saturday, April 11

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM
Putting it Out There

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM
Pace Yourself

Sunday, April 12

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM
Write What You Love

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM
For the Culture

Saturday, April 18

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM
99 Problems, but a Pitch Ain't One

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM
Leading the Way

SUNDAY, April 19

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM
Money Talks

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM
Hear You Me

Filmmaker panels offer an exciting opportunity to hear from the voices of experience across all areas of filmmaking. It’s a great way to spend your time at the festival between screenings and get even more insight into the exciting world of filmmaking from our amazing festival filmmakers!

Be a part of the conversation! There is something for everyone to learn as filmmakers from across the country join us for discussions about pressing issues in the world of film and filmmaking. We invite filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers, and film lovers alike to join the conversation!

Although these panels are FREE to attend, you will need to pick up a voucher from our ticketing center in order attend and to reserve your seat in the Harkins auditorium. Tickets for Filmmaker Panels will not be available online.

Saturday, april 11

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM - Putting it Out There
Moderated By: TBA
You made a film, now what? Filmmakers at the festival talk about next steps for their projects and how they plan on getting their films seen by more people. How will they tackle distribution? What has worked in the past? What other avenues are they exploring?

Panelists:
TBA

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM - Pace Yourself
Moderated By: TBA
Pacing in feature films is very tricky. For example, as a director, how do you keep a viewer's interest while also knowing when to let off the gas? Find out how these directors approach pacing in their story.

Panelists:
TBA

Sunday, april 12

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM - Write What You Love
Moderated By: TBA
They say write what you know, but we dig the idea of writing what you love. Whether it's a short film or a feature, you'll be working on it for quite a while. You need to love it. We'll talk to screenwriters about how to turn passion for an idea into a screenplay.

Panelists:
TBA

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM - For the Culture
Moderated By: TBA
Film as an art form has an ability to help us understand each other better in order to make a better world. Learn how filmmakers are trying to share their culture or learn about others' and why that's important.

Panelists:
TBA

Saturday, April 18

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM - 99 Problems, but a Pitch Ain't One
Moderated By: TBA
When it comes to selling people on your film, even those you just want to work on it, pitching needs to be compelling and confident. We'll break down scenarios for pitching and how you can prepare to conquer the process.

Panelists:
TBA

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM - Leading the Way
Moderated By: TBA
Actors taking on their first leading role can feel overwhelmed. We'll break down how actors at the festival approached this task, what advice they have for those about to tackle a leading role, and what you can do to make sure it's your first of many.

Panelists:
TBA

SUNDAY, April 19

Auditorium 12 at 11:00 AM - Money Talks
Moderated By: TBA
There are many paths to getting a film financed. Find out from filmmakers at the festival how they were able to get the funds to make their art and get their advice for stretching those funds further.

Panelists:
TBA

Auditorium 12 at 2:30 PM - Hear You Me
Moderated By: TBA
Filmmaking is a visual medium, but audio is just as critical and oft overlooked. So much can be done to enhance a viewer's experience from an audio perspective. Let's discuss how filmmakers use sound to complete the picture.

Panelists:
TBA