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Being well-branded and communicating that brand efficiently to the specific buyers of that brand is critically important so that you can relax and concentrate on the craft that inspired you in the first place. Join Los …
Intermediate
Presenters
Beth Sepko, Bonnie Gillespie, Caroline O'Connor, Rochelle Rose
You have just wrapped your small budget film, and you are ready to show it to the world but where do you start? What exactly do you need to know about the international film industry to distribute and make deals for your…
Intermediate
Presenters
Andy Whittaker, Ryan Kampe, Sébastien Chesneau
There are over 1 billion people now with HD video phones connected through social networks… Could this make for an explosion of collaborative filmmaking? This session will explore the latest mobile platforms for making c…
Beginner
Presenters
Andrew Wallner, Ben Olsen, Marcelino Alvarez, Philip Marshall
Colors, textures and effects play a pivotal role in the way we experience film. The darker the color; the more somber the tone, the brighter the picture; the happier a scene may feel, a heightened color will draw the eye…
Intermediate
Presenters
Parke Gregg, Steve Bannerman
With so many choices, choosing your film's main locale can be a dizzying process. After much consideration and review, the magic happens, and everything starts to fall into place. Workshop speakers and participants will …
Intermediate
Presenters
Jillian Longnecker, Ginger Sledge
Filmmakers are increasingly using digital marketing tools to make their films "sticky". Social media, contests and sweepstakes drive traffic to the filmmakers' sites. Solicitation of user-generated content keep fans inte…
Beginner
Presenters
Anne Moebes
One of the most accessible pieces of equipment for filmmakers is the DSLR camera. At the right budget range for most independent filmmakers, they offer the ability to not only have professionally looking film, but becaus…
Intermediate
Presenters
Lan Bui, Vu Bui
The role of the filmmaker has, historically, focused on precision: crafting and controlling the viewer's experience down to the frame. And for good reason — one of the prime pleasures of cinema is surrendering to the vis…
Advanced
Presenters
Jason Brush
From funding to production, distribution to viewing, the opportunities for participating in filmmaking today that allow filmmakers to connect with and relate to their audiences in new and exciting ways are endless. Join…
Intermediate
Presenters
Blake Whitman, Jamie Wilkinson, Simon Klose, Liz Miller
Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, The Hangover) returns to SXSW Film 2013, continuing the tradition of his much loved acting and life workshop where he breaks down the performing process and explores the practical an…
Beginner
Presenters
Jeffrey Tambor, Lindsay Burdge, Michael Stahl-David
Movie trailers remain one of the most potent ways to create interest and market a new film, yet with the evolving needs of today's filmmaker, there are a myriad of iterations a film trailer can go through to target diffe…
Intermediate
Presenters
Evelyn Watters, Mark Woollen, Stephen Garrett
In the age of digital distribution and new marketplaces, we’ll discuss what filmmakers can learn from retail best practices. From building sales relationships, considering shelf space positioning, planning release window…
Intermediate
Presenters
Marc Schiller, Tom Quinn
Good sound design can add layers to a film - at once enhancing or even detracting from the visual story being told. Gain insight into the post-production sound design process for film. From the bare bones of why sound de…
Intermediate
Presenters
Chris Keyland, Phil Benson
Working in the film industry means you are a part of the stream of writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, etc. trying to ensure their current or next project is seen and heard. At what point should you seriously c…
Beginner
Presenters
Dana O'Keefe, Heather Collier, Jessica Lacy
Music and song selection can heighten a film's everyday story into something majestic and awe-inspiring. The soundtrack of a film can filter into your subconscious to the point that when you hear a specific song again - …
Advanced
Presenters
Randall Poster
The production landscape is changing yet again. With so many format and quality options, and now the new 4K resolution option…how do you know what the best path will be for your project? In addition to a clear overview o…
Intermediate
Presenters
Allan Barnwell, Mike DesRoches
Good lighting can be key in provoking a specific mood, emotion, atmosphere and overall experience for the audience as filmmaker's tell their story. Whether you're shooting for the web, commercials or a feature project, s…
Beginner
Presenters
Mike Simpson, Toby Stoner