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AT&T Talk/ Show At the Nasher Sculpture Center

 

AFI DALLAS is proud to not only present the best in international cinema, but also to provoke discussion about film and the film industry. In addition to question and- answer sessions with directors and producers after most film screenings, we present the AT&T Talk/Show, a series of panel discussions on topics of interest to filmmakers and filmgoers alike. Held in the beautiful surroundings of the Dallas Arts District’s Nasher Sculpture Center and hosted by noted film critics and journalists, these discussions fulfill our mission of educating audiences about film and the issues it raises.

All AT&T Talk/ Shows are free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 5

 

1:30 p.m.
THAT’S A WRAP! NOW WHAT?: The Acquisition, Marketing, and Distribution of Indie Films
This panel discussion, including executives from major distribution companies and the packaging agent from a major talent agency, will look at the business of independent film. It’s no longer enough to make a great film…what must producers and directors do to make sure their work is seen and celebrated?

Moderator: Robert Wilonsky, Writer, Dallas Observer  Panelists: Hal Sadoff, Head of International and Independent Film, ICM; Steve Rothenberg, President of Domestic Distribution, Lionsgate; Eamonn Bowles, President, Magnolia Pictures; and Mary L. Aloe, Producer, Proud Mary Entertainment, Inc.

3:30 p.m.
LISTENING TO THE CROWD: How Much Does the Audience Influence the Artist’s Voice?
As much as filmmakers try to shield themselves from the slings and arrows — or on the flip side — the adulation of the audience, they can’t help but be influenced by the people who view their work. We’ll look at the varying ways and different degrees that filmmakers keep their audiences in mind…as well as the dangers that either withering criticism or fawning applause can bring.

Moderator: Chris Vognar, Entertainment Writer Dallas Morning News  Panelists: Michael Addis, Producer/Director, “Heckler”; Dolph Lundgren, Actor/Writer/Director, “Missionary Man”; and Jewel, Musician/Actress. 

5:30 p.m.
A NEW GENERATION: Teen Filmmakers Today
Digital cameras and laptop editing has made it much easier and accessible for young filmmakers to bring their visions to life. In a discussion targeted to these auteurs in the making, we’ll examine the tools they have at their disposal and what these technical advances have meant to the development of the film industry. Are young people still learning the storytelling techniques and creative fundamentals that have informed movie-making for decades? Are the choices that today’s student filmmakers have to make different than the ones made by previous generations?

Moderator: Mark Bell, Editor in Chief Film Threat  Panelists: Lisa McWilliams, Executive Director Mobile Film School; Patty Schubert, Garland High School International Bachelorette Film Department Head; Joe Brittain, Teen Filmmaker from Garland High School; and Jorge Arzac, Director/Writer

AT&T Wet Deck Conversations

AFI DALLAS is proud to support filmmakers and the film industry around the world — with special emphasis on our filmmakers in Texas and the region. This series of industry conversations is designed to provide opportunities for film and video professionals to network and have discussions vital to their ongoing professional development.

The discussions are held on the beautiful 16th floor Wet Deck at the W Dallas Victory Hotel. They are free and open to industry professionals and AFI DALLAS pass holders.

Thursday, April 3
5:30 p.m.
WEBISODES, SCHMEBISODES: What Happened to Writing for Feature Films and Television?
Co-hosted by Dallas Screenwriters Association
What opportunities or constraints are posed for writing for entertainment when it’s created for Internet distribution? Now that the writers’ strike has concluded, have things really changed? Will writers realistically see additional income for the short-term or the long-term for writing for “non-traditional” media?

Moderator: Elliot Kotek, Moving Pictures Magazine  Panelists: Blake Calhoun, Creator, “Pink”; Jim Hart, Screenwriter; and Brad Keller, Fireside Entertainment

Friday, April 4
5:30 p.m.
THE INDIE PAYBACK REALITY: The Real Truth Behind the Cost, Risk and Prospects for the Independent Film Today
Co-hosted by Dallas Producers Association
This discussion will center on what to know before you start spending your hard-earned cash to make your dream feature film project. What risks should you take? Do you have to have stars? What genres work and which don’t? What benefits, if any, are producers’ reps? A free-flowing conversation will give both new and experienced producers the answers to these questions and more.

Moderator: Corey Scholibo,”The Advocate”  Panelists: Charles Acosta, Arrival Pictures; Blake Calhoun, Creator, "Pink"; and Kell Saunders, Executive Director, Truly Indie.

SPECIAL EVENTS

JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT AT THE TARGET FESTIVAL LOUNGE AT VICTORY PLAZA

Saturday, April 5
11:30 a.m.
FROM THE STUDIO’S PERSPECTIVE: A unique opportunity to hear from a studio executive on making films at major studios

Moderator: Dennis Bishop, Producer/Line Producer  Panelists: Michael Heard, VP of Production, Twentieth Century Fox Feature Film Division

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