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Friday, April 27
 

10:00am EDT

DISTRIBUTION Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
DISTRIBUTION: Distribution (PANEL) – If you don’t get your films into the market, you won’t last long as a producer. Our panelists tackle the difficult subject of film distribution from the viewpoints of both independent filmmakers and the studio. If you’d like to make your second feature film, you can’t afford to miss this panel.    
  • Moderator: Dave DeBorde 
  • Speakers: Tony Armer.
  • Time: 10-11:00am, Friday, April 27th
  • Place:  Hyatt Place Conference room.
Speakers
TA
DD

Friday April 27, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

11:15am EDT

WRITING: Screenwriting Basics (WORKSHOP)
Limited Capacity seats available
WRITING: Screenwriting Basics (WORKSHOP) – Professional screenwriters discuss the do’s and don’ts of writing for the screen.  Moderator  Dave DeBorde 
Speakers  Bandar Albuliwi, Cullen Douglas,
Time: 11:15am-12:30pm, Friday, April 27th
Place:  Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
BA
DD
CD

Friday April 27, 2018 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

12:45pm EDT

FILM FINANCE: It’s not “Show-art,” it’s show business! (Workshop)
FILM FINANCE: It’s not “Show-art,” it’s show business! (Workshop) – We’re not going to mince words here – if you are an independent Film producer, this is the most important class you will EVER take on film financing and how it all works. Literally, one of the leading experts in independent finance and Seriously, buckle your seat belt and take notes like a maniac! As someone who lives in this space everyday, lawyer Jonathan Gray takes you through the up-to-date nitty gritty of how movie finance and marketing works.    Moderator  Jonathan Gray (Birth of a Nation, Precious
)
Speakers  Jonathan Gray (Birth of a Nation, Precious
) and Viviana Zarragoitia (VP 3 Point Capital)
 Time: 12:45pm-2:00pm, Friday, April 27th
Place:  Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
JG
VZ

Friday April 27, 2018 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

2:15pm EDT

SCREENWRITING: So You Have a Screenplay or an Idea for a Film, the Truth on How to Get it Made.
SCREENWRITING:  The Truth on How to Get Your Idea or Screenplay Made.  (WORKSHOP) –  You've got a screenplay or a great idea for a film.  You want an agent or a producer or someone, anyone to help you make your movie.  This workshop tells you he real truth on how to make that happen.
Moderator: Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Viviana Zarragoitia, Tony Armer, Robert Enriquez        
Time: 2:15pm - 3:45pm, Friday, April 28th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
TA
DD
RE
FS
VZ

Friday April 27, 2018 2:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop
 
Saturday, April 28
 

10:00am EDT

PRODUCING: But Seriously, What Does a Producer “Do?” (WORKSHOP)
PRODUCING: But Seriously, What Does a Producer “Do?” (PANEL) – This is an in-depth look at how to get a film/TV project 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!  
Moderator: Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Amar Adatia, George Wehmeyer,
Time: 10:00am-11:00am, Saturday, April 28th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room.


Speakers
AA
DD
GW

Saturday April 28, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

11:15am EDT

ACTING: Discovering the Male Voice (WORKSHOP)
ACTING: Discovering the Male Voice (WORKSHOP) – This is an interactive workshop that is focused on helping male actors, find the distinct traits of their characters and how to effectively bring that to the screen. Moderator  Dave DeBorde
Speakers  Jeffrey Johnson, Cullen Douglas, Keidrich Sellati, Antoine Perry and Joe Davison      
Time: 11:15-12:30pm, Saturday, April 28th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room.
Speakers
JD
DD
CD
JS
AP
KS

Saturday April 28, 2018 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

1:00pm EDT

WRITING: Pitch Fest! (WORKSHOP)
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! Moderator  Dave DeBorde
Speakers  TBA
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Saturday, April 28th
Place:  Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
DD

Saturday April 28, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

2:15pm EDT

Discovering the Female Voice (WORKSHOP)
ACTING: Discovering the Female Voice (WORKSHOP) – This is an interactive workshop that is focused on helping female actors, find the distinct traits of their characters and how to effectively bring that to the screen. Moderator  Dave DeBorde
Speakers  Andi Matheny, Eugenie Bondurant, Mary Rachel Dudley
Time: 2:15pm-3:30pm, Saturday, April 28th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room.


Speakers
EB
DD
MR
AM

Saturday April 28, 2018 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

3:45pm EDT

DOCUMENTARY: Truth Through A Looking Glass (WORKSHOP)
DOCUMENTARY: Truth Through A Looking Glass (PANEL) – This is an in-depth look at documentaries from the mechanics of their creation to the search for “truth” or answering an important question.  Moderator  Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Wade Rathke, Jonathon Gray, Christopher Fodde, George Wehmeyer
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm, Saturday, April 28th
Place:  Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
DD
CF
JG
WR

Wade Rathke

ACORN Founder
GW

Saturday April 28, 2018 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop
 
Sunday, April 29
 

11:00am EDT

LEGAL: Ask the Lawyer (WORKSHOP)
LEGAL: Ask the Lawyer (PANEL) - Learn about the legal fundamentals needed for your project. Referred to as one of the top lawyers for independent film, Jonathan Gray will discuss ownership rights, clearing, production/financing/distributions deals, insurance and more. The information covered is worth thousands of dollars, so bring a notebook and get ready to write fast!  Moderator: Dave DeBorde
Speakers  Jonathan Gray (Lawyer, Birth of a Nation, Precious 
)
Time: 11:00am - 12:15am, Sunday, April 29th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
DD
JG

Sunday April 29, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

12:30pm EDT

“But, What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct” (WORKSHOP)
 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 directing panel.   Moderator  Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Michael Baumgarten (Martial Arts Kid), Curtis Graham, Jeffrey Scott Collins, Richard Colton, H. James Gilmore (Cracking Aces), John J. Budion
Time: 12:30am-1:30pm, Sunday, April 29th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room.


Speakers
MB
JJ
JS
RC
DD
HJ
CG

Sunday April 29, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

1:45pm EDT

PRODUCING: Florida Film (WORKSHOP)
PRODUCING: Florida Film (PANEL) – This panel comprised of experts with unique knowledge and understanding of the film scene in Florida, will take you through the tropical landscape of shooting a film in the sunshine state! From permits, to state and local incentives, this panel is your one stop shop for figuring out how, when and why to shoot in Florida. Moderator: Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Tony Armer (Film Commissioner, St. Pete Clearwater), Tyler Martinolich (Film Commissioner, Tampa).
Time: 1:45pm-2:45pm, Sunday, April 29th
Place:  Hyatt Place Conference room.

Speakers
TA
DD
TM

Sunday April 29, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
  Workshop

3:00pm EDT

FILMMAKING: Women in Film (WORKSHOP)
FILMMAKING: Women in Film  (PANEL) –Explore the triumphs and setbacks of women in the industry. Expect to be challenged and inspired by our panel of experts.  Moderator  Eugenie Bondurant
Speakers  Andi Matheny (The 5th Wave) Mary-Rachel Dudley (Fantastic Four),
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday, April 29th
Place: Hyatt Place Conference room

Speakers
EB
MR
AM

Sunday April 29, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown 25 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
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