WorldFest
Master Classes & Seminars ( 2011 Schedule )
(the 2011 WorldFest Schedule - April 14 - 15 - 16)
The
Renaissance Hotel - Lower Meeting Room Level
6 Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
Check Festival Registration Desk for the location of the meeting
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Thursday
- April 14, 2011 - Master Classes - The Renaissance Hotel
- Lower Meeting Level
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Promotion/Publicity
for Indie Films -
Laura Pennino, CEO of Pennino and Partners. Tips &
techniques to assist filmmakers in attracting investors,
audiences, and distributors to their films using public
relations, advertising, social media and special events.
www.penninoandpartners.com |
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The
Write Stuff: What
critics are looking for in your films. Houston Film
Critics Society, Forum moderated by Nick Nicholson,
Pres. www.houstonfilmcritics.com CNN Radio, Michael
Bergeron, Free Press Houston; Doug Harris,The Dean &
Rog Show; Eric Harrison, 60 Second Smackdown; Josh Starnes,
ComingSoon.Net |
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Friday-
April 15, 2011 - Master
Classes - The Renaissance Hotel - Lower Meeting Level
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10:00
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Getting
the Money: Business Plans ~
Jeremy Juuso. Author of “Getting the Money: A
Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Business Plans for Film,”
Juuso discusses tips on business plan use, misuse, and
matters in between. www.jeremyjuuso.com |
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From
Idea to the Oscar’s Road ~
Evgeny Afineevsky - How to take an idea / develop into
script / raise money / produce/ direct & distribute
your own movie into theaters including opportu- nities
& secrets of Awards race. www.newgenerationfilmsinc.com |
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Saturday
- April 16, 2011 - Master Classes - The
Renaissance Hotel - Lower Meeting Level
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10:00
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Distribution
for Indie filmmakers ~
Stuart Strutin, Founder, Panorama Entertainment
- formed in 1987 to distribute ‘niche’
films. Panorama has a solid track record and has acquired
many films from Remi Winners at WorldFest-Houston. www.panoramaentertainment.com
Distribution
Deals at Film Festivals & Markets ~
Ostrow & Co. A leading producers’ rep that
has arranged financing and/or negotiated distribution
for over 200 feature films, TV movies & docs. www.ostrowandcompany.com
- with Tucker Merrick & Jeff Porter.
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Directing
the Indie Film - WorldFest
Indie Filmmakers Forum - Feature film directors from
this year’s WorldFest-Houston program share their
experiences on how they completed their award-winning
film. One of our strongest Master Classes with a hard
look at the flinty realities of making Independent Films!
These are truly shared experiences from the front lines
of filmmaking.
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All
Master Classes and Seminars are open to the general public, the
Master Classes & Seminars are $50 each or $250 for the VIP Seminar
Series Pass. You may also use the VIP Gold Pass for all films ($395)
and all Master Classes & Seminars or the VIP Platinum Pass that
includes the films, the Master Classes & Seminars, the Awards
Gala Dinner, the VIP Tour of NASA, HYC Regatta and Texas BBQ for
$500. These VIP Passes may be ordered from our web site or via TicketLeap
on the web. The Program Book is Free with all VIP Passes
or just $5 at the theater. |
