Panels and Workshops 2007

Tickets available at door only. All panels and workshops - $15 ($10 for students/Film Society members).

“I’m Ready for My Close-Up, Mr. DeMille!”
A frank discussion with industry pros on the challenges and rewards of directing and acting. Panelists: Norman Jewison, Director;
Jane Lynch, Actor/writer; Mickey Jones, Actor/musician; Orit Schwartz, Writer/producer; Diana Hunter, Producer; Cathy Henderson Martin, Casting Director.
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro St. Saturday, March 3. 10:30am — 12:00pm

“We’ll Fix It in Post!”
Hollywood experts discuss the importance of editing and music in films. Panelists: Budd Carr, Music Producer/Supervisor; Neil Travis, Film Editor; Michael Nowak, Music Conductor.
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro St. Sunday, March 4 10:30am — 12:00pm

Producing an Independent Film
A condensed seminar on how to take an idea for a movie and turn it into a money-making venture. Speaker: Paul Lichtman, Film finance expert.
SLO County Library Community Room, Palm St. Sunday, March 4 1:00pm — 3:00pm

Hollywood Dreams
The challenges of acting and directing in Hollywood. Panelists: James Cromwell, actor; Tanna Frederick, actor; Melissa Joan Hart, director/actor; Cathy Henderson Martin, casting director.
Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, SLO. Saturday, March 10 10:00am — 11:30am

Meet the Filmmakers
Come and hear about the trials and thrills of making many of the indie films screened this year at SLOIFF. Panelists: Henry Jaglom, writer/director/producer, Hollywood Dreams; Kelly Candaele, writer/producer, A League of their Own; Angelo Mei, director, Chasing the Dream; David Malcolm, Associate Producer/Asst. Editor, Chasing the Dream, Claudine Jordan, Producer/Director, We're Saving the World; Tom Klodin, Producer/Videographer, We're Saving the World; Vince Navarro, Writer/Director, Gordo; and Jody Nelson, Writer/Director/Producer, Hero of the Game, Iron Boy and First and Ten.
Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana St. Saturday, March 10 12:30pm — 2:00pm

Behind the Scenes with Cafefx
A sneak-peak at how visual effects for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies are done. Speakers from Cafefx staff will present a video demonstration, explain some of their tricks and answer questions.
Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana St. Saturday, March 10. 3:00pm — 4:00pm

How to Write a Screenplay
Hollywood screenwriters share their tips on how to write a marketable script. 4 hours.
Speakers: Gregg Rossen, Brian Sawyer and David Garrett.
SLO County Library Community Room, Palm St. Sunday, March 11 9:00am - 1:00pm (remember Daylight Savings!)

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