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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