FRIDAY, 8/15Noon – 1:30pm SEED & SPARK + TUGG

CROWDFUNDING TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE

The only proven path to true independence, as an artist is a direct connection to your audience. Crowdfunding is becoming a fundamental piece of most financing plans for independent film. How-ever, many filmmakers miss the opportunity to turn their film funding campaigns into audience-building opportunities that can last an entire career – and provide the groundwork for theatrical distribution that you control. Seed&Spark and Tugg are combining forces to invest in the future of independence for independent film by offering a comprehensive Crowdfunding to Build Independ-ence seminar. This class for film-related projects will provide the crowdfunding and distribution ac-tion plan most likely to create a lasting, flourishing, direct relationship with your audience.

EMILY BEST Founder,CEOofSeed&SparkALEX DOBRENKO Tugg

2pm – 3:30pm

THE CURRENT STATE OF HOLLYWOODINSIDER INSIGHT FROM TOP MANAGERS AND EXECS

In an industry that’s seemingly in a continuous state of flux, it’s important to stay on top of discernible trends with an eye to the future. What types of projects are moving the business these days? Are they ground-breaking TV series on HBO and NetFlix? Is TV the new cinema? How does this affect the indus-try and you? Listen to top managers and execs as they offer insight on the current state of Hollywood.

MODERATOR: ELLIOT KOTEK ContentChief,Co-Founder,NotImpossibleLabsRICK SORKINCAAJELANI JOHNSONTheMissionEntertainment

4pm – 5:30pm

A TERRIFYING CALLING CARD: HOW TO BEST USE YOUR HORROR SHORT FOR BUSINESSPRESENTED BY FANGORIA MAGAZINE AND SCREAM FACTORY

You’ve worked your fingers to the bone, bled your bank account dry, and finished your terrifying piece of film. Now what? A conversation with genre filmmakers, marketers and network programmers about making the most of your horror short in regards to the business of film, television and new media.

MODERATOR: GAVIN HIGNIGHT Writer,MarketingManageratFEARnetNICHOLAS TANA Hollyshorts,CEO,SmartMediaLLCERICK SALOMON DevelopmentandAquisitionsExecutive(FearNET,ComcastEnt.)REBEKAH MCKENDRY HorrorFilmDirector,co-host-KillverPOVonGeekNationRYAN SPINDELL HorrorFilmDirector,co-hostKillverPOVonGeekNationKYLE RANKIN Director,Night of the Living Deb(amongstmanymanyothers)

6pm-8pm COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR WITH FANGORIA & SCREAM FACTORY - FRIGHTENING FRIDAY

Hollyshorts is no stranger to the short film and to horror... immediately following the panel, come celebrate both along with sponsors Fangoria Magazine and Scream Factory and network with pan-elists and other filmmakers on Friday August 15th between 6 and 8 PM in the Roosevelt Hotel Oscar Room. Enjoy an open bar and mix the macabre with horror genre Writers, Filmmakers and Journalists. Frightening Friday is immediately following A Terrifying Calling Card Horror Panel at 4PM featuring speakers from FANGORIA, FEARNET and indie horror cinema (info above)

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Saturday 8/1611am – Noon

BAGELS, LOX AND DOCS – A BREAKFAST CONVERSATION

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING

Documentaries play an increasingly important role in our modern media landscape. They allow for a longer, focused look at issues that otherwise are discussed in brief news clips, tweets, and facebook posts. This panel will look at the past, present and future of the documentary world, and how important it is to keep it vibrant, even though the challenges are significant. Documentary filmmakers need to be artists, technicians, and businessmen/salesmen all at the same time. How do they do it, and what are the rewards for these projects that are created with such passion? A lively discussion by documentary insiders.

BARRY RUBINOW FilmExecandEditor,Producer,Doc TalkADAM SCHOMER Director-Producer-Writer,i2iProductionsSTEVEN REICHEmmynominatedwriterandproducer

Noon – 1:30pm

GET YOUR FILM FINANCEDOne of the single most asked questions in the world of filmmaking is “How do I finance my film?” and for good reason. Even with all the exciting tools and platforms available to create and distribute content today, financing a feature or a short film is still a big challenge for filmmakers in today’s strained economy.

There are myriad factors that have to be accounted for when financing a film, such as: knowing your audience; who to pitch to; convincing a financier your project will deliver a positive ROI; and han-dling multiple investors and money sources. Our expert panel will discuss these factors and many more to help prepare today’s filmmakers for the ever-changing world of film financing.

MODERATOR: MARK STOLAROFF NoBudgetFilmmakingVIVIANA ZAGORITTA ThreePointCapitalJEFF KALLIGHERI CEO,WaterstoneEntertainmentGLEN REYNOLDS CEO,CircusRoadFilmsKAWAI HO Director,Lionsgate(formerExec,PacificMercantileBank)

2pm – 3:30pm

THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION JECTSo you’ve written a short film and finally got it made. Your spec script is on its 10th draft and starting to shape. Now you’re setting your sights on TV… Before you type TEASER at the top of the page, be sure to join us for “The Golden Age of Television” panel and discussion. This information-packed-panel will be geared towards filmmakers seeking expertise on how to break into writing for episodic television. Hear from CBS and Warner Bros. Television execs, reps from CAA, Rothman Brecher and Andrea Simon Entertainment and working writer/producers from hit shows like CSI, Chicago PD and The Following. The panel will be moderated by feature and television writer/director David Rodriguez.

MODERATOR: DAVID RODRIGUEZ Once upon a time in Queens, NCIS LA, The Following MICK BETANCOURT Consultingproducer,writer–Chicago PD CHRISTOPHER MACK WarnerBrothersTelevisionJEANIE MAUCBSASHLEY HOLLAND CAARINA BRANNEN RothmanBrecherANDREA SIMON AndreaSimonEntertainmentLIZ DEVINECo-ExecutiveProducer,Writer,CSIMIKE MCGRALE The Following (Fox)

4pm – 5:30pm THE REEL DEALS IN SHORT FILM PRESENTED BY SHORTS HD

How can short filmmakers make money? The market where short films can make money is shrink-ing and is filled with empty promises. Short filmmakers need to know where the real deals in short film can be found separating fact from fiction. This panel of professionals covers the basics and specifics of selling and packaging short films. Come learn how to maximize exposure and get the real deals in short film, and enjoy cocktails and conversation with the panelists immediately fol-lowing the panel

MODERATOR: MARSHALL NORD President,ShortsEntertainmentNetworkLINDA O ShortsHD/OscarShortsLINDA HAYDEN PlanetPictures/ShortsHDANDREW CRANE AmericanCinemathequeTHOMAS ETHAN HARRIS ShortFilmStrategistJOEY HORVITZ TheWeinsteinCompany/LexusShortFilmsJON BLOOM AMPAS

6pm-8pm COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR SponsoredbyShortsHD

Sunday 8/17Noon – 2pm

EMPOWERING YOUR FILM FUNDING

MODERATOR: DANIEL LIR DreamTeamDirectorsBAYOU BENNET DreamTeamDirectorsBABACAR DIENE VPAcquisitionsatVoltagePictures(Dallas Buyers Club, Hurt Locker)DANIEL SHERKOW GlobalUniversalTANYA KERSEY FilmmakersCareerCoachandFounderoftheHollywoodBlackFilmFestivalALEX FLORES Producer,ShorelineEntertainmentRIO VALENTIN OriginReleasing

2:30pm – 4pm

FILM FESTIVAL DIRECTORS REVEAL – WHAT DOES IT

REALLY TAKE 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. They’ll offer inside secrets, insight and advice when submitting to their festivals as well. This panel is sure to be a highlight of the HollyShorts Film Festival that you won’t want to miss.

MODERATOR: ALEX BEN BLOCK SeniorEditor,TheHollywoodReporterSHARON BADAL TribecaFilmFestival,Director,ShortsProgrammingLARRY LABOE NewFilmmakersLAROBERTA MARIE MUNROE ExecutiveDirector,NIFF JEANNIE ROSHARLAComedyShortsFest

4:30pm – 6pm

WASHINGTON FILM – COME SEE WHAT YOU’RE MISSING(LIKE 30% BACK IN TAX CREDITS IN 30 DAYS)

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Film in Washington State? Isn’t Washington practically Canada? It’s so stinking far North. But did you know that Seattle is a three hour drive from snowy mountains, deserts, ocean beaches, rainfor-ests, and oh yeah Canada. What was Game of Thrones thinking? They should have shot in Washing-ton. Then there’s this whole 30% cash back in 30 days state incentive. Yes, you heard that right. Add to the formula that Washington’s talent pool has grown powerful. With a growing base on both sides of the camera, now is the time to think about shooting North. But not too far North. Meet some of the groovy people who are turning Washington film into a premier place to shoot your next project.

MODERATOR: BEN ANDREWSEvilSlaveSTEFANIE MALONE ManagingDirectoroflargestYouthFestivalinthecountry,NFFTYPETER BARNES Co-FounderofClatterandDinSoundStudioinSeattleSCILLA ANDREENCEOofIndieFlixWARREN ETHEREDGEJusttheman

6pm-8pm COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOURSponsoredbyWashington Film

Toast to Filming in Washington State and network with all the panel parrticpants and like-minded HollyShorts attendees immediately following the panel

Monday 8/18Noon – 1:30pm

ME+HER – CASE STUDY PRESENTED BY BLACKMAGIC DESIGN WITH BRADLEY STONESIFER, CINEMATOGRAPHER

Join cinematographer Bradley Stonesifer as he discusses his work on Me+Her, a live action short film by Island Creek Pictures, which was accepted into Sundance’s Short Film program in 2014. Me+Her is set in a fantasy world in the city of Cardboard where the main character, Jack Cardboard, goes on a journey to mend a broken heart. Bradley worked alongside Director Joseph Oxford to create an amaz-ing world where all of the main characters and sets were built out of standard cardboard boxes on a one fifth scale. Bradley will discuss how the team devised and brought such a unique idea to life, how they met the demands of such an unusual workflow, the technology used, including affordable, easy to use and high quality cameras, as well as tips for submitting and getting accepted into Sundance.

BLACKMAGIC DESIGN:Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk re-corders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. The revolutionary Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Production Camera 4K and Blackmagic URSA provide a true feature film look in a digital film camera design. DaVinci Resolve is the world’s highest performance on set, editing and color correction solution for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux computers. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and ste-reoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and en-gineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to blackmagicdesign.com.

2pm – 3:30pm

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE OF FILMS TODAY

In today’s digital age, we take for granted daily announcements for new inventions in our everyday life. Why don’t we apply that same mindset of innovation to our advantage in filmmaking? Meet experts in the field who are pioneering new film technology. They will explain how to utilize today’s most cutting edge tools for the film you’d like to make tomorrow. This seminar will provide a framework through which you will better understand pre-production, post-production and marketing in the digital age.

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ADAM LEBOWITZ Founder,QuickFilmBudgetDAN BIRNBAUM SeniorManager,BusinessDevelopmentatTechnicolorJACK CATE CTO,AudienceDeliveredBRIAN ALAN QUANDTEntertainmentEngineeringExecutiveJOSH WEINSTOCKProduceratWeinstockEntertainment

4pm – 5:30pm

CONTINUING YOUR CREATIVITY INTO FEATURE FILMS: HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONPRESENTED BY UCLAX

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.

KIM ADELMAN Indep.Filmmaker,author,“TheUltimateFilmmakersGuidetoShortFilms”SUSANA CASARES Producer,Director,Instructor–UCLAExtensionDavidMartin-PorrasDAVID MARTIN-PORRAS Director,Disney/ABCTelevisionGroupFERNANDO SCARPA InternationalAwardWinningDirectorandActor

6pm-8pm COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

TUESDAY, 8/19Noon – 1:30pm

IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING AND SHORT FORM CONTENT

– CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSESPRESENTED BY WOMEN IN FILM (WIF)

MODERATOR: TAMARA KRINSKY ScirenJANE FLEMING The QuestEVETTE VARGAS Dark ProphetCHASE FEIN Dark ProphetELAINE HENDRIX Sex, Drugs and Rock&Roll (w/Dennis Leary) and The Pet Matchmaker

2pm – 3:30pm

ENTERTAINMENT LAW FOR SHORT FILMMAKERS

PLATFORMS AND MODELSCAN’T YOU DO THE DEALS & CONTRACTS YOURSELF?

In the entertainment world, there’s a temptation to do everything yourself to cut costs, but often-times it pays to get the job done properly, which is definitely the case when it comes to entertain-ment law. Entertainment agreements can be confusing to even attorneys who aren’t familiar with entertainment law, so it’s important to have the proper legal counsel available when dealing with them. Our panel will help navigate short filmmakers through these tricky waters.

MODERATOR: JONATHAN HANDEL TroyGouldEntertainment/TechnologyERIC FEIG EricFeigEntertainment&MediaLaw,IncCliffLoCLIFF LOKalmansohn&Andersen,LLP,OfCounsel/EntertainmentLawyerJEFF COHENCohenGardnerLLP

4pm – 5:30pm

CAN THE INTERNET REALLY MAKE YOU

A BETTER PRODUCER? The Internet’s influence on the film industry is still relatively new but already has affected how projects are financed, produced and distributed. In each of these cases the Internet threatens or displaces established business practices. What changes should one anticipate next? Those of us practicing our craft over the next several decades need to be keenly aware of the technologi-cal environment. An understanding of what’s cutting edge and what’s on the drawing board is a valuable asset. Jim Fitzgerald, Founder Lightspeed eps will moderate this forward-thinking panel that digs in to discuss how today’s emerging Internet technologies will make you a more effective filmmaker.

MODERATOR: JIM FITZGERALD Founder,LightspeedEPSBOB ALEXANDERCEO,indiepixJASON BRUBAKER filmmakingstuff.comGEOFF TALBOT CEOPresident,GenuineInkMediaMARC HOFSTATTERIndiegogo

6pm – 8pm COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

WEDNESDAY, 8/20 – DIGITAL DAYPRESENTEDBYGENERAL ASSEMBLY

Noon – 1:30pm

EMERGING DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR SHORT FILMMAKERS

ARE THEY REAL AND HOW DO THEY MAKE ME MONEY?

In recent years, short films have experienced a resurgence and with the emergence of new digital platforms, there are more and more places to watch them. But the technology available to film-makers today has leveled the playing field, making it even harder to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace. What’s a short filmmaker to do? Our expert panel will discuss the viability of these platforms and how short filmmakers can make money from them.

MODERATOR: KEVIN WINSTON DigitalLA/SiliconBeachFestTED SCHILOWITZ Futurist|VRCreation,20thyCenturyFoxMOHIT MAHAJAN 2wayTV STEVEN LONG MITCHELL EmmyawardnominatedWriter,ProducerandAuthorDARREN PASSARELLO Founder,AgentsofMayhemProductions

2pm – 3:30pm

PGA DIGITAL PANEL

FROM YOUTUBE TO NETFLIX, HULU AND BEYOND The face of film and tv is changing. Learn first hand how these successful producers (who account for over 10 billion online views) have transformed studios and networks with their work in the digital space. Sponsored by The Producers Guild of America.

MODERATOR: DAMIAN PELLICIONETIM STREET VicePresidentMobileVideo,mDialogEMILY BARCLAY FORD ProducerGARY BRYMAN ExecutiveProducerTCGStudioYOUTUBE STAR “RANDAL”

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4pm – 5:30pm

HOW TO LAUNCH YOUR IDEA

PRESENTED BY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

• Define the micro-community for your film pre-film launch • Build strategic partnerships with YouTube Influencers• Create perks and think like a crowdfunder creator: Would Quentin Tarantino Bring you Donuts?• Learn to leverage the power of the niche audience• Case studies on reaching the millennial video gamer• How to rally your fans for one goal and keeping them engaged throughout the process

PRESENTER: RYAN WILLIAMS Ryan Williams is an entrepreneur, writer, consultant, and former stand-up comedian. He also hosts and produces a podcast called “The Influencer Economy”, where he speaks with creative entrepre-neurs and online video visionaries who have launched big ideas online. Ryan has been a pioneer in the social media and video industry, executing groundbreaking marketing campaigns for clients including Disney, Microsoft, Activision, and Warner Bros. He has been an early team member at venture-backed startups such as DigiSynd (Disney), Machinima, and State. Ryan received his B.A. in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University.

6pm – 8pm COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR PresentedbyGeneral Assembly

THURSDAY, 8/21Noon – 1:30pm

HOW TO CREATE AN AWARD WINNING SHORT PETER RUSSELL, a long-time judge for Holly Shorts, and UCLA’s Film & Television Teacher of the Year in 2009, shares his tips and secrets for making a great short film, including: 1. The one plot pattern of almost all great shorts 2. The different genres of short film and how to use the patterns of each 3. Finding a great short subject (hint-you don’t have to write it) 4. The suspense tricks of award-winning short moviesPeter will use some of the best short films of the last ten years to illustrate his points along with many more tips.

PRESENTER: PETER RUSSELLPeter Russell co-founded a Venice, California based film and television story school ‘How Movies Work’, and, along with his partner Cecilia Russell, is a longtime story doctor in Hollywood, who has advised on story for many studios, including Imagine Entertainment, HBO, Viacom, CBS Television, Participant, Walden Films, and many more. His latest consult was for PELE (release date September 2014), with Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer producing.

2pm – 3:30pm

SPEED SHMOOSING DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS MEET TALENT AT THIS SPEED NETWORKING SESSION (Casting Society of America)

The Casting Society of America is proud to announce our first ever “Speed Shmoozing” Event with HollyShorts. This private event pairs Filmmakers and Content Creators with Members of The Cast-ing Society of America to create relationships for future projects. Directors and Producers will have an opportunity to sit down with the Industry’s best and brightest Casting Directors and Casting

Associates to make a professional connection for future endeavors. Bring plenty of cards! First Priority will be given to Film Makers with pieces in the Festival.

ADVANCED RSVP REQUIRED

RSVP to hollyshortsfilmconference@gmail.com or send a text to 424.835.1740

4pm – 5:30pm

CASTING MATTERS – CSA CASTING DIRECTORS PANEL

The Casting Society of America presents an in-depth discussion on Casting Issues relating to short films, Television and Full Length Features. We will explore the process as it pertains to Casting Short Films vs Features and how new film makers can best position their projects with the talent com-munity. We will also be providing a question/answer period.

JOANNA COLBERT AwardwinningCastingDirectorMATT LESSALL FormerDirectorofFeatureFilmCastingat20thCenturyFoxIVY ISENBERG ArtiosNomineeandCSABoardmemberTRACY “TWINKIE” BIRD CastingDirector

6pm – 8pm DRINKS WITH DISTRIBUTORS AT DIGITAL MARKETPRESENTEDBYHOLLYSHORTS

Filmmakers of HollyShorts meet up with Distributors at the fest. Bring your cards and get ready to network, enjoy an open bar and coin this as a productive warm up to the HollyShorts Awards Show, at 8pm in the Roosevelt Blossom Ballroom.