2008 Panels
IFFBoston panels are FREE to the public. Simply show up early to to get a seat and engage in the exciting topics for both aspiring and seasoned professionals alike. Panels made possible by LEF Foundation
CDIABU Showcase
Saturday April 26 - 11:30am
Somerville Theatre
With the advent of digital imaging tools,
the boundaries of creative expression
have exploded. The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University is at the forefront of these filmmaking technologies, offering extensive, practical, hands-on, career-oriented education and training. Join us for a screening of short films by CDIABU’s best and brightest followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Collaborative Screenwriting Panel
Saturday April 26 - noon
Somerville Theatre
Award-winning screenwriters will discuss industry hot topics such as new media solutions for writing and sharing creative work, formatting and form, and benefits and drawbacks of group collaboration. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear panelists Will Conroy (TRANSSIBERIAN); Amy Fox (HEIGHTS); writer/producer Jean-Paul Ouellette whose credits include THE TERMINATOR; and Elizabeth Stark, founder of the Harvard Free Culture group; discuss personal experiences in the industry and offer tips and suggestions for developing successful screenplays. The panel will be moderated by Jeremy Brothers, a well-known Boston actor and director at Improv Asylum.
Sponsored by Zhura
Breaking Into the Boston Film Industry
Saturday April 26 - 2:30pm
The Burren Restaurant
Chris O’Donnell, Business Manager for IATSE Local 481; Kyra Friedman, Set Decorator for GONE BABY GONE and DAN IN REAL LIFE; Lee Anthony Holloway, Grip for THE DEPARTED; Tim Sweeney, Assistant Camera, GONE BABY GONE and THE BROTHERHOOD discuss the ins and outs of making a living in the Boston film industry.
Moderated by Michael Bowes of Central Productions.
Distribution 2.0
Sunday April 27 - noon
The Burren Restaurant
A discussion with some of the companies on the cutting edge of film distribution featuring representatives of Spout.com, Current TV, Indiepix, and Ourstage.
Moderated by Amy Dotson of Independent Feature Project (IFP).
Comics to Film/Film to Comics
Sunday April 27 - 2:30pm
The Burren Restaurant
A presentation by filmmaker/ writer Greg Pak (director of the indie hit ROBOT STORIES and writer of the popular comic books World War Hulk, The X-Men, and Warbound). Greg will discuss the similarities between the two crafts and show examples of his writing and storyboarding for both mediums. Admission is free.
