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Speakers and Panels
A primary theme of this year's festival is DIY filmmaking, with specific focus on new and emerging filmmakers. The following special guests and speakers have committed to attending -- full program details, including final presentation topics and attendee confirmations, TBA.
Josh Doke, Executive Producer, Bayview Entertainment, NJ, USA
Pitching your no/low-budget feature film to distributors.
Jaime Hill and Ross Paul – the Mom and Dad in Skinamarink
Reflections on a how a $15,000 project made in Edmonton became the top horror film in the world.
Kate Webb, Ryan Neufeld and Brian Lawrence – local Kootenay actors
Making the shift from stage to screen acting.
Naida Osline and Tyler Stallings, Los Angeles
Producing award-winning documentaries – with your cell phone.
Sarah Kapoor, Regional Film Commissioner, Creston, BC
Strategies for creating and pitching content to OTT and web-series funders.
Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Skimmerhorn Productions, Creston
A reality check on why DIY – or "Folk Filmmaking" – is not as simple as just picking up a camera and shooting.
Jeff Clemens, Associate Dean, Centre for Entertainment Arts
Bow Valley College, Calgary
How Bow Valley is filling an important gap in filmmaker education.