SCAD Digital Media Center
1611 West Peachtree St.
Nov. 2-4
Film: ”Valentino: The Last Emperor”
Monday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.
DMC Screening Room
The documentary features Valentino and his longtime business and life partner Giancarlo Giammetti, who together built a fashion empire like no other. An intimate, unprecedented and very funny exploration of the singular world of two of Italy’s richest and most famous men, “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” joins them behind the curtain as they confront the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion.
At the conclusion of the screening, Andre Leon Talley, editor-at-large for Vogue magazine, and director Matt Tyrnauer will be on hand in Savannah to discuss the film. Students in Atlanta will be able to screen the film in the DMC screening room and ask questions of Mr. Talley and Mr. Tyrnaeur, in “real time,” through the use of electronic media.
Panel: Pitching the Next Big Thing
Monday, November 2, 2:30 p.m.
DMC Conference Room
Have you ever had an idea that you thought would make a great television show, or wondered what making a great television show would take? There are opportunities for content developers and creators to transform their ideas into the next big hit, whether it’s a ground-breaking series like “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” or innovative cable hits like “Airline” or “Project Runway.” This panel will discuss how you can take ideas from your head to the screen.
Panelists:
Freddy James, Senior Vice President of Programming for HGTV
Denise Cramsey, President and Executive Producer of DCTV
Joe Houilhan, Senior Vice President for Programming for Cineflix
Jane Rogerson, Commissioning Director for UKTV
Moderator: Leigh Seaman, Co-EP of TPTV
Panel: Ad Sales and Product Integration in Programming
Tuesday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.
DMC Conference Room
How do the partnerships between programming and ad sales, which incorporate product placement, corporate messaging and other commercial endeavors into the editorial/content areas that used to be off limits, affect what we see on television? Are these partnerships required to get programming on the air? Do they compromise editorial integrity? The panel will discuss the role ad sales and product integration play in programming decisions and how to keep the line clear between sponsors and content.
Panelists:
Freddy James, Senior Vice President of Programming for HGTV
Denise Cramsey, President and Executive Producer of DCTV
Joe Houilhan, Senior Vice President for Programming for Cineflix
Jane Rogerson, Commissioning Director for UKTV
Moderator: Leigh Seaman, Co-EP of TPTV
Panel: The Future of Entertainment
Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.
DMC Conference Room
The advent of the Internet has destroyed the singular power studios and networks once held over distribution; today, almost anyone can access TV programs and films online. Conversely, the cost of quality equipment and editing programs has transformed those who “wish” to shoot a film to those who “make” content. Hear pioneers of Internet content discuss production, dealing with sponsors, distributing digitally and making money in the new landscape. For anyone who plans to be part of the future of entertainment, this is a must-attend panel.
Panelists:
Justine Bateman, Illeana Douglas, Eric Mortensen, Stephanie Sarofian and Christine Beardsell
Moderator: TBD
Panel: Visual Effects Superstars
Wednesday, November 4, 2:30 p.m.
DMC Conference Room
From “Star Trek”, “Tron” and “The Empire Strikes Back,” computer animation and visual effects have grown to be among the most important parts of making and marketing films. The panel features leading producers, studio execs, visual effects supervisors and animation directors discussing the importance and limitations of CGI, visual effects and animation.
Panelists: TBD
Moderator: Scott Ross
(SCAD shuttle service is available.)