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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
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10:30AM-11:30AM
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Producer's Perspective:
Pre to Post Production
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Learn everything about producing - from pre to post production - with filmmaker Johnny Wu.
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11:30AM-12:30PM
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Lecture:
Marketing and Publicity
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Bring your marketing/publicity questions, for answers from Johnny Wu.
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12:30PM-1PM
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Meet Robert Z'Dar
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Meet Robert Z'Dar as he talks about his career.
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1PM-2PM
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Panel Discussion:
Acting
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Acting Panelists: Robert Z'Dar, Annie Kitral and Kristina Michelle.
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2PM-3PM
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Panel Discussion:
Editing
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Editing Panelists: William Alexander, John Foutz
(1 panelist slot open)
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3PM-4PM
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Panel Discussion:
Directing
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Directing Panelists: William Alexander, John Foutz
(1 panelist slot open)
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4PM-5PM
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Workshop:
Working on Film
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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.
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5PM-6PM
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Lecture:
Understanding Green Screen Productions
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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.
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6PM-7PM
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Panel Discussion:
Web Promotions and Social Media
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With Kyle Znamenak and Johnny Wu. Learn how to maximize the use of Social Media for Internet Promotion.
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7PM-8PM
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Panel Discussion:
Scriptwriting
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Writing Panelists: William Alexander,
(2 panelist slots open)
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8PM-8:30PM
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Workshop:
Crane Demonstration
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With filmmaker Steven Boatman. How he built and operates an 8ft. crane for films.
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8:30PM-9PM
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Panel Discussion:
Sound & Scoring
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Scoring Panelists: Ramin Bidar
(2 panelist slots open)
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9PM-Midnight
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Reel TV Network,
"The Reel Show" Taping
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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.
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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
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11AM-1PM
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Workshop:
Director of Photography
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Learn hands-on about lighting and setting up a scene for your film with award winning Cinematographer Bill Johns.
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1PM-2PM
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Workshop:
Working with Animals
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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.
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2PM-3PM
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Lecture:
Legal Aspects of Filmmaking
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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.
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3PM-3:30PM
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Workshop:
Special FX Makeup
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With FX Artist Alan Tuskes.
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3:30PM-4PM
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Lecture:
Casting for Film and Theater
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With Carlo Fiorletta, Casting Director (New Jersey/New York)
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4PM-5PM
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Award Ceremony
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IN SCREENING ROOM A.
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5PM-6PM
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Panel Discussion:
Guerilla Filmmaking
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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.
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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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