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2008 Festival Workshops
IBFFN Filmmkaer Spotlight: Charles Burnett
Dr. Frank Dobson, Executive Director, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
An Easy Guide to Music Publishing / An Overview of the Music Industry
This workshop will discuss what music publishing is all about, to the best way for an independent artist/songwriter to promote/market their music?
Thomas Cain, Senior Manager, Writer / Publisher Relations, BMI
Practice Your Pitch: A Tutorial (Free to the Public)
Eric Tomosunas, Producer, Swirl Films; Ray Daniels, Screenwriter /Filmmaker; Nicole Pisano, Agent, William Morris Agency; Danny Wright, Screenwriter, Former President Nashville Screenwriters ASSN
“Deal or No Deal”: How To Play The Hollywood Game
Whether your are behind the scenes or in front of the camera in order to deal in Hollywood you need to have all the right players on your team from the agent to the attorney. This panel will help you with tips on building the right team to assure you get the best deal in TV or Film.
Pam Browne, Entertainment Attorney, Talan Browne Entertainment; Nicole Pisano, Agent, William Morris Agency; Danny Wright, Screenwriter, Former VP, Nashville Screenwriters Association
The World of Film: Expanding Your Vision to the International Film Market
The international film market is an ever growing business. This panel will discuss the opportunities for filmmakers in the international market and the tailoring your project to appeal the international audience.
Craig Woods, Commissioner, The Bahamas Film and Television Commission; Dr. Patrick Idoye, Tennessee State University, Dr. Katherine Wickhorst, Deputy Cultural & Press Attaché, Dr. Katherine Wickhorst, Deputy Cultural and Press Attaché, Consulate General of France in Atlanta; Darrell Smith, VP of Marketing and Community Development, The Africa Channel; Sheg Aranmolate, Finallist of Oprah's Big Give, Author & Model
The Power of Medical Media: Products and Possibilities
Rea Blakely, Discovery Health Channel, Fit TV; Dr. Ming Wang, Wang Vision Institute; Dr. Elizabeth Williams, Director Minority, Vanderbilt Cancer Center
Is Your Project Ready for Distribution?
Industry executives provide inside information on what they look for when evaluating a project and give tips on how to fashion a deal that is best for your film.
Brett Dismuke, VP of Deals and Acquisitions, One Village Entertainment; Constance Cribbs-Knight , VP of Deals and Acquisitions, BET Home Entertainment; Dan Norem, VP of Marketing, Ingram Entertainment / General Manager, Monarch Home Video, Inc. (Distribution Division of Ingram Entertainment; Hal 'Corky" Kessler, Entertainment Attorney, Levin Ginsburg;
The IBFFN Actors Bootcamp presented by Tasha Smith* (Bring Your Own Monologue)
This 2 day bootcamp, taught by celebrity actress Tasha Smith, will bring each participant, whether novice or veteran, to the brink of creative discovery and revelation of their inherent, artistic potential. It enables students to sharpen their talent through the process of rehearsal and presentation of assigned scenes and allow them to identify acting blocks and habits that may inhibit growth, imagination and free expression. *Participants must bring their own monologue.
Celebrity Actress Tasha Smith (Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls and Why Did I Get Married, Ice Cubes "Long Shots")
Fast Pitch! (Limited Entry, Must Register, First Come, First Serve)
Ever dreamed of having just one chance to pitch your project to the right people? Could you sell your idea if given just a couple of minutes? Well here is your chance. You will have just a few minutes to pitch your project to industry executives.
Brett Dismuke, VP of Deals and Acquisitions, One Village Entertainment; Constance Cribbs Knight , BET Home Entertainment, VP, Home Entertainment & Content Acquisitions
WGA West Writers Workshop
This 2-day workshop that will teach you how to build great screenplays that make movie executives take notice. In addition to providing you with a deeper understanding of the core elements in story structure – pilot, character and theme – there will be extensive exploration and discussion of transformational arcs, the spectrum of story genres, and the writer’s method of working from the inside out. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will have gained valuable insight into the writing process and the necessary tools to create marketable screenplays.
Eric Wallace, Writer / Producer; T.Faye Griffin, Writer/Producer/Director; Sonya Steele, Committee of Black Writers of the Screen Writers Guild of America, Chair
The Dream Team: Building an A-list Team for Your Film
From the people in front of the camera to the people behind the scenes, choosing the right team is critical to the success of your film project. This workshop will offer invaluable information that will ensure that you have enlisted all the right for your project.
Eric Tomosunas, Producer, Swirl Films; Ruth Paul, Representative, SAG;Hal 'Corky" Kessler, Entertainment Attorney, Levin Ginsburg; Ray Daniels, Screenwriter/Filmmaker
Taking Advantage of the Dynamic Growth of the Urban Film Market
Industry professionals discuss the viability of the urban market and how its growth is shaking up the industry at large.
Angela Northington, VP of Acquisitions, Code Black Entertainment, Pam Browne, Entertainment Attorney / Producer, Diligent Entertainment; Loren E. Mulraine, Esq. - Entertainment Attorney , The Mulraine Firm/Professor, Middle Tennessee State University Recording Industry Department
Soundtrack Basics. How to Get Your Music into Film and Television
Industry experts share how to introudce your music to the world of film and television.
Big Fella, VP of Operations, Mother Mary Entertainment., Commissioner Gordon Williams, Producer / Founder, Songs of David Productions; Donna Caldwell, VP of Film & TV Ash Street Music; Tia Sillers, NSAI Songwriter
Jumpstart Your Project ! What A Film and TV Commission Can Do For You
How do you get permission to shoot in a special location or close a street for that one important shot? How do you find production personnel in the city you are shooting in? What are the financial incentives of shooting in a specific location? Join the experts for an exciting discussion on how a film commission can help you take your project from concept to completion.
Craig Woods – Commissioner, Bahamas Film and Television Commission; Perry Gibson, Commissioner, Tennessee Film, Entertainment and TV Commission; Senator Thelma Harper, Tennessee Legislature
To Fund or Not To Fund: Raising the Sum For Your Film
Show me the money! Join this panel of financial and legal experts as they share insider tips on the various methods used to fund projects without breaking the bank.
Hal 'Corky" Kessler, Entertainment Attorney, Levin Ginsburg; Brad Seinstein,Financier, Bank of America/Titan Multimedia Group
IBFFN Spotlight: Filmmaker Charles Burnett
Dr. Frank Dobson, Executive Director, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
Hi Tech High Touch
This workshop introduces the latest trends in new media technology that will allow for efficient and effective marketing of your projects and how to reach your target audience.
John Girton, Director of New Media, Tennessee State University
KId Buzz: Getting Your Child Prepared for the Big Screen
Does your child have that special something? Has anyone told you that he/she should be in the movies? Then you don't want to miss this workshop for parents and children. Learn from the experts what is needed to prepare your child for a career on the silver screen
Tyler Williams, Celebrity Actor, ("Everybody Hates Chris"); Tina Treadwell, CEO Treadwell Entertainment/Former VP of Talent Acquisitions for DIsney Channel;Sharon Smith, CEO, Sharon Smith Talent Agency
Be Your Own Studio: How to Empower Yourself & Control Your Destiny as a Filmmaker
The overall objective of this workshop is to encourage filmmakers to control their own destinies as artists & craftsmen, by encouraging a shift in thinking from solely being an artist to ‘artreprenuer’. As new technology has created opportunities and capabilities for artists to create their own projects from start to finish, filmmakers can use their skills and talents to achieve visibility and viability in the New Media landscape.
Carolyn McDonald, Director / Writer / Producer
The Crossover: Moving From Music to the Big Screen
This dynamic workshop will enlightened you on how to transition your talent from music to film. Join the experts who have helped the likes of Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, LL Cool J and many more make the move from music to the big screen.
An Afternoon with Debbie Allen and Friends
Vicki Yates, Anchor, News Channel 5
The Screen Actors Guild: Why and How
Are you an actor or actress that wants to maximize your opportunities? This workshop will cover: The signatory process of signing films under the Screen Actors Guild contracts, wages and working conditions under a union contract , producers and performers responsibility and the advantages of using union talent.
Ruth Paul, Representative, Screen Actors Guild
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