#IndieIdentity

Establishing Your Indie Identity with A Pinky Promise

Mar 9, 2025

4:00pm – 5:00pm CT

Jessamine Burgum is the Founder/CEO of Pinky Promise, an indie production firm who brings stories to life that are written by, for, and about underrepresented voices. They’ve produced/financed films like “I Don’t Understand You”, the Pamela Anderson-led "The Last Showgirl," and their debut feature “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” Along with President Kara Durrett, they’ll discuss their producing paths that led them to Pinky Promise, what's missing from the industry, and how they hope to empower filmmakers through their work.

This will be moderated by The Hollywood Reporter's Mia Galuppo.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Jessamine Burgum

Pinky Promise

photo of Kara Durrett

Kara Durrett

Pinky Promise

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Mia Galuppo

The Hollywood Reporter

Primary Access
Film & TV Badge
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Platinum Badge
Secondary Access
Music Badge
About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Level: Intermediate