FRIDAY, 8/146:30pm – 9pm LOS ANGELES 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT FILMING AND FINANCING IN LAPRESENTED 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 re-sources. 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!

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MODERATOR: AMANDA TONEYManagingDirector,Stage32.com

RB BOTTO Founder&CEOStage32,Screenwriter,Producer-Crutch, Another Happy DayPAUL AUDLEY President,FilmLADAVID ROUNTREE Director,Producer-108 Stitches, Cut!KEN KOKIN Director,Producer-Usual Suspects, For Tomorrow: The Toms Shoes Story, Blood Moon

SATURDAY 8/1512pm – 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 dis-cuss 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, pos-sible... producing your project for a fraction of the cost.

MODERATOR: LEAH CEVOLI (Nowhereland, Remember the Sultana)

HELENNA SANTOS Ms.InTheBizfounder,SimilitudeALEXANDRA BOYLAN Catching FaithHAYLEY DERRYBERRY Rabid Love

CHERYL BEDFORD Dark GirlsAMERICA YOUNG The Concessionaires Must Die!ALLISON VANORE Vanity, Anyone But Me

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IGNITED SPACES7080HollywoodBlvd.,11thfloorPH,Hollywood,CA90028

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. Ad-vanced technology has leveled the playing field and has opened up exciting, new distribution oppor-tunities 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 fea-tured 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 DirectorofBusinessDevelopment-Distribber

LINDA OLSZEWSKI VicePresident,ShortsInternationalJOEY HORVITZ LexusShortFilmsJACK DAVIS TheCrypt.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, aug-mented 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 technolo-gies, better understand their impact on the filmmaking process, and gain valuable insights to apply to your own projects.

MODERATOR: CHARLES G. HOLLINS Digitalstrategist,cross-platformstoryteller

ALEJANDRO TREVINO DGADirector/ProducerEDDIE PEREZ Director/StuntCoordinatorEVETTE VARGAS Co-FounderofDigitalReignJIM STEWARTSONNianticLabs@Google,ExecutiveProducer,ENDGAME: Ancient Truth

6pm – 9pm

BREAKING DOWN DOORSPRESENTED BY FINAL DRAFT IN CONJUNCTION WITH INDI.COM

Many talented actors, writers, producers and directors give up on their dreams too soon, not be-cause 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 opportu-nities 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. COCKTAILSANDNETWORKINGHAPPYHOURIMMEDIATELYTOFOLLOWPANEL.

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MODERATOR: JIM MESKIMENActor/Producer-Parks and Recreation, Impress Me...

WALTER O’BRIEN ExecutiveProducerofCBS’hitshowScorpionMARCIA ROSS AwardWinningBlockbusterCastingDirectorandStudioExecutiveROBERT MUNIC Writer/co-ExecutiveProducerofFOX’s(industrychanging)showEmpireNICOLE GREENWOOD VPTalentDiscovery-Film,TV-INDI.com

SUNDAY 8/1612pm – 2pm

CONTINUING YOUR CREATIVITY INTO FEATURE FILMS JEC - HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TPRESENTED 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, in-cluding 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–“TheUltimateFilmmakers’GuidetoShortFilms,”“TheUltimateGuidetoChickFlicks”.

DALLAS KING Director,Producer,Writer;PresidentofRedRabbitPicturesDAVID MARTIN-PORRAS Writer,Director-Inside the Box, La Viuda, Stealing SummersJULIO 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 pan-el 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 –DreamTeamDirectors

STEPHAN PATERNOTCEO,SlatedFRANCO SAMAIndependentFilmProduc-er&Educator-Guns, Girls, and GamblingDEVAK SHAHEchoLakeEntertainment

BURTON RICHIE CEOofHereticFilms,creatorofLow DownJONATHAN SCHWARTZProduceratKrispyFilms

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 high-light of the HollyShorts Film Festival & Conference, and one that you won’t want to miss.

MODERATOR: ALEX BEN BLOCKFormerSeniorEditor,TheHollywoodReporter

SHARON BADAL TribecaFilmFestival,Director,ShortsProgrammingLARRY LABOE NewFilmmakersLA,DirectorBOJANA SANDIC NewportBeachFFDirector,ShortsProgrammingJON GANN DCShorts,Director

6pm – 9pm

SEATTLE LEADING THE CHARGE

IN DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION

PRESENTED BYNORTHWEST 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 Crea-tive Economy as they share their insights on the evolution of Digital Media Entertainment in the global economy.

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MODERATOR: STEVE EDMISTON Writer,Producer,andEntertainmentLawyer

STEFANIE MALONE ExecutiveDirectorofNFFTYPETER BARNES FounderandOwnerofClatter&DinDIANA DOTTER PartnerConvergenceGlobalMedia,ExecutiveProducerandExecutiveDirectorofTheFilmSchoolSeattleKATE BECKER DirectoroftheSeattleOfficeofFilmandMusic

MONDAY 8/176pm – 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, as-pirational, 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.

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MODERATOR: NANCY FULTON Writer/Producer@NancyFultonMeetups.com

NAUTICO DirectingduoJohnHeeg&ChrisWestlundLEAH MCKISSOCK LAMusicVideoFestWinner,AlumniCHRIS BUONGIORNO LAMusicVideoFestWinner,Alumni

TUESDAY 8/186:30pm – 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 pro-jects. 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

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MODERATOR: JENNIFER BUONANTONY PressPassLA

HELENNA SANTOS Founder/CEOMs.InTheBizLEAH CEVOLI Ms.InTheBizPublicAppearancesCoordinatorandmonthlycontributorEMILY LOBSENZ FilmFatales,Partnerships

SHAZ BENNETT FilmFatales,LAChapterLeaderRUPA DASH WorldWomanNetwork,WorldWomanGHEN LARAYA LONG WomeninFilm

WEDNESDAY 8/196:30pm – 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.

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MODERATOR: KEVIN WINSTON DigitalLA,CEO/FounderofSiliconBeach

ADAM BOORSTIN BuzzFeedHeadofPartnershipsANTHONY DEPTULA MakerLabsDirectorofProgrammingELISABETH GRAY Independentproducer/writer/actorANTHONY LAYSERO DailymotionUSContentDirector

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THURSDAY, 8/206pm – 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 vari-ous 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.

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MODERATOR: ED LAKZYNSKI Co-Founder&CEO,Zype

SHAWN GOLD HeadofEntertainmentBrandPartnerships@Wattpad.comROBERT GREEN ProducerTIM STREET Producer,Writer,Director,NewMediaConsultantDAVID B WILLIAMS SVPNetworkCommunications,MakerStudios