TED HOPE is one of the most respected voices in independent film.  His sixty-five-plus films include many highlights and breakthroughs in independent cinema, including The Ice Storm, American Splendor, 21 Grams, Happiness, Martha Marcy May Marlene, and Adventureland.  Known within the industry for having an extraordinary ability to recognize emerging talent, Hope has more than twenty first features to his credit, including those of Alan ball, Todd Field, Michael Gondry, Hal Hartley, and Nicole Holofcener. He is the creator, editor, and regular contributor to HopeForFilm.com.