September 16-20, 2012
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center
Bruno Walter Auditorium – 111 Amsterdam Avenue (at 65thStreet
IFP’s Filmmaker Conference gives emerging and established writers, directors, producers, and creators the opportunity to explore the art and business of 21st century storytelling.
Whether the story is told through film, television, online, or new media, the Filmmaker Conference presents opportunities for all to learn how great projects can connect with audiences and stand out in a crowded marketplace. The Conference also surveys new possibilities for sustaining a long-term creative career.
Taking place during IFP’s annual Independent Film Week – a one-of-a-kind event bringing the international film community together to celebrate, advocate, and introduce new voices on the independent scene – the Filmmaker Conference consists of a variety of small group & networking activities, hands-on workshops, keynotes with innovators and icons, and in-depth creative master classes.
New This Year!
“Conversations With” legendary producers James Schamus and Christine Vachon, ARTE’s Michel Reilhac and Ford Foundation’s Orlando Bagwell.
Daily Case Studies on the hit indie films of the year, kicking off with Beasts of the Southern Wild (Fox Searchlight).
Meet The Decision Makers – short, small group conversations with those who can help you advance your films – programmers, funders, industry, and more! Very limited tickets available for this program!
Pitch Workshops – Feedback on your project or your promotional materials from a panel of experts to help make the most of your material.
Now seeking pitches! Due Sept. 4:
Art of the Pitch (narrative screenplays)
Marketing: The Quest for Eyeballs! (marketing campaigns)
Wild Card (transmedia campaigns)
Need to Know – exploring the nitty gritty of media making for an audience: packaging & financing, transmedia, web piracy, new distribution platforms, and tips on finding and maintaining audiences.
Creative Brain Work – Bring your notebooks, we’ll be putting you to work, too!
… And Much More!
Want to attend?
Tickets on sale now.
See last year’s archive here. Past speakers have included: filmmakers & storytellers Kevin Smith (Red State), Lee Daniels (Precious), Lena Dunham (HBO’s “Girls”), Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky), producers Jon Kilik, Peter Saraf, and Ted Hope, executives Micah Green & Roeg Sutherland (CAA), Bec Smith (UTA), Mark Ankner (WME), Sheila Nevins (HBO Documentary), Josh Braun (Submarine Entertainment), John Sloss (Cinetic Media), Keri Putnam (Sundance Institute), Geoff Gilmore (Tribeca Enterprises), Diane Weyermann (Participant Media), and case studies on Buck, Bill Cunningham New York, Tiny Furniture, Winter’s Bone, and Restrepo, among many others.
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