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FILM CONFERENCE 6 3 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 i n d i n g Yo u r A u d i e n c e FILM CONFERENCE FILM CONFERENCE F I L M T R A C K FINDING YOUR AUDIENCE SATURDAY, MARCH 12 TUESDAY, MARCH 15 AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER AND INTERCONTINENTAL SFA SATURDAY 11:00 AM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Progrmming I Festivals and markets are as vital as ever in today's filmmaking scene. Learn what to do – and more importantly, what not to do – when it comes to festival submissions, festival attendance, and beyond for your films. You can sign up for mentor sessions on the online schedule or through our handy SXSW GO app. Carl Spence, Seattle FF/Palm Springs FF; Courtney Sexton, CNN Films; Ryan Watt, Indie Memphis; Basil Tsiokos, Nantucket Film Festival; Jacqueline Lyanga, AFI FEST/ American Film Institute; Laura Laaksonen, Helsinki International Film Festival 12:30 PM ROOM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL How Crowdfunding Cn Screw Your Distribution Pln With the popularity of crowdfunding growing among indie films, how do filmmakers seeking wide distribution execute an engaging campaign strategy without jeopardizing future sales? And how are some filmmakers expanding the possibilities to take distribution opportunities into their own hands? Annie Roney, RoCo Films; Dan Schoenbrun, Kickstarter; Missy Laney, Sundance Institute; Matt Grady, Factory 25 ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Publicit nd Mreting I Publicity and marketing can make or break a film. Come get some hands -on information about the modern role of PR, and how marketing impacts filmmakers and their films today. You can sign up for mentor sessions on the online schedule or through our handy SXSW GO app. Alia Quart Khan, Film Independent; David Ninh, Kickstarter; Rachel Walker, Sundance/LA Film Fest; Kristin McCracken; Gerilyn Shur, Allied Integrated Marketing; Brandy Fons, Fons PR; Elizabeth Benjamin, Together Films; Ngoc Nguyen, Women Rising INTERCONTINENTAL SFA CAPITAL BALLROOM B . . . . . . . . WORKSHOP VOD Mreting 101 This interactive session helps creators and distributors alike navigate the complex world of marketing an on-demand transaction. From cable and satellite to internet VOD and console streaming, the options can be dizzying. In this interactive session a panel of industry experts covers best practices for connecting streaming content with audiences using the most advanced methods available. Zachary Soreff, Sawyer Studios; Julie Dansker, The Orchard; Addison Mehr, Amplify Releasing 3:30 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 13AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROUND TABLE Round Tbles: Agents nd Mngers Agents and Managers are your stewards to help you navigate your tricky career path, and they can open doors, secure gigs and offer essential support. In short, you need them. Find out why and how in this invaluable discussion with three industry experts. Sign up now – search for this session at schedule.sxsw.com or via the SXSW GO app to secure a spot. Michael Sugar, Anonymous Content; Cullen Conly, ICM Partners; Yale Chasin, UTA SUNDAY 12:30 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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! ROOM 13AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROUND TABLE Round Tbles: Publicit nd Mreting Filmmaking doesn't end with the final cut. It doesn't even end with delivery – without publicity and marketing, how will people discover your film? This session brings together experts in the field in an informal discussion to help you understand the need for an effective publicity and marketing campaign. Sign up now – search for this session at schedule.sxsw.com or via the SXSW GO app to secure a spot. Roger Erik Tinch, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; Amy McGee, Gathr 2:00 PM ROOM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Humnit Rising: Stortelling to End Injustice Join us as we talk with filmmakers producing from the front lines of social movements from Ferguson to Egypt as a powerful and important transformation of our understanding of people, places and moments in time of humanity rising in movements for justice all over the world. Christina Hollenback, Televised Revolution; Damon Davis, Whose Streets?; Nusrat Durrani, MTV World; Sabaah Jordan, Whose Streets? ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Distribution I Meet with industry professionals who can give advice and answer questions about distribution, distribution options, and more for your films. You can sign up for mentor sessions on the online schedule or through our handy SXSW GO app. Rebecca Sosa, A24 Films; Oli Harbottle, Dogwoof; Stephen Stanley, Ketchup Entertainment; Orly Ravid, The Film Collaborative/Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp; Andy Kleinman, MobLabs; Julie Angell, Franklin Weinrib Rudell & Vassallo; Katharyn Howe, Entertainment One ROOM 13AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROUND TABLE Round Tbles: Sles nd Acquisitions Come and meet three experts from the world of sales and acquisitions. They're essential components of the film ecosystem yet among the least understood. This session will break things down and help you get to grips with the business end of getting your work into the hands of the right people. Sign up now –- search for this session at schedule.sxsw.com or via the SXSW GO app to secure a spot. Kent Sanderson, Bleecker Street; Amanda Lebow, CAA; Daniel Cantagallo, Cargo Film & Releasing 3:30 PM ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Sles nd Acquisitions I Learn about the nuts and bolts of the all-important packaging, marketing and selling of your film. Who you are selling to? How do you land that buyer? Who picks up the tab? Find out here. You can sign up for mentor sessions on the online schedule or through our handy SXSW GO app. Deborah McIntosh, WME Entertainment; Joe Amodei, Virgil Films ; Kate Hurwitz, Cinetic Media; Marc Bortz, Preferred Content; Ryan Kampe, Visit Films; Matthew Levin, Netflix; Alex Nohe, Circus Road Films; Charlie Baker, Orange Entertainment; Bec Smith, UTA MONDAY 11:00 AM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Interntionl Films are finding success abroad today – how do you make your film viable abroad, find the right distributor and capitalize on international markets? You can sign up for mentor sessions on the online schedule or through our handy SXSW GO app. Britta Erich, Creative Europe Desk Hamburg; Karen Arikian, Berlin International Film Festival; Lorne Price, National Film Board of Canada; Deborah Osborn, bigBonsai; Ryan Wickers, Europa Corp; Mark Peranson, Festival del film Locarno; Sharon Brenner, Surowitz Immigration PC; Sofía Marquez Moreno, IMCINE (Mexican Film Institute) ; Kati Nuora, The Finnish Film Foundation