HD EXPO March Panels and Speakers

PANELS

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM, Main Theater
A KEYNOTE CONVERSATION With Oscar Nominee Wally Pfister, ASC
The Cinematographer as Artist, Expert, Collaborator: Three-time Oscar nominee Wally Pfister, ASC ("Dark Knight," "The Prestige," "The Italian Job") will discuss the art, craft and realities of storytelling from behind the camera and beyond. While cinematographers are called upon to create compelling images for motion pictures, television, commercials and now even more, they are also required to be adept and fluent in the the tools, technologies and pragmatic processes that are a part of the creative process. This is a rare opportunity to hear two of the industry’s most renowned cinematographers discuss their collaborations, talk about why they make (or don’t make) certain choices for artistic reasons, and how the tools of their craft have evolved. Moderated by: Peter Caranicas, Managing Editor, Variety.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Main Theater
CREATIVITY, CASH & TOOLS: The Making of an Indie Film
Award winning filmmakers explore their path to festival fame as they illuminate the creative and pragmatic execution of their vision. How did they develop their story, find their funding, and what were creative tools that made their story come to life. Featuring festival favorites from Sundance, AFI, LA Film Festival and other world-class festivals. Panelists: Dirk Blackman, Writer/Producer; Patrick Lussier, Director; Christopher Taylor, Director; Trina Wyatt, COO of Intrepid Pictures; and moderated by Carolyn Giardina.

SPEAKERS

Speaker		Panel
	Dirk Blackman, Writer/Producer “Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans,” EP-Writer “Outlander”	CREATIVITY, CASH & TOOLS: The Making of an Indie Film
	Peter Caranicas, Managing Editor, Variety Peter Caranicas is managing editor of features at Variety, the daily entertainment trade paper.	A KEYNOTE CONVERSATION
	Carolyn Giardina, Journalist	CREATIVITY, CASH & TOOLS: The Making of an Indie Film
	Cliff Hsui, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Technologies, Sim Video Cliff designed and taught the RED Workshops for Local 600 in cities across the U.S.	EXTREME RED - Decking outthe RED One for OUTRAGEOUS results
	Patrick Lussier, Director “My Bloody Valentine, 3D”	CREATIVITY, CASH & TOOLS: The Making of an Indie Film
	Wally Pfister, ASC - Pfister’s credits include Insomnia, Laurel Canyon, Slow Burn and The Italian Job. He has directed spots for Harley-Davidson, Nike and Playstation 3. Pfister has earned three Oscar nominations for Batman Begins, The Prestige, and The Dark Knight.	A KEYNOTE CONVERSATION
	Christopher Taylor, Director FOOD FIGHT is Chris’ first feature length documentary. It was awarded the Audience Award for 2008 from the International Documentary Association.	CREATIVITY, CASH & TOOLS: The Making of an Indie Film
	Stefan von Bjorn, Steadicam Operator (Samantha Who?, Mad Men) Accomplished director of photography, Stefan von Bjorn, SOC, is one of the industries foremost steadicam owner/operators.	EXTREME RED - Decking outthe RED One for OUTRAGEOUS results
	Trina Wyatt, COO of Intrepid Pictures Over her career Trina has consistently championed independent film.  From launching the Tribeca Film Festival to re-branding Film Independent, Trina has worked to get independent films made and seen.	CREATIVITY, CASH & TOOLS: The Making of an Indie Film

**Schedule and speakers subject to change.