The ReelWorld Industry Series occurs during the annual five-day ReelWorld Film Festival. The Industry Series consists of panels that discuss relative issues within the film industry such as funding and marketing, financing and distributions, new film technology and techniques and screenwriting.
Telefilm Panel 2011 - Case Study: SNOW
Every year Telefilm Canada presents a Case Study on the festival’s opening film. This case study is an opportunity for the director and producer of the film and executives from Telefilm Canada to really dive into the inspiration, creative development and the ups and downs of bringing the film to life.
Our panels are open to the public, and we encourage you to attend. It is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge about the various pieces of the film industry, ask questions directly to both filmmakers and film industry executives and gain valuable insight and information on important topics and issues.
Stay tuned for the 2012 ReelWorld Film Festival Industry Series!
Previous ReelWorld Industry Series panels include:
Are There New Sources of Funding Out There?
We know about the usual suspects in funding – but are there new sources? We bring together the usual suspects to tell us where it is?
The Mystery of ACTRA Demystified – Presented by ACTRA Toronto
Want to work with ACTRA members but think it’s too hard? Not sure of your way around the paperwork? Then this seminar is for you! Listen to ACTRA professionals guide you through the simple steps to working with ACTRA. Is ACTRA a mystery? Not after this session.
Those Reality Shows Don’t Write Themselves!
How do you transform real life stories and people into a hit TV show that everyone talks about? Ever wonder how much is scripted and how much is genuine in these ever growing reality TV series? This panel will provide insights into the world of reality TV.
Are Webisodes a Lucrative Business?
It’s easy to make a webisode – but how do we get people to watch them and how do we make money on them? Is the webisode industry a lucrative one? Find out from insiders the do’s and don’ts of the new form of content.
Developing a Sellable Script
Before you set fingers to computer, check out this panel. Learn how to shape your script in the most productive direction. Start asking yourself the hard questions: Who is your audience? Why do they want to see this film? What talent can bring on board for the project? Will people pay to know how your story ends?
Distribution – What You Need To Know
Join Moderator Kristine Estorninos of Ouat Media as she guides a panel of industry professionals through the murky waters of distribution. This panel will help you develop the knowledge you need to take on the challenges you face today.
How to Run a Successful Business When the Product is YOU: Being a Professional Actor
How do you become a professional actor? How do you carve out a realistic business plan for yourself? What strategies can you implement? How do you take the proper steps to achieve your goal of working as an actor and getting paid properly? This panel, moderated by ReelWorld Film Festival programmer Allison Wilson-Forbes, will explore both traditional and non-traditional approaches to building your career.
Getting from Here to There – Filmmakers Share Their Secrets
Several filmmakers with films at the festival explain what it takes to make a film successfully. Moderated by ReelWorld programmer Bobby Del Rio, we find out how they managed to maneuver through the daily obstacles and achieve their goals.
Is your organization interested in hosting a ReelWorld Panel at our 2012 ReelWorld Film Festival in April? If you have a creative and current topic relating to the film and entertainment industry that you would like to present, please contact the ReelWorld office at 416.598.7933 or email industry(at)reelworld.ca.
ReelWorld provides a platform and an engaging audience of filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors and actors who want to generate a discussion about present issues and ideas within the industry.
