INDUSTRY SESSIONS
SUNDAY
JULY 21
4:00-5:00 PM
ACTORS &
DIRECTORS
EXCHANGE
The session objective is to bring together actors and directors to generate new connections and potential collaborations through the exchange of experiences from different creative perspective. We are interested in promoting dialogue between directors and actors to improve the creative process.
TUESDAY
JULY 23
4:00-5:00 PM
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
WITH A SHORT FILM
You’ve made your short film and played the festival circuit- now what? How do I turn it into a feature film or TV series? What’s the best way to use it to get representation? This year, industry experts will discuss how to use the success of your short content to opening the doors towards the next step in your career, and your vision for your project.
Industry Sessions will take place at Regal LA LIVE mezzanine level
1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
ACTORS & DIRECTORS EXCHANGE
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SUNDAY, JULY 21, 4:00 PM
The session objective is to bring together actors and directors to generate new connections and potential collaborations through the exchange of experiences from different creative perspective. We are interested in promoting dialogue between directors and actors to improve the creative process.
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Why ACTORS should attend - Here is an opportunity to meet filmmakers in a casual setting. Learn about casting process, resume and headshots, how to get your best performance on film, parley your success.
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Why DIRECTORS should attend - Expend your base of working with professional actors that will improve your next film. Learn what steps are needed to create a professional creative space to maximize actors performance.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH A SHORT FILM
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TUESDAY, JULY 23, 4:00 PM ​
You’ve made your short film and played the festival circuit- now what? How do I turn it into a feature film or TV series? What’s the best way to use it to get representation? This year, industry experts will discuss how to use the success of your short content to opening the doors towards the next step in your career, and your vision for your project.
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Moderator - Deborah Gilels – Publicist and Media Consultant
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Speakers:
Natalie Gergely – Vice President of Scripted Development – Gunpowder & Sky Entertainment Studio
Seth Nagel – Literary Manager
Valerie McCaffrey – Casting Director, Manager, Producer Here’s Yianni (based on short film).
Cher Culver – Publicist
Jennie Lew Tugend – Film/TV Producer Lethal Weapon, The Goonies, Free Willy, Return to Me
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ANIMATION PANEL
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 4:00 PM
LA Shorts will host its annual Animation Filmmaking Panel. This year, animation industry professionals from all corners of the art form will join together for a soulful discussion about their artistic journeys, inspirations and careers as well as the qualities of films and filmmakers that excite them today.
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Hosted by Jared Nigro, animation filmmaker
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Speakers:
Lauren Martinez - Netflix
Nicole River - Kickstart Entertainment
Pedro Eboli - Cupcake & Dino
Stephen Anderson - Monsters at Work, Winnie the Pooh, Meet the Robinsons
John Andrews - MTV
Paul Hollingsworth - Digital Wizards Studios
Rob Pereyda - Henshin
SCREENPLAY READING
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SATURDAY, JULY 27, 4:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to come hear a round table reading by local actors of the winner of the 2024 LA Shorts Screenplay Competition.
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A Dead Goat Does Not Fear the Butcher’s Knife by Edson Sithole
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Edson Sithole is an African filmmaker based in Vancouver, Canada. His films explore issues of identity, belonging, and existence through his lens as an African immigrant in Canada.