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FILM CONFERENCE 6 4 F i n d i n g Yo u r A u d i e n c e s x s w. c o m FILM CONFERENCE FINDING YOUR AUDIENCE FILM CONFERENCE 12:30 PM ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Publicit nd Mreting II 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. Jim Dobson, Indie PR; Marian Koltai-Levine, PMKBNC; Greg Longstreet, Polaris PR; David Hudson, Fandor; David Magdael, David Magdael & Associates Inc; Jon Reiss, Hybrid Cinema ROOM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL New Delmers Tl New Distribution Who are the new faces of indie dealmaking and how do they see the distribution landscape changing? With consumer behavior shifting at such a staggering pace, and with copious amounts of premium content available in multiple mediums and seemingly around every turn, where do we see this all heading and what does it mean for indie films and filmmakers? Linzee Troubh, Cinetic Media; Zac Bright, Preferred Content; Dana Harris, Indiewire; Nick Ogiony, CAA 2:00 PM ROOM 17B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Demstifing Digitl Distribution In this panel, industry experts will tell you what you need to know about launching titles on platforms such as Netflix, iTunes and Amazon. You'll walk away with an understanding of the most common deal structures and windowing strategies, what factors distributors consider when negotiating licensing deals, how much your rights are worth and which ones you should consider retaining or exploiting. Flora Pereira, ITVS; Jason Kwong, Fullscreen; Linzee Troubh, Cinetic Media; Scott Kaplan, FilmBuff ROOM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Nordic Genre Invsion - Joint Mreting is the Ke Now that the Nordic noir phenomenon has taken the world by storm, it's time for the next giant step. For that, the filmmakers in the Nordic region have teamed up as the Nordic Genre Invasion, a unique collaboration effort of development, promotion and marketing. Industry leaders behind the movement discuss how this happened and how the approach has boosted their business. #ngi Kjetil Omberg, Norsk Superfilm; Mikko Aromaa, Nordic Genre Invasion; Timo Vuorensola, Iron Sky Universe 3:30 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 13AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROUND TABLE Round Tbles: Progrmming Festivals can be the perfect platform to launch, sell, develop or even conceive your next film. But how do they work? Ask an expert – this round table will bring together festival insiders to discuss the ins and outs of the programming process, from sending links, to coordinating screenings. Sign up now – search for this session at schedule. sxsw.com or via the SXSW GO app to secure a spot. David Nugent, Hamptons International Film Festival; David Reilly, BAMcinematek; Eric Hatch, Maryland Film Festival ROOM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Wht the F is PMD nd Wh Do I Need One? In a world where nearly all filmmakers are distributing films themselves we will explore the role of the Producer of Marketing and Distribution and the costs, availability, benefits, and responsibility. Jennifer MacArthur, Borderline Media; Jon Reiss, Hybrid Cinema; Nicolas Gonda, Tugg Inc; Sally Hodgson INTERCONTINENTAL SFA CAPITAL BALLROOM B . . . . . . . . WORKSHOP How Not to Pitch Movie Getting your project financed takes more than just a good script. You need to know how to put it in front of the right person, the right time and in the right manner. A panel of experienced producers, financiers and film executives share the common mistakes people make while pitching them projects. Gudrun Giddings, G4C Innovation; Shaked Berenson, Epic Pictures Group Inc; Winnie Kemp, Super Deluxe/Turner; Travis Stevens, Snowfort Pictures Inc TUESDAY 11:00 AM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Progrmming II 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. Landon Zakheim, Sundance Film Festival/ AFI FEST; Linda Olszewski, Shorts HD/ Movies That Matter; Deirdre Haj, Full Frame Documentary Festival; Anne Chaisson, Hamptons International Film Festival; Martijn te Pas, IDFA; Greg Rhem, HBO; Anderson Le, Hawaii International Film Festival; Jeff Ross, SF IndieFest 2:00 PM ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Distribution II 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. Keith Leopard, Uncork'd Entertainment; Nick Ogiony, CAA; Peter Goldwyn, Samuel Goldwyn Films; Matt Grady, Factory 25; Samantha Scupp, FilmBuff; David Larkin, Gowatchit.com; Marc Hofstatter, Indiegogo; Meghan Oliver, PARADIGM ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Sles nd Acquisitions II 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. Peter Trinh, ICM Partners; Tom Davia, CineMaven Media; Benjamin Braun, Submarine Entertainment; John Von Thaden, Magnolia Pictures; Camille Bertrand, Bleeker Street Media; Robert Rock, Random Media; Dan Guando, The Weinstein Company; Laura Smith ROOM 13AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROUND TABLE Round Tbles: Interntionl It's tough enough to wrap your head around what's happening in the domestic film industry. But what about overseas? As a filmmaker, how can you learn from other countries, and how can you take advantage of international opportunities? This session will break it down for you. Sign up now – search for this session at schedule.sxsw. com or via the SXSW GO app to secure a spot. Urszula Sniegowska, American Film Festival; Susana Gomes, Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin; Magdalena Kaminska, Baby Bump 3:30 PM ROOM 11AB . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SESSION Mentors: Agents nd Mngers Don't know if you need an agent or manager? Want to find out how to get one? Find out how the two different roles can affect filmmakers and if they are needed for your film here. You can sign up for mentor sessions on the online schedule or through our handy SXSW GO app. Kevin Rowe, Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment; Amy E Mitchell, Amy E Mitchell PLLC; Ben Curtis, Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Melissa Solomon, VERVE; Jeremy Platt, Plattform