Who are the ReelWorld Emerging 20? | ReelWorld Film Festival

Each Summer, emerging producers, directors, screenwriters and actors submit their profiles and projects to ReelWorld and through a competitive selections process, ReelWorld selects 20 as IFL participants knows as The Emerging 20 (E20). Our E20 enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime as they meet with industry professionals during our cocktail reception, followed by a morning of one-on-one Face2Face meetings with our industry Mentors and an afternoon of Panels and Case Studies. We are so grateful to our Mentors who have graciously donated their time and expertise for a day of mentoring sessions.

In order to prepare for their Face2Face sessions with our Mentors during the Indie Film Lounge, the Emerging 20 participate in two workshops held in late August/beginning of September. These workshops are called ReelPrep, and this year they were led by two amazing facilitators, Marva Ollivierre and Patricia Scarlett. These workshops are an opportunity for the E20 to ask questions and work together with the Facilitators to improve on their overall verbal pitching skills and techniques through practice and critiques.

During the ReelPrep sessions, many topics and issues relating to the film industry are discussed. ReelPrep focuses on the following key elements, which we think are important for the creative and personal growth of the Emerging 20 and any new artist: