Largest U.S. Gathering of HD Experts, Award Winning Creative Talent Converge For Educational Panels, Product Showcase-Preview, and Speed Dating Event

WHO: HD EXPO at Los Angeles Center Studios presents celebrated producers, directors, cinematographers; leading manufacturers, specialists and visionaries in production and post production.

WHAT: HDEXPO offers something for everyone seeking the latest facts, education and news in the rapidly expanding world of high definition (HD) technology. Panels, workshops, sponsor/exhibitor booths, Speed Dating with the Experts, Display Gallery and Insider’s Preview.

COMPELLING PANELS FEATURING TOP TALENT:

Hybrid Filmmaking – presented by the ASC. ASC Award winner and 2006 Academy Award nominee Dion Beebe, ASC joins top cinematographers and experts to discuss their experiences and insights about the art and science of hybrid filmmaking. Q&A to follow. Moderated by: Bob Fisher & George Spiro Dibie, ASC. Panelists: Dion Beebe, ASC; Richard Crudo, ASC; Allen Daviau, ASC; Michael Goi, ASC; Lou Levinson, Senior Colorist at Post Logic & Chair of the ASC DI Technology Committee; Steve Mason, ASC; Kees Van Oostrum, ASC; Nancy Schreiber, ASC; and Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC.

The Technology Wish List–The technological revolution is not being dictated by technology, but led by the creative vanguard seeking and demanding new ways to tell stories. This lively team of filmmakers discuss what they want, wish for and need and what it means to the creative process, the industry at large, and to the audience. Moderated by Larry Thorpe, Canon. Dana Brown, Director/Partner Apostrophe Films; Michael Cioni, Post Production Supervisor for PlasterCITY Digital Post; Christopher Coppola, President of EARS XXI; Tim Cox, Partner/Pliny Minor; Rob Englehardt, Co-Owner, KAOS Entertainment; Chuck Haifley, CEO, Big Vision; and Tod Mesirow, Co-Executive Producer, Monster Garage Original Productions.

“Quinceañera”– 2006 SUNDANCE PHENOMENON
GRAND JURY PRIZE AND AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER
For the first time ever an HD film has won in both categories. See footage, meet the team and learn about the project from the filmmakers. Moderated by: Randall Paris Dark, Co-Founder, President, HD Vision Studios, Inc.; Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmorland, Co-Directors; and Eric Steelberg, Director of Photography.

“What Love Is” – A frank and informative discussion about the unique and pioneering production and post production technologies used in “What Love Is”, an unapologetically frank romantic comedy. Moderated by Debra Kaufman. Panelists include: Terry Brown, Sr. Vice President Engineering/CTO, Technicolor Content Services; George Bourns, Producer; Mark Burnett, DIT; Mars Callahan, Writer/Director; Mark Chiolis, Sr. Marketing Manager, Strategic Marketing & Business Development, Thomson Grass Valley; Joy Czerwonky, Line Producer; and David Stump, ASC, Director of Photography.

INSIDER’S PREVIEW

Before unveiling at NAB, top manufacturers reveal their newest products for an up-close look at HD EXPO. Exciting products will be showcased from Panasonic, Tectronix, Cineform, Boris Blue and Telecast.

DISPLAY GALLERY

An interactive, custom-designed viewing area for HD EXPO attendees to explore and investigate the latest display technologies.

FOR INFORMATION SEEKERS

Speed Dating with Industry Experts – returning for the 4th time by popular demand, participants spend 5 minutes up close with industry experts to ask burning questions, get insider tips, how to’s and knowledge of future trends. Participants were chosen by lottery from more than 400 requests. Experts include Jacob Rosenberg, Carrie Holecek, Dan DiPaola, Kevin Wines, Chris Bone, Chad Martin, Michael Bravin, Bill Weisman, Aaron Latham, and Steve Lampen.

WHEN-WHERE:
Thursday, March 9th from 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Los Angeles Center Studios, The Beaudry Building, 450 South Bixel, Los Angeles, CA 90017.