Future of Film and Film Tech Join Hands
Written by L E Shannon Tuesday, 01 November 2011 00:00
Expos and Conventions - Previews
The inaugural Film Technology Summit is being held on November 7 and the 3rd Annual 
Future of Film Summit takes place November 8, 2011 at the Annex Space in Hollywood, California.
The Film Technology Summit focuses on production and exhibition in the digital age and the Future of Film Summit deals with film financing, crowdsourcing, digital film distribution across multiple platforms and digital marketing.
This event is a new opportunity for creatives, producers, buyers and film financiers to learn about current issues relevant to the film industry from both independents and top studio executives.
Keynote Speakers for Film Technology Summit include:
Shawn Levy, director/producer
Roland Emmerich, director/ producer/writer
Keynote Speakers for the Future of Film Summit include:
Ryan Kavanaugh, CEO of Relativity Media
Broderick Johnson, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Alcon Entertainment
Andrew Kosove, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Alcon Entertainment
Other Speakers include:
- Wendy Aylsworth, SVP, Technology, Warner Bros. Technical Operations
- Robert C. Bailey, SVP, Colorworks, Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Bill Bannerman, Co-Producer & Aerial Unit Director, Twilight franchise
- Andrea Kalas, VP, Archives, Paramount Pictures
- Steven Quale, Director, Final Destination 5 in 3D & Visual Effects Supervisor, Avatar
- Jennifer Fox, Director, My Reincarnation
- Sophia Lin, Producer
- Melissa Rosenberg, Producer/Writer, Twilight franchise)
- Josh Mond, Co-Founder, Borderline Films & Producer, Martha Marcy May Marlene
Film Technology Summit Topics Include:
- New Realities on the Set: How Are Roles of The Film Crew Impacted in the Digital Age?
- What's Next for CGI Animation? CGI/Live-Action Hybrids, Motion-capture and more
- Film Restoration Supersession
- Digital Cinema Exhibitors: Technology & New Revenue Streams
- Masters of Technology in Film: Making Movie Stars Out of Special Effects and Unique Imagery
Future of Film Summit Topics Include:
- Introduction to Flixtracker
- Presentation by Rentrak
- Kickstarter Supersession: Is Crowdsourcing the Future of Film Production and Marketing?
- Trendsetters in Digital Marketing
- Why do Women Matter in Hollywood? Their Influence Behind the Camera, in Front of the Camera and in the Audience
With the conjunction of both Film Summits, this event promises to be the best ever.
For more information, go to www.lafilmconference.com.
Future of Film Summit
November 8, 2011
Annex Space
Hollywood Boulevard & Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, California.
