Workshops, Guests at Sunscreen West October 10-12, 20134 in Los Angeles CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE FILM SCHEDULE & TICKETS! 1. ACTING: Kicking Ass And Taking Names - Workshop Gregg, Marco and Carl have kicked a lot of onscreen tail!!! During this workshop, you will learn their tips, tricks and advice for acting in Action/Adventure movies and TV shows from three of the leading action actors and stunt men. You'd better attend this class, or they may find you! ![]() ![]() ![]()
Speakers: Gregg Sargeant (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Gangster Squad), Carl Ciarfalio (The Amazing Spider-Man, Fight Club), Marco Khan (Iron Man, 10,000 BC) Date: Friday, Oct. 10th Time: 10am-11:30am Place: MUSEUM ROOM
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 2. WRITING: Feature Screenwriting - Workshop Learn all there is to know about writing a feature screenplay in an hour and a half, or your money back! OK, we can't remotely guarantee that, but what we can guarantee is that one of Hollywood's premiere screenwriting mentors, will give you tips to improve your feature screenwriting. ![]() ![]() ![]()
Speakers: Tim Albaugh (Writer/Producer/UCLA Prof), Vince McKewin (The Replacements), Joe Aaron (HBO, Cinemax, Comedy Central, E!), Gary Murphy (Night Court, The Exes and The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson) Date: Friday, Oct. 10th Time: 1pm-2:30pm Place: MUSEUM ROOM
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 3. PRODUCING: But Seriously, How Do I Get My Film Made? - Panel This is an in-depth look at how to get a film made with a variety of panelists representing different aspects of the industry. Take lots of notes and come with your own questions. If you're a filmmaker, you CANNOT afford to miss this panel! ![]() ![]() ![]()
Speakers: David Brookwell (Producer, Soul Surfer), Viviana Zarragoitia (Producer, The Prince), Mitchell Bell (VP of Physical Production for Marvel Studios), and Joe Aaron (HBO, Cinemax, Comedy Central, E!). Date: Friday, Oct. 10th Time: 3pm-4:30pm Place: MUSEUM ROOM
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 4. DIRECTING: "But, what I really wanna do is direct" - Panel Learn from industry veterans, the essentials every director should know and the potential pitfalls. Also, expect a dose of healthy cynicism, with a dash of optimism in this, Sunscreen's first directing panel. ![]() ![]()
Speakers: John Putch (Scrubs, Cougar Town, Ugly Betty) and Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer). Date: Saturday, Oct. 11th Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 5. WRITING: The Business of TV - Workshop It's no secret that TV has artistically caught up to features. According to many creatives, TV and miniseries, have surpassed Cinema as the most satisfying storytelling experience. This workshop will focus on the craft and business of TV writing in all of its varied and recent incarnations. ![]()
Speaker: Matt McGuinness (Haven), Gary Murphy (Night Court, The Exes and The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson), Brian Bradley (Scrubs, Happy Endings and MADtv). Date: Saturday, Oct. 11th Time: 3:15pm-4:15pm Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 ![]()
6. DISTRIBUTION: How do I sell my baby in the market? - Panel You poured several years into your film and now your investors would like their money back - what in the world do you do??? You attend this extremely informative panel discussion on distribution. Get the straight skinny on distribution from our veteran panelists who have seen it all and now are ready to help you take the huge step. Come ready with questions, a working pen and lots of notebook paper. ![]()
Speakers: Shaun Hill (Distributor), Joanna Fang (Lionsgate Exhibition), Diana Romero (Distributor), Dwight Cenac (Indyoh Online Film Market). Date: Saturday, Oct. 11th Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 7. WRITING: Pitch Fest! - Workshop This is your opportunity to pitch movers and shakers in the industry! There will be a sign up sheet and you will be given one minute to pitch and then receive two minutes of feedback from our panel of big industry Machers. It will be 1st come, 1st serve and once the sheet fills up, there won't be an opportunity to pitch your big idea to the panel. Do you have what it takes to be the next big thing? We'll find out! ![]()
Speakers: Mitchell Bell (VP of Physical Production for Marvel Studios), Joanna Fang (Lionsgate Exhibition), Brian Bradley (Scrubs, Happy Endings and MADtv), Dwight Cenac (Indyoh Online Film Market), as well as others to be announced. Date: Saturday, Oct. 11th Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 8. ACTING: Creating Characters in the Lobby - Workshop Auditions are often filled with a lot of last minute requests by casting directors which can be panic inducing. Take a large breath and then join Amber and Allen as they school the class on how to quickly create compelling characters on short notice. ![]() ![]()
Speakers: Patrick Warburton (Emperor's New Groove), Cody Linley (Hoovey, Hannah Montana), Allen Maldonado (The Equalizer, Live Free or Die Hard), Christi Soper (Casting Director, How to Train Your Dragon). Date: Sunday, Oct. 12th Time: 9:45am-10:45am Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 9. MUSIC: Finding & Licensing (or Securing) Music for Films - Panel Hosted by ASCAP, this panel will explore the processes by which independent filmmakers can find the right music for the film. Led by veteran indie Music Supervisors and composers. ![]() ![]()
Speakers: Michael Todd (ASCAP), Beth Amy Rosenblatt (Music Supervisor), Joel Dueck (Composer) Date: Sunday, Oct. 12th Time: 11am-Noon Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 10. REPRESENTATION: Have your people call my people! - Panel From Ari Gold to Lew Wasserman, talent needs representation, but there are so many rules about how to go about getting representation, timing, expectations, etc. Come hear our veteran panelists who will talk about all things representation and then some. Well....no there won't, but you can't afford to miss this rare opportunity to hear it straight from the gatekeeper's mouths. ![]()
Speakers: Robert Enriquez (Talent Manager), Paul Gendreau (Publicist). Date: Sunday, Oct. 12th Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Place: WORKSHOP ROOM #4
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