NEW MOVIES LAB
MEET THE EXPERTS
THE BUSINESS OF FILM
Saturday, October 8, 11:00 am NWMA08R $15 Rafael
What do you want from the business of film? With a wealth of experience in the US and internationally, consultant Peter Belsito offers an informal forum for filmmakers to discuss strategies on topics ranging from financing and co-production to marketing plans; sales and distribution; how to meet, make, find and develop industry contacts; strategies for securing festival screenings worldwide; and the value of markets (like AFM, Vebtana Sur, Rotterdam CineMart, Pusan PPP, IDFA Forum). A golden opportunity for filmmakers. Come with your questions! Peter will also be available through the weekend for one-on-one or small group chats. Make an appointment through the panel.
Peter Belsito, consultant; former executive vice president, Film Finders; founding member, Independent Feature Project (IFP)
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CAN A FILM MAKE THE DIFFERENCE?
THE ACTIVE CINEMA PANEL
Sunday, October 9, 2:00 pm NWMB09R $15 Rafael
The power of storytelling meets the potential for a change in the projects of these filmmakers. Hear about the innovative ways, means and resources they've employed in getting their work seen, heard and acted upon—and, of course, made—as they discuss the passion and experience that drives and inspires them.
Pamela Yates, director, When the Mountains Tremble, Granito: How to Nail A Dictator
Michelle Yeoh, actress, The Lady; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Tomorrow Never Dies
Ron Yerxa, producer, Bona Fide Productions; Little Miss Sunshine, Election, Little Children
Michael Fox, journalist and film critic, 360.org, SF Weekly and other outlets
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THE STATE OF THE (INDEPENDENT FILM) INDUSTRY
Saturday, October 15, 12:00 pm NWMC15R $20 Rafael
It was barely a few years ago that the media was pronouncing the death of film for adults—what we refer to as art house or specialty films—and with good reason. Specialty divisions from the majors as well as independent distributors were closing their doors in record numbers. Fear permeated all levels of the industry.
In 2010, the climate seemed to change. The success of The King’s Speech, The Social Network and Black Swan, as well as smaller art-house fare like Winter’s Bone and documentaries like Buck, have served to sustain if not revive this important sector of moviemaking. Even a 3-D indie, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, surpassed expectations at the box office.
One might presume it is back to business as usual in the indie world, but that is just on the surface. The digital revolution is not on its way: It is here. Theaters are struggling to convert to digital formats and independent theater operators are wondering how to absorb the costs and keep up to speed with the new technology.
Release windows are shrinking, VOD is now available before theater, the merger of computer and television is evident at your local big-box outlet and independent filmmakers are funding and releasing their films via the internet. What is the future for non-franchise theatrical films? Well, it’s cloudy.
INVITED GUESTS:
Ed Arentz, distributor, Music Box Films; Tell No One, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (The Millennium Trilogy), Young Goethe in Love, The Conquest
Albert Berger, producer, Bona Fide Productions; Little Miss Sunshine, Little Children, Cold Mountain
Marcus Hu, co-president Strand Releasing; producer The Living End, Frisk
Annie Roney, producer, distributor, founder, ro*co films; producer, Born into Brothels
Mark Fishkin, MVFF director
Other panelists to be announced.
Following the panel, ticket holders are invited to a reception with the panelists, catered by Il Davide restaurant.
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JOIN THE DISCUSSION
See Voices From The Shadows and Thumbs and stay for great panel discussions following the screenings.
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VOICES FROM THE SHADOWS: MYSTERY, MYTH OR MADNESS? Saturday, October 8, 2:00 pm VCES08R $15 Rafael A discussion of the controversies and myths surrounding ME/CFS, an extreme form of chronic fatigue. As many people go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, what positive steps can be taken to raise awareness and support the drive towards successful treatments? INVITED GUESTS:
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ALL IN THE THUMBS Sunday, October 9, 4:45 pm THUM09T $15 142 Throckmorton Theatre Smartphones are complex, multiplatform devices, but do they offer a benefit or pose a threat to the educator? How can we use these pocket-sized computers to compliment education and not distract from learning? INVITED GUESTS:
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All panelists subject to change.
