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FILM CONFERENCE 7 1 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E F u t u re o f E n t e r t i n m e n t FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT FILM CONFERENCE FILM CONFERENCE 11:00 AM BALLROOM C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Frselon The historical documentary -- and history itself -- is alive and well and can be funky again. Interactive storytelling is here to show the way. The webdoc, Farselona, serves as one sweet case study. #farselona Kika Serra FOUR SEASONS SAN JACINTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Creting Brnd Fns: Lessons from Gme Mreters Wikia's Walker Jacobs brings together the top game marketers behind some of the most successful games today, including Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Dead and Dead The Witcher. Through a The Witcher. Through a The Witcher blend of discussion, video and Q&A the panelists will share insights with the goal of informing consumer brand marketing strategy including advertising, creative development and brand positioning. Walker Jacobs, Wikia Inc; Rick Banks, Ubisoft; Dave Miller, Warner Bros BALLROOM AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Tht Snpchtter Mes More Thn You A new crop of Internet celebrities are proving video has entered a new era. Millions watch – with billions at stake – as stars, tech giants, emerging apps and Hollywood vie to win in the new video economy. Join us as panelists from every facet of the digital video ecosystem debate where the future will take us and how platforms (new and old) will compete. #mediastar Ethan Kurzweil, Bessemer Venture Partners; Kurt Wagner, Re/Code; Taryn Southern, TarynTV BALLROOM CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Virtul Relit: Streming, Discover & Monetiztion There remains a huge gap in the consumer experience and ecosystem when it comes to content distribution, discovery and monetization in VR. While headsets are ready, and content creators have invested millions on tools and content, discovering the best in premium VR is a challenge. The speakers will discuss best practices and fresh ideas and dive into case studies from major brands embracing VR today. #VRSXSW Tony Mugavero, Littlstar; Ben Nunez, Littlstar; Greg Kahn, GK Digital Media; Maureen Fan, Baobab Studios 12:30 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 12AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Brndvertinment: How Norton Hced Hollwood Until recently, branded entertainment involved navigating a complicated ecosystem with heavy production expenses and complex distribution routes, not anymore. A confluence of new technologies now make long-form content affordable, instantly accessible and inherently shareable to millions of potential viewers. Come learn how Norton bypassed the hurdles and cracked the code on branded film. #brandeddoc Curt Detweiler, Grey; Kathryn Kane, Norton By Symantec; Daniel Junge, Jungefilm; Janet Brown, FilmBuff BALLROOM C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Scent s Postdigitl Medium for Stortelling Scent has the power to seduce us or to instill in us a feeling of unease. This makes scent an ideal medium for storytelling. This panel will discuss the the medium specific properties of scent and its effects on communicative practices. It will investigate the neurological effects of scent and the use of innovative technologies for the creation of effective storytelling with scent. Bernardo Fleming, IFF; Frederik Duerinck, Polymorf; Koan Jeff Baysa, Medical Avatar; Susana Cámara Leret, Thought Collider FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Fmil Vlues Viewed Through Primetime Animtion Looking at the current crop of popular animated shows on network television, you will see a common theme: family. The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Simpsons, Family Guy, and Simpsons, Family Guy Bob's Burgers all center on working class families. Come join the creators and creatives behind these shows as they talk about why this theme is so prevalent in animated shows and how it has helped them connect with audiences. Al Jean, The Simpsons; The Simpsons; The Simpsons Loren Bouchard, Bob's Burgers; Bob's Burgers; Bob's Burgers Rich Appel, Family Guy SAN JACINTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL New Indie Frontier: TV (nd More) on the DIY Streaming platforms have transformed how content is viewed, created and produced. Now, indie creators can penetrate the long-closed network system in an emerging market. Join founders of SeriesFest, a June event celebrating indie TV, along with producers of an indie pilot to hear how content entrepreneurs can get their projects developed and seen. Kaily Smith, SeriesFest; Keith Patterson, Filmbank Entertainment; Randi Kleiner, SeriesFest; Eric Kuhn, Layer3 TV BALLROOM AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Old Hollwood vs Digitl: The Friction is Rel! The friction between the old Hollywood regime and the modern digital influencer cohort is real. On one hand, we have a community of executives used to owning and controlling content and its distribution; on the other, we have a community of new talent used to owning and controlling their content and its distribution as well as making their own creative decisions while making a TON of money in the process. Alec Shankman, Abrams Artists Agency 2:00 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER BALLROOM C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Cinemtic Apoclpse: Stortelling for Smrtphones Award-winning filmmakers Eline Jongsma and Kel O'Neill have a love/ hate relationship with their smartphones. Come find out how they channeled this ambivalence into Exit, a phone-based Exit, a phone-based Exit interactive documentary about how the world is going to hell. #exitpov Adnaan Wasey, POV; Eline Jongsma, Jongsma + O'Neill; Femke Wolting, Submarine Channel; Kel O'Neill, Jongsma + O'Neill ROOM 12AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Film Music nd TV Music: Who Gets Pid, Wh nd How? How do musicians and vocalists get paid and what are the source(s) of statutory and foreign royalties and residuals? What constitutes a new use for a song or piece of music? How do I get my music heard by the industry? We'll discuss and cover -- copyrights, contracts and performers. How can filmmakers and musicians avoid legal and practical problems with respect to music? Q&A will follow. #FILMTVmu$ic Dennis Dreith, AFM SAG & AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund; Kim Roberts, Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund; Jeff Jernigan, ASCAP; Jay Cooper, LA Entertainment Practice FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Breing Down Borders Between TV nd Online Video Networks are building content for linear but then moving it online to a whole separate audience. Viral stars are transitioning to linear programming. As the two becoming more and more converged, the differences between them create a challenge and an opportunity to develop a continuous loop of engagement with viewers. This panel will look into the convergence of digital and linear entertainment. Erik Flannigan, Viacom Music And Entertainment Group; Lisa Hsia, Bravo and Oxygen; Natalie Jarvey, The Hollywood Reporter BALLROOM AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL The Business of Digitl Influencers with Mr. Kte How do you make a career on YouTube? This is an exploration of a Digital Influencer's journey – from MCN, to third party advertisers, to what to do when traditional entertainment media opportunities come knocking? Join famed digital influencer Mr. Kate and entertainment attorney Danny Passman for an exploration of what it takes to make a business out of the digital business. Joey Zehr, Mr Kate; Danny Passman, Gang Tyre Ramer & Brown Inc; Kate Albrecht, Mr Kate SAN JACINTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Future of Entertinment nd The Chnnel of You The internet of things is making services and devices smarter through predictive analytics that enable better understanding of individual entertainment preferences, consumption behavior and context. The future beyond recommendations and discovery will revolve around one channel that knows exactly what you like. The future of entertainment is the Channel of You. #ChannelYou Kendra Johnson, Maker Studios; Rich Cusick, Gracenote; Jim Denney, TiVo; Josh Constine, TechCrunch 3:30 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER BALLROOM C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Chec Online for Session Scheduled t this Time Things Change! Check schedule.sxsw. com, the digital program guide at sxsw. com/filmguide or the SXSW GO app to find updated information about what will be scheduled here. We're sure it'll be something really cool that you won't want to miss, whatever it is! BALLROOM D . . . . . . . . . . FEATURED SESSION The Ees of Robots nd Murderers JJ Abrams and Andrew Jarecki talk about how technology can enhance our ability to share human experience, but reduce authenticity, stranding us in the valley of CGI and perfect selfies.JJ's Star Wars broke ranks by emphasizing Star Wars broke ranks by emphasizing Star Wars practical effects; Andrew's The Jinx broke The Jinx broke The Jinx ground, exposing a murderer. They'll show unseen clips, and introduce KnowMe, a video platform for authentic expression. #KnowMe Andrew Jarecki; JJ Abrams, Bad Robot Productions