Brian McKenna is a NYC-based Film/TV composer and producer. His work has been featured in hit TV shows, spots, major ...
Castle Searcy hails from the Wild West of entertainment and experiential events & marketing. Growing up in Colorado she’s considered ...
Soundview Media Partners Founding Member and CEO Dan Gurlitz entered the entertainment distribution industry in 1984. His career began in ...
Dorottya Máthé is a New York based Producer from Hungary with over 25+ film credits in her extensive portfolio, including ...
Laura Berning has been in the film/television orbit in New York for almost 25 years—working mostly in the world of ...
Paul Marengo has 25 years in the area of festival management including managing the Asian Pacific American Film Festival and ...
Randy Frisch started LoveCat Music in 1999. Before that he was a musician and then a lawyer in the record ...
Richard Jordan has been in the casting business for 25 years, casting for the last decade. He is known for ...
NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment Deputy Director of Film ...
Valorie Hubbard owns the company, Actor’s Fast Track, where she consults with working actors about their career paths. Having navigated ...
Thursday Feb 22, 12:45 PM-2:00 PM – All About Filmmaking in New York
Planning to shoot a film in New York? You probably have TONS of questions! Join representatives of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment and the Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and get all of your questions answered!
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Thursday Feb 22, 2:15 PM-3:30 PM – Everything You Need to Know about Music for your Indie Film
You know you need music and sounds to set the mood for your film, but where do you begin? How do you find a composer? How much does it cost? When do you get a composer involved? Can you get away with just using online music? How do you communicate your vision with your composer? How does copyright work?
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Thursday Feb 22, 3:45 PM-5:00 PM – Filmmaking Unveiled: Navigating the Essentials for Actor Filmmakers with Valorie Hubbard
Ready to create your own film as an actor filmmaker but unsure where to start? Join Valorie Hubbard, CEO of Actor's Fast Track, in this workshop that demystifies the filmmaking process for actors. Valorie will share crucial insights on how to begin, what elements you need, and the order in which to tackle them. Explore the roadmap to crafting your own film, with practical guidance from an industry expert to set you, as an actor filmmaker, on the right path.
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Friday Feb 23, 12:45 PM-2:00 PM – Workshop: Grantwriting For Filmmakers
Completing a grant proposal is not as difficult as one may think. This class will demystify and help you with the mechanics of writing an effective proposal. However, successful grant writing is more than just writing the proposal. You will also learn tips for increasing your chances of success — such as how to approach funders, following up, etc. Come get all of your questions answered!
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Friday Feb 23, 2:15 PM-3:30 PM – Casting Strategies for Indie Filmmakers & Actors
Casting is a crucial element in filmmaking that can make or break the success of a project, especially in the indie realm where resources may be limited. Join Richard Jordan from Richard Jordan Casting and learn what you need to know to navigate the casting process effectively and efficiently.
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Friday Feb 23, 3:45 PM-5:00 PM – Distribution Strategies For Independent Filmmakers
40-year distribution veteran Dan Gurlitz, the founder of Soundview Media Partners, is a specialist in establishing and/expanding distribution for independent features and documentaries. He will be discussing distribution strategies for both physical and digital media exploitation including: Physical Media Elasticity, Digital Distribution and the VOD Vernacular and Is Self-Distribution a Viable Approach?
Come get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Come get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
