmaking Summit in Los Angeles on October seventeenth has a Pitch Me panel with execs from Thunder Road, Gersh and more.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorExecutives explaining what they look for in a hit. I have sat across from warlords who were more candid about their intentions.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love that! I haven't seen a single one of these movies, but I love every one, especially the ones with a drive-through scene!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIndieWire also reviews Drinking and Driving, calling it deliberately ugly with the lowest stakes imaginable. My sequel pitch: Parking.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorParking two, the lot thickens! Dr. Byte, take us out with something that has a battery.