Meeting and learning from established professionals in your field can feel like finding a hidden guidebook. You discover real-life perspectives that help you successfully navigate your own path.
This Free LIVE EVENT will give film students, film enthusiasts, and aspiring or upcoming filmmakers that “insider” opportunity! Added bonus – a FREE lunch will be provided with a refundable deposit of $15 (details sent in email once you register).
Taking place at NAIT, the impressive panel of filmmaking professionals will share knowledge earned from first-hand experiences and reveal their best advice for breaking into the film industry.
Our presenters will each offer their unique perspective on various aspects of professional filmmaking:
- Gilbert Allan on the importance of distribution and how to plan for distribution even before producing your film.
- Eva Colmers on making experimental films and the joys and challenges of getting your work in front of an audience.
- Dylan Pearce on making independent films with a commercial audience in mind.
- Ava Karvonen on collaborating with others and how important this is in our local industry.
- Kevin Martin on his experience with “The Last Video Store” feature film, and how to bring your 10-year dream to reality with perseverance.
- Daniel Foreman on establishing yourself in the industry, from the perspective of a filmmaker and founder/director of a film festival.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this educational and networking opportunity to make valuable connections as you advance in your filmmaking career.
Schedule:
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Registration and Introductions
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Presentations
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break and Networking
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Presentations