The 2010 Savannah Film Festival, which runs Oct. 30 – Nov. 6, has announced its program of panels and workshops. A diverse group of film professionals – designers, cinematographers, writers, directors – from the industry’s top television and movie studios will participate in panel and question-and-answer discussions on a variety of topics about the film, television and digital media business.
Among the top professionals hosting the variety of panels are:
• The dialog, sound, and film editors behind ABC’s hit series, “Lostâ€;
• Michael Lembeck, the Emmy Award-winning director of “Friends†and the feature films “The In-Laws†and “The Santa Clause 2â€;
• Denise Cramsey, the seven-time Emmy Award-nominated producer of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition†and “Trading Spacesâ€;
• Carson Kressley, the fashion expert on Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy†and the host of ‘How to Look Good Naked’ and “True Beautyâ€;
• Barry Rosenbush, the Emmy Award-winning producer of the “High School Musical†series
• Lev Spiro, the director of “Weeds,†“Ugly Betty†and “Everybody Hates Chris.â€
Panels and workshops will include:
• “The Next Big Hit,†how to package and sell your idea;
• “The Cable Documentary,†how the cable documentary goes from idea to the screen;
• “Getting The Gig,†reality TV hosts discuss how to create your brand;
• “Young Director’s Forum,†advice on going from student director to professional;
• “Casting Director, Actor Agent,†advice for aspiring casting directors, agents and actors;
• “Kodak presents STOP BY. SHOOT FILM,†a fun learning opportunity – talk to a top cinematographer; learn how to use a 16mm camera; and film and shoot your own scene – all under two hours.
Panels are $5 for the general public; $3 for students, seniors and military; and free for SCAD students, faculty and staff with a valid SCAD ID.
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