DIRECTING THROUGH THE LENS (part 2)

Explore how films are created behind the lens with an experienced panel of directors. We will discuss composition and camera movement, and explore how directors work with their DPs and actors to compose the ideal shots for their films.

MADE IN CONNECTICUT PANEL 

A conversation about filming in Connecticut with representatives from the state’s Office of Film, Television & Digital Media as well as local filmmakers, and production company owners from the Nutmeg State. Focusing on filming during the COVID – 19 health crisis and the CT tax credits for creatives.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT WORKSHOP 

Presented by Women & Film in Video New England President Alecia Orsini Lebeda.  The production assistant is the backbone of any set that does pretty much everything you can think!  Learn the tools & terms of the production trade to be an outstanding PA on set.

DISTRIBUTION DOWN LOW

We’ll break down the current landscape of distribution for independent film and TV, including the economics of different avenues to take, the right questions to ask potential partners, and other information to arm yourself with as you enter negotiations. Led by Seed&Spark’s head of education, Christina Raia.

SCREENWRITERS PANEL 

Felicity Wren from the International Screenwriters’ Association, Joey Tuccio, CEO of Roadmap Writers, and Jessica Hinds, Founder of Meditative Writing, will discuss the state of writing during this time of pandemic and what filmmakers and studios are looking for. Other screenwriters and filmmakers will be joining the panel.

WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION PANEL 

A lively conversation for women in the film & TV industry about making the projects we want to make, and the challenges and rewards of creating and distributing in 2020.