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1 Week of Panels, Parties & Networking!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Friday, August 10
11:00am-12:30pm

Horrific Beginnings: Launching a Career Through Horror

Many entertainment careers were started in horror. Leonardo DiCaprio (CRITTERS 3), Angela Bassett (CRITTERS 4), Johnny Depp (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Jennifer Aniston (LEPRECHAUN), Jim Carrey (ONCE BITTEN), and directors Stephen Spielberg (JAWS), James Cameron (ALIENS), and Sam Raimi (EVIL DEAD) are just a few who cut their bones through "horrific" beginnings. The success of recent films like GET OUT and THE SHAPE OF WATER in 2018 means that the popularity of horror is breaking through to more mainstream audiences. Writer/Director Nicholas Tana and Producer Denise Acosta from the comedy horror web-series, comic book, and movie, HELL'S KITTY, will be hosting the panel along with special guests Courtney Gains (CHILDREN OF THE CORN), Charles Chiodo (KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTERSPACE); Dale Midkiff (Pet Sematary), and Sports Illustrated Model turned actress and scream queen, Channel Ryan (CIRCUS OF THE DEAD), for a wonderful, fun-filled panel and Q&A.

Moderator:

• Writer/Director Nicholas Tana and Producer Denise Acosta, HELL'S KITTY

Panelists:

• Courtney Gains (CHILDREN OF THE CORN)
• Charles Chiodo (KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTERSPACE)
• Dale Midkiff (Pet Sematary)
• Channel Ryan (CIRCUS OF THE DEAD)

Friday, August 10
1:00pm - 2:30pm

How to Stand Out to a Manager or Agent

It’s the question on every filmmaker, actor and writers mind - how do you get representation? Join our expert panelists as they talk about what stands out to them in a client and how you can capture their eye for representation.

Moderator:

• Allen Roughton, Stage 32

Panelists:

• Spencer Robinson, Talent & Literary Manager, Art/Work Entertainment
• Katt Riley, Literary Agent, Kaplan Stahler
• Richard Botto, Founder & CEO, Stage 32; repped screenwriter

Stage 32 Short Film Program Screening
2:30pm-4:30pm

Stage 32 is honored to present to you the 3rd Stage 32 Short Film Program at the 2018 Hollyshorts Film Festival. This program was curated by the incredible industry executives who judged our First Annual Short Film Contest and features 5 amazing directors (from 3 countries) all with bright futures ahead. The winning filmmaker will be in from Budapest, Hungary - join us for a lively Q&A with the filmmakers and Stage 32 Founder & CEO, Richard Botto.

Friday, August 10
3:00pm-4:30pm

Working in the US - An Immigration Guide

Join us as veteran lawyer, Zoe Kevork, provides insight and guidance for artists, actors, directors, producers and entertainers looking to work and establish their careers in the United States. We will discuss how to address the challenges of pilot season, obtaining visas, green cards, and the possibility of creating and establish production companies in the United States.

Panelists:

• Zoe Kevork, Entertainment Attorney

Friday, August 10

5:00pm-7:00pm

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Zoe Kevork Law Firm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

Saturday, August 11
11:00am-12:30pm

Stage 32 Panel - How to Network & Make Connections to Managers, Producers, Agents & Executives to Help Move The Needle In Your Career

The saying is “it’s who you know” and in this panel we’ll talk about just that. How do you make connections if you don’t know anyone? How do you get your foot in the door when you don’t have the resources? We’ll go over how you can successful connect - both online and offline - with managers, producers, agents and executives to help you move the needle on your career.

Moderator:

• Amanda Toney, Stage 32

Panelists:

• Nick Terry, Talent & Literary Manager, Zero Gravity
• Richard Botto, Founder & CEO, Stage 32

Saturday, August 11
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Women in Entertainment

This incredible panel of top notch women working in entertainment talk about how they got in and what it’s like to be in positions of influence in today’s market. Join us for a lively discussion and bring your questions for the panelists!

Panelists:

• Sheila Walcott Production Executive (Creative) from Warner Bros.
• Julianna Politsky, Legendary Entertainment
• Carmen Cabana – Director of Photography of NARCOS and VIDA
• Lauren Fash (director)

Saturday, August 11
3:00pm-4:30pm

Easterseals Southern California Presents: Disability is the “D” in Diversity

Representing 20% of our population, the disability community is America’s largest minority group today. Despite the complex nature of their diverse and compelling stories, research shows that people with disabilities are depicted in less than 3% of on-screen roles. The situation is even worse behind the camera.

Entertainment is one of the most effective ways to influence public perception and advance social change. It is also a business, and the disability community represents a yet untapped market of more than $200 billion in spending power. Join us as we explore the status of people with disabilities working in entertainment today, and the initiatives that are tackling underrepresentation in the industry

Moderator:

• Tim Gray- Senior Vice President & Awards Editor, Variety

Panelists:

• Nic Novicki- Founder and Director, Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
• Pam Dixon- Casting Director (Green Lantern, City Slickers, Mask of Zorro)
• Karim Ahmad- Director, Inclusion & Outreach, Sundance Institute
• Hasan Foster- Senior Manager, Inclusion and Discourse, FiLM iNDEPENDENT’s LA Film Festival
• Kaitlyn Yang- Founder, Alpha Studios
• Nancy Weintraub - Chief Development Officer of Easterseals Southern California

Saturday, August 11
5:00pm-7:00pm

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

Sunday, August 12
11:00am-12:30pm

Distribution - How to Get Your Short Film Seen

Now there are more distribution options than ever for your short film or digital series. Join our expert panelists on how to navigate distribution for your film and learn about the changing landscape to get your short film seen!

Moderator:

• Richard Botto, Founder & CEO, Stage 32

Panelists:

• Zahida Kazar (Director of Opeartiona, Gravitas Ventures)
• Alexia Melocchi (Little Studio Films)
• Ka Wai Ho (Sony Crackle)

Sunday, August 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Writing & Directing a Short as Proof of Concept

Managers and Agents are prime in looking for talent through short films as proof of concept. Our panelists will talk about how short films have helped them as their calling card to get financing for their next films and move over into television and feature filmmaking.

Moderator:

• Amanda Toney, Stage 32

Panelists:

• James Kicklighter (Director)
• Rachel Goldberg (Director, American Horror Story)
• Elyes Gabel (Filmmaker, Actor; World War Z, Interstellar, Scorpion)

Sunday, August 12
3:00pm-4:30pm

Seattle Film Summit Program

What's going on up in the Northwest? Rumor has it there's a digital renaissance happening. Are you from the Northwest? Interested in filming in the Northwest? Check in with the producers and filmmakers who live and work their art in the North left corner of our country. You might be surprised what you learn.

• Ben Andrews - Executive Director - Seattle Film Summit

• Kirk Nordenstrom - City Producer - Seattle & Missoula 48 Hour Film Project - Media Without Borders
• Angela DiMarco - Actor, Coach, Mighty Tripod Studios and Acting Studio
• David Hogan - Actor, Producer, Coach, Mighty Tripod Studios and Acting Studio

Sunday, August 12
5:00pm-7:00pm

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by the Seattle Film Summit

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

Monday, August 12
6:00pm-7:30pm

1 on 1 with Buffalo 8 Management Partner, Head of Management Steven Adams

Adams is an award winning Producer and Partner, Head of Management at Buffalo 8.

Most recently he produced the Netflix Original adaptation of Roger Guenveur Smith's solo performance piece RODNEY KING, directed by Academy Award nominee Spike Lee. Adams produced the Peabody Award winner A HUEY P NEWTON STORY, also directed by Spike Lee. As Head of US Operations for the renowned French VFX House BUF, Adams has VFX Executive Producer credits for such Academy Award winners as James Cameron's AVATAR, Ang Lee's LIFE OF PI, Kenneth Branagh's THOR as well as GREEN LANTERN, GREEN HORNET, Stephen Sommers' ODD THOMAS and Tim Burton's DARK SHADOWS amongst others.

Moderator:

• Chris Gore, Film Threat

Panelists:

• Steven Adams (Head of Management, Buffalo 8)

Stage 32 Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Buffalo 8

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

Tuesday, August 14
6:00pm-7:30pm

From Script to Screen - Why a Great Script Matters: An Evening with Final Draft

When it comes to filmmaking, it all starts with a script – but that’s just the beginning. Leading industry professionals Joely Fisher (actress/director/producer/writer), Lucienne Papon (SVP of Creative Affairs |ITV America), Tricia Leigh Fisher (actress/writer), Vivica A. Fox (actress/producer), and Scotty Mullen (casting director/writer) will discuss what they look for in a script, how that changes depending on their role in a production, and much more . Presented by Final Draft and moderated by Director of Marketing Phil Galasso.

Moderator:

• Phil Galasso (Director of Marketing, Final Draft)

Panelists:

• Joely Fisher (actress/director/producer/writer)
• Lucienne Papon (SVP of Creative Affairs, ITV America)
• Tricia Leigh Fisher (actress/writer)
• Scotty Mullen (casting director/writer)
• Christopher Duddy (cinematographer)

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Final Draft

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

Wednesday, August 15
6:00pm-7:30pm

Last Call with Badal (Tribeca) & McInnis (Aspen, Toronto, Palm Springs)

Sharon Badal (Tribeca) and Kathleen McInnis (Aspen, Toronto, Palm Springs) serve up all you need to know about thriving (and surviving) on the film festival circuit. Whether you take it straight up or on the rocks, these two short film mavens will deliver bracing and practical insider information.

Panelists:

• Sharon Badal (Tribeca Film Festival)
• Kathleen McInnis  (Aspen, Toronto, Palm Springs Film Festival)

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Tribeca Film Festival

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

Thursday, August 16
6:00pm-7:30pm

An Evening with Film Threat

• Chris Gore, editor/publisher of FilmThreat.com, co-host of the Film Threat Podcast, author of the Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.
• Alan Ng, managing editor of FilmThreat.com, lead film critic.
• Dante James, contributing editor of FilmThreat.com, writer, CNN commentator on pop culture.
• Bobby Schwartz, director, lead content creator for Film Threat Originals.
• Jess Del Pino, editor, contributor for Film Threat Originals.
• Anthony Ray Bench, producer, co-host of the Film Threat Podcast.

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Film Threat

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Friday, August 17
6:00pm-7:30pm

An Evening with Indie Film Hustle

Panelists:

• Indie Film Hustle (Alex Ferrari)

Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Power Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Indie Film Hustle