MAKING IT HAPPEN IN 2017 - INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Made possible with the support of the OMDC Industry Initiatives Program
MEET THE GUILDS, AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSION
(OPEN TO PUBLIC, INDUSTRY & FESTIVAL DELEGATES)
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, June 21, 2PM – 3:30PM
LOCATION: Beach United Church (BUC), Room #2, 140 Wineva Ave.
Representatives from local guilds, agencies, and organizations share
their objectives, missions, and mandates, along with membership
incentives and services that serve our local and national community
of filmmakers and screenwriters.
PANELISTS:
Aaron Unrau, Writers Guild of Canada, Manager of Agreement Administration; Hans Engel, Directors Guild of Canada, Senior Manager NDD
and DRCC , ACTRA National; Judy Gladstone, Executive Director of the
Documentary Organization of Canada; Heather Allin, Past President (ACTRA
Toronto); and Kadon Douglas, Communications and Engagement
Manager– Toronto (WIFT-T).
Moderator: Aida Memisevic: Media, Marketing and Digital Strategist
Aida Memisevic Bio: Aida is a marketing and digital strategist, TedX speaker and executive producer creating television series and documentaries broadcast in over 60 countries. As a media leader in the field of human potential, Aida's mission is to utilize broadcast content and digital technology to better understand human thought processes and experiences, creating happier more fulfilled lives.
Made possible with the support of the OMDC Industry Initiatives Program.
MEET THE DISTRIBUTORS, PANEL DISCUSSION
(OPEN TO PUBLIC, INDUSTRY & FESTIVAL DELEGATES)
DATE & TIME: Thursday, June 22, 12PM – 1:30PM
LOCATION: Beach United Church (BUC), Room #2, 140 Wineva Ave.
Methods of distribution are constantly evolving. Traditional and new models are merging in this ever-changing landscape. Learn about financing, going to market, and understanding sales options.
PANELISTS: Susan Curran, United Front Entertainment; Robin Smith, President KinoSmith Inc.; and Sanjay Burman, CEO, IndieVue.com and Tanya Kelen, Co-Founder of PROMENA VR (Canada) and CEO of MyVirtualBest.ca .
Moderated by, Kelly Payne, Program Consultant, Industry Initiatives, Ontario Media Development Corporation.
Made possible with the support of the OMDC Industry Initiatives Program.
MEET THE FUNDERS, PANEL DISCUSSION
(OPEN TO PUBLIC, INDUSTRY & FESTIVAL DELEGATES)
DATE & TIME: Friday, June 23, 2PM – 3:30PM
LOCATION: Beach United Church (BUC), Room #2, 140 Wineva Ave.
Providing information necessary for filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers to evolve their projects, steer them through the development phase, and get their pictures made through the public-funding sector.
PANELISTS: Kelly Payne, Program Consultant, Industry Initiatives Ontario Media Development Corporation; Dan Lyon, Regional Feature Film Executive – Ontario and Nunavut, Telefilm Canada; Marcia Douglas, Program Manager, Bell Broadcast & New Media Fund; Kathleen Meek Production Executive, Drama, Independent Production, Bell Media; Melissa Amer, Deputy Director, English Services Market, Canada Media Fund Program Administrator; Monique Van Remortel, Director, Business & Rights, Unscripted Programming CBC English Services.
Moderated by Carol Whiteman, President & CEO Creative Women Workshops Association/Producer, WIDC program.
Made possible with the support of the OMDC Industry Initiatives Program
