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FRIDAY, 8/14 6:30pm – 9pm LOS ANGELES 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING AND FINANCING IN LA PRESENTED BY FILM LA IN CONJUNCTION WITH STAGE 32 In today’s independent and DIY world, the barrier of entry into filmmaking has never been lower. Everywhere you turn in LA there are resources in abundance. But, how do you cut through the noise and determine what you need to get your project completed? In this exciting panel filled with top LA Industry Execs, we will go over all the LA resources that you need to know in order to get your film made. Plus, we will go over examples from filmmakers and producers on how they’ve used these resources. You will leave with a clear understanding of what to put in your “LA filmmaking & financing toolkit” – from networking, hiring cast & crew, financing incentives, producing, production and more! COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW PANEL. TICKET INCLUDES BOTH.
MODERATOR: AMANDA TONEY Managing Director, Stage 32.com RB BOTTO Founder & CEO Stage 32, Screenwriter, Producer - Crutch, Another Happy Day PAUL AUDLEY President, Film LA DAVID ROUNTREE Director, Producer - 108 Stitches, Cut! KEN KOKIN Director, Producer - Usual Suspects, For Tomorrow: The Toms Shoes Story, Blood Moon
SATURDAY 8/15 12pm – 2pm BEGGING, BORROWING, AND BARTERING, THE SECRETS TO PRODUCING ON A MICRO-BUDGET Writers from the premiere site for women in entertainment “Ms. In The Biz” come together to discuss their wide ranging experience in everything from digital productions, to guerrilla indie film, to old school independent Hollywood filmmaking, and how to make the seemingly impossible, possible... producing your project for a fraction of the cost. MODERATOR: LEAH CEVOLI (Nowhereland, Remember the Sultana) HELENNA SANTOS Ms. In The Biz founder, Similitude ALEXANDRA BOYLAN Catching Faith HAYLEY DERRYBERRY Rabid Love
CHERYL BEDFORD Dark Girls AMERICA YOUNG The Concessionaires Must Die! ALLISON VANORE Vanity, Anyone But Me
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2pm – 4pm DISTRIBUTION SECRETS FOR GOING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX OFFICE One of the single most asked questions in the world of filmmaking is “How do I finance my film?” It’s an exciting time for filmmakers. Over the years, Short Film has grown by leaps and bounds. Advanced technology has leveled the playing field and has opened up exciting, new distribution opportunities as well. Along with theatrical releases, there are other distribution options available today including; VOD platforms, split rights deals, service deals and more. The last Academy Awards featured three Short Film categories: Live Action Short, Animated Short and Documentary Short. With technology no longer being a significant barrier to entry and more distribution options than even, now is a perfect time to be involved in Short Film. Our panel of experts will guide you through the different distribution options available today and give you up to the minute advice as well as help you determine the best way to get your projects seen, sold and distributed. MODERATOR: JASON BRUBAKER Director of Business Development - Distribber LINDA OLSZEWSKI Vice President, Shorts International JOEY HORVITZ Lexus Short Films JACK DAVIS The Crypt.TV
4pm – 6pm NARRATIVE CHALLENGES IN MULTIPLATFORM STORYTELLING Modern digital technologies provide filmmakers with an exciting toolbox for transforming passive stories into immersive experiences. Many filmmakers have used Web platforms and social media APIs to move their characters from the video frames into the real-world. Mobile messaging, augmented reality, and location-based apps are converging into new types of entertainment that infuse interactivity into narratives. VR 360 enables viewers to control their viewpoint and experience a scene from multiple perspectives. In this panel discussion you’ll learn more about these technologies, better understand their impact on the filmmaking process, and gain valuable insights to apply to your own projects. MODERATOR: CHARLES G. HOLLINS Digital strategist, cross-platform storyteller ALEJANDRO TREVINO DGA Director/Producer EDDIE PEREZ Director/Stunt Coordinator EVETTE VARGAS Co-Founder of Digital Reign JIM STEWARTSON Niantic Labs @Google, Executive Producer, ENDGAME: Ancient Truth
6pm – 9pm BREAKING DOWN DOORS PRESENTED BY FINAL DRAFT IN CONJUNCTION WITH INDI.COM Many talented actors, writers, producers and directors give up on their dreams too soon, not because they’re not talented, but because they’re unable to get a foot in the door. If a door doesn’t open when you knock, it’s time to take your career into your own hands and build a door of your own to walk through! Come meet with top Industry Executives as they discuss new ways of finding and creating opportunities in the entertainment industry. Everyone on the panel is not only exceptional at what they do, they truly love helping and taking artists to the next level. Their invaluable advice applies to actors, writers, producers, directors, filmmakers and musicians alike. COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW PANEL. TICKET INCLUDES BOTH.
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MODERATOR: JIM MESKIMEN Actor/Producer - Parks and Recreation, Impress Me... WALTER O’BRIEN Executive Producer of CBS’ hit show Scorpion MARCIA ROSS Award Winning Blockbuster Casting Director and Studio Executive ROBERT MUNIC Writer/co-Executive Producer of FOX’s (industry changing) show Empire NICOLE GREENWOOD VP Talent Discovery - Film, TV - INDI.com
SUNDAY 8/16 12pm – 2pm CONTINUING YOUR CREATIVITY INTO FEATURE FILMS JEC - HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION T PRESENTED BY UCLA EXTENSION Shorts films are a calling card for filmmakers and many aspire to make a feature as a next step in their career. The panel discusses the creative issues related to transitioning from short films to features, including the story: a new concept or as an expansion of the existing short film?; how to attract the best talent for the available budget; the delights and challenges of shooting with a larger budget; and how to package your project to insure it gets made. MODERATOR: KIM ADELMAN Producer, Filmmaker, Author – “The Ultimate Filmmakers’ Guide to Short Films,” “The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks”. DALLAS KING Director, Producer, Writer; President of Red Rabbit Pictures DAVID MARTIN-PORRAS Writer, Director - Inside the Box, La Viuda, Stealing Summers JULIO RAMOS Writer, Director - ¡Una Carrerita, Doctor! and Detrás del Espejo. DANA TURKEN Director
2pm – 4pm FILM FUNDING FROM THE PROS Dream Team Directors invites all filmmakers, directors, producers and actors to join a curated panel with an all star cast of film financing experts as they empower you to get your films made. Special guest Stephan Paternot - CEO of the incredibly unique and innovative Film Financing company Slated, will share his secret sauce on leveraging high-value introductions between financiers, film projects, and the professional film industry to get seen and sold. Hear firsthand from Franco Sama - Independent Film Producer and Educator, (known for Guns, Girls, and Gambling with Christian Slater and Gary Oldman), and Burton Richie - CEO of Heretic Films, made Low Down (Sundance in 2014 selection- Best Cinematography) and more. MODERATOR: BAYOU BENNETT, DANIEL LIR BENNETT – Dream Team Directors STEPHAN PATERNOT CEO, Slated FRANCO SAMA Independent Film Producer & Educator - Guns, Girls, and Gambling DEVAK SHAH Echo Lake Entertainment
BURTON RICHIE CEO of Heretic Films, creator of Low Down JONATHAN SCHWARTZ Producer at Krispy Films
4pm – 6pm FILM DIRECTORS DISH ON WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO GET YOUR MOVIE INTO THE FEST This loaded panel will undoubtedly host a large and attentive audience as they explain what it takes to get your movie into a festival. Hear from Festival Directors from well known festivals such as Tribeca, DC Shorts, NewFilmMakers LA and the Newport Beach Film Festival as they offer inside
secrets, insight and advice when submitting to their festivals as well. This panel is an annual highlight of the HollyShorts Film Festival & Conference, and one that you won’t want to miss. MODERATOR: ALEX BEN BLOCK Former Senior Editor, The Hollywood Reporter SHARON BADAL Tribeca Film Festival, Director, Shorts Programming LARRY LABOE New Filmmakers LA, Director BOJANA SANDIC Newport Beach FF Director, Shorts Programming JON GANN DC Shorts, Director
6pm – 9pm SEATTLE LEADING THE CHARGE IN DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION PRESENTED BY NORTHWEST TALENT MANAGEMENT
Washington is the place where someone with a vision, an entrepreneurial spirit, and tenacity can build an empire. In the land that spawned Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, people who can afford a $100,000 car choose instead to ride the bus because they care about the environment. By merging creativity with capitalism, Seattle is rapidly becoming the epicenter of innovation in digital media and entertainment. Come hear from the Leaders of Innovation in Seattle’s Creative Economy as they share their insights on the evolution of Digital Media Entertainment in the global economy. COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW PANEL. TICKET INCLUDES BOTH.
MODERATOR: STEVE EDMISTON Writer, Producer, and Entertainment Lawyer STEFANIE MALONE Executive Director of NFFTY PETER BARNES Founder and Owner of Clatter & Din DIANA DOTTER Partner Convergence Global Media, Executive Producer and Executive Director of TheFilmSchool Seattle KATE BECKER Director of the Seattle Office of Film and Music
MONDAY 8/17 6pm – 9pm MUSIC VIDEOS: THE EXPERIMENTAL SANDBOX
PRESENTED BY LA MUSIC VIDEO FESTIVAL + NANCY FULTON MEETUPS Music videos can simply be thought of as short films set to music, but it’s more than just a film score. Music videos give directors freedom to play with storytelling and take risks in their filmmaking. Join LA Music Video Festival winners and alumni: Chris Buongiorno, Leah McKissock, John Vallance & Chris Westlund (Nautico), as they discuss their experience directing music videos and how the work has helped them develop a unique perspective in their films and commercial work. This panel will be hosted by LA Music Video Festival and Nancy Fulton Music and Film meetup. Writer/Producer Nancy Fulton supports 5000+ writers, producers, and performers in the LA Area through weekly meetups. The LA Music Video Festival was created for a single purpose: to celebrate the art of the music video. LAMVF showcases bleeding-edge work being done by a new generation of musicians and filmmakers. LAMVF represents a new generation of film festival whose audience is young, aspirational, passionate, tech-savvy and un-intimidated by micro-budgets and global distribution. For anyone who makes music, make videos, likes music videos, be part of the movement. COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW PANEL. TICKET INCLUDES BOTH.
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MODERATOR: NANCY FULTON Writer/Producer @ NancyFultonMeetups.com NAUTICO Directing duo John Heeg & Chris Westlund LEAH MCKISSOCK LA Music Video Fest Winner, Alumni CHRIS BUONGIORNO LA Music Video Fest Winner, Alumni
TUESDAY 8/18 6:30pm – 9pm FORGING A FUTURE FOR FEMALE FILMMAKERS: HOW TO COLLABORATE, CROSS PROMOTE AND BUILD A COMMUNITY PRESENTED BY WOMEN IN FILM, FILM FATALES, MS. IN THE BIZ AND WORLD WOMAN NETWORK Female filmmakers have made great strides in the entertainment industry over the years, but there’s much more work to be done. Panelists from prominent organizations such as Women In Film (WIF), Film Fatales and Ms. In The Biz will discuss how you can create new opportunities as well as reach outside your own networks to collaborate with other female filmmakers and cross-promote your projects. Moderator Jennifer Buonantony (Press Pass LA) leads the discussion on how to raise the profile of all women in the film business. This panel is hosted by Women in Film, Film Fatales, Ms. in the Biz sand Press Pass LA ENJOY COCKTAILS AND A NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PANEL, AND A SCREENING AT TCL CHINESE 6 TO FOLLOW.
MODERATOR: JENNIFER BUONANTONY Press Pass LA HELENNA SANTOS Founder/CEO Ms. In The Biz LEAH CEVOLI Ms. In The Biz Public Appearances Coordinator and monthly contributor EMILY LOBSENZ Film Fatales, Partnerships
SHAZ BENNETT Film Fatales, LA Chapter Leader RUPA DASH World Woman Network, World Woman GHEN LARAYA LONG Women in Film
WEDNESDAY 8/19 6:30pm – 9pm FINDING YOUR AUDIENCE: OPTIMIZING FOR DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION PRESENTED BY DAILYMOTION There are various free video platforms available to market and distribute your shorts online so which one should you choose? To reach the largest possible audience and to get the most return on your investment, the correct answer is to not choose one, but many. Find out everything you need to know about digital distribution and leveraging tools to connect with a massive online audience. COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW PANEL. TICKET INCLUDES BOTH.
MODERATOR: KEVIN WINSTON Digital LA, CEO / Founder of Silicon Beach ADAM BOORSTIN BuzzFeed Head of Partnerships ANTHONY DEPTULA Maker Labs Director of Programming ELISABETH GRAY Independent producer/writer/actor ANTHONY LAYSERO Dailymotion US Content Director
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THURSDAY, 8/20 6pm – 9pm MAKING MONEY BY GOING DIRECT TO YOUR AUDIENCE: 2015 AND BEYOND PRESENTED BY ZYPE Traditional publishing and distribution is changing in big ways with the advent of cord-cutting and ubiquitous access to high quality content on every device. This panel of experts explores the various options, from advertising, to subscription, to transactional and with thoughts on how content creators can leverage these techniques to build their brand and ultimately make money. COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW PANEL. TICKET INCLUDES BOTH.
MODERATOR: ED LAKZYNSKI Co-Founder & CEO, Zype SHAWN GOLD Head of Entertainment Brand Partnerships @ Wattpad.com ROBERT GREEN Producer TIM STREET Producer, Writer, Director, New Media Consultant DAVID B WILLIAMS SVP Network Communications, Maker Studios