Shane Smith

Gender Parity at Film Festivals: Hot Docs Programmer Says ‘There’s Great Demand for As Many Diverse Voices As Possible’

Now in its 25th year, the documentary-focused festival has a gender-balanced directorial slate for the first time.

Apr 25, 2018 11:47 am /

Nancy Dubuc Takes Over As Vice CEO At A Challenging Time — But At Least She Knows What She’s In For

The former A+E Networks CEO who dealt with plenty of controversy over the years (“Duck Dynasty”) now finds herself partnered with the flamboyant Shane Smith.

Mar 13, 2018 3:50 pm /

Television / By Michael Schneider

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Vice’s Shane Smith on Trying to Avoid the ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Donald Trump — IndieWire’s Turn It On Podcast

Smith on his ambitious goals for Viceland, why his partners wish Vice was more controversial, and how the media is focusing on the wrong things with Trump.

Jun 21, 2017 12:44 pm /

News / By Kaeli Van Cott