sponsored by Rightscorp

9:15am – 10:45am
Working with Sales Agents
To reach the global audience, an independent producer’s best ally is their international Sales Agent. Our panel of experts will discuss how to find and work with the right Sales Agent.

Moderator
Clay Epstein, SVP Sales & Acquisitions, Arclight Films

Panelists
Richard Gray, Producer, Yellow Brick Films
J. Todd Harris, Founder & President, Branded Pictures Entertainment
Ennis Hensley, President of International Sales & Distribution, The Weinstein Company

11:15am – 12:45pm
Navigating the VOD Landscape: What Every Producer Needs to Know
VOD may soon be the primary source of revenue for independent filmmakers. Many see a future where all films are available worldwide and every film finds its audience. The session will disclose who is making money, how they are doing it and what the future holds.

Moderator
Russell Schwartz, Co-Principal, Pandemic Marketing Corp

Panelists
Paul Davidson, SVP, Film & TV, The Orchard
Steve Nickerson, President, Home Entertainment, Broad Green Pictures
Hanny Patel, Sr. Director, Revenue & Product Marketing, DirecTV
Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films

Conference Location:

Fairmont Hotel, Starlight Ballroom – 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica  AFM Campus Map
Doors & Will Call Open at 8:00am

Additional Information

Speakers are announced as confirmed on this page.

Conference tickets may be ordered with or without an AFM badge. See Badges & Prices for more information

ROUNDTABLES

Tuesday, November 10
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Working with the U.S. Guilds

With
Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director, SAGindie
Lisa Layer, Associate Western Executive Director, Directors Guild of America
Kay S. Wolf, Independent Film Executive, Writers Guild of America, West

Access: AFM Badge.

Roundtables Location
AFM Studio, Loews Hotel. See the AFM Campus Map.