DAY 1
March 20, 2021
Pre-Production: Bringing Ideas to Life
Learn the secrets and importance of of pre-production work. From film funding, set design, writing from idea to screen, audition secrets, and insights into the industry.
Speakers include Hollywood's top Casting Directors, Art Directors, Music Composers, Acting Coaches, and Wardrobe Designers.
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Networking Room
Enter our Networking Chat Room (open all day)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Lounge
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Live Networking
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Connect
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Exchange Ideas
Daily Networking Games
Perfect opportunity to meet with other industry individuals
Draws & Give-A-Ways
Enter our chat and networking room and see what fun give-a-ways we have in store
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Casting & Auditioning Panel
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"Audition Secrets: Impress the Casting Director".
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Hollywood's Top Casting Directors Reveal "How to Book That Audition".
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Submissions to get into the audition room.
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Casting Secrets: Get that next role.
Nancy Nayor
Casting Director & Film Producer (Songbird, Survive, The Perfect Date, Young & the Restless)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0623314/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Sergio Alvarado
Casting Director & Film Producer (Haunted Hospitals, Save My Reno, The Weather Flies and Battle of the Blades)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3147422/
Ron Leach
Casting Director & Film Producer (Award - Top Casting Director (2018), best known for Christmas Unwrapped, Winter Castle, Human Town, The Hazing Secret)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0494862/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Emily Kirby
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Pitch Perfect: Producers Film Funding Panel: Independent Film Start to Finish (Hollywood and Canada)
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Join as these amazing producers discuss how to get your project off the ground.
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Focusing on development and film funding.
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Find out the secrets of what producers look for.
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Panelists from this section will be apart of the pitch sessions
Marcus Englefield
Executive Producer, Co-founder of Venture 3D (Danger Close, Animal Crackers, Beyond the Velvet Rope)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2083784/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
George Lee
CEO & Co-Founder of Venture 3D and Storyoscopic Films - Animal Crackers, Danger Close, Trouble, Charming
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2083784/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Andrew Miano
Film Producer (The Farewell, Columbus, A Single Man)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0583948/
Moderator - Max Cerchi
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Producing Television, Streaming, & Episodic:
Turning Ideas to reality
Join us as we explore the differences of producing television, streaming & episodic content
Insights on the experiences of working on the set
Sebastian Lee
Television Producer - The Good Doctor, Dramaworld, Suits, Siti Hyunteo
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2876845/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Steve Binder
Television Producer (NCIS, Star Trek: Discovery, Dead Zone)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082811/
Moderator - Yusuf Gad
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Talent Representation in 2021:
In an ever changing landscape who can help me navigate the business?
A diverse group of professionals behind the scenes from Talent Management to Talent Agencies
Lynne Marks
Talent Agent - Piper Kaniecki Marks Talent
Pam Fisher
Talent Agent - A3 Artist Agency
Jeff Goldberg
Talent Management - Founder of Jeff Goldberg Management, Former talent agent at William Morris (WME)
Moderator - Emily Kirby
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Previz, Concept Design & VFX
From the page to the screen and everything in between
A look into the preparation and planning for in live action and animated film. Panel will be discussing PreViz and Storyboarding in live action and animation. Concept design from start to finish
Kevin Conran
Art Director and Designer - Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Dragons - Riders of Berk, and Blazing Samurai
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1329123/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Luis F. Carrasco
VFX Art Director & Concept Designer - The Revenant, Ready Player One, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8645822/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Moderator - Adrian Bobb
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Voices In Animation
Bringing characters to life through voice
Be astonished as you join these amazing speakers on a journey of bringing characters to life through voice acting. Learn how they got started and what it takes to make it all happen.
Jamie Thomason
Voice Director - Disney Aminations, Daytime Emmy Nominee, Young Justice, The Little Mermaid II, Cinderella III, Mulan II, Tarzan II and many more...
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0859708/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
James Arnold Taylor
Voice Actor - Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Obi-Wan Kenobi), TMNT (Leonardo), Johnny Test ( Johnny Test), LEGO DC Shazam: Magic and Monsters (Flash / Dummy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM4RMo0R2Vc
Ron Rubin
Voice Actor - X-Men (Morph / Kevin Sydney), Sailor Moon (Artemis / Central Control), Beetlejuice (Additional Voices), The Care Bears Big Wish Movie (Messy Bear)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0747865/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Jeff Wright
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
2nd Unit Action Direction - Stunt & Action
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Action Design & Direction, Stunts, Choreography, Training, Safety.
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Panel will be discussing Previz and Rehearsals for live action and motion capture
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Working in studio VS on location
Rigan Machado
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master, Celebrity Coach and Stunt Coordinator (John Wick, Fast & Furious)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0532498/?ref_=rvi_nm
Silvio Simac
Martial Arts Master, Actor and Stunt Performer (Undisputed, Transporter 3, Unleashed)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0799272/?ref_=rvi_nm
Wayne Wells
Wayne Wells Stunt Performer and Coordinator (Blood and Water, EFC, Covert Affairs, Trailer Park Boys)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920466/?ref_=rvi_nm
Moderator - Taz Garcia
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Voices of Colour (BIPOC):
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Diversity in film and Television
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Evolution of Casting
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Being seen and being heard
Tim Cogshell
Veteran LA FilmWeek Critic, Producer and filmmaker
http://www.lafca.net/critics/Tim_Cogshell.php
Sherman Augustus
Actor and Producer - Stranger Things, Westworld and Into the Badlands
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0041978/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Angelica Alejandro
Actor & Producer, ACTRA Executive Council Vice President (Schitt's Creek, The Boys, The Handmaid's Tale
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5505303/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Trevor Ramai Jr.
4:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Indie Film From A-Z:
How to get it all done
A close look at the trials and tribulations of filmmaking in Canada and abroad. Learn how these filmmakers made it all happen.
Brigitte Kingsley
Actor and Film Producer - Dark Side Rising, Night Cries, Making a Deal with the Devil
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0455502/
Max Cerchi
Film Director and Producer - Mayday, Lockdown, The Penthouse and Adrenaline
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0148482/
Tazito Garcia
Actor, Director and Film Producer - Dead End , The Briefcase, Trust, El Camino - FIFA World Cup 2014
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4405460/
Tom Antos
Director, Producer and Cinematographer- The Big Wild North, Killing Love, Campers Be Warned and Under Black Skies
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1782396/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#producer
Sergio Navarretta
Film Producer/ Director (The Cuban, Arctic Dogs, Lamborghini)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1729175/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Stephanie Herrera
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Pitch Session:
A one-on-one chance to pitch your scripts and ideas to our experts
Pitch Panel Experts include industry producers, agents, network executives and acquisition specialists.
Pitch Session provides attendee with 3 individual pitch opportunities to 3 industry producers
Marcus Englefield
Executive Producer, Co-founder of Venture 3D (Danger Close, Animal Crackers, Beyond the Velvet Rope)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2083784/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Jamie Shen
iQIYI North America Content Manager. iQiYI is one of the largest online video sites in the world, with nearly 6 billion hours spent on its service each month and over 500 million monthly active users. They have recently setup their head office in Canada and will be taking pitches at the Movie Expo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQIYI
Max Cerchi
Film Director and Producer - Mayday, Lockdown, The Penthouse and Adrenaline
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0148482/
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Networking Lounge
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Live Networking
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Connect
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Exchange Ideas
Daily Networking Games
Perfect opportunity to meet with other industry individuals
Draws & Give-A-Ways
Enter our chat and networking room and see what fun give-a-ways we have in store
Zin Sze-To - Host
Movie Expo CEO & CO-Founder
Taz Garcia - Host
Movie Expo Vice President & CO-Founder
Disclaimer: Speakers are subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments.
DAY 2
March 21, 2021
Production on Set: Storytelling Through the Lens
Take a deeper look into the marvels of filmmaking. Bring out the filmmaker in you, get the chance to be up close and personal to the world's greatest filmmakers.
Speakers include Hollywood's Academy award winning: Directors, 2nd Unit Directors, Distribution Panels, Line Producers, Sound Editors, Special Effects, and writers.
Disclaimer: Speakers are subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments.
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Networking Room
Enter our Networking Chat Room (open all day)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Lounge
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Live Networking
-
Connect
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Exchange Ideas
Daily Networking Games
Perfect opportunity to meet with other industry individuals
Draws & Give-A-Ways
Enter our chat and networking room and see what fun give-a-ways we have in store
Zin Sze-To - Host
Movie Expo CEO & CO-Founder
Taz Garcia - Host
Movie Expo Vice President & CO-Founder
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Power Women In Film & Television
Join these amazing women in film in the discussion about their experiences in the film industry. How it all happened, Challenges, triumphs and words of wisdom to young filmmakers.
Ann Carli
Film Producer ( I like it Like That, Crossroads, Former President of Will Smith Enterprises)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004653/
Beryl Huang
President, CEO of Bruber Media, 4x Emmy Award Winner (Belle, Death Wish, Wonders of the Sea)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8805901/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Bernice Liu
Actress (Ip Man: The Legend Is Born, The King of Fighters, The Hitman Never Dies)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1292847/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Joanne Rubino
Producer (Sun Records, Brando and Gene Simmons Family Jewels)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0498513/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Zin Sze-To
Moderator - Brigitte Kingsley
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Director - Television / Streamer
Why storytelling on the small screen is more impactful than ever.
Bill Johnson
Director & Editor (The Expanse, The West Wing, Justified, The Rookie, Taken)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0424594/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5
Moderator - Yusuf Gad
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Cinematogrpahy
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Capturing the Image
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Cinematography and aligning with the vision
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How to capture your subject in action
Paul Cameron
Cinematographer (21 Bridges, Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell NO Tales, Collateral, Man on Fire, Gone in Sixty Seconds, Swordfish)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0131700/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Moderator - Taz Garcia
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Director - Feature Film
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From Script to Screen
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Aligning with the vision.
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Directing talent and bringing characters to life.
Walt Becker
Director (Alvin and the Chipmunks, Old Dogs, National Lampoon's Van Wilder, Glory Days)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065608/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Kevin Lewis
Director ( Willy's Wonderlalnd, The Dark Heart)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507425/
Moderator - Sergio Navarretta
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Fit the part - Superhero Transformation
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Learn the nutrition and workout secrets of the stars
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The disciplines and routines
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Get to know the heroes behind the capes
Rehan "Ray" Jalali
Celebrity Body Transformation Expert, Producer and Best Selling Author (Batman, Rocky, Rambo, Wolverine, Thor and Pussy Cat Dolls)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2504002/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Eric "The Trainer" Fleishman
Hollywood Physique Expert, Host of Celebrity Sweat (Martin Kove, Def Leppard , James Maslow)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2687048/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Tazito Garcia
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Sound Design & Mixing & Music Editing
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Amazing Stories and Anecdote.
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How Sound and music play a pivotal role in film
Jim Schultz
Music Editor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Suicide Squad, Godzilla, A Good Day to Die Hard, Inglorius Bastards)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1312824/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Daniel Pinder
Music Editor ( Priest, Dark Knight, Big Hero 6, Jupiter Ascending)
Moderator - Brian Eimer
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Writing Breaking into the business
Feature, PVOD, Animation
The art of writing and why stories have gone global
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Ideas to script
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Putting your ideas into words
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Creating a fictional universe
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Character vs Story Personal anecdotes
Rob Edwards
Producer and Writer (The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Full House, The Princess Frog)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0972395/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Eric Wald
Writer & Producer (Siren and View from the top)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264150/reference
Steve Bencich
Writer (The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, Cats & Dogs, Brother Dear, Cinderella 3, Chicken Little)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0070368/
Modertor - Kal Szegvary
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Producing Television, Streaming, & Episodic:
Turning Ideas to reality
Join us as we explore the differences of producing television, streaming & episodic content
Insights on the experiences of working on the set
Steve Binder
Television Producer (NCIS, Star Trek: Discovery, Dead Zone)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082811/
Moderator - Yusuf Gad
4:00 PM - 6:10 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Pitch Session:
A one-on-one chance to pitch your scripts and ideas to our experts
Pitch Panel Experts include industry producers, agents, network executives and acquisition specialists.
Pitch Session provides attendee with 3 individual pitch opportunities to 3 industry producers
George Lee
CEO & Co-founder of Venture 3D and Storyscopic Films (Animal Crackers, Charming, Danger Close)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2083784/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
https://www.storyoscopicfilms.com/
Brent Baum
Executive Producer & Writer (The Wedding Planner, Charming, Finding Noah, Thomas the Magic Railroad)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0062069/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
William Wall
Director, Producer & Writer. Head of Production at Bruber Media
https://www.brubermedia.com/leadership
Steve Shapiro
Producer, Head of Production for Das Films (The November Man, Winter's Bone and into the Forest)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1648927/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
6:00 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
CLOSING CEREMONY - AWARD PRESENTATION
MOVIE EXPO SHOW
Join us as we showcase the talent in front and behind the camera.
Highlights of Speakers
Special performances from all over the globe
Script contest winner announcement
Be Seen.
Be Heard.
MC - Rika Vuong
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
REGINALD HUDLIN
Reginald Hudlin is an Oscar Nominated Director and Executive Producer best known for The Black Godfather, the 88th Annual Academy Awards, Marshall, and Django Unchained.
He is also the former President of BET and former Vice President of the Producers Guild.
Get Up close and personal with Reggie Hudlin.
Directing and Producing Award Winning Productions
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0399737/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Yusuf Gad
Disclaimer: Speakers are subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments.
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Distribution - Foreign Markets/Film Sales in Digital Era
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Seminar will be on how to seek and negotiate distribution deals, as well as tips on what the major players look for in terms of content acquisition.
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Distribution 101 (Amazon, Hulu, Netlifx)
Mark Lindsey
President of Distribution Goldcrest / Saboteur (Sin City, Finding Neverland, Kill Bill)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5072862/?ref_=fn_al_nm_3
Curt Marvis
CEO & Co -Founder of QYOU, Former Lionsgate’s President of Digital Media (Traditional and Digital Media Distribution)
https://www.qyoumedia.com/about
Moderator - Marcus Englefield
Bringing It All Together
Hollywood's top Producers take the stage to discuss the aftermath. What happens after filming? How do you get distribution. How do you market your film? Get the chance to ask your favorite filmmaker questions on the spot. Journey through the fascinating world of special effects and how the pros bring it altogether.
Speakers include Hollywood's Academy award winning: Producers, VFX Supervisors, Art Directors, Sound Designers, and Editors.