All festival forums are free of charge and open to the public.
A CONVERSATION WITH MALCOLM MCDOWELL
Sponsored by Full Sail University
Wednesday, April 2, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at Regal
Join renowned actor and film legend Malcolm McDowell as he shares his unique point of view--from working on both sides of the Atlantic for over 40 years (with everyone from Kubrick to Rob Zombie to Gielgud and Guccione!), playing heroes and villains, across the full range of media: cinema, television, voice, digital media. . . the whole enchilada. McDowell's sustained fearlessness, energy, and artistry serve to inspire us all. Meet the man himself and brag for years to come.
KODAK FORUM: "STOP BY. SHOOT FILM."
Sponsored by Kodak Motion Picture Film
Thursday, April 3, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Friday April 4, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Festival Headquarters, Best Western Mount Vernon Inn
Designed for anyone interested in discovering how fun and easy it is to use motion picture film. "Stop By. Shoot Film." is a hands-on opportunity for you--the producer, director, videographer, student, or film fan--to experience the ease of capturing beautiful images on Super 16mm film with professional instructors. This 90 minute experiential learning opportunity is brought to you by Kodak Motion Picture Film. Sign up for this event at Festival Headquarters located at the Best Western Mount Vernon Inn or online by clicking here.
NEW MODELS OF DISTRIBUTION FORUM
Sponsored by Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission, a division of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
Thursday, April 3, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Enzian
With all of the changes in the independent film business in recent years, how are distributors reacting to these transitions, and where's the theatrical life of non-mainstream movies headed in the future? An insightful panel of industry experts, including Jeff Reichert, Senior VP/Head of Publicity for Magnolia Pictures; Rob Williams, Acquisitions Executive for Red Envelope Entertainment (the Distribution and Production arm of Netflix); Josh Green, VP - Distribution for Emerging Pictures; and a representative from IFC Films, with its "First Take" and "Festival Direct" strategies, will focus on many of the critical issues facing specialty distribution today and new, perhaps unorthodox, solutions. Randy Finch, University of Central Florida film instructor and producer of Outside Providence, The Substance of Fire, and Miles from Home, will moderate.
FILM CRITICS FORUM
Friday, April 4, 10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON at Enzian
Panel moderator Barry Sandler, UCF professor and screenwriter (Crimes of Passion, Making Love) leads a panel of some of the nation's most influential film critics in a lively discussion about film trends, critical responsibilities, and the challenges of discernment in a wildly shifting media world. Joining Sanders will be Rex Reed, New York Observer; Karen Durbin, Elle Magazine; Stephen Farber, Movieline's Hollywood Life/Los Angeles Times; and Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel.
FILMMAKER FORUM
Friday, April 4, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM at Regal
The Florida Film Festival hosts some of the hottest new independent filmmakers every year and always sets aside one day just to pick their brains. This dynamic exchange of ideas and lore inevitably defines a high point in the festival--peppered with tales of triumph, challenge, and creative methods. Don't miss a once-in-a-lifetime airing of artistic laundry by the filmmakers who get the job done.
