2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

CANON SPOTLIGHT: The Cinematography of Comedy

Monday, March 16
11:00AM - 12:00PM

InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
Capital Ballroom B
701 Congress Ave

These filmmakers tell hilarious stories on screen, but there's no funny business when it comes to their work behind the camera. Join Canon USA, Inc. and three celebrated filmmakers for a conversation on the craft of cinematography. Just like the SXSW community, these experts create all types of content, from documentaries to narrative features to web series. The panelists will share anecdotes from their most recent productions, delve into the cinematic devices and visual cues that enhance laughs on screen, and discuss why the small size and reliability of Canon Cinema EOS cameras make them a standout for the comedy genre.

Presenters

Abe Epperson

Cinematographer & Dir Original Series

Cracked.com

J.M. Logan

Producer

Manson Family Vacation

Ondi Timoner

Dir/Producer

Interloper Films

Ondi Timoner has the rare distinction of winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival twice. Her 2004 doc, DIG!, about the collision of art & commerce through the star-crossed rivalry...

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Tim Smith

Sr Advisor/ Film & TV Production

Canon USA

Details

Access
Film Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge
Type
Workshop
Theme
Production
Level
Beginner

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