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The program of the International Film festival Summit Austin
11:00am
Registration and Exhibit Floor Opens
12:15pm – 12:45pm
1:15pm – 1:25pm
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Opening Keynote “Pushing the Boundaries”Ted Hope has been recognized as one of the most influential people in film. As the newly appointed executive director of the San Francisco Film Society, Ted brings ample amounts of insight and continues to define the future of independent film making. As an industry that continually evolves, Ted will push its boundaries finding the newest models of film making and distribution, while embracing and enhancing this ever-changing culture.
2:45pm – 3:10pm
Introduction to your Living GroupBack by popular demand you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your conference ‘Living Group’. Attendees will be grouped together so that starting on day one you have the chance to meet new contacts and maximize your conference experience. In addition to meeting your Living Group for the first time you will also take part in an interactive discussion and problem solving activity on some of the most pressing issues festivals are currently faced with.
3:10pm – 4:15pm
UnconferenceAn unconference is a meeting where the participants drive the activity. There’s no set agenda and no set presentations, but a group of discussions that people leave and join as they see fit. Don’t miss this guided open forum to engage your colleagues and gain insight to the most pressing issues you and your festival are facing. This session will provide attendees an opportunity to both, ask questions and get answers on specific issues facing their film festival. Come prepared to engage one another and share pearls of wisdom that has been learned over the years. At the close of each day attendees will have the chance to revisit pressing issues and share in this interactive environment. Topics can include, but are not limited to:
4:15pm – 4:45pm
Networking Break on Exhibit FloorYou won’t want to miss this year’s opening cocktail reception where you will have the opportunity to meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends. You will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn about some of the latest technology and service providers working with the festival community.
4:45pm – 6:00pmPanel “Beyond the Oscars®: Opportunities, Alliances and Expertise”Discover how your film festival can engage with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For the first time, you can meet Academy staff who will discuss grant opportunities, curatorial alliances, archive collection loans and qualifying short films for the Academy Awards®. Our esteemed panel will generously share their expertise with the IFFS audience and explain the variety of programs and initiatives organized and supported by the Academy throughout the year  Ellen HarringtonDirector of Exhibitions and Special Events Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Opening Cocktail Reception on the Exhibit FloorYou won’t want to miss this year’s opening cocktail reception where you will have the opportunity to meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends. You will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn about some of the latest technology and service providers working with the festival community.
9:00 pm – 11:00pmLive Music Event w/ Gregg Rolie
Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum many times over super groups that indeed are, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band. In addition to launching- along with Carlos Santana – the now legendary act, Rolie also co-produced their first four groundbreaking albums.
Brought to you by: EITS Global, Hob Nob, and Lagunitas
8:30am
Registration and Exhibit Floor Opens
9:30am – 9:45am
Opening Remarks by Conference ChairNancy Kennedy, Director of Strategic Sponsorships, Seattle International Film Festival
9:45am – 10:45am
Panel “Fimmakers and Festivals: Synergies, Submissions and Successful Strategies”Hear from some of the most successful film festivals in the world on how to nurture and collaborate with filmmakers before, during and after the festival to bolster their careers and keep them coming back to your festival when they hit it big! We will also hear from renowned filmmakers about their experiences at the festivals that discovered them.
10:45am – 11:30am
Morning Networking & Coffee Break on Exhibit Floor
11:30am – 12:15pm
Keynote Presentation “Festival Sponsorship Strategies”As the co-founder of IEG, Lesa is the world’s foremost expert on sponsorship and a tireless champion for the industry. In this presentation she will discuss successful sponsorship strategies for festivals as well as the biggest challenges and latest trends impacting this industry.
12:15pm – 1:45pm
Break for LunchStop by Four Seasons or Fleming’s Steakhouse to take advantage of your complimentary gift card!
1:45pm – 2:45pmTrack 1Panel “Culturally Specific Programming: Challenges and Advantages of a Diverse Audience”The renaissance of culturally specific films and festivals – Asian, Latino, Black, Jewish, LBGT and more – has created a plethora of new opportunities and challenges in independent film and festivals. This panel will explore the specific issues of running a niche film festival.
1:45pm – 2:45pmTrack 2
Panel “Social Media, Apps and More”This session will address optimizing your digital strategy for social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, etc.), mobile app integration and other methods for enhanced audience engagement. Many of these tools are free, but the knowledge and experience to use them effectively comes at a premium. We will also look into tapping into the power of apps to transact business, sell more tickets, merchandise and more!  Todd RogersCo-Founder Crowdtorch Stephanie Trepanier, Market Director, Fantasia Festival
2:45pm – 3:45pmTrack 1
Workshop “Being a 501(c)3: Managing Your Fest for Positive Growth”Non-profit does not equal ‘no profit’! This session will address critical issues to 501(c)3 festivals like board management & cultivation, legal considerations, operations, fundraising and others areas that can increase your bottom line to provide for new programs, technology and filmmaker services.
2:45pm – 3:45pmTrack 2
Panel “The Digital Dilemma: Managing Submissions and the Future of Film Festivals in the Digital World”We all know that most theaters will be exclusively digital by 2015. Many submissions are now being done digitally now, as well. This paradigm shift in media use has raised a number of questions and challenges for the festival community. Is Blu Ray dead? What happens to 35 mm? What is the best technology to get your feet wet in the world of digital? How do we prevent the recent nightmares of digital snafus at screenings? How can we help filmmakers harness digital technology to streamline the exhibition process? Hear expert analysis of the problem, the solutions and how one festival turned an expensive screening process into a win-win.
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Afternoon Networking & Coffee Break on Exhibit Floor
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Panel “Festival Sponsorship Strategy: Put that Banner Away!”Some would argue that sponsorship (probably your development director) is as much an art and science now as programming. While sponsors want tangible and measurable ROI, decreased sponsorship budgets demand doing more with less. This requires the festival team to walk a fine line while balancing the needs of their sponsors with the artistic integrity of their programs. Hear from industry vets during this interactive session about how they have managed to deliver great programs for their sponsors, audiences and filmmakers. Eric Dorton, Barefoot Rep for Dallas
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Award Presentation & Cocktail ReceptionJoin us as we honor the 2012 IMFCON & IFFS Lifetime Achievement Winners, Stuart Ross and Barbara Morgan. Then join us at our hosted cocktail reception and toast an end to the second day of this year’s summit. Take a tour of the exhibit hall and discover the products and services that can help take your festival to the next level!
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Music ShowcaseJoin us in the beautiful Foothills Ballroom II on the 17th Floor for the IFFS/IMFCON Music Showcase.
8:45am
Registration and Exhibit Floor Opens
9:15am – 9:30am
Opening Remarks by Conference ChairBruno Chatelin, COO, filmfestivals.com & fest21.com
9:30am – 10:45am
Panel “The Best of Both Worlds: Combining Film & Music at your Festival”More and more music festivals are incorporating film and vice versa. Everyone agrees it is successful but how does one get the right film and band to create a memorable multi-media experience that doesn’t break the bank or create havoc in your traditional festival atmosphere. Hear some great success stories that will inspire you to get started on your own multi-media festival experience!
10:50am – 11:40am
Keynote PresentationEugene Martin is a filmmaker whose debut films, Cynthia’s Window, Two Plus One, Edge City, and Diary of a City Priest have been featured in Berlin, Slamdance and Sundance Film Festivals. His films have been screened internationally in more than 25 countries and aired on national PBS, The Sundance Channel, and the BBC; continually shedding light on issues within inner cities, youth, poverty, and social justice.
11:40am – 12:00pm
Morning Networking Break on Exhibit Floor
12:00pm – 1:00pmPanel “Distribution, Festival Incentives and All the Stuff that Keeps you Up At Night”There are more platforms for distribution than you can shake a stick at but how does this benefit your festival and filmmakers? Can you and your filmmakers financially benefit from the platforms? What are the opportunities and challenges associated with these differing platforms and strategies? What are the studios views on festival play? And now that festivals are in the distribution game, how do they view the landscape? We will address simultaneous broadcasts, VOD, traditional distributors, and how each applies to your organization.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Closing Reception
5:00 pm
Special ScreeningThe IFFS will present a complimentary screening to our attendees of the award-winning film “Escape Fire: The Fight To Rescue American Healthcare” at 5:00 p.m. Tues. Dec. 4 in Texas Ballroom 1 at The Hyatt Regency. 11:00am
Registration and Exhibit Floor Opens
12:15pm – 12:45pm
1:15pm – 1:25pm
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Opening Keynote “Pushing the Boundaries”Ted Hope has been recognized as one of the most influential people in film. As the newly appointed executive director of the San Francisco Film Society, Ted brings ample amounts of insight and continues to define the future of independent film making. As an industry that continually evolves, Ted will push its boundaries finding the newest models of film making and distribution, while embracing and enhancing this ever-changing culture.
2:45pm – 3:10pm
Introduction to your Living GroupBack by popular demand you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your conference ‘Living Group’. Attendees will be grouped together so that starting on day one you have the chance to meet new contacts and maximize your conference experience. In addition to meeting your Living Group for the first time you will also take part in an interactive discussion and problem solving activity on some of the most pressing issues festivals are currently faced with.
3:10pm – 4:15pm
UnconferenceAn unconference is a meeting where the participants drive the activity. There’s no set agenda and no set presentations, but a group of discussions that people leave and join as they see fit. Don’t miss this guided open forum to engage your colleagues and gain insight to the most pressing issues you and your festival are facing. This session will provide attendees an opportunity to both, ask questions and get answers on specific issues facing their film festival. Come prepared to engage one another and share pearls of wisdom that has been learned over the years. At the close of each day attendees will have the chance to revisit pressing issues and share in this interactive environment. Topics can include, but are not limited to:
4:15pm – 4:45pm
Networking Break on Exhibit FloorYou won’t want to miss this year’s opening cocktail reception where you will have the opportunity to meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends. You will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn about some of the latest technology and service providers working with the festival community.
4:45pm – 6:00pmPanel “Beyond the Oscars®: Opportunities, Alliances and Expertise”Discover how your film festival can engage with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For the first time, you can meet Academy staff who will discuss grant opportunities, curatorial alliances, archive collection loans and qualifying short films for the Academy Awards®. Our esteemed panel will generously share their expertise with the IFFS audience and explain the variety of programs and initiatives organized and supported by the Academy throughout the year Ellen HarringtonDirector of Exhibitions and Special Events Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Opening Cocktail Reception on the Exhibit FloorYou won’t want to miss this year’s opening cocktail reception where you will have the opportunity to meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends. You will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn about some of the latest technology and service providers working with the festival community.
9:00 pm – 11:00pmLive Music Event w/ Gregg Rolie
Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum many times over super groups that indeed are, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band. In addition to launching- along with Carlos Santana – the now legendary act, Rolie also co-produced their first four groundbreaking albums.
Brought to you by: EITS Global, Hob Nob, and Lagunitas
8:30am
Registration and Exhibit Floor Opens
9:30am – 9:45am
Opening Remarks by Conference ChairNancy Kennedy, Director of Strategic Sponsorships, Seattle International Film Festival
9:45am – 10:45am
Panel “Fimmakers and Festivals: Synergies, Submissions and Successful Strategies”Hear from some of the most successful film festivals in the world on how to nurture and collaborate with filmmakers before, during and after the festival to bolster their careers and keep them coming back to your festival when they hit it big! We will also hear from renowned filmmakers about their experiences at the festivals that discovered them.
10:45am – 11:30am
Morning Networking & Coffee Break on Exhibit Floor
11:30am – 12:15pm
Keynote Presentation “Festival Sponsorship Strategies”As the co-founder of IEG, Lesa is the world’s foremost expert on sponsorship and a tireless champion for the industry. In this presentation she will discuss successful sponsorship strategies for festivals as well as the biggest challenges and latest trends impacting this industry.
12:15pm – 1:45pm
Break for LunchStop by Four Seasons or Fleming’s Steakhouse to take advantage of your complimentary gift card!
1:45pm – 2:45pmTrack 1Panel “Culturally Specific Programming: Challenges and Advantages of a Diverse Audience”The renaissance of culturally specific films and festivals – Asian, Latino, Black, Jewish, LBGT and more – has created a plethora of new opportunities and challenges in independent film and festivals. This panel will explore the specific issues of running a niche film festival.
1:45pm – 2:45pmTrack 2
Panel “Social Media, Apps and More”This session will address optimizing your digital strategy for social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, etc.), mobile app integration and other methods for enhanced audience engagement. Many of these tools are free, but the knowledge and experience to use them effectively comes at a premium. We will also look into tapping into the power of apps to transact business, sell more tickets, merchandise and more! Todd RogersCo-Founder Crowdtorch Stephanie Trepanier, Market Director, Fantasia Festival
2:45pm – 3:45pmTrack 1
Workshop “Being a 501(c)3: Managing Your Fest for Positive Growth”Non-profit does not equal ‘no profit’! This session will address critical issues to 501(c)3 festivals like board management & cultivation, legal considerations, operations, fundraising and others areas that can increase your bottom line to provide for new programs, technology and filmmaker services.
2:45pm – 3:45pmTrack 2
Panel “The Digital Dilemma: Managing Submissions and the Future of Film Festivals in the Digital World”We all know that most theaters will be exclusively digital by 2015. Many submissions are now being done digitally now, as well. This paradigm shift in media use has raised a number of questions and challenges for the festival community. Is Blu Ray dead? What happens to 35 mm? What is the best technology to get your feet wet in the world of digital? How do we prevent the recent nightmares of digital snafus at screenings? How can we help filmmakers harness digital technology to streamline the exhibition process? Hear expert analysis of the problem, the solutions and how one festival turned an expensive screening process into a win-win.
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Afternoon Networking & Coffee Break on Exhibit Floor
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Panel “Festival Sponsorship Strategy: Put that Banner Away!”Some would argue that sponsorship (probably your development director) is as much an art and science now as programming. While sponsors want tangible and measurable ROI, decreased sponsorship budgets demand doing more with less. This requires the festival team to walk a fine line while balancing the needs of their sponsors with the artistic integrity of their programs. Hear from industry vets during this interactive session about how they have managed to deliver great programs for their sponsors, audiences and filmmakers. Eric Dorton, Barefoot Rep for Dallas
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Award Presentation & Cocktail ReceptionJoin us as we honor the 2012 IMFCON & IFFS Lifetime Achievement Winners, Stuart Ross and Barbara Morgan. Then join us at our hosted cocktail reception and toast an end to the second day of this year’s summit. Take a tour of the exhibit hall and discover the products and services that can help take your festival to the next level!
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Music ShowcaseJoin us in the beautiful Foothills Ballroom II on the 17th Floor for the IFFS/IMFCON Music Showcase.
8:45am
Registration and Exhibit Floor Opens
9:15am – 9:30am
Opening Remarks by Conference ChairBruno Chatelin, COO, filmfestivals.com & fest21.com
9:30am – 10:45am
Panel “The Best of Both Worlds: Combining Film & Music at your Festival”More and more music festivals are incorporating film and vice versa. Everyone agrees it is successful but how does one get the right film and band to create a memorable multi-media experience that doesn’t break the bank or create havoc in your traditional festival atmosphere. Hear some great success stories that will inspire you to get started on your own multi-media festival experience!
10:50am – 11:40am
Keynote PresentationEugene Martin is a filmmaker whose debut films, Cynthia’s Window, Two Plus One, Edge City, and Diary of a City Priest have been featured in Berlin, Slamdance and Sundance Film Festivals. His films have been screened internationally in more than 25 countries and aired on national PBS, The Sundance Channel, and the BBC; continually shedding light on issues within inner cities, youth, poverty, and social justice.
11:40am – 12:00pm
Morning Networking Break on Exhibit Floor
12:00pm – 1:00pmPanel “Distribution, Festival Incentives and All the Stuff that Keeps you Up At Night”There are more platforms for distribution than you can shake a stick at but how does this benefit your festival and filmmakers? Can you and your filmmakers financially benefit from the platforms? What are the opportunities and challenges associated with these differing platforms and strategies? What are the studios views on festival play? And now that festivals are in the distribution game, how do they view the landscape? We will address simultaneous broadcasts, VOD, traditional distributors, and how each applies to your organization.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Closing Reception
5:00 pm
Special ScreeningThe IFFS will present a complimentary screening to our attendees of the award-winning film “Escape Fire: The Fight To Rescue American Healthcare” at 5:00 p.m. Tues. Dec. 4 in Texas Ballroom 1 at The Hyatt Regency.
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