All are welcome at these free discussions surrounding issues of concern to today's filmmakers, including budget restrictions, social media, digital design, the power of documentary, and much more.
Tribeca Talks Industry - Amplify the Message: Social Media
Tribeca Talks[TTIAM] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, GetGlue, Foursquare. Social media has changed the way we interact with the world around us. These days, filmmakers don't just need a press kit and a Web site; they need a social media presence. How should producers and directors engage with this new interactive audience and how much of an impact does this audience have on a movie's success or failure on multiple platforms? Join us for a candid discussion on the importance of this growing medium. Moderated by Marc Schiller, CEO and Founder of Electric Artists. Panelists include Rider Strong, director/screenwriter The Dungeon Master, Howard Tullman, President & CEO of Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, and others. Panel will be streamed live on the Tribeca Online Film Festival website: tribecaonline.com. Read More
Tribeca Talks Industry - Are Documentary Films Changing the World?
Tribeca Talks[TTIDO] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
Documentary films unveil important truths, challenge assumptions, and often compel audiences to take action. Many of today's filmmakers are faced with an additional challenge—how do they ensure their film will have a significant impact on the public and on the policies their story highlights? The collaboration of filmmakers with NGOs and community groups has created a new distribution model, and the measure of success now reaches beyond sales to changes in public perception and policy. Join filmmaker and activist Abigail Disney, director Michael Collins Give Up Tomorrow, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Impact Partners Dan Cogan, producer Cynthia Lowen of The Bully Project, Josh Baran of Baran Communications, and others for an insightful discussion on the new paths of distribution for nonfiction films and the ways filmmakers and their subjects are making their voices heard. Moderated by independent producer and Outreach Director of The Good Pitch, Sandi DuBowski. Read More
Tribeca Talks Industry - Digital by Design
Tribeca Talks[TTIDI] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
The emergence of online digital platforms and applications provokes filmmakers to confront technology head-on. Join SAP and industry executives for a down-to-earth discussion about how the digital age aids today's filmmaker in three key areas: Funding models, intellectual property management, and distribution channels. Join Michael Lang, CEO of Miramax, Eugene Hernandez, Director of Digital Strategy at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Trevor Kaufman, CEO of Possible Worldwide, John Sloss, founder of Cinetic Media and Sloss Eckhouse LawCo LLP, and Tom Lesinksi, President of Digital at Paramount to discuss these critical components of filmmaking and how they affect the filmmaker's new marketplace. Moderated by Richard Whittington, senior VP of media and entertainment at SAP. Sponsored by SAP. Read More
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Tribeca Talks Industry - Meet the Documentary Broadcasters
Tribeca Talks[TTIME] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
Documentaries are more popular than ever. Today they are being watched on every platform and networks are filling up their slots with a wide array of topics to meet with the demands of a growing audience. Hear from Jackie Glover, VP of HBO Documentary Films; Anna Miralis, Editor, True Stories, Channel 4 Documentaries; Connor Schell, Executive Producer, ESPN Films; Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager, A&E Network and BIO Channel; and Stephen Segaller, VP of Programming, WNET, as they discuss the type of films they're drawn to and thoughts on where this genre is headed. Moderated by producer John Battsek. Read More
Tribeca Talks Industry - Shooting Anamorphic
Tribeca Talks[TTIAN] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
Creative decisions and techniques made by cinematographers vary widely. Camera positions and lighting design all combine to give a film the right atmosphere. One important choice to make is the type and style of the lens. Referred to as many things (CinemaScope, 2.35:1), the Anamorphic lens has become a major creative tool in the cinematographer's kit. Why shoot anamorphic? What are the advantages of this look, and why should some filmmakers choose it? Join Jason Kohn, director of Manda Bala, cinematographer Frederick Elmes (Brothers, The Namesake), cinematographer Barry Markowitz (Crazy Heart, All the Pretty Horses), Shawn Christensen, director of TFF short Brink and the short Curfew, cinematographer Dan Katz (Curfew), and Ellen Kuras (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Blow) to discuss the creative benefits and choices to shoot Anamorphic. Moderated by American Cinematographer's John Calhoun.
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Tribeca Talks Industry - Shooting Film on a Budget
Tribeca Talks[TTIFI] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
One of the most important aspects of realizing your independent feature is determining the right look. How will you capture your images and bring the script to the screen in a meaningful, visual way? Filmmakers and cinematographers must consider many variables: mood of the story, production restrictions, post workflow, etc. Too often these important decisions are determined by the bottom line. However, many filmmakers are able to get the most out of their budgets while still shooting film. Join Michael Cuesta, writer/director of Roadie, producer Karin Chien, cinematographer Joaquin Baca-Asay, and others to learn how to create beautiful and cost-effective cinematic narratives on film. Sponsored by Kodak. Read More
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Tribeca Talks Industry - The Business of Entertainment
Tribeca Talks[TTIBU] | 2011 | 90 min | Panel
USA
Bloomberg's inaugural Business of Entertainment program features two in-depth interviews with top industry CEOs. Hosted by one of the world's leading interviewers, Charlie Rose, the program will kick off with a conversation with Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes, who served as the CEO of HBO and Time Warner's Entertainment and Networks group before ascending to the top role at the company. Mr. Rose then interviews Joe Roth, a legendary Hollywood producer, director, and former head of the Disney and Fox studios. Together, the perspectives of Mr. Bewkes and Mr. Roth, aided by the probing questions of Charlie Rose, promise to paint a fascinating picture of the future of the entertainment business. Read More
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Our panel series returns with more can't-miss conversations After the Movie, while the Tribeca Talks Industry and Pen to Paper series explore the business of entertainment.
New this year: Tribeca Talks: Directors Series introduces you to some A-list filmmakers, and the Tribeca Talks: ESPN Panel is back with the latest epic from Alex Gibney.
