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The MPC is proud to sponsor Making Media Now 2008
a full-day conference for media makers of every skill level organized by Filmmakers Collaborative. Held this year on the beautiful campus of Bentley College, Making Media Now 2008 will continue its tradition of providing the New England film and video community with the latest information and case studies around the art and business of filmmaking, access to leading national industry experts, demonstrations of cutting-edge products from film and media companies at our trade show, and networking with colleagues from around the region.
Panels will feature topics such as:
* Financing Documentaries: What Does the Future Hold?
* Parlaying your Independent Filmmaking Skills into a Job in the MA Motion Picture Industry
* Story Structure Case Study from the Doc Doctor Fernanda Rossi
* Future Trends in Film Marketing and Distributing
* Equity Film Financing
* Music Composition for Film
* Incorporating Animation into your Feature Film or Documentary
* The Future of Documentary in the Age of Internet Video
* Perfecting Your Pitch: 10 Steps to Success
PLUS
* Trade Show with vendor demonstartions
* Catered Lunch w/keynote speaker (TBA)
* Three Filmmakes will have an opportunity to practice their pitches
AND
Making Media Now 2008 will also offer free 15 minute one-on-one consultations with experts on
* Legal Issues
* Tax Incentives
* Story Structure/Trailer advice
* POV Representative
* ITVS Representative
* Technology Consulting
* Animation
(Sign up at the event - first come, first serve)
National industry guests so far include:
. Ellen Stanley, VP Communications, National Geographic
. Cynthia Lopez, Vice President of POV
. Suzanne Lyons, Snowfall Films
. Dan Cogan, Impact Partners
. Kathryn Washington, ITVS
. Fernanda Rossi, The Doc Doctor
. Ryan Harrington, Gucci-Tribeca Fund
. Bonnie Abaunza, Participant Media
. and more to be announced!
Between April 26th and May 9th the cost is $125; and after May 9th, the fee is $150. Price includes luncheon & snacks. We have a discounted rate for students with valid IDs. MPC members get $10 off!
Registration and more information is available now at www.filmmakerscollab.org For more information, contact Filmmakers Collaborative at 781-647-1102 or info@filmmakerscollab.org
What: Making Media Now 2008, a full-day conference for media makers
Where: Bentley College, Waltham MA
When: Friday, May 30th 2008 -- 9:00am Ð 6:30pm
Contacts: Jennifer Kaplan or Anna Saraceno
Phone: (781) 647-1102
E-mail:info@filmmakerscollab.org
Website: www.filmmakerscollab.org