Filmapalooza: Workshops

FRIDAY, March 9th

Special Effects on a Budget
Sendero I
9:00am-10:15am

From blood and guts to practical on-set effects to digital effects? learn how to do it well AND in short order with a limited budget. These three experts will take you through specific effects, helping you to get them right. They will also address how bad planning, bad writing, and worst of all, bad communication skills affect your budget.

Speakers:
Derek Bensonhaver, Director/Guerrilla Special Effects Artist, UYL Productions
Sean McCormick, SPFX Make-Up Key / SPFX Foreman-Tech, Anything Film Specials
Jason Tomaric, Director/Director of Photography

I Made a Film — Now What?
Sendero II
9:00am-10:15am

This panel will help you explore your options for promoting your 48 hour film (and other films) with experts from film festivals and on-line distribution.

Speakers:
Jon Gann, Creator, DC Shorts Film Festival
Nick Panagopulos, CEO/President, Brainbox Productions and 48.tv

Back to Filmapalooza Main Page.

SATURDAY, March 9th

Shooting and Lighting on the Fly
Sendero I
9:30am-10:45am

Speaker:
Jason Tomaric, Director/Director of Photography & author of The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit

Conversation with Alexander Payne
Sendero II
9:30am-10:45am

By invitation only.

HD Cameras and HD Workflow
Sendero I
11:00am-12:15pm

Presented by Panasonic, an industry representative will address High Definition cameras and HD workflow issues.

Speaker:
Robert Lane, P2 Specialist, Panasonic

Tips & Tricks on Making a 48 Hour Film
Sendero II
11:00am-12:15pm

Winning filmmakers from 2007 share their tips and processes for making a winning film.

Speakers:
Nicole Haddock, Editor and Masterer for the 48HFP; DC 48HFP Team Leader
Bridget McGraff, Team Vaughn Juares (Minneapolis)
Jeff Ford, Magnetoscope Pictures (Cincinnati)
Jean Christophe, Artnum Team (Paris)