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Film School in a weekend



Film School in a weekend!

Aug. 17/18/19  2012
Clarion Inn and Conference Center
6625 Dean Memorial Parkway, Hudson Ohio 44236

 
The Film School in a Weekend will feature numerous lectures and panel discussions on all aspects of filmmaking, acting, stunts, Special FX, breaking into the business and many other valuable topics! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the industry’s leading professionals!



Class Schedule



The Indie Gathering Film Festival

All lectures, panel discussions and seminars are FREE with a weekend or day pass!

Friday, Aug. 17th
6pm-Midnight     Film Screenings in Screening Room A
Midnight - ???    Networking Party in Hotel Lounge

Saturday, Aug. 18th - Lectures
Film Screenings (10am-Midnight)
Convention (11 AM - 9 PM)
Lectures
(see schedule below)
Acting Eliminations - 10AM, Screening Room A
Fight Scene Eliminations - 10AM, Screening Room B
Special Effects Competition: Horror, Convention Room
Networking Party - Midnight, Hotel Lounge
 

10:30AM-11:30AM

Producer's Perspective:
Pre to Post Production

Learn everything about producing - from pre to post production - with filmmaker Johnny Wu.

11:30AM-12:30PM

Lecture:
Marketing and Publicity

Bring your marketing/publicity questions, for answers from Johnny Wu.

12:30PM-1PM

Meet Robert Z'Dar

Meet Robert Z'Dar as he talks about his career.

1PM-2PM

Panel Discussion:
Acting

Acting Panelists: Robert Z'Dar, Annie Kitral and Kristina Michelle.

2PM-3PM

Panel Discussion:
Editing

Editing Panelists: William Alexander, John Foutz
(1 panelist slot open)

3PM-4PM

Panel Discussion:
Directing

Directing Panelists: William Alexander, John Foutz
(1 panelist slot open)

4PM-5PM

Workshop:
Working on Film

 

with Robert Banks. Robert Banks shoots exclusively on film. He is an award-winning filmmaker, whose films have screened at festivals around the world, including Sundance.

5PM-6PM

Lecture:
Understanding Green Screen Productions

With Peter Sampson and Johnny Wu. The advance in technology prompts many to interact and understand more about shooting partially or entirely a scene or segment of a scene in a green screen studio or using green/blue screen sheets, this is to help enhance the story and it's visual rendition.

6PM-7PM

Panel Discussion:
Web Promotions and Social Media

With Kyle Znamenak and Johnny Wu. Learn how to maximize the use of Social Media for Internet Promotion.

7PM-8PM

Panel Discussion:
Scriptwriting

Writing Panelists: William Alexander,
(2 panelist slots open)

8PM-8:30PM

Workshop:
Crane Demonstration

With filmmaker Steven Boatman. How he built and operates an 8ft. crane for films.

8:30PM-9PM

Panel Discussion:
Sound & Scoring 

Scoring Panelists: Ramin Bidar
(2 panelist slots open)

9PM-Midnight

Reel TV Network,
"The Reel Show" Taping

With Host Kristina Michelle. 10 to 15 min. interviews, with IMDB credit, for The Reel Show. E-mail kristina[at]worldeonline[dot] com to schedule your interview, if you are from outside of the Cleveland area.

 

Sunday, Aug. 19th - Lectures
Film Screenings (10:25am-6:30pm)
Convention (11 AM - 6 PM)
Lectures
(see schedule below)
Acting Finals - 10AM, Screening Room A
Fight Scene Finals - 10:30AM, Screening Room A
Special Effects Competition: Horror, Convention Room

 

11AM-1PM

Workshop:
Director of Photography

Learn hands-on about lighting and setting up a scene for your film with award winning Cinematographer Bill Johns.

1PM-2PM

Workshop:
Working with Animals

With Jungle Bob Tuma, an animal entertainer and educator who has been doing animal presentations and events for almost 30yrs. In addition to educating about the wonderful world of animals, he regularly appears on television and radio.

2PM-3PM

Lecture:
Legal Aspects of Filmmaking

with Mary Ellen Tomazic, ESQ. Learn about the latest on the following: Business Organizations – LLC pros and cons; Copyright and Trademark Issues – Licenses and logos; The status of documentaries under the Copyright laws; Waivers and releases – how much protection do they give filmmakers?; Case law update – state, federal and US Supreme Court cases concerning filmmakers’ issues.

3PM-3:30PM

Workshop:
Special FX Makeup

With FX Artist Alan Tuskes.

3:30PM-4PM

Lecture:
Casting for Film and Theater

With Carlo Fiorletta, Casting Director (New Jersey/New York)

4PM-5PM

Award Ceremony

IN SCREENING ROOM A.

5PM-6PM

Panel Discussion:
Guerilla Filmmaking

Guerilla Panelists: Bruno Tatalovic
(2 panelist slots open)
What does it take to make a film ala Guerrilla style? Listen and talk to filmmakers that know the ins-and-outs about guerrilla filmmaking.

 


Cost: $35 in advance, $45 at the event!
This includes all events for three days.

For additional info: 216-323-2393 / 440-308-4595

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