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	Yes No	Fair Use Celia Maysles, Corra FIlms In 2008 I was on a very engaging panel about Fair Use because my film, Wild Blue Yonder, relies heav... READ MORE In 2008 I was on a very engaging panel about Fair Use because my film, Wild Blue Yonder, relies heavily on it. It is still a huge issue for filmmakers, so if you do a repeat panel I would love to do it with my attorney who is a fair use specialist (has done fair use for DA Pennebaker and many others). She is incredibly knowledgeable. Documentary, Entertainment Law
	Yes No	Distribution by the Numbers Brian Newman, Springboard Media Get real numbers ($) on the reality of theatrical, DVD, VOD, digital and other distribution methods.... READ MORE Get real numbers ($) on the reality of theatrical, DVD, VOD, digital and other distribution methods. All speakers will be required to openly state real dollar numbers from experience. Learn what people are really making in the marketplace. Business, Case Study, Distribution, Home Entertainment / DVD / VOD, Online Video
	Yes No	Film Music Licensing - Do's & Don'ts Willie Scoggins, Baldillo Music Licensing music for film is a complicated and confusing area. Many filmmakers use songs and music i... READ MORE Licensing music for film is a complicated and confusing area. Many filmmakers use songs and music in their projects without understanding what rights they need and how much they will cost to acquire. Learn what the independent filmmaker needs to know to license music for film, problem-free. Business, Copyright, Licensing / Fair Use, Music in Film
	Yes No	How to successfully make an indie sci-fi film Duncan Jones, Liberty Films UK Duncan Jones will discuss all aspects of his production Moon, from his early meetings with Sam Rockw... READ MORE Duncan Jones will discuss all aspects of his production Moon, from his early meetings with Sam Rockwell and finding a budget to shooting, post-production and finding distribution. Case Study, Directing, Distribution, Marketing / PR / Publicity, Monetization
	Yes No	Make Your Video Go Viral: Best Practices Dan Dan Greenberg, Sharethrough This presentation will review the state of the art techniques and technologies that are used by Fort... READ MORE This presentation will review the state of the art techniques and technologies that are used by Fortune 500 Brands and world class marketers to drive viral video success online, and reveal how individuals can incorporate these advanced techniques and technologies into their own lives and careers to gain a competitive edge. Mobile / Wireless, Non-Profits, Online Relationships, Self-Help / Self-Improvement, User Experience
	Yes No	Connecting the Links in the Digital Supply Chain Edwin Outwater III, Consultant Cost effective and efficient Entertainment Asset Management, multiple service providers, “Clouds�... READ MORE Cost effective and efficient Entertainment Asset Management, multiple service providers, “Clouds” or cyber-lockers, new business processes, and the crucial challenge of preserving and extracting profits in an ever-morphing business model. Just a taste of what we need to deal with in the digital media supply chain. This Panel is about coming to grips with the new realities of making money in the entertainment industry Business
	Yes No	Brand dollars: Apple will fund your film project Bill Franchey, Arts Fund The money well for indie filmmakers is not rich investors, it’s big consumer brands. Beyond just ... READ MORE The money well for indie filmmakers is not rich investors, it’s big consumer brands. Beyond just product placement, brands will sponsor and finance distribution, endorsements, content franchises, crowdsource curation, contests, promotions, ad inserts, media buys, and merchandising. Using Apple as an example, industry veterans will teach you the ropes. Case Study, Distribution, Funding, Monetization, Online Video
	Yes No	Using Real Time Internet for Film Funding Through Distribution Slava Rubin, IndieGoGo We will explore the world of Real-Time Internet and Film. Twitter is the platform we all use, but w... READ MORE We will explore the world of Real-Time Internet and Film. Twitter is the platform we all use, but we will go beyond to discuss the opportunities real-time Internet gives us: * Transmedia storytelling - where character come to life * How Twitter changes film production - on and off set * Fundraising to distribution: best practices * Connecting film and media to make social change happen Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Digital Distribution, Digital Filmmaking, New Technology / Next Generation
	Yes No	Filming away from home: Where to start? Kevin Sullivan, Asia Minor Productions Production is going global. Whether your production is happening in Argentina or Arizona, you are go... READ MORE Production is going global. Whether your production is happening in Argentina or Arizona, you are going to need help. Come hear from experts who done it all on how to take advantage of the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls. Digital Filmmaking, Directing, Documentary, International, Production
	Yes No	Adventures in Distribution: Innovative Filmmakers' Risks and Rewards David Modigliani, Producer/Director CRAWFORD Packed houses! Dashing reviews! But months later, no one’s jumped in to distribute your film? What... READ MORE Packed houses! Dashing reviews! But months later, no one’s jumped in to distribute your film? What's next? From online premieres to cross-country tours, event-based screenings to “big in Japan,” hear the pros and cons of progressive distribution models from filmmakers who jumped off cliffs and lived to tell about it. Business, Digital Filmmaking, Distribution, Entrepreneurial, Marketing / PR / Publicity
	Yes No	Building Better Movies; from conception through distrobution Todd Sklar, Range Life Entertainment Industry leaders will take a hypothetical film from idea to distribution, weighing in on each phase ... READ MORE Industry leaders will take a hypothetical film from idea to distribution, weighing in on each phase in a lively round-table free-for-all. Once the project is selected, experts will discuss script development, financing, physical production, festivals, sales, marketing, publicity, and distribution, paying close attention to how they're all interconnected and how each phase directly affects the other ones. Case Study, Distribution, Film Festivals, Marketing / PR / Publicity, Production
	Yes No	The Porn Police are STILL at the Door Lisa Vandever, CineKink Sexual portrayals remain surprisingly restricted today, despite any thoughts that a Democrat in the ... READ MORE Sexual portrayals remain surprisingly restricted today, despite any thoughts that a Democrat in the White House might allow a loosening of standards. In light of expanded federal regulations, anyone working with images of sexual conduct – both real and simulated -- needs to know the rules and the risks. Content, Contracts, Entertainment Law, Human Interest, Policy/Politics
	Yes No	The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Packaging in a Troubled Economy Gregory Slewett, Bloom Hergott, et al. The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Packaging In A Troubled Economy will provide an overview of ... READ MORE The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Packaging In A Troubled Economy will provide an overview of how independent films are currently being developed, packaged, produced, financed and distributed in a down market. We'll discuss current trends and clever ways to raise money, attach talent, avoid legal pitfalls, etc. Business, Distribution, Entertainment Law, Funding, Production
	Yes No	PAY OR PLAYAPALOOZA-- NAVIGATING MOTION PICTURE TALENT AGREEMENTS Stephen Monas, Business Affairs, Inc. Three veteran negotiators explore the intricacies of negotiating talent agreements for independent f... READ MORE Three veteran negotiators explore the intricacies of negotiating talent agreements for independent filmmakers, focusing on the politics of committing talent to your production, and the elusive concept of "pay or play". Business, Casting, Contracts, Entertainment Law, Production
	Yes No	Functional Film Music-Do You Have the Power? Brian Satterwhite, Nuance Music What are the functions of film music? There is a power inherent in music which offer filmmakers unpr... READ MORE What are the functions of film music? There is a power inherent in music which offer filmmakers unprecedented control over the physical, psychological, and technical elements of their films. By empowering filmmakers with the knowledge and understanding of functional film music, filmmakers empower themselves to become more efficient cinematic storytellers. Music in Film
	Yes No	Collaboration Studio EdwardWhyman.com FREEtraid.com, FREEtraid.com We have created a format for providing locations and infrastructure that enable young and old peopl... READ MORE We have created a format for providing locations and infrastructure that enable young and old people to work together on social community projects and would like to work with you. We create self sustaining organisations that will provide a location for young people to access the internet and collaborate together all over the world in hard to reach areas. Could we run this self sustaining project as part of your organisation as it would be an extra service that increases peoples awareness of your great work while facilitating collaboration on projects. Development website at http://www.freetraid.com. There are 3 key areas... 1. Location Working with partners we liven up existing space and reuse unused space by creating the self sustaining Open Space Cafe Social Enterprise format which helps everyone collaborate on philanthropic projects. If you know of other locations that would be interested in collaborating please join this network add their details to the discussion list. 2. Products/Partners and suppliers We are now looking for: Product Suppliers to supply innovative products for our shops, Event management to put on events in the prime locations, Startups, Entrepreneurs and artists who are interested in using these locations. 3. Web We are looking for web developers interested in building open source collaborative tools and utilising existing ones. This open collaboration format came from the Progreso.org.uk cafe's in London and the http://www.nodel.org/ arts festival in London. -- Regards Ed Whyman http://www.freetraid.com Business, Career, Funding, Monetization
	Yes No	Women's Film Organizations: Who Needs Them? (Hint: Everyone) Sherry Mills, REEL WOMEN It’s a given that females have different work styles and completion paths, issues that factor into... READ MORE It’s a given that females have different work styles and completion paths, issues that factor into how women in film plan, function, execute. Women's film groups address these subjects, provide support, promote synergy, involve the community, more. Many aren’t just for women, with impressive male participation. Why is that? Back-End Programming / Databases, Career / Work Concerns, Information Architecture, Video Games
	Yes No	New Forms of Storytelling in Old and New Media Hank Blumenthal, Georgia Institute of Technology Trans media production (film, web, video game integration), AI (artificial intelligence and algori... READ MORE Trans media production (film, web, video game integration), AI (artificial intelligence and algorithm) derived narratives and games that alter narratives on the fly, and stories told in 3D - this is storytelling convergence with a vengeance. Web series, Alternative Reality Games, and User Generated content have started to spawn new models of storytelling and "Storyscapes" of interrelated stories and games. Content, Digital Filmmaking, Machinima / Gaming, New Technology / Next Generation, Online Video
	Yes No	Creating a Graphic Novel Hollywood Will Buy Martin Shapiro, Night Owl Productions Graphic novels are red hot in Hollywood now. With its combination of words and visuals in one attrac... READ MORE Graphic novels are red hot in Hollywood now. With its combination of words and visuals in one attractive package, a comic book can be a great sales tool when pitching your project to studios. In this class, industry professionals will teach you how to make a graphic novel that will attract the attention of movie producers. Content, Entrepreneurial, New Technology / Next Generation, Production, Screenwriting
	Yes No	What Would Buddha Shoot? Why Compassion is the key to the most extraordinary career possible. Jon Rubinstein, Authentic Talent and Literary Management This panel presents an alternative to the mercenary point of view shared by many young artists that ... READ MORE This panel presents an alternative to the mercenary point of view shared by many young artists that leaves them feeling resigned and disappointed. We'll discuss how compassion, at the center of a career in directing, writing, or acting, gives any artist access to the most extraordinary career possible. What is compassion? How can it be present in an artist's work? What's the potential impact of work that's created from a place of compassion? What's wrong with just trying to make something that sells? What's the cost when an artist chooses to ignore compassion? Drawing on the works of great teachers, philosophers, poets, Buddhist writers, we'll be discussing this with at least one highly successful actor and director, and at least two other highly regarded industry professionals, and we'll show you how YOU can have a career beyond your wildest imagination. Acting, Career, Human Interest, Work-Related Concerns
	Yes No	Independent Film Finance Michael Saleman, Law Offices of Michael Norman Saleman The panel would discuss various means of financing independent films. It would involve private equit... READ MORE The panel would discuss various means of financing independent films. It would involve private equity, bank loans, presells, co-productions and touch on incentives. Entertainment Law
	Yes No	Anatomy of a release; from conception through exhibition Todd Sklar, Range Life Entertainment An interactive panel in which we explore the process of a film’s release by taking a hypothetical ... READ MORE An interactive panel in which we explore the process of a film’s release by taking a hypothetical project from development through exhibition using key figures from the industry to provide insight into each step along the way. Steps would include; Development, Festivals, Sales, Self-Distribution, Publicity, Marketing, Exhibition. Case Study, Distribution, Entrepreneurial, Film Festivals, Marketing / PR / Publicity
	Yes No	Show Me The Love: Being Supported Through Fan-Funding Jamie Lokoff, Feed The Muse Overview of fan-funding sites, what makes them different, how to choose what’s best for you. Inclu... READ MORE Overview of fan-funding sites, what makes them different, how to choose what’s best for you. Including discussions of "The Effective Pitch". The elements of good marketing and good fund raising are closely aligned but have some significant differences. Mastering “The Ask”. Fan funding an efficient way to monetize social networks. Community, Funding, Marketing / PR / Publicity, Monetization, Social Networks
	Yes No	SAG, DGA & WGA: Getting to Know the Guilds Kay Schaber Wolf, Wolf: Writers Guild of America, West - Gipson: SAG Indie; Layer - Directors Guild of America They are a very big part of the mainstream film business, and there is a lot of information about th... READ MORE They are a very big part of the mainstream film business, and there is a lot of information about them everyone should know. It's the Guilds: Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and the Writers Guild of America. Representatives of each will come together at SXSW for a session to explain and discuss the different services they offer both veteran and novice filmmakers. Acting, Contracts, Directing, Screenwriting, Unions
	Yes No	Infinite Sundance: Online Video's FX on Hollywood Erik Beck, Next New Networks, Indy Mogul network Community-oriented film websites like Indy Mogul and YouTube have opened the door to a new era of fi... READ MORE Community-oriented film websites like Indy Mogul and YouTube have opened the door to a new era of filmmaking. It takes a village to make a movie, and the aspiring film auteur is no longer a lone dreamer, but an active participant within a burgeoning online film community. Digital Filmmaking
	Yes No	Documentary Games: Playing With The Truth Tony Walsh, Phantom Compass Games are powerful storytelling and teaching tools, but can games be truly documentary in nature? W... READ MORE Games are powerful storytelling and teaching tools, but can games be truly documentary in nature? While film is an established factual medium, does “truth” hold up in a designed game system? Learn about theory and practice of documentary game-making as well as the social impact and ethics of documentary games. Content, Digital Filmmaking, Documentary, Machinima / Gaming, New Technology / Next Generation
	Yes No	Publicity: From the Mainframe to the MainstreamI Jessica Edwards, Murphy PR As the digitization of mass media continues, how is a filmmaker supposed to get their film noticed i... READ MORE As the digitization of mass media continues, how is a filmmaker supposed to get their film noticed in the crowded market place. How do you leverage the internet and more mainstream aspects of the media to get buts in seats. Through an examination of general publicity strategies, internet tricks and tactics, and an evaluation of a grassroots publicity plan, the 'From Mainframe to Mainstream' panel gives you some tools to use when the New York Times won’t return your calls. Distribution, Film Criticism, Journalism, Marketing / PR / Publicity, Social Networks
	Yes No	Floating Heads are Dead - why traditional posters suck Pete Hanson, AllCity Media Many studios rely on star power ('floating heads') to sell a film. However, iconic imagery can be m... READ MORE Many studios rely on star power ('floating heads') to sell a film. However, iconic imagery can be more memorable, and work affectively throughout the overall marketing campaign. This is particularly important when a film has limited stills such as indies and documentaries. Simple images go a long way! Branding, Digital Filmmaking, Distribution, International, Marketing / PR / Publicity
	Yes No	Flexing the Internet's Muscles with Interactive Online Video Brian Shaler, BitGravity This presentation is about the future of online video applications, using next-gen technologies. Con... READ MORE This presentation is about the future of online video applications, using next-gen technologies. Contrary to traditional broadcasting, the Internet is a two-way street. Viewers can and will interact with video content in exciting ways, and we have just begun to explore how. Content, Delivery, Digital Filmmaking, New Technology / Next Generation, Online Video
	Yes No	What they dont teach you at Film School Larry Chiang, Author, What They Don't Teach You At Stanford Business School We've all read cautionary tales of people now waiting tables after chasing their dreams... ...Thi... READ MORE We've all read cautionary tales of people now waiting tables after chasing their dreams... ...This panel aims to lop off some of the pain from your learning curve and to take you behind the scenes in seeing how the film industry works, where to get financing, how to promote your script, and secrets behind getting your film to the next level. Follow the conversation and ask questions #WTDTYAFS Case Study, Entrepreneurial, Film Festivals, Marketing / PR / Publicity

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