DAY 1
March 19, 2022
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.
Disclaimer: Speakers are subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Networking Room
Enter our Networking Chat Room (open all day)
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Live Networking
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Connect
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Exchange Ideas
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Speed Networking
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Meet and connect with other attendees at the
beginning and end of each day. Starts in the main room then breaks out into randomized breakout rooms for 2 minutes. Reset and repeat for 30mins.
Zin Sze-To & Taz Garcia Host
Movie Expo Co-Founders
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Casting & Auditioning Panel
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Learn audition secrets in an ever changing industry from top Casting Directors
Harriet Greenspan
Casting Director Harriet Greenspan is known for her work on Drake & Josh (2004), Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) and The Clique (2008)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0339182/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Ilona Smyth
Ilona Smyth (CSA, CDC) is one of the most experienced and connected Casting Directors in Ontario, Canada. She has worked on over 100 projects across North America. Ilona is known for her work in FatMan (Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins), House at the End of the Street (Jennifer Lawrence), February (Emma Roberts, Lauren Holly, Kiernan Shipka).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3666027/
Lisa Parasyn
Lisa Parasyn is an award winning Casting Director, most recently for her achievement in casting for Shaw's 'Bomb Girls' at the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards, and runs a highly-reputed agency (Lisa Parasyn Casting).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0494862/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderators - Daryl Ledwon & Lars Classingtion
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Indie Films From A-Z:
How To Get It All Done
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Learn how these filmmakers leveraged low-budget sets to big screen successes.
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. Taz's experiences range from low budget productions to multimillion dollar budgets.
His most recent role is Maddock's Mercenary opposite Jackie Chan and John Cena.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4405460/
Sergio Navarretta
Film Producer/ Director (The Cuban, Arctic Dogs, Lamborghini)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1729175/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Trish Rainone
Patricia "Trish" Rainone works both in front and behind the camera. She is one of the producers of A Christmas Letter that released on CBC & CBC Gem. She also Co-directed and a lead in Pink is In.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5232957/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Tequoia Urbina
1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Actor real talk
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A candid and raw discussion about the industry's good, bad, and ugly, as well as diversity in film and Television.
Vincent M. Ward
Vincent M. Ward is known for his work on The Walking Dead, Death House and True Blood.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1027309/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1
Moderators -Angelica Alejandro
Actor (The Boys, Schitt$ Creek, Dark Matter & What We Do in the Shadows). Producer, On Set Liaison & Respect on Set Instructor, past ACTRA Toronto Councilor and Executive Vice President and ACTRA National Councilor.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5505303/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Taz Garcia
A multi-faceted actor, director, producer and author, Garcia loves to give back and inspire the up-and-coming generations of filmmakers and creatives. His work spans from working as far east as Malaysia to as far west as Hollywood. His most credits include mobile video game starring Sylvester Stallone and a supporting role opposite Jackie Chan and John Cena (Project X-traction).
2:10 PM -3:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Talent Representation in 2022:
What do they look for in In an ever changing landscape?
A diverse group of professionals behind the scenes from Talent Management & Talent Agents.
Joe Lorenzo
Producer, Casting Director
Owner - https://societyperformers.com/
IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1881399/
Raynard Pearson
Lead Talent Agent & Founder of WORK! Talent-
https://www.iworktalent.com/about
Mara Santino
Talent Manager at Luber Roklin Entertainment
- https://societyperformers.com/
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Lisa Meuser
Talent Agent, Creative Writer and Producer - Owner of WORK Talent Agency
http://theactorsgreenroom.weebly.com/mara-santino.html
Maya Ritter
Talent Agent at Ritter Talent Agency & Actor
IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1881399/
Jackie Warden
Talent Agent - Head of Children & Youth division at Ritter Talent Agency
Instagram: https://sites.google.com/rittertalentagency.com/main/jackie-warden?authuser=0
Moderator - John Stevens
Veteran Actor, Producer, Casting Director and Coach. Owner and Founder of Act With Purpose Inc.
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Gear Up:
Your A-Z for Filmmakers before you start Rolling.
What is needed to start production? Where and how to get it.
Bruce Dale
A multi-disciplinary learning and development professional with over a decade of experience in the areas of learning strategy, program development, design, and delivery utilizing different models including technology to solution training (VILT, ILT, eLearning, etc.)
About Bruce Dale - https://whites.com/about-william-f-white/our-staff/bruce-dale
Moderator - Tazito Garcia
A multi-faceted actor, director, producer and author, Garcia that loves to give back and inspire the up-and-coming generations of filmmakers and creatives. Taz has worked internationally from the far east to the far west.
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
RIGHT your SCRIPT
Learn how to polish up your scripts, structure, characters and plots.
Kalman Szegvary
Writer and Producer, best known for Solid Cover (2000), Cannibal Rollerbabes (1997), A Date with Fear (2011) and The Drive-by Ventriloquist (2006)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0843890/
Yusuf Gad
Yusuf Gad is an award-winning and multiple-optioned screenwriter with a knack for plot twists and sharp dialogue.
Yusuf has had several of his scripts optioned for film and television in between global pandemics.
His short film THE ROBBERY caught the attention of Amazon Studios, and his feature biopic BROWSER WARS has been optioned several times.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1299443/
Moderator - Matt Hall
Canadian writer, editor and producer for Corus Entertainment Inc., a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio ranging from animation to specialty television channels reaching a worldwide audience.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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 (10 minute rounds each) to 3 industry producers.
Beryl Huang
President, CEO of Bruber Media, 5x Emmy Award Winner (Belle, Death Wish, Wonders of the Sea)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8805901/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
George Lee
CEO & Co-founder of Venture 3D and Storyoscopic Films (Animal Crackers, Charming, Danger Close)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2083784/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
https://www.storyoscopicfilms.com/
Zin Sze-To
Film Producer and Founder of the Movie Expo, Zin Sze-To has the ability to take visions and make it reality. This year Zin is in search for the next project to fund and will be taking part in the pitch sessions.
https://www.movie-expo.com/meet-zin-sze-to
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Networking Room
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Live Networking
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Connect
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Exchange Ideas
Speed Networking
Meet and connect with other attendees at the
beginning and end of each day. Starts in the main room then breaks out into randomized breakout rooms for 2 minutes. Reset and repeat for 30mins.
Zin Sze-To & Taz Garcia Host
Movie Expo Co-Founders
MOVIE EXPO FILM FESTIVAL FINALIST SHOWCASE
NOW SHOWING SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2022
DAY 2
March 20, 2022
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 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
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
Speed Networking
Meet and connect with other attendees at the
beginning and end of each day. Starts in the main room then breaks out into randomized breakout rooms for 2 minutes. Reset and repeat for 30mins.
Zin Sze-To & Taz Garcia Host
Movie Expo Co-Founders
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Cinematography
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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
Francois Aubry
François Aubry entered the world of filmmaking at the National Film Board of Canada where he spent 10 years training with pioneer of the medium such as Sydney Goldsmith, Colin Low, Eric Chamberlain, and interacting with Wally Gentleman, Gille Tremblay and Sue Gourley (for special visual effects techniques).
He founded his own effects studio in association with Film Opticals of Canada, where he supervises the visual effects of over 50 movie productions.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0041443/
Moderator - Taz Garcia
Actor, Director and Film Producer - Dead End , The Briefcase, Trust, El Camino - FIFA World Cup 2014. Taz's experiences range from low budget productions to multimillion dollar budgets.
His most recent role is Maddock's Mercenary opposite Jackie Chan and John Cena.
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
2nd Unit Direction & Stunt Coordination
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Physical storytelling
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Stunts, Choreography, Training and Safety
Brett Chan
Brett Chan is known for his work on Warrior, Marco Polo, Skyscraper and HALO.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0150812/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Angelica Lisk-Hann
Angelica is the the first black female stunt coordinator in Canada and one of a mere handful in the world.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0514076/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Tazito Garcia
Actor, Director and Film Producer - Dead End , The Briefcase, Trust, El Camino - FIFA World Cup 2014. Taz's experiences range from low budget productions to multimillion dollar budgets. Taz prides himself in performing all his own action scenes and stunts. His most recent role is 'Maddock's Mercenary' opposite Jackie Chan and John Cena.
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Producers and Film Funding Panel:
Pitch Perfect
Join as these amazing producers discuss how to get your project off the ground.
Focusing on development and film funding.
Find out the secrets of what producers do and look for.
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/
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
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
Moderator - Bobby Del Rio
Actor and producer veteran that has recently headlined national news in Canada for getting an agent in Hollywood from the social audio app Clubhouse . He has become one of the top social audio influencers in the world.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0215816/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
4 :10 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Action Design -
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Learn how to create an exciting and intense action scene from a man who took matters into his own hands by beginning a YouTube channel and eventually being taught by Jackie Chan Stunt Team member Brad Allen, which led to him working on films like The King's Man and Marvel's Shang Chi.
Yung Lee
Best known for Shang-Chi, The Kings Man, SOLO: A Star Wars Story.
Yung has an extensive background in the entertainment industry and production of creative content. Starting in 2011, he started a YouTube channel by the name of GakAttack which featured short action films that focused on action choreography and visual effects both done by Yung himself.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0150812/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Moderator - Tazito Garcia
Actor, Director and Film Producer - Dead End , The Briefcase, Trust, El Camino - FIFA World Cup 2014. Taz's experiences range from low budget productions to multimillion dollar budgets.
His most recent role is Maddock's Mercenary opposite Jackie Chan and John Cena.
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Power Women In Film & Television
A discussion about experiences in the film business with these incredible women in the industry. How it all came together, challenges, achievements, and advice for aspiring filmmakers.
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
Penney Finkelman Cox
Penney is the former Co-Head for Dream works and the Executive Vice President at Sony Animation. Best known for The Prince of Egypt (1998), Shrek (2001), Snakes on a Plane (2006), Terms of Endearment (1983).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277896/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Jocelyne Meinert
Jocelyne Meinert is an 8 time Emmy award winner and 21 time nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design, Production Design and Technical Achievement, and her most recent Netflix project made the Oscar shortlist for animated short documentary.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7586834/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Moderator - Stephanie Herrera
Stephanie Herrera (Actor/Writer/Producer) is a BIPOC creative with a specialty in Improv comedy. She is a screen and voice talent while also focusing on writing for television (comedy and animated Kids TV).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6565798/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Episodic Filmmaking: Creating Content for Television, Streaming, & Episodic:
Turning Ideas to reality
Join us as we explore the differences of producing television, streaming & episodic content.
Sebastian Lee
Television Producer (The Good Doctor, Dramaworld, Suits and Pachinko)
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 - Tazito Garcia
Actor, Director and Film Producer - Dead End , The Briefcase, Trust, El Camino - FIFA World Cup 2014. Taz's experiences range from low budget productions to multimillion dollar budgets. Taz prides himself in performing all his own action scenes and stunts. His most recent role is 'Maddock's Mercenary' opposite Jackie Chan and John Cena.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4405460/
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
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
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
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
Gabriele Monticelli
Gabriele Monticelli is the President and Founder of Firework Productions and Mediaslate Entertainment. From then on became a Director of Development funding films for producers and as a producer himself. He is trusted by dozens of clients across North America in creating content for their businesses. Having worked in partnership with entertainment companies such as Hallmark Channel, Reel One Entertainment, and Corus Entertainment, Gabriele is always on the look out for new and fresh ideas.
5:30 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022
CLOSING CEREMONY - AWARD PRESENTATION
MOVIE EXPO SHOW
Join us as we highlights speakers.
Movie Expo Film Festival &
Script Contest winners.
Awards Ceremony
Be Seen.
Be Heard.
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.
Disclaimer: Speakers are subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments.