FESTIVAL
FORUMS
All Festival Forums are free and open to the public
All Forums will be held at Enzian Theater
FILM CRITICS FORUM
Saturday, March 6, 10:30 AM
How do Florida’s most-read critics decide if a film rates a thumbs up or a thumbs down? How do critics affect the film industry? What do film critics watch on their day off? For answers to these and other questions, join the Florida Film Critics Circle for a fascinating discussion on journalism and film. This forum features FFCA chair Jay Boyar (Orlando Sentinel) and features Jeff Farance (The News-Journal of Daytona), Christopher Lloyd (Ocala Star-Banner), and Steve Schneider (The Orlando Weekly).
KODAK FORUM: Sweet 16...Working in 16mm
Tuesay, March 9, 1:30 PM
Sponsored by Kodak
Join Kodak for an informal discussion with Florida filmmakers who have worked in the sometimes-overlooked 16mm/S16mm format. The first half of the program focuses on the steps involved in getting the film made, from pre-production through actual shooting. Then the panel examines the hands-on potential of the S16mm camera and techniques to maximize it effectiveness.
DISTRIBUTION
FORUM
Thursday, March 11, 11:30 AM
Sponsored by Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission, a division of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
Dick Morris has been the Dean of Arthouse booking in the Southeastern United States for over two decades. Representing his organization Morris Projects and the Sarasota Film Society, Dick will lead the discussion on how films get distributed and examine current and future trends. Anyone who ever hopes to see his or her film enter the theatrical marketplace should attend this forum. Panelists include Tom Prassis (Vice President-Sales, Sony Pictures Classics), Richard Shamban (Vice President, Domestic Distribution, Fox Searchlight Pictures), Bob Berney (President, Newmarket Films), and a representative from Lion’s Gate Films.
NEXTART FORUM: The Future Ain't What It Used To Be
Friday, March 12, 11:00 AM
Heading boldly into its second edition, NextArt celebrates the cutting edge of creativity developed by current visionaries—with special emphasis on work that blends media into new forms. What does tomorrow hold for those visionaries and for their audiences? How do new technologies figure into art? Join writer Lisa Delgado; Paul Marino and Frank Dellario of the ILL Clan; and Tod Machover and Mary Farbood from the MIT Media Lab in a rousing discussion of the future of art and entertainment.
FILMMAKER
FORUM
Saturday, March 13, 11:00 AM
Sponsored by Sundance Channel
The Florida Film Festival hosts some of the hottest new independent filmmakers every year and always sets aside one morning just to pick their brains. This dynamic exchange of ideas and lore inevitably defines a high point in the festival—peppered with tales of triumph, challenge, and creative methods. Don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime airing of artistic laundry by the filmmakers who get the job done. Moderated by Ian Bricke, Manager of Film Programming for Sundance Channel.
HOW TO MAKE A "MONSTER": Successful Independent Filmmaking in Florida
Sunday, March 14, 11:00 AM
Award-winning Monster writer/director Patty Jenkins joins members of her creative team, special guests, and local filmmaking professionals to discuss their unique experiences producing a major motion picture in Central Florida. Alligators, thunderstorms, and amazing local talent are but a few points of interest in this lively discussion. Eyes will be opened… souls will be purged. A "must attend" for any local filmmaker or anyone interested in what it takes to get a film from page to screen.
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Florida Film Festival 2004
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