The American Pavilion will be open to members

between 9am and 6pm on Sunday May 22.

09:00AM

EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE - 2020 LINEUP

Join us for a screening of our 2020 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase films, followed by Filmmaker Q&As! The following films will be shown: My Father's House; Trudie's Goose; Afro; Bring My Own Chair; The German King

Click here to find out more about the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase and the 2020 selection.

11:00AM

INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: THE “GOLDEN AGE” OF DOCUMENTARIES

AmPav's annual assessment of the documentary industry.  

• Ryan Croft or Chad Wasser / Live Nation
• Josh Braun / Submarine
• Rob Williams / Participant Media
• Emily Wachtel / Producer, The Last Movie Stars

Moderated by Anne Thompson

12:30PM

INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: FILM FESTIVALS ARE BACK

Where do festivals fit into the entertainment ecosystem? How did they fare during the pandemic and what is their relevance today? 

• Jim Kolmar / SXSW
• Trevor Groth / 30West, EVP
• Rachel Rosen / Independent Film Programmer & Consultant, former Director of Programming for SFFILM and Film Independent
• John McGrath / United Talent Agency
• Jessica Lacy / ICM Partners, Partner, Head of ICM Independent

Moderated by Eric Kohn / Indiewire

2:00PM

INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: SHOW ME THE MONEY - FILM FINANCING

You can’t make a film or series without money. What models for financing are working today and what does the future hold for indie productions?

●      Jillian Apfelbaum / Village Roadshow

●      Tristen Tuckfield / Village Roadshow

●      Daniel Bekerman / Good Question Media, Co-Founder

●      Harris Tulchin / Producer/Entertainment Lawyer

●      Moderated by Brent Lang / Variety

Moderated by Brent Lang / Variety

04:30PM

EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE - 2021 LINEUP

Join us for a screening of our 2021 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase films, followed by Filmmaker Q&As! The following films will be shown: US/MX; Undercut; Rock a Bye Baby; Maximus; A Work of Art; Girl with a Thermal Gun

Click here to find out more about the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase and the 2021 selection.

For questions, please contact membership@ampav.com