Veteran Producer Greg H. Sims Joins the Industry Panel at the 6th Annual IndieX Film Fest

IndieX Film Fest Annual Awards 2026 is proud to welcome veteran producer and entertainment executive Greg H. Sims as a guest speaker for the Industry Panel during the festival’s 6th annual edition, taking place on May 30, 2026, at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles.

Greg H. Sims brings decades of experience across independent film production, distribution, artist management, and music industry development, building a career defined by discovering emerging talent and championing independent creative voices long before they reached mainstream recognition.

Sims is the executive producer of One Last Drive, starring acclaimed actor Arthur Roberts, which will screen during this year’s Annual Awards showcase and receive its North America Premiere at the event.

One Last Drive · Program 5 · Cinema 9 · 11:00 AM – 12:35 PM · North America Premiere

Throughout his career, Sims has been involved in a wide range of cult favorites, restored classics, independent features, and artist-driven productions. His producing credits include Red Surf, notable for being George Clooney’s first major lead role above the title and later praised by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, as well as Touch Me, an Official Opening Film at the Toronto International Film Festival starring Amanda Peet.

He also oversaw distribution for projects including The Divide, directed by Perry King, and Academy Award-nominated director Amy Berg’s documentary An Open Secret.

Over the years, Sims has helped support and elevate numerous creative talents early in their careers, including Oscar-nominated cinematographer John Schwartzman, The Chosen cinematographer Akis Konstantakopoulos, and cinematographer Matthew Hayward, recipient of the ASC Heritage Award.

In the horror and cult cinema world, Sims produced The Fear, often described as a quintessential 1990s independent horror film, notable for featuring a rare acting appearance by legendary filmmaker Wes Craven. Through his company Arya Worldwide Entertainment, Sims is currently producing The Fear 3 and developing a new re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, which is being filmed entirely in Spain.

Beyond filmmaking, Sims has also maintained a significant career in artist management and music production. He has managed multiple Emmy-nominated television personalities, Olympic diving legend Greg Louganis, and Martha Davis & The Motels, while also earning two Platinum records for his work with Dutch music superstar Anouk. Today, he remains active in the electronic and dance music industry, collaborating with labels connected to internationally recognized artists such as Armin van Buuren and Tiësto.

In 2025, Sims received the Premio Internacional Award at the 5th Festival Internacional de Cine de Hellín in Spain, recognizing his long-standing contributions to international independent cinema.

The Industry Panel

🕓 5:00 – 6:00 PM · Cinema 10
🎟️ Tickets on sale now

One of the highlights of the 6th Annual IndieX Film Fest will be the Industry Panel, bringing together filmmakers and industry professionals for an open conversation about independent filmmaking, production, distribution, artist management, and building sustainable creative careers across multiple entertainment industries.

With a career spanning independent film, music, talent development, and international production, Greg H. Sims brings a particularly wide-ranging industry perspective to this year’s conversation. Audiences can expect insights into independent producing, talent discovery, distribution strategy, long-term creative collaboration, and navigating the evolving relationship between independent cinema and the entertainment business.

His decades of experience working across both film and music industries — while supporting artists and filmmakers at different stages of their careers — reflects the kind of multidisciplinary creative journey that continues to shape the independent film landscape today.

Festival attendees will also have the opportunity to watch One Last Drive during the Annual Awards screenings at Regal LA Live, where filmmakers and industry guests from multiple countries will gather for a full day of screenings, networking events, and the evening Awards Show.

The 6th Annual IndieX Film Fest features 65 films from 18 countries across 11 screening blocks and 3 auditoriums.