PANELS & WORKSHOPS
Selina Ringel is a filmmaker, author, and speaker who empowers creators to stop waiting for permission and start building the lives and careers they want—right now. As the founder of Be The Train, Selina combines real-world filmmaking experience with a mindset first approach to creative leadership. Her work spans award-winning features, bold distribution strategies, and personal storytelling that challenges industry norms.
Whether she’s speaking on panels, leading workshops, or keynoting conferences, Selina brings humor, vulnerability, and tactical insights to help others navigate the creative journey on their own terms.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Sundance Film Festival
Revolutionizing Theatrical Distribution Panel
January 2025
Mirala Film Festival
Book Signing and Panel
March 21, 2025,
Book Launch with American Film Institute
April 15, 2025
Chapman University with Dan Mirvish
April 21, 2025
Guest lecturer
Emprender Creatives NON-Profit Program
April 25, 2025
Speaker at Graduation
Mexican American Film Festival
April 26 & 27, 2025
Book Signing and Panel
Mexican American CEF
May 8, 2025
Masterclass
Cannes Film Festival Panel- Impact Lounge - American Pavilion
Finding and Building Audiences Panel
May 18, 2025
Cannes Film Festival Panel - DIFF
Filmmakers and Executives Discuss Making Indie Features and the Process of Next Steps after The Feature is Made- Eden Hotel-
May 18, 2025
LALIFF
May 29, 2025
“Give Yourself the Greenlight!” Panel
New Media Film Fest
June 4 & 5, 2025
StreetstoSet Panel & Book Signing
June 2t, 2025
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
June 22, 2025
Book Signing and Panel
NALIP Media Summit
June 26 & 27 2025
Masterclass workshop
Raizado Festival in Aspen
August 21-24, 2025
Panel & Book Signing
Burbank International Film Festival
Sept 23-27, 2025
TBD
USC Screening, Panel & Book Signing
Sept 24, 2025
