AFM Programs & Events Update | Tuesday, November 12
Conferences & Programs
Distribution Conference
Time: 9:15am – 12:45pm
Location: Starlight Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel
Working with Sales Agents
To reach the global audience, an independent producer’s best ally is their international Sales Agent. Our panel of experts will discuss how to find and work with the right Sales Agent.
Panelists
Maximilian Leo, Founder / Producer, augenschein Filmproduktion
Vanessa Saal, Managing Director, Sales & Distribution, Protagonist Pictures
Emma Slade, Independent Producer, Firefly Films
Moderator
Clay Epstein, President, Film Mode Entertainment
The Rise of AVOD
Advertising Supported VOD is rapidly expanding with revenues projected to double by 2024. Get to know the players, the opportunities for independent film, and what the future holds.
Panelists
Floris Bauer, President, Gunpowder & Sky
Julian Franco, Senior Director, AVOD, Vudu
Anthony Layser, Vice President, Partnerships & Programming, Xumo
Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi TV
Jeff Shultz, Chief Business Officer, Pluto TV
Moderator
Bruce Eisen, President, Digital Advisors
Key Legal Issues: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Film Productions
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Location: Palisades Stage – Loews Hotel
The basics of the legal work necessary to produce feature films in the US are well known. But production deals are not all cookie-cutter. Learn about common mistakes, and how to identify and avoid errors and issues that will not be found in standard forms and books. The discussion will focus on chain of title, how to avoid disputes with investors and financiers, and common clearance issues including music and copyright works. This session will also disclose how to avoid issues in with guilds and completion bonders.
Presenter
Karen Robson, Partner, Pryor Cashman LLP
Blockchain and Cinema: Developments, Opportunities, Challenges
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Location: Venice Stage – Loews Hotel
Blockchain technology is creating opportunities for filmmaking and re-shaping the face of the creative industries. This session will study recent developments in rights management efficiency and transparency, as well as demystify blockchain technology. It will also explore how blockchain can be used in film financing, production, and distribution.
Panelists
Manuel Badel, Founder & President, Badel Media
Dr. Patrice Poujol, Founder & CEO, Lumiere; ACIM Lab Senior Research Fellow, City University of Hong Kong
Moderator
Jesse Weiner, Co-Managing Partner, YK Law LLP
Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film
and the Power of the Crowd
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Palisades Stage – Loews Hotel
Boosting Your Micro-Budget
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Location: Palisades Stage – Loews Hotel
High quality micro-budget films are no longer a novelty, making it essential for producers to follow the key principles of producing for the marketplace. Learn from experts how to maximize every dollar and how to create a small film that will be destined for big success.
Panelists
Seth Caplan, Producer, “Mercy Black,” “First Girl I Loved,” “Blood Fest”
Joy Ganes, Producer,“Premature”, “I’ll Meet You There”
Linda Nelson, CEO, Indie Rights
Benjamin Wiessner, Producer, “Thunder Road,” “Disfluency,” “In a Silent Way”
Moderator
Alex Ferrari, Indie Film Hustle
Working with the U.S. Guilds
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Venice Stage – Loews Hotel
SAGindie and WGAW representatives explain how to secure talent agreements for actors and writers and make your project signatory to the guilds’ agreements.
Panelists
Colin McCormack, Communication Manager, SAGIndie
Laurie Espinosa, Senior Director of Contracts, Writers Guild of America West
Respecting the Genre: Why Do Some Horror Films
Work While Others Don't?
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Palisades Stage – Loews Hotel
Hundreds of horror films are made every year but only a few really stand out. Why is that? What makes the successful films resonate? Producers, distributors and influencers will explore what makes the genre work for global audiences at every level, from marketing to release to longevity in the horror community.
Panelists
Roxanne Benjamin, Producer, “V/H/S,” “Southbound,” “Body at Brighton Rock”
Adam Goldworm, Founder, Aperture Entertainment
Natalie Metzger, VP of Development & Production,Vanishing Angle
Patrick Ewald, CEO, Epic Pictures
Moderator
William Bibbiani, Writer, Bloody Disgusting; Podcast Co-Host, “Critically Acclaimed,” “The Two-Shot,” “Cancelled Too Soon”
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