Award winning filmmakers explore their path to festival fame as they illuminate the creative and pragmatic execution of their vision. How did they develop their story, find their funding, and what were creative tools that made their story come to life. Featuring festival favorites from Sundance, AFI, LA Film Festival and other world-class festivals. Panelists: Dirk Blackman, Writer/Producer; Patrick Lussier, Director; Christopher Taylor, Director; Trina Wyatt, COO of Intrepid Pictures; and moderated by Carolyn Giardina.
Part One
- Greetings from Kristin Petrovich, President HD EXPO/Createasphere
- Introductions
Part Two
- Christopher Taylor explains how "Food Fight" was financed
- What was used to shoot and edit "Food Fight"?
- What the distribution model was for "Food Fight"?
Part Three
- Introduction of Trina Wyatt, COO, Intrepid Pictures
- Dirk Blackman explains how "Outlander" was funded
- Why "Outlander" is the most stolen film on the net?
Part Four
- Trina Wyatt explains how Intrepid Pictures uses the internet
- Advice for marketing a film in a tough economic environment
Part Five
- Patrick Lussier explains the economics of releasing a film in 3D
- The "My Bloody Valentine" in 3D movie making experience
Part Six
- What is in the future?
Part Seven
- Q&A
- Do you see more films being shot in 3D?
- How can Independent Films be marketed globally?
- Can the Internet be used to market films globally?
- Should you make a "Teaser" trailer to try to get a deal?
Part Eight
- Q & A
- Will we ever see the end of movies based on comic books?
- Is there a way to "micro finance" a film?
