Production Conference
sponsored by .film
9:15am – 10:45am
Producing for the Pre-Sales Marketplace
Pre-Selling to territorial Buyers is key to financing most independent films. What are they looking for? Which genres and talent? How do you set a budget that will reflect the marketplace? Discover which projects are most likely to sell globally before they are made.
Moderator
Paul Hertzberg, President & CEO, CineTel Films, Inc.
Panelists
Tannaz Anisi, President, 13 Films
Paul Bales, Partner & COO, The Asylum
Tamara Birkemoe, President & COO, Foresight Unlimited
Eric Brenner, President, ETA Films
Caroline Couret-Delègue, Managing Director, Truffle Pictures
11:15am – 12:45pm
Working with Talent Agents
Most independent films hope to attach a name actor/actress. They help secure presales, raise production financing and foster interest with audiences and the media. Our panel of agents and producers will explore how to work with talent agents to get the best cast for your film.
Moderator
Kevin Iwashina, Founder & CEO, Preferred Content
Panelists
Mark Ankner, Partner, Global Finance & Distribution, WME
Jessica Lacy, Partner/Head, International & Independent, ICM
Maren Olson, Agent, CAA
Rena Ronson, Partner/Head, Independent, UTA
Tuesday, November 8
Distribution Conference
9:15am – 10:45am
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.
Moderator
Clay Epstein, President, Film Mode Entertainment
Initial Panelists
David Lancaster, Producer, Rumble Films
Douglas Mankoff, Producer, Echo Lake Entertainment
Kathy Morgan, President, KMI Films
11:15am – 12:45pm
The Future of Video On Demand
VOD is now the largest source of revenue for many films. Are we heading towards a future where all films will be available worldwide and where every film will be discoverable by its audience? Producers, distributors and platforms will disclose who is making money, how they are doing it, and what the future holds – separating fact from fiction.
Moderator
Bruce Eisen, President, Digital Advisors
Panelists
Steve Nickerson, President, Home Entertainment, Broad Green Pictures
Erick Opeka, EVP Digital Networks, Cinedigm
Hanny Patel, Vice President, Video Marketing, AT&T Entertainment Group
Meyer Shwarzstein, President, Brainstorm Media
Monday, November 7
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Distributing and Monetizing Feature Documentaries
Presented in partnership with the International Documentary Association.
Moderator
Kevin Iwashina, Founder & CEO, Preferred Content
Speakers
Alexandra Johnes, Producer, Special Projects
Lesley Chilcott, Director/Producer, Invented By Girls, LLC
Mike Runagall, Managing Director, Altitude Film Sales
Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films
Tuesday, November 8
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Working with the U.S. Guilds
With
Matthew Gamarra, Senior Manager, Special Events & Independent Organizing, DGA
Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director, SAGindie
Kay S. Wolf, Independent Film Executive, Writers Guild of America, West
__________________________________________________________________
Roundtable Location:
Loews Hotel, AFM Studio – 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica AFM Campus Map
Additional Information
Speakers are announced as confirmed on this page.
See Badges & Prices for more information about how to attend the Roundtables.
For Speaking Opportunities: contact Clay Pruitt.
Unless otherwise noted, access to all Roundtables requires a current AFM badge.