the traveler's resource guide to festivals & films
a FestivalTravelNetwork.com site
part of Insider Media llc.
Expos and Conventions
Educating Jazz -- Free Sessions for Public and Pro Alike
- Details
- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Wednesday, 28 December 2011 22:46
- Written by Bob Grossweiner
The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) will host a series of special sessions devoted to jazz and jazz musicians at the organization's APAP|NYC conference from January 6-10, 2012, in Manhattan's HiltonHotel on 6th Ave. between W. 54th and 53rd Streets). The conference is the largest annual gathering of performing arts industry professionals, and the jazz track offers both free and registration-required events.
Austin Hosts IMFCON
- Details
- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Thursday, 01 December 2011 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler Staff
The International Music Festival Conference (IMFCON), in conjunction with the 
International Film Festival Summit, is being held December 4 - 6, 2011 at the Omni Hotel & Resort DownTown Austin in Austin, Texas.
"IMFCON features over 400 festival organizers and a database with regular outreach of over 40,000 industry leaders. Founded in 2002, the IFFS & IMFCON provide the only annual conference and symposium for film and music festival professionals and entertainment executives to network, learn from one another, establish partnerships, and understand the latest trends in festival operations."
Film Festival Summit Discusses Evolving Industry
- Details
- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler Staff
The 8th annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) takes place December 4 - 6, 
2011 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas.
The International Film Festival Summit is the largest international organization representing the film festival industry.
GV Expo: Beyond Frank Capra
- Details
- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Friday, 25 November 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
Government Video (GV) Expo is taking place November 29 - December 1, 2011 at the 
Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Produced by Future Media Concepts with NewBay Media, GV Expo is for both public and private sector pros who shoot, edit, post, store, produce or distribute video.
Keynote Presentations are:
- How to Work with Military Entertainment Offices on Your Next Project – US Armed Forces have a higher profile in film and television than ever before. How the real military supports the entertainment industry in TV shows, movies, video games and documentaries is discussed.
- Blending Video Conferencing with Broadcast – Dennis Butts, Founder, Military Comm Networks, Inc.
- How Video Helped Put DOT on the Digital Video Map – Justine Adelizzi, Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Transportation, shares her experience re-launching the U.S. DOT's YouTube channel
- Putting "Pretty" Back into Government Video: Barack Obama, Transparency, and the New Public Aesthetic – Arun Chaudhary, Official White House Photographer, Obama Administration
The Digital Media DC Conference runs concurrently. Some of the sessions are:
- The Full HD: Production and Post Production Essentials – Douglas Spotted Eagle, the multi-disciplined, multi-award-winner and VASST trainer is author of the industry best-selling HDV: What You NEED to Know
- More than 140 Characters: Integrating Video, Audio, and Rich Media with Twitter – Richard Harrington, CEO and Founder, RHED Pixel, Inc.
- Shoot to Finish: On Set Techniques to Ensure Smooth Finishing in Post – Robbie Carman, Colorist, Vice President, Amigo Media LLC
- What You Don't Know About Social Media Can Really Hurt You – Amy DeLouise, media consultant for social marketing, branding and video content for issue advocacy
There is always plenty to learn, with top-notch experts in media ready to share and inspire.
For more information, go to www.gvexpo.com.
Government Video (GV) Expo
November 29 - December 1, 2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington DC 20001
