NEW FILMMAKERS' DAY - Saturday, September 27
9:00 - 10:30 AM
The Times They Are A-Changin' (NFD01)
A digital tsunami is transforming the film industry.
Crowd-sourcing, social networking and digital distribution
are shifting the power from the studios into the hands of
the filmmakers. How are these changes affecting the way filmmakers
create and promote their work? Once you have that brilliant
idea, how can you best develop it for multiple platforms? Is
collaboration the next big thing? Where is the profit? Our
experts offer their insights to help you navigate what lies
ahead. Sponsored by Citytv.
Moderator:
Bruce Marchfelder,
Writer/Director/Producer
Guest Speakers:
Matt Dentler,
Head of Marketing & Programming, Cinetic Rights Management
Anthony Gaud,
Manager, Visual Development, Nexon Publishing North America
Lance Hammer,
Director, Ballast
10:45 - 12:15 PM
Success Stories (NFD01)
Half Nelson won an Oscar nomination for
actor Ryan Gosling, was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize
at Sundance and garnered numerous other awards at international
film festivals. It was made for $700,000 and has grossed well
over $6 million internationally: clearly an indie success
story. That creators Anna Fleck and Ryan Boden went on to
receive rave reviews at Sundance for their second feature
film Sugar, is doubly rare. Join Fleck and Boden
as they talk about creating complex characters, engaging stories
and nuanced performances. Sponsored by Citytv.
Moderator:
Helen du Toit, Creative Director, The Film
& TV Forum
Guest Speakers:
Anna Boden,
Writer/Director, Half Nelson
Ryan Fleck,
Writer/Director, Half Nelson
1:15 - 2:45 PM
Hellboy: Ready for his Close-up (NFD02)
**Please note time change**
Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army,
Night at the Museum, Pan's Labyrinth, The Devil's Backbone,
Spy Kids, Stuart Little, Jackie Brown, Cronos ... need
we say more? Join Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo
Navarro as he sheds light on his remarkable career. Sponsored
by Kodak Canada.
Moderator:
Scott Smith,
Writer/Director, As Slow As Possible
Guest Speaker
Guillermo Navarro,
ASC, AMC, Hellboy II: The Golden Army
3:00 - 4:30PM
Directing Master Class (NFD02)
If directing is a synthesis of both artistic and
management skill sets, how can you best prepare for your next
film? Our guest director will break down their process and
explain how to: analyze key moments in each scene; prepare
realistic shot lists; track the story's thematic thread; pre-plan
a tight structure in each scene yet allow for some improv;
collaborate with your team to create a strong style; and turn
budget and time restrictions to your advantage. Sponsored
by Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia.
Moderator:
Tom Scholte, Director,
Crime
Guest Speaker:
Ben Ratner, Director/Writer,
Power Lunch
Lynn Stopkewich,
Director, Kissed
Bruce Sweeney, Director/Writer, American Venus
Ingrid Vengnier, Director/Writer, Only
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