Monday, November 9
Festival Conference
sponsored by FilmFreeway
9:15am – 10:45am
Navigating the Festival Circuit
Why are festivals important? Which festivals should you submit to? What do festivals really want? Distributors and producers will explore how to match your film with the right festival and explain the do’s and don’ts of the submission process.
Moderator
Jeremy Kay, U.S. Editor, Screen International
Initial Panelists
Charlotte Mickie, President, Mongrel International
11:15am – 12:45pm
Creating a Successful Festival Strategy
Once a film is an official festival selection, the work truly begins. How do you leverage the selection to achieve your goals – before, during and after the festival? A panel of producers, distributors and sales agents will share their successes and share their advice on how to build an effective festival strategy.
Moderator
Kevin Iwashina, Managing Partner, Preferred Content
Initial Panelists
Glen Basner, CEO, FilmNation Entertainment
John Sloss, Principal, Cinetic Media