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SUMMARY:WFA2021 Welcome back NYC!  Film Industry Networking Party June 26
DESCRIPTION:OMG\, remember fun? NYC is back and raring to get the fun going again! Come out and see what everyone has been up to! \nFilm Industry Networking Party\nJune 26th 2021 6PM – ??\nCulture Lab LIC\, 5-25 46th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11101\nFREE \nParty outside under the stars! Live Music! Enjoy beer and tacos! Get photos in our snazzy light up photo booth courtesy ezPopupBooth! \nWe absolutely cannot wait to see you!\n\n\n\n \nSpecial Treat!\nFollowing a wildly successful film festival run\, short film You Look Great returns to celebrate the two-year anniversary of its world premiere at Winter Film Awards and subsequent retirement from the festival circuit. Please join us for a retrospective screening and Q+A with writer\, director\, and star Justin Andrew Davis before the film is released publicly online. \nBased on Justin’s personal experiences with eating disorders\, You Look Great has sparked many important conversations on and off of the film festival circuit\, including educational screenings at Seton Hall University\, interviews and articles with the National Eating Disorder Association\, and numerous podcast appearances. Selected awards for You Look Great include: Best Actor from Winter Film Awards 2019; Best Actor from Chain NYC Film Festival 2019; Outstanding Narrative Short from Art of Brooklyn Film Festival 2019. \nFilm begins at 7PM\nQ&A with the filmmaker begins at 7:30PM
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa2021-network-party/
LOCATION:Culture Lab LIC\, 5-25 46th Ave\, Queens\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:2021 Filmmaker Education Week
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SUMMARY:How To Create A Successful Film Festival & PR Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join The Film Festival Doctor\, Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith\, who will talk you through how to successfully promote your film at festivals and in the press. This session will discuss what you need to plan during pre-production\, how to evaluate your film and assess its film festival potential\, set your goals\, plan your budgets and create your festival strategy. We will also discuss how to promote your film at film festivals and when you should hire a professional to come on board your team.\n\n\n\n \nAbout The Speakers\n\nDr. Rebekah Louisa Smith\nAfter choosing not to pursue a career in Academia teaching film studies\, Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith began her film industry career in 2009\, working as one of the producers of Wales’ most successful national horror film festival; the Abertoir Horror Festival and during that time began to develop a great knowledge of the film festival business\, which led her to become inspired to start her own innovative company in an industry she loved. Rebekah and the hard-working team behind her company The Film Festival Doctor\, are creators of success and are committed to nurturing filmmakers in order to help them ...Read More
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T200000
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SUMMARY:Producing 101
DESCRIPTION:You have your script\, your actors\, and your gear\, but what about a producer? Producing is as an important art form as cinematography\, production design\, and casting. The right producer can make all the difference in the world! \nYou’ve directed a short\, maybe pulled off a micro-budget independent feature\, and you think you might want to focus on producing … what are the ins and outs of really being a producer and what are some of the skills you haven’t even thought about that you might need\, or what do you need to be looking for in a producer for your next project? \nWe’ve gathered a group of talented and hardworking producers to discuss the profession and offer some guidance about bringing on the producer who is right for your project or the experience you need to become a producer in today’s independent film industry.\n\n\n\n \nAbout The Speakers\n\nAlice Xandra Thirteen\nAlice Xandra Thirteen is a director and producer based in NY\, and co-host of the podcast Double Feature. Their credits include DISPOSITION\, ANTRUM\, ROB ZOMBIE’S 31\, and BONES UK’s AFRAID OF AMERICANS ...Read More\n\nChris White\nChris White is a New York based\, writer/producer whose credits include MTV Network’s hit My Super Psycho Sweet 16 franchise\, The Truth Below\, The ABC’s Of Death (D is For Dogfight)\, V/H/S Viral as well as created/wrote/produced sci-fi anthologies Portals and Doors. Chris currently has projects in development with Lee Daniels Entertainment and BAFTA award-winning production company Sugar Films/Sky Studios ...Read More\n\nHeather Buckley\nHeather Buckley (THE RANGER and FLESH AND BLOOD: THE REEL LIFE AND GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON) works under the banner BLACK MANSION. The company has feature and television projects in various stages of development and packaging. BLACK MANSION's slate has attracted high profile partners and is exemplary of her attraction to unique stories with strong\, detailed visual aesthetics and a clear position in the marketplace ...Read More\n\nIan Holt\nIan is the co-author\, with Dacre Stoker\, of the international best seller Dracula The Un-Dead\, the official sequel to Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel Dracula. To date\, Dracula The Un-Dead has sold more than two million copies worldwide; it was #9 on the New York Times Bestseller List\, the #5 Paperback\, and was #1 in France\, Germany and Spain\, and nominated for “Best First Horror Novel” by The Thriller Awards. Ian wrote and produced the supernatural thriller Episode 50\, co-produced by Ehud Bleiberg and Compound B. Episode 50 opened theatrically in the UK\, throughout Europe and the Middle East\, and ...Read More\n\nJames Hennigan\nJames Hennigan is from Laurel\, Maryland. He grew up with a love for reading\, especially anything spooky. He would immerse himself in classic horror films\, as well as smaller known films in the genre and started writing screenplays at the age of thirteen. He received an English degree from the University of Maryland\, College Park and afterwards participated in several community theatre productions before getting involved in independent filmmaking. When he's not creating characters and stories of the macabre\, he is either working for a library or school or hanging out with friends and family ...Read More\n\nJoseph Mauceri\nRadio personality\, author\, editor\, critic\, journalist\, screenwriter\, web designer; Joe Mauceri is always on the cutting edge of pop culture ...Read More
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SUMMARY:Ask a Festival Organizer
DESCRIPTION:Need some advice about your film festival experience?  Now is your chance to get all the information you need!  Meet six fest organizers from Festivals around the US and get answers such as: \n\nWhy are film festivals important and worthwhile?\nWhat is the best way to impress submission judges?\nWhat is the best length for a film?\nHow do you find the right festival to submit your film to?\nOnce accepted to a Festival\, how can you maximize your festival experience?\nHow about during and after a Festival?\nWhat to do if you are not accepted?\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAbout The Speakers\n\nIda Theresa Myklebost\nIda Theresa Myklebost is the Co-Director / Program Director of the Anchorage International Film Festival. AIFF is the largest film festival in Alaska\, celebrating its 21st edition this year - and we are beyond excited! Ida is a Norwegian-American journalist\, working for national TV news programs in Norway. She debuted her first film in 2017\, the award-winning short documentary “Unwelcome” which has screened at over 30 film festivals around the world\, as well as the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo. Ida has also served as a programmer and screener for AFI and Portland Film Festival\, and in 2019 established the ...Read More\n\nJason Brown\nJason Brown is Associate Professor of Mass Media at Valdosta State University and the Festival Director of the South Georgia Film Festival. His documentary Them That Work was recently included on the Criterion Collection’s disc MATEWAN. He produced the short film Miracle Boy\, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and screened nationwide on the Comcast Film Festival Collective channel. Jason recently participated in the Television Academy’s Faculty Seminar program in Hollywood\, the NATPE Faculty Fellowship in Miami\, Florida\, and served as a presenter and juror at various regional film festivals in the Southeast ...Read More\n\nMia Schnaible\nMia Schnaible is the Director of Marketing and Development of the Arizona International Film Festival (AIFF). In her twenty years with AIFF\, she has worked in every department\, including time as the Volunteer Coordinator and Social Media Manager. Mia created the successful Music Cafe - highlighting local artists. The Music Cafe has proven to be a great way for Festival Attendees and Filmmakers to relax after a day of film viewing. She also created the VIP Discount Card - highlighting local merchants and giving discounts to AIFF Passholders\, Filmmakers\, Sponsors\, and other AIFF VIPs. Mia and Indie\, the AIFF Mascot\, ...Read More\n\nPaul Marengo\nPaul Marengo has 25 years in the area of festival management including managing the Asian Pacific American Film Festival and DC Shorts. Paul has been the Director of Development for the DC Independent Film Festival and the Grant Writer for the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. His experience includes volunteer and theater management for various festivals including the Washington Jewish Film Festival\, the Double Exposure Film Festival\, and the DC Underground Film Festival. Paul has programmed film series and programs for Youth Pride Alliance\, DC Independent Film Festival\, and DC Shorts. Lastly\, Paul has reviewed films for the DC ...Read More\n\nSteffanie L Finn\nSteffanie Finn has been Winter Film Awards Executive Director since 2012. Steffanie is an active member of the Film Festival Organizers community and mentors emerging filmmakers in production management and fundraising ...Read More\n\nTracey L. Adlai\nTracey L. Adlai is a native Angeleno and the Founder of The Valley Film Festival (VFF)\, the first and longest-running film festival in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley\, supporting both local and international voices that advance storytelling. She holds a BFA in Film & TV Production from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts\, has served as Chair of Tisch West Alumni Council\, Board of Governors for the Valley Economic Alliance\, and is a member of the Los Angeles Mayor's Citywide Film Task Force. As an advocate for creatives worldwide\, Tracey volunteers her time working with marginalized creative professionals ...Read More
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SUMMARY:21st Century Horror
DESCRIPTION:The horror genre is a booming industry\, with many small and mid-level distribution companies supplying films to theaters\, digital platforms\, DVD\, and Blu-ray releases. With the pandemic\, many releases were held back and the films are now beginning to roll out en masse. \nWhile many filmmakers have the same access to the best advances in technology to make their movies\, what does it take to tell a good horror story?  In a panel at the Hampton’s Film Festival the dean of the NYU Film School remarked that the only thing separating filmmakers in this technological-driven age is their ability to understand the medium and be good story tellers. \nWhat makes a good horror story or where does one find one? What are the current trends and what does it take to get noticed? Especially with so many film festivals out there that showcase genre films\, is the festival circuit worth it and what festivals offer the most exposure?\n\n\n\n \nAbout The Speakers\n\nClay McLeod Chapman\nClay McLeod Chapman writes books\, comics books\, children's books\, and for film/TV. His most recent novels include The Remaking and Whisper Down the Lane ...Read More\n\nCraig Singer\nAfter directing\, writing and producing several Award Winning shorts and feature films (one starring Neil Patrick Harris\, fresh off Doogie Howser fame)\, Singer went on to found FanLib and My2Centences\, companies that predicted the integration of film with internet and social media. In 2008 he sold the companies to The Walt Disney Company\, where he took a creative VP role. Disney Online Originals develops and produces series for Disney Online's sites and brands including Disney.com and Disney Family. Films include: 6:45 (Thomas G Waited\, Remy Ma\, Armen Garo\, Augie Duke. 45 King) Animal Room (Neil Patrick Harris\, Matthew Lillard\, Amanda ...Read More\n\nJennifer Valdes\nJennifer Valdes is an award winning writer\, director\, tv/film producer and professional video editor. Jennifer Valdes is most well known for her award winning short film\, LAID TO REST (2017)\, a psychological horror short film\, which won "Best Horror Short Film" at the Winter Film Awards Film Festival in NYC in 2017. The short film has worldwide television distribution. She is also well known in the indie film circuit for her award winning black & white\, modern film noir\, short film\, Isabelle (2014) and her horror/comedy feature film\, Jack 'O' Slasher (2012)\, which was distributed worldwide. Jennifer has been working ...Read More\n\nJeremiah Kipp\nJeremiah Kipp is a freelance film director based in New York. His directing credits include the Chinese-American action movie BROKEN BADGES\, the horror-sci fi hybrid BLACK WAKE\, THE SADIST starring Tom Savini\, EDWARD ALBEE: A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY starring Mercedes Ruehl\, and THE POD starring Larry Fessenden. He is currently in post on DRAW UP AND STARE starring Academy Award winner Melissa Leo and Michael O'Keefe ...Read More\n\nJoseph Mauceri\nRadio personality\, author\, editor\, critic\, journalist\, screenwriter\, web designer; Joe Mauceri is always on the cutting edge of pop culture ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/21st-century-horror/
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