Createasphere/EXPLORE: Entertainment Technology Exposition
September 21-22, 2010 | The New Yorker Hotel | New York City, NY

Panels and Speakers

Academy Awards, Emmys, Sundance, Cannes - what do all these buzz words have in common? Having been awarded one of these awards is only one of the common threads among Createasphere industry experts. In addition to industry recognition, Createasphere speakers and panelists represent a level of professional expertise, creativity, and leadership that is nowhere more accessible than at the expo. Check out the speaker bios to see the innovators and decision makers speaking at this year's Entertainment Technology Exposition.

Main Theater (Sutton Place) - 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
How The Editor Tells The Story: Creativity, Teamwork, Technology
Sponsored by POST Magazine, Manhattan Edit Workshop and American Cinema Editors
Join a list of the most intriguing and recognized editors who will give insight into the creative process and execution of creativity. A look at the storytelling process from the editor's chair. the diplomat's chair, and how technology serves the story.

This amazing group, Michael Berenbaum, ("Nurse Jackie," "Sex AND the City" The Movie, "The Wire,)"John Gilroy, ("Salt," "Pride & Glory," "Michael Clayton,") Brian A. Kates,("Jack Goes Boating," "Taking Chance," "The Savages,") Craig McKay, ("All Good Things, "Silence of the Lambs," "Everything is Illuminated,") and Tim Squyres ("Taking Woodstock," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” "Rachel Getting Married") bring insight, humor and knowledge to a discussion moderated by Ken McGorry, Senior Contributing Editor of POST. Oscar winners, Oscar nominees, Emmy winners and emmy nominees offer rare and insightful views in an accessible, informal discussion. (FREE - first come, first served)

	Michael Berenbaum, A.C.E. has been editing feature films and television for over twenty years. He has worked with such directors as Joel and Ethan Coen, John Turturro, Al Pacino, Julian Schnabel, and Martin Scorsese. Recently he finished work on the first season of Showtime’s Nurse Jackie starring Edie Falco. A documentary starring John Turturro that he just completed will be shown at the 2009 Venice Film Festival.He is currently working on Sex and the City 2, due out in May 2010.
	Craig McKay Craig McKay, born in New York's Hudson Valley, is an award-winning feature film editor, story consultant, director, and executive producer. Recognized with two Academy Award nominations for editing Reds and The Silence of the Lambs, and an Emmy Award for editing the NBC miniseries Holocaust, he has edited more than forty films including Philadelphia, The Manchurian Candidate, Cop Land, and Maid in Manhattan.
	Brian A. Kates, A.C.E. is an Emmy-nominated film editor whose feature film credits include the Oscar-nominated THE SAVAGES (Tamara Jenkins), the Emmy-Award winning LACKAWANNA BLUES (George C. Wolfe), TAKING CHANCE (Ross Katz), THE LARAMIE PROJECT (Moisés Kaufman), SHORTBUS (John Cameron Mitchell), THE WOODSMAN (Nicole Kassell), NIGHTS IN RODANTHE (George C. Wolfe), JAILS, HOSPITALS & HIP-HOP (Danny Hoch & Mark Benjamin), and TRICK (Jim Fall).
	Tim Squyres, A.C.E. ("Taking Woodstock," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” "Rachel Getting Married") Collaboration, Emotion and Skill- The breadth of Tim Squyres’ credits illustrates an engaging and varied career:  "Taking Woodstock, " "Rachel Getting Married," "Syriana," "Gosford Park," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Eat Drink Man Woman," "The Ice Storm," to name but a few. Read the Interview
	Ken McGorry, Senior Contributing Editor of POST

Main Theater (Sutton Place) - 1:45 PM-3:00 PM
THE NEW YORK PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRESENTS
Incentives, Production, Collaboration:
An Up To The New York Minute Production Update
The NYPA invites you to hear and meet a panel of influential leaders during an in-depth discussion and focused look at where New York stands in relation to production and tax incentives, keeping the industry working, and how to ensure that the industry grows. A prestigious panel of key executives will be announced shortly.

This state of the state production update panel is sponsored by NYPA, whose members include respected trade associations, companies, talent and craft unions and guilds, studios, production companies, post production facilities, nonprofit organizations, vendors and affiliated groups. NYPA membership encompasses all elements of the production industry in New York and has 55 active organizational members with a collective voice for New Yorkers employed in the film, television and commercial production industry.

Panelist include: Stuart Suna, Silvercup Studios; Angela Miele, MPAA; John Ford, IATSE local 52; Nancy Fox, SAG; Mike Jackman, Deluxe New York; Dominic Rom, Postworks NY; and Tom O'Donnell from Teamsters Local 817. (all speakers subject to change) (FREE - first come, first served)

Main Theater (Sutton Place) - 3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Createasphere Presents: A Keynote Conversation with Lance Acord, ASC and American Cinematographer Magazine
Lance Acord will join American Cinematographer magazine's East Coast contributing writer Patricia Thomson in a far-ranging discussion about creativity, cinematography, collaboration and directing.

Lance has worked on some of cinema’s best visual storytelling of the past decade. "Where the Wild Things Are," his latest feature project, looks to be one of the most visually engaging and beautifully imagined films of the year. The film opens nation-wide Oct. 16.

A native of Northern California, Lance studied photography and filmmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute. His first feature DP credit, "Buffalo 66," earned him a Spirit Award nomination that brought international attention to the young cinematographer for its powerful visual style. He worked with Spike Jonze on the critically acclaimed “Being John Malkovich" and continued his relationship with the director for the Academy Award winning “Adaptation." That collaboration continues on “Where the Wild Things Are,” an emotive telling of the beloved Maurice Sendak children’s story. Lance lensed Sofia Coppola's Oscar winning “Lost In Translation” and “Marie Antoinette,” a sumptuous, modern telling of the ill-fated Queen’s story. As one of Hollywood’s most sought after cinematographers, Lance is also a well known and award winning television commercial director. Through his company, Park Pictures, he has directed spots for Nike, Mercedes, Gucci, Coca Cola, Adidas and numerous globally recognized brands. Lance has directed and or shot music videos for artists including Sheryl Crow, Bjork and Elastica. Kudos includes three Gold Lions at Cannes for his spot work, alongside nominations from the DGA, BAFTA and the Chicago Film Critics Association for his feature film cinematography.

Lance is a filmmaker who is undeniably testing the frontiers of what can be achieved with motion photography today. (FREE - first come, first served)

Need more information? Call (818) 842-6611 or email registration@hdexpo.net