free --- Saturday, March 7 Workshop - Theatre 9
Creation of Independent Film
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Hosted by Irin Daniels and Laura Bottini
10:25am - NEW TIME. Workshop time in the graphic is wrong.
This hands-on workshop breaks down the production of Façade: Protocol: Day Zero from concept to execution. We share the specific tools, workflows, and problem-solving strategies used to finish this independent film. Participants will learn how Glow-Frame built a professional crew and managed the end-to-end pipeline—including pre-production, production, and post-strategy—to deliver a high-quality thriller under real-world constraints.
free --- Saturday, March 7 Workshop - Theatre 8
Social Media and the Filmmaker
Hosted by Melissa Farley
2:20pm
In this practical, no-fluff workshop, filmmaker and media producer Melissa Farley breaks down how filmmakers can use social media strategically to build audiences, generate momentum, and support their films long before release. Designed for indie filmmakers at every stage, this session focuses on realistic, results-driven approaches to content, platforms, and storytelling—without burnout or gimmicks. Attendees will leave with a clear plan they can implement immediately.
FILMMAKER Breakfast Panel - Creating Money for Film
Host E.E. Moe: GUEST - Melissa Erickson with the funding studio
SUNDAY, March 8 - 9:30AM - Harkins Shea 14. theatre #2
Free to Attend - please RSVP if attending
Melissa Erickson with The Funding Studio will present a new way to create funds for your film by using a fiscal sponsor.
This presentation will be an eye opener for all attendees.
Q & A Session