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Expos and Conventions
Future of Film and Film Tech Join Hands
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
The inaugural Film Technology Summit is being held on November 7 and the 3rd Annual 
Future of Film Summit takes place November 8, 2011 at the Annex Space in Hollywood, California.
The Film Technology Summit focuses on production and exhibition in the digital age and the Future of Film Summit deals with film financing, crowdsourcing, digital film distribution across multiple platforms and digital marketing.
This event is a new opportunity for creatives, producers, buyers and film financiers to learn about current issues relevant to the film industry from both independents and top studio executives.
Keynote Speakers for Film Technology Summit include:
Shawn Levy, director/producer
Roland Emmerich, director/ producer/writer
Keynote Speakers for the Future of Film Summit include:
Ryan Kavanaugh, CEO of Relativity Media
Broderick Johnson, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Alcon Entertainment
Andrew Kosove, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Alcon Entertainment
Other Speakers include:
- Wendy Aylsworth, SVP, Technology, Warner Bros. Technical Operations
- Robert C. Bailey, SVP, Colorworks, Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Bill Bannerman, Co-Producer & Aerial Unit Director, Twilight franchise
- Andrea Kalas, VP, Archives, Paramount Pictures
- Steven Quale, Director, Final Destination 5 in 3D & Visual Effects Supervisor, Avatar
- Jennifer Fox, Director, My Reincarnation
- Sophia Lin, Producer
- Melissa Rosenberg, Producer/Writer, Twilight franchise)
- Josh Mond, Co-Founder, Borderline Films & Producer, Martha Marcy May Marlene
Film Technology Summit Topics Include:
- New Realities on the Set: How Are Roles of The Film Crew Impacted in the Digital Age?
- What's Next for CGI Animation? CGI/Live-Action Hybrids, Motion-capture and more
- Film Restoration Supersession
- Digital Cinema Exhibitors: Technology & New Revenue Streams
- Masters of Technology in Film: Making Movie Stars Out of Special Effects and Unique Imagery
Future of Film Summit Topics Include:
- Introduction to Flixtracker
- Presentation by Rentrak
- Kickstarter Supersession: Is Crowdsourcing the Future of Film Production and Marketing?
- Trendsetters in Digital Marketing
- Why do Women Matter in Hollywood? Their Influence Behind the Camera, in Front of the Camera and in the Audience
With the conjunction of both Film Summits, this event promises to be the best ever.
For more information, go to www.lafilmconference.com.
Future of Film Summit
November 8, 2011
Annex Space
Hollywood Boulevard & Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, California.
American Film Market: 30 Years, 10,000 Films and Counting
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler
The 30th American Film Market (AFM) is taking place November 2 - 9, 2
011 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, the Fairmont and Le Merigot Hotels in Santa Monica, California.
AFM is a marketplace where the business of independent motion picture production and distribution culminates yearly, as more than 8,000 industry leaders converge for eight days of deal-making, screenings, conferences, premieres, networking and parties.
The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®), the trade association representing the world's producers and distributors of independent motion pictures and television programs.
Games for Change and GDC is Looking for Submissions
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 05:00
- Written by Christopher Lai
On Tuesday, March 6 2012, Games for Change will be holding a new day-long Summit at the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. GDC is the longest running and world's largest professionals-only game industry event, drawing in over 19,000 attendees annually. Those interested in submitting content to our summit, Games for Change @ GDC, can do so by visiting the GDC Summits Call for Submission page. The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 31 2011 at 11:59pm ET.
Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts. Games for Change @ GDC represents, for the first time, an opportunity to bring together those funders, NGOs, government agencies and educators seeking to leverage entertainment and engagement for social good with leading game developers from the independent and commercial sector. Through case studies, roundtables, lectures and demos, Games for Change @ GDC will highlight models for collaboration on game design, bridging the gap between commercial and issue driven game development, distribution and publishing alternatives, and much more.
NY Comic Con 2011
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Thursday, 06 October 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
The 6th annual New York Comic Con (NYCC) is taking place October 13 - 16, 2011 at the
Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York City.
Kicking off the festivities is a free evening of entertainment with DJ/artist Z-Trip.
"This is the first time that we have kicked off New York Comic-Con with an official evening of entertainment and I know that we will have a packed house," notes Lance Fensterman, Group Vice President for ReedPOP and Show Manager for NYCC.
This year for the first time, Marvel Studios is appearing at NYCC and will present a special event. With a high-profile panel, Marvel will debut never-before-seen footage from the upcoming feature film Marvel'sThe Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson.
