{"id":1378,"date":"2013-09-20T08:20:04","date_gmt":"2013-09-20T08:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2024-07-04T19:33:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T19:33:45","slug":"2013-seminarpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafemme.org\/2013-seminarpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Seminar\/Panel Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year we create a series of panels and seminars for our attendees. The panels are usually held on Saturday and Sunday and we host anywhere from four to five panels in any given year .<\/p>\n<p>This year we will be hosting 6 panels this year October 19th and 20th. Come and meet the panelists and the get hard hitting information on getting your film into the hands of those that will make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that we are still adding panel members so check back again soon!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Panel 1: SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 10am-12noon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"MAKING THE COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTARY: Exploring the formula that works\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/making-the-commercial-documentary-exploring-the-formula-that-works\/\"><strong>MAKING THE COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTARY: Exploring the formula that works<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong>Regal Theatre Stadium 14 LA LIVE: 1000 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA\u00a0 90015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists: <\/strong>Cevin Soling, Katharine &#8220;Kat&#8221; Kramer, Michael Kuehnert<\/p>\n<p>This panel will explore the topics in documentaries that are thought provoking and inspiring while enhancing your ability to create a film that will sell in the competitive world of Docs. Q&amp;A to follow.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Panel 2: SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 12noon-2pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/wga-presents-alternative-methods-for-breaking-in\/\"><strong>WGA Presents: <\/strong><b>Alternative Methods for Breaking In<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Regal Theatre Stadium 14 LA LIVE: 1000 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA\u00a0 90015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists: <\/strong>Annie Wood, Julia Camara, Mandy Fabian, Elizabeth Martin, Lauren Hynek<\/p>\n<p>This panel explores breaking in using alternative methods, such as new media, theater, and partnering with international producers to land a staff job or get your next project green-lit. The WGA Women&#8217;s Committee is our sponsor on this panel and has been involved with the festival since 2006. Q&amp;A to follow.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Panel 3: SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2pm-5pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"INDEPENDENT PITCHING PANEL and PITCH FEST: Learn what you need to know for them to say yes to your film or idea\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/independent-pitching-panel-and-pitch-fest-learn-what-you-need-to-know-for-them-to-say-yes-to-your-film-or-idea\/\"><strong>INDEPENDENT PITCHING PANEL and PITCH FEST: Learn what you need to know for them to say yes to your film or idea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Regal Theatre Stadium 14 LA LIVE: 1000 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA\u00a0 90015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists: <\/strong>&#8220;Devo&#8221; Cutler-Rubenstein, Beverly J. Graf, Jeff Lengyel, Jennie Lew Tugend, Pamela Jaye Smith, Sheila &amp; Mary Ann Barnes, Heather Hale, Marlene Sharp<\/p>\n<p>We explore the avenues available for the independent filmmakers to get your film made through the pitching process. We will have a panel of expert managers, producers, and development executives who will give pointers and reveal the process of pitching in Hollywood. We will have Q&amp;A with the expert panelists and then you will get to pitch your idea or script in front of our panel &#8211; and get direct feedback on your idea, style, and presentation. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to pitch? Just come sit, listen, and learn. Q&amp;A to follow.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Panel 4: SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 10am-12noon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Finance and Distribution: Getting THE Money!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/finance-distribution-panel\/\"><strong>Finance and Distribution: Getting THE Money<\/strong><strong>!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Regal Theatre Stadium 14 LA LIVE: 1000 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA\u00a0 90015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists: <\/strong>Chris Charalmbous, Peter Hoffman<\/p>\n<p>We explore all the possibilities of getting money for your film. We have an expert panel of entertainment professionals that will give you all the possible ways you can access financing and distribution venues or at least get you started. Q &amp; A to follow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panel 5: SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 12noon-2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"SAG \u00e2\u20ac\u201c AFTRA Presents: Casting the Independent Film: Inside the Minds of Casting Directors and Filmmakers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/sag-aftra-presents-casting-the-independent-film-inside-the-minds-of-casting-directors-and-filmmakers\/\"><strong>SAG AFTRA Presents: <\/strong><b>Casting the Independent Film: <\/b><b>Inside the Minds of Casting Directors and Filmmakers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Regal Theatre Stadium 14 LA LIVE: 1000 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists: <\/strong>Yareli Arizmendi,\u00c2\u00a0Ricki Maslar, Valerie McCaffrey, Jeremy Gordon, Pam Gilles<\/p>\n<p>SAG-AFTRA will present a panel discussion with independent filmmakers and casting directors turned producers.<\/p>\n<p>For filmmakers, casting an independent film is a daunting task. \u00c2\u00a0 In order to attract investors to get your film made, you need a top-notch cast.\u00c2\u00a0 Should a filmmaker wait for A-list actors or find the best talent out there who may be the breakout stars of tomorrow?\u00c2\u00a0 One strategy is attaching a powerful casting directors who can leverage her or his rolodex and help secure the talent needed to close funding and bring in distribution.\u00c2\u00a0 As casting directors become power players in the independent film world, those who once assembled the talent are increasingly being offered producer hats themselves. Hear from veteran indie filmmakers and casting directors-turned producers about the fascinating and complex world of casting independent film.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Panel 6: SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2pm-4pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"From Web Series\/Internet to Primetime: How the new world of filmmaking has changed and how Hollywood is taking the reins\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lafemme.org\/from-web-seriesinternet-to-primetime-how-the-new-world-of-filmmaking-has-changed-and-how-hollywood-is-taking-the-reins\/\"><strong>From Web Series\/Internet to Primetime<\/strong><strong>: How the new world of filmmaking has changed and how Hollywood is taking the reins<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Regal Theatre Stadium 14 LA LIVE: 1000 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA\u00a0 90015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists: <\/strong>Jenna Busch, Regina Carpinelli, Tara Platt, Jonathan London, Paige Barnett<\/p>\n<p>This panel will highlight web series filmmakers who launched their ideas on the internet and then were picked up for Primetime Network and Cable. 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