During Festival Week, a series of Seminars and Panels will be held presenting topics of interest to the filmmaker and screenwriter. A preliminary list of these topics includes:
· Intellectual Property and the Filmmaker / Screenwriter
· Entertainment Law – Contracts, Agreements, Releases – Why Are They Necessary?
· Insurance for the Film Project – Production Insurance, Errors & Omissions, Liability, etc.
· Financing the Film Project
· Distributing Your Film
· Casting In's and Out's
· Music for Film – Licensing, Synchronization Agreements, Original Scores, Public Domain
· Screenwriting Techniques
· Special Effects
· Working with Unions
· Budgeting
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The BNFF Organizers are working with recognized industry leaders and professionals to bring a talented slate of Guest Speakers and Panelists to the Festival to participate in the Seminars and Panels, including:
- Directors
- Studio Executives
- Indie Filmmakers
- Animation Artists
- Special Effects Coordinators
- Entertainment Attorneys
- Film Distributors / Buyers |
- Directors of Cinematography
- Producers / Line Producers
- Composers / Music Supervisors
- Casting Directors
- Production Supervisors
- Investors / Venture Capital Groups / Financiers
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Sponsors will also have the opportunity to conduct seminars and panels that may be specific to their products and services.
Filmmakers and Screenwriters who have submitted works to the BNFF will receive a daily pass to one seminar or panel of their choice. Tickets will also be available as part of the BNFF Festival Packages, or at the Festival Box Office.
More information on Seminars and Panels will be available on the BNFF website in early January, 2008 at www.BuffaloNiagaraFilmFestival.com, or contact CTonsi@BuffaloNiagaraFilmFestival.com.
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