Thursday, April 14

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Screen Actors Guild, But Were Afraid to Ask
Designed for actors, both aspiring and working, this workshop will answer your questions about the Guild on topics ranging from how to qualify for membership, working under contracts, and how residuals work.  Get the scoop from Nashville Executive Director Leslie Krensky and a panel of Guild members. Presented by Screen Actors Guild and SAGIndie.
Thursday, April 14, 2:00 p.m.

Batman & Other Tales:  An Evening with Michael Uslan
Executive Producer of 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” directed by Chistopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale - along with every Batman movie made since the original Tim Burton/Michael Keaton Batman - Michael Uslan engages in a one-on-one interview with Jim Ridley, Editor of the Nashville Scene. Uslan is also a renowned comic book scholar, and was producer on numerous projects including “Catwoman,” “The Spirit,” “Swamp Thing,” “Constantine,” and “Where in the World Is Carmen San Diego?” Presented by Film-Com Nashville.
Thursday, April 14, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16

I Finished My Script, So Now What Do I Do:  Top 10 FAQs on the Writers Guild and How to Join
Join Ursula Lawrence, Lead Strategic Organizer from the Writers Guild of America, East, in a discussion about how to register your script and join the Writers Guild. Ursula will provide information and answer questions on membership, benefits, contracts/signatories, low budget agreements and new media at the Guild.
Saturday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.

A Conversation with Vince Gill
Join Vince Gill in a conversation about all things music and his journey from side musician to top-selling recording artist. Presented by the Film Musicians Secondary Market Fund. FREE.
Saturday, April 16, 1:00 p.m.

Blue Like Jazz: A Kickstarter Journey
When a major investor pulled out of the project just months before cameras were set to roll, the makers of “Blue Like Jazz” decided it was time to abandon hope of turning Don Miller’s best-selling memoir into a film. Two fans of the book came forward an idea to crowd source donations and Save “Blue Like Jazz.” Thirty days later -- $346,000 in donations from nearly 4,600 fans. The movie was named the Kickstarter Project of the Year and is currently in post-production. Hear about the journey from the filmmakers and see selected never-before-seen clips from the film.
Saturday, April 16, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19

Music Supervisors 101: The Basics of Song Placement
Understanding exactly how to submit your songs for film or TV can make the difference between getting that song placed or having it wind up in the "circular file." Featuring top music supervisors Andrea von Foerster ("500 Days of Summer," "The O.C."), Alethia Austin ("Grassroots," "The Cursed"), Jon Ernst ("The Hills," "The World According to Paris"), Chris Mollere ("Greek," "The Vampire Diaries"), Marcy Bulkeley (Music Supervisor/BLT & Assoc.) and Richard Glasser (VP Motion Picture Music/Weinstein Co.). The panel will be moderated by noted entertainment attorney Jim Zumwalt. Sponsored by SESAC. Please note: due to the nature of post-production, panelists could be subject to last-minute substitutions.
Tuesday, April 19, 1:00 p.m.

Sony 35 Millimeter Imaging Technology
Join Sony Electronics for their “35 Millimeter Imaging Technology” presentation featuring the new PMW-F3 camcorder, representing a breakthrough for Independent producers and filmmakers. The new PMW-F3 camcorder is designed for a wide range of digital production applications from commercial, documentary, television and feature film production. Sony has a long successful track record of developing digital production technologies that give producers at any level access to the highest-quality imaging tools and the right workflow for their needs. Presented by Sony.
Tuesday, April 19, 3:30 p.m

Wednesday, April 20

Music Supervisors: 201
Open only to established publishers and industry professionals, this panel moves past the basics and takes an in-depth look at song placement for film and TV. Our music supervisors will discuss their current projects, and the more intimate setting will open up opportunities for submissions and relationship-building. Featuring top music supervisors Andrea von Foerster ("500 Days of Summer," "The O.C."), Alethia Austin ("Grassroots," "The Cursed"), Jon Ernst ("The Hills," "The World According to Paris"), Chris Mollere ("Greek," "The Vampire Diaries"), Marcy Bulkeley (Music Supervisor/BLT & Assoc.) and Richard Glasser (VP Motion Picture Music/Weinstein Co.). The panel will be moderated by noted entertainment attorney Jim Zumwalt. Please note: due to the nature of post-production, panelists could be subject to last-minute substitutions.
Special $35 pricing.
Wednesday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.

Third Party Music Licensing:  More Resources for Artists, Publishers, and Filmmakers
Over the last decade, there have been two key shifts in the music licensing world. One, it's no longer a secret that music placement is a valuable revenue stream and buzz-generating component for artists. Two, music has never been easier to record in high quality. These two shifts have created an over-saturation of music for music supervisors. As a result, it's never been tougher for artists to get their music in the ears of supervisors. Third party licensing companies can act as a trusted content filter, and as a valuable link between artists & publishers and music supervisors & filmmakers.  Join panelists Mike Swartz (One Louder Creative), Steven Scharf (Steven Scharf Entertainment/Carlin America), Jessica Garey (Firefly Music), Liz McNicoll (Paramount), and Josh Collum (Sorted Noise) in a discussion about best practices when it comes to writing, recording, and pitching music for film and TV.
Wednesday, April 20, 2:15 p.m.

An Evening with Gustavo Santaolalla
Recipient of the 2011 Mike Curb Career Achievement Award for Film Music, Gustavo Santaollala is the two-time Academy Award-winning composer of the scores of “Brokeback Mountain” and “Babel.” Join us as we celebrate his career in a one-on-one chat about his work and his remarkable music. Santaolalla will be Interviewed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning composer/arranger Chris Boardman.
Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 21

Shooting “Septien” on Film – presented by Kodak
Producer Ryan Zacarias and director/writer/star Michael Tully discuss the steps taken by them and their crew in production and budgeting to shoot their film on Kodak 16mm. They will further discuss the journey of “Septien," from its World Premiere at Sundance, to Rotterdam, SXSW and finally here in Nashville, where it was laid on film.
Follows April 21, 2:00 p.m. screening of “Septien”