The Written Word Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m.
Red Gallery
"It all starts on the page." Time and again this mantra is spoken in Hollywood and anywhere filmmakers are trying to express themselves by telling a story on the screen. The screenwriters are often the unsung heroes of film masterpieces. As creatively expressed in the recent, popular film, "Adaptation," screenwriting is a very personal, ambiguous process. What is the screenwriters' process, how do they "hear the voices" of the characters, and what devices do they use to help create on the page what they feel? Join us for this special dialogue on writing for screen and stage.
Careers in the Camera Department Wednesday, Oct. 27, 12:30 p.m.
Red Gallery
Director of photography, electrician, grip, still photographer -- these positions and many more are part of the camera department on a film shoot. Festival guests who work in these fields discuss their career trajectories, the skills needed to be successful in this area and the kinds of work they have been involved with over the years. They also discuss the pros and cons of shooting digital versus film, as well as the choices they've made for their films and why.
Careers in Producing and Direction: Television and Film Wednesday, October 27, 3 p.m.
Red Gallery
Producers and directors are called the same thing in both television and film, but what are the differences between these jobs in each medium? Guests with backgrounds in either or both media discuss projects they have produced or directed in both fields. Are certain professional qualities and talents necessary for one field but not the other? What are the limitations and strengths of each medium for a producer or director? Do the guests have a favorite and why? For students embarking on a career in film and digital media, answers to these questions can help them choose their future career paths.
Careers in Casting and Acting Thursday, Oct. 28, 3 p.m.
Red Gallery
Casting directors, directors and actors share their experiences and knowledge about the casting process and working with actors on screen versus stage. They address what kinds of change, if any, are necessary when casting or directing for the screen and stage. Do the different media require different casting and directing techniques? These experts share their insights about the process and give professional guidance for aspiring casting directors, directors and actors.
Careers in Post production Friday, Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m.
Red Gallery
Picture editing, scoring, sound design and adding effects are all parts of a career in post-production. Festival guests share their experiences and offer guidance related to their individual careers in the postproduction field. Directors, producers, editors and animators talk about their personal postproduction process, as well as equipment, planning, technique and the construction used on specific films and projects that they helped create.
Short and Feature Documentary Films Monday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m.
Red Gallery
Documentary filmmakers are unique in the world of cinema. Their passion comes from wanting to shine a light on a subject that moves them so dramatically that they suffer the "slings and arrows" of creating a film to see that story told on screen. Festival guests who have worked in the documentary world discuss what drives them to make their films, how they choose their subjects, how to work with stock footage and the importance of editing to this particular genre.
Short and Feature Narrative Films Tuesday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m.
Red Gallery
This panel offers an opportunity for the audience to understand the art and technique of narrative filmmaking. Guests with films being screened at the festival offer perspectives on where their stories came from, what attracted them to their particular narrative and what cinematic techniques and decisions helped them adapt their vision from the written page onto the screen.
The Business of the Biz: Financing Your Dream Monday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.
Red Gallery
Art and business are inextricably tied to one another. Financing your next project is just as important as writing a great script or casting the perfect actor. Industry leaders discuss the delicate art of producing and financing movies, including all the intricacies of business as it relates to preproduction, production and postproduction. Get the inside scoop on how these professionals have balanced art with business in order to express their visions.
Panelists:
Steve Mangel, president and chief operating officer, International Film Guarantors Inc.
Steve Krone, president and chief operating officer, Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment
Howard Kaplan, president and chief operating officer, Morgan Creek Productions
Douglas Hansen, chief operating officer, Endgame Entertainment LLC
Moderator: Joe Woolf, managing director of entertainment finance, Citigroup
Who's Watching? Know and Capture Your Audience Thursday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.
Red Gallery
How do you capture the attention of a target audience? In recent years, media consumers have become sophisticated and segmented, presenting new and greater challenges for those attempting to reach an audience. How do you connect with a demographically diverse marketplace? Join this panel of seasoned film and television industry pros for an insider's perspective on these issues and what to expect over the next decade.
The Making of a $50 Million Feature Thursday, Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m.
Red Gallery
A major motion picture starts with a concept and a script and evolves through finding locations; hiring crew members, artists and designers; creating sets; and choosing music. Listen and learn about the mechanics of pulling a film together. Filmmakers from the recently completed movie "Skeleton Key," starring Kate Hudson, Peter Sarsgaard, and Gena Rowlands, will discuss their roles in this project as well as the filmmaking process from beginning to end.
Panelists:
Daniel Bobker, producer
Beauchamp Hebb, set decorator
Sara Lord, music supervisor
The Handling of Hollywood:
A Symposium of Agents, Managers, Publicists and Casting Directors Friday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.
Red Gallery
Meet and talk to the people who
really run Hollywood. Find out how their jobs are different from one another and how they intertwine to create Hollywood's next big star and/or movie. Learn about the actual amount of work and time spent leading up to a film's production, and maybe even hear a little gossip from the people who really know the ins-and-outs of the industry.
Adobe Video Collection for Professional Commercial Work Wednesday, Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.
Red Gallery
Bring your cinematic vision to life with the Adobe® Video Collection, a comprehensive tool set for Windows®-based video production. Dean Velez, a professional designer and instructor, will demonstrate the strength of the Adobe® Video Collection for commercial content production. He will discuss researching ideas, logo design, style pages, compositing and rough and polished storyboards.
Putting the "Independence" into High-Def Independent Filmmaking Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m.
Red Gallery
Attend this see-for-yourself session on high-definition filmmaking with Adobe Premiere® Pro and Adobe AfterEffects® software. Jacob Rosenberg, a Los Angeles-based independent filmmaker, will discuss how an all-Adobe HD postproduction workflow was used for finishing the upcoming independent feature "Dust to Glory." This workflow includes EDL import, editing, color timing and compositing as well as HD delivery. You'll learn how you can reduce production costs by leveraging this technology and workflow for your next production.
Digital Arts Panel: Works in Progress Saturday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m.
Trustees Theater
Meet and listen to animators and other filmmakers as they discuss current projects they are working on. Understand the process from conception to completion and view portions of projects at various stages.
Panelist: Carlos Saldanha
"Citizen Kane," A Shot in Time Hosted by Roger Ebert Thursday, Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 30, 12:30 p.m.
Trustees Theater
This three-part workshop will be held on three consecutive days with in-depth analysis and dissection of the Orson Welles classic "Citizen Kane." Roger Ebert will critique for the audience the nuances of the film, arguably one of the greatest movies ever made. Through frame-by-frame analysis, Ebert will discuss techniques and tricks Welles used to create his masterpiece. The sessions will be unique; each day Ebert will cover about a third of the film. However, it is possible to attend just one of the sessions as they are self-contained.
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