Have a question about beginning a project? In the middle and stuck? Meet with industry professionals who have experience aiding artists every step of the way.
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Chris Horton, Cullen Conly, Holly Herrick, Lindsey Ramey, Matt Bolish, Michael A Behrens, Nancy Schafer, Teresa Hollingsworth
From Interactive programs, to digital marketing - the digital age runs the gamut of directions filmmakers can go to bring their films to the masses, take the audience deeper, etc. Talk to those at the forefront of their …
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Aaron Koblin, Elaine McMillion, Ingrid Kopp, Jigar Mehta, John Christiano, Keyvan Peymani, Laure Parsons, Logan Mulvey
Meet with industry professionals who can give advice and answer questions about distribution, distribution options, and more for Documentary Films.
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Amy Letourneau, Christine D'Souza, Greg Rubidge, Jill Burkhart, Josh Braun, Katie Ellen, Molly Thompson, Robert Rock
Meet with industry professionals who can give advice and answer questions about distribution, distribution options, and more for narrative films.
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Dylan Marchetti, Jerome Rougier, Keith Leopard, Matt Grady, Meghan Wurtz, Richard Abramowitz, Shyama Friedenson
Every filmmaker has a story to tell. Get advice, or share those stories with experienced filmmakers in our Documentary Filmmaker Mentor category.
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Every filmmaker has a story to tell. Get advice, or share those stories with experienced filmmakers in our Narrative Filmmaker Mentor category.
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Cherie Saulter, David Lowery, Jennifer Cochis, Kelly Broad, Kristoffer Aaron Morgan, Kyle Henry, Robert Byington, Todd Rohal
Ask questions and talk with industry members about financing for film, different funding platforms, opportunities and ways to get your project off the ground.
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Holly Herrick, John Trigonis, Lois Vossen, Lu Lippold, Meghan Oliver, Scilla Andreen
Films are finding success abroad today - how do you make your film viable abroad, find the right distributor and capitalize on International markets? Find out here.
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Andy Whittaker, Christine Davila, Cristina Garza, Danny Rhee, Diego Marambio, Hugues Barbier, Martijn Te Pas, Sheena Morjaria
There are countless legal pitfalls inherent in the world of film and video. Meet one on one with legal specialists for invaluable information to save you from costly problems in the future.
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Anne Moebes, Annie Lin, Charles Prince, Dan Satorius, Deena Kalai, Emilio Nicolas, George Rush, Michael Saleman
As a filmmaker, the press can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. Learn how to make nice. Or, if you're an aspiring journalist, learn how to make a living.
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Brandon Harris, Dan Kois, Farihah Zaman, Gerald Peary, John Gholson, Roger Erik Tinch, Scott Foundas
Film production runs the gamut from pre to post. Learn from industry professionals who have experience in the wide range of experiences film production entails.
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Andrea Roa, Brady Dial, Brian Yang, Chris Ohlson, Gill Holland, Mark Bristol, Melissa Robyn Glassman, Yvonne Boudreaux
Film production runs the gamut from pre to post. Learn from industry professionals who have experience in the wide range of experiences film production entails.
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Adam Donaghey, Christian Zak, David Fabelo, Dominic Buchanan, Lea Prainsack, Megan Gilbride, Sandra Adair
Festivals and markets are as vital as ever in today's filmmaking scene. Learn what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - when it comes to festival submissions, festival attendance, and beyond for Documentary Fil…
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Basil Tsiokos, Charlie Phillips, Eric Hatch, Erik Jambor, Greg Rhem, Michael Lerman, Nancy Campbell
Festivals and markets are as vital as ever in today's filmmaking scene. Learn what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - when it comes to festival submissions, festival attendance, and beyond for narrative films…
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Anderson Le, David Nugent, Dosin Pak, Karen Arikian, Lane Kneedler, Michael Hayden, Stephanie Trepanier, Wim De Witte
Do you need a publicist? Maybe so, and maybe no. Come get some hands-on information about the modern role of the PR person, and how that impacts filmmakers today.
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Brandy Fons, Cynthia Swartz, David Magdael, Matt Johnstone, Mickey Cottrell, Rene Ridinger, Sylvia Desrochers, Weiman Seid
Learn about the nuts and bolts of the all-important packaging, marketing and selling of your film. Who you are selling to? How do you land that buyer? Who picks up the tab? Find out here.
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Hailey Wierengo, Jeff Deutchman, Keri Safran, Nicholas Ogiony, Peter Jarowey, Peter Trinh, Peter Van Steemburg, Ryan Kampe
