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Sunday 10/25
11:30am-12:45pm
Film Texas Incentives
Driskill Hotel, Citadel Club
Austin has been named the number one filmmaking city in the nation. Find out why and learn what Texas has to offer in the way of on-the-ground incentives: the crews, filmmakers first-hand experiences shooting in Texas, resources available, etc.
James Crowley
Tom Schatz
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Roundtable: Producers & Executives
Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room
Get in-depth answers to your questions about the business of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to producers and executives in an informal setting.
Garrett Basch, Maggie Biggar, Tonia Davis, Leah Keith, Laura Maurer, Alex Meenehan, Matt Summers
Homage Vs. Theft
Driskill Hotel, Hogg Room
The line between copyright infringement and theft is not always easy to determine since copyright only protects the writer's expression and not the idea itself. The reason people usually don't get sued is because they get clearance before they make their movies. Come and learn the difference between theft and homage, when you need to obtain the rights - and how to go about doing so - and how to find out what is considered public domain. Also, some characters will be protected under trademark so think twice before writing your next script about Batman.
Sally Helppie, Deena Kalai
Moderator: Andrew Dignan
What Gets Producers Excited
Driskill Hotel, Ballroom
Think you have what it takes to become the next “it” writer? Find out what successful producers are looking for in a script and learn what projects interest them the most.
Richard Bever, Curtis Burch, Tim Harms, Steven Puri
Moderator: Stuart Kelban
Independent Productions: Editing and Post
Driskill Hotel, Maximilian Room
Join industry professionals as they divulge the secrets behind what it takes to successfully take your own film through post-production. These professionals will touch on everything from visual effects to editing, all the way to getting your project in the can. If you've wondered about what it takes to
finish independent films, don't miss this enthralling panel.
Ron Pippin, Marcus van Bavel, Gary Walker
Script-to-Screen: ALABAMA MOON
Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Ballroom
Case study on the writing and production process of getting stories to the screen. Talk with director Tim McCanlies, producer Lee Faulkner, actor Clint Howard, film editor Mark Coffey, score composer Ludek Drizhal, and director of photography Jimmy Lindsey about how they brought this classic family film (from the novel by Watt Key) to the screen.
Adaptation
Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Assembly Room
We’ve all seen them, and most of us have even cooked up our own ideas about one: an adapted to film picture. So what does it really take to adapt a screenplay from books, articles, or even real life? Learn from the pros Jessica Bendinger, Al Reinert, Beau Thorne, and Dawn Wolfrom as they journey into the creative process involved in adaptation.
Moderator: James Macak
1:00pm-2:15pm
Storytelling Through Editing
Driskill Hotel, Citadel Club
Mark Coffey, Frank Reynolds, Don Swaynos
Roundtable: Writers
Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room
Get detailed answers to your questions about the craft and business of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to professional writers in an informal setting.
Billy Brown, Dan French, Berndt Mader, Oren Moverman, Beau Thorne, Bill True, John Turman, Karl Williams
Second Rounder Panel
Driskill Hotel, Hogg Room
Grab a cup of coffee and your composition notebook—you’re going to hear from a Hollywood producer who has stories and advice to share.
Curtis Burch
The Art of Storytelling
Driskill Hotel, Ballroom
What is it that causes a great script to stand out against all the rest? Why do some scripts seem to pale in comparison to others, even if both capture an interesting story? Three titans of cinema discuss the tools they use to bring a script life with rich characters, authenticity, and memorable dialogue.
Shane Black, Richard Linklater, Tim McCanlies
Moderator: Tom Schatz
Practicalities of Low Budget Productions: Basic Contracts, Distribution, Financing
Driskill Hotel, Maximilian Room
The practicalities of producing a low budget production including locations, cast, crew, music, etc, including tips to save money.
Sally Helppie, Esq., Tim Harms, Alma Kuttruff, Victor Moyers
Moderator: Dawn Wiercinski
Breaking into (and Writing for) Animation
Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Ballroom
Hear from creators and producers of some of the most successful animation from the last few years. Learn what it takes to get your start in animation.
Adam Beechen, Jay Edwards, Mike Fry, Terry Rossio
Documentaries: From the Ground Up
Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Assembly Room
From pitching your story, to writing the script, to maintaining objectivity with your subject(s), to finding funding and distribution, this panel covers the basic groundwork for documentary filmmaking.
Melina McKinnon, Shan Nicholson, Al Reinert, Ben Velez
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2:30pm-3:45pm
Titles & Credits
Driskill Hotel, Citadel Club
Explore how film titles engage and inform the audience for the movie to come. In this entertaining and informative session we'll examine some favorite opening titles and discuss how filmmakers at any level can partner with designers and animators to create memorable "films within a film."
Ron Pippin, Marcus van Bavel, Gary Walker
Roundtable: Filmmakers
Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room
Get detailed answers to your questions about the craft and business of screenwriting and filmmaking. This session offers registrants exclusive access to screenwriters in an informal setting.
James Crowley, Chris Mass, Mike Million, Bonnie Orr, Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud, Robert Saitzyk
Music In Film: The Creative Side
Driskill Hotel, Hogg Room
Join a conversation on creating mood and setting tone in film through music.
Ludek Drizhal, Sarah Sharp, Graham Reynolds, Ben Velez
Writers/Directors Panel
Driskill Hotel, Ballroom
Hear some of the top writers/directors is the business as the discuss the peaks and pitfals of doing it all, and learn how you can take control of your work.
Greg Carter, Gary Lundgren, Berndt Mader, Oren Moverman
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Agent-Client Relations
Driskill Hotel, Victorian Balcony
Grab a cup of coffee and your composition notebook—you’re going to hear from an agent-client team who have stories and advice to share.
Jimmy Miller, Gayla Nethercott
Turning Your Shorts/ Webisodes Into a Film Career
Driskill Hotel, Maximilian Room
The popularity of short films has exploded thanks to dwindling attention spans, the popularity of Internet sites like YouTube, and the omnipresence of mobile, small screen broadcast outlets like cell phones. How do shorts and features differ in concept and execution? Will the cinema of the future be a hybrid of both? How can you turn your short film into a film career?
Owen Egerton, Michael Fry, Ya'ke Smith, Ben Steinbauer
Moderator: James Macak
Independent Productions: Marketing & PR
Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Assembly Room
In a market saturated with new films, learn how to make your film stand out at festivals and in theaters.
Kevin Brennan, Jeff Grace, Tim Harms, Mark Potts, Cole Selix
Moderator: Chris Holland
4:00pm-5:00pm
Music In Film: The Business Side
Driskill Hotel, Hogg Room
Get in-depth answers to your questions regarding obtaining music rights, licensing and getting permission from labels.
Andrew Halbreich, Emily Kaye, Dominique Preyer
Write What You Know: Comedy
Driskill Hotel, Maximilian Room
A new master class series on writing for specific genres.
Robert Byington, Owen Egerton, Byron Lane, Ben Steinbauer
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