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You have the Script
We have a way to get it to the Screen.
A Keynote Conversation with:
Paul Haggis, Award-winning Director, Writer and Producer: Show me a Hero. That’s the name of the new HBO mini-series, directed by Paul Haggis, which is rather fitting, considering Haggis is quite the hero himself. In 2004 and 2005, Haggis was the first screenwriter to write two Best Film Oscar winners back-to-back—Million Dollar Baby directed by Clint Eastwood, and Crash which he himself directed. Haggis also went on to receive his third screenplay Oscar nomination for his film Letters from Iwo Jima and continued to work on other notable projects such as Flags of our Fathers and In the Valley of Elijah. Although Haggis neither wears a cape nor fashions a giant “S” on his chest, there is no doubt that he is a hero and an inspiration to filmmakers everywhere.
Plus, hear from these experts:
Miranda Bailey, Producer, Cold Iron Pictures: Actor, writer, director, and producer - is there anything she can’t do? Most recently, you can catch Bailey both on the screen and behind the scenes in the Sundance Award winning film Diary of a Teenage Girl.
Jonathan Bronfman, Founder/Producer, JoBro Productions: Development, financing and production, Bronfman does it all. His most recent work includes Sundance Award Winners The Witch and Indignation.
Dan Fisher, Senior Director of Acquisitions, Gravitas Ventures: This guy knows how to ride the wave of distribution! From licensing and film packaging to financing and production, he does it all. As the current Senior Director of Acquisitions at Gravitas Ventures and former Director of Worldwide Acquisitions at eOne, Fisher is a natural at reading the market tides and keeping up with the current trends. With Fisher, you can learn what it takes to sink or swim in the industry.
John Hadity, Executive Vice President, Entertainment Partners, EP Financial Solutions:This guy knows how to monetize the heck out of tax credits and manage risk. He also has over 20 years of studio experience where he was responsible for production budgets valued in the billions. Oh and he is Former Chair Emeritus of the Producers Guild of America East. Boom.
Paul Hanson, Chief Executive Officer, Covert Media: As the founder and CEO of Covert Media, Hanson will guide you on a secret mission behind the scenes of what it takes to finance your film. Prior to Covert Media, Paul was Chief Operating Officer of Annapurna Pictures, where he managed all of the business activities of the company. Annapurna projects released during Paul’s tenure included David O. Russell’s American Hustle, Spike Jonze’s Her, and Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher.
Jessica Lacy, Head of International and Independent Film, ICM Partners: As the head of International and Independent Film at ICM, Lacy is an expert at structuring and arranging financing, packaging and securing distribution for independent films. Her past projects included award-winning and Golden Globe nominated films The Intervention and The Birth.
Matthew Liebmann, Senior Vice President, Movio: Movio is the global leader in marketing data analytics and campaign management. With an expertise media and entertainment, Liebmann understands the needs of the market. He can teach you the best ways to use data to navigate the industry, get to know your audience and how to sell your vision.
Laurie May, Co-President, Elevation Pictures: Over the past 17 years, May has played an active role in entertainment business and legal affairs. From developing Academy Award Winning films to starting her own distribution firm, this woman has seen it all. But it doesn’t stop there! Today, May continues to build her legacy as the co-president of Elevation Pictures, bringing state of the art films to audiences around the world.
John Penotti, President, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment/Co-Founder, Ivanhoe Pictures: If there is one thing this guy is passionate about, it’s making a darn good movie. Penotti has produced nearly 50 films during his career, and it doesn’t stop there. As the President of Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and co-founder of the international film finance and production entity Ivanhoe Pictures, Penotti is an expert in domestic and international film packaging as well as film finance.
Christina Piovesan, Producer, First Generation Films: As the President of First Generation Films, Piovesan is an expert at the filmmaking process. Piovesan and her company have been behind such notable films as Brooklyn, Red Lights, The Whistleblower and new projects such as Strange but True and Regression, starring Ethan Hawke and Emma Watson. Most recently, Piovesan and her company have been widening their focus to content creation across all platforms and we can’t wait to see what they’ll do next!
William Santor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Productivity Media: Although well known for his film, Born to Be Blue, Santor knows more about what it takes to get the green. As a senior lender to film and television productions, Santor’s company provides short-term financing for quality projects.
Peter Saraf, Co-Founder, Big Beach: Saraf knows what it takes to your ideas on to the screen. His feature film credits include Adaptation, Little Miss Sunshine, Our Idiot Brother and The Kings of Summer.
Brent Sherman, Literary Agent, The Characters Talent Agency: Learn from the tastemaker himself on how to attract the right people to your venture. As a Literary Agent at Canada's prestigious agency, The Characters Talent Agency, Sherman has packaged both film and television productions across the globe for companies such as NBC, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, HBO, and the BBC. Prior to joining The Characters, Sherman oversaw the development of producers Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen.
Matthew Shreder, Managing Partner, Concourse Media: As a worldwide sales agent, Shreder is a pro at packaging. He has worked on over 28 award winning films, and his upcoming film, The Little Hours, starring Dave Franco is set to release in 2017.
John Zois, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions, IM Global: Abracadabra…unlock the secrets behind the tricks of the trade. Between working at FilmNation and EuropaCorp to dealing with A-list stars, this guy knows the magic behind what it takes to survive in the filmmaking industry. As the current SVP of acquisitions for IM Global, Zois is an expert in the intricate world of distribution.
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