Sundance Artist Services Workshop

Oct 01, 2016

Sponsored by Washington Filmworks and World Famous

On the closing day of this year's Local Sightings Festival (October 1), Northwest Film Forum will host the first-ever Sundance Institute Artist Services workshop in Seattle. The Artist Services program empowers filmmakers navigating the changing business of independent film. Through online resources, live workshops, and a network of allied organizations, the program provides support and insights on creative funding, marketing, and distribution. The Artist Services workshop is a day-long event for filmmakers focusing on the most important topics in creative distribution and funding and will take place at the Forum from 10 am - 4:30 pm on October 1st, followed by a reception.

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Opening Salvo and Icebreakers | 10:00 am
Courtney Sheehan, Northwest Film Forum
Chris Horton and Liz Manashil, Sundance Institute
 
Creative Funding Discussion with Local Creators | 10:30 am
Clyde Petersen, Kickstarter Creator and Filmmaker
Evan Briggs, Kickstarter Creator and Filmmaker
Liz Manashil, Moderator

The State of Distribution: A Panel Discussion | 11:30 am
Sudeep Sharma, Festival Programmer
Jonathan Marlow, Kanopy
Chris Horton, Sundance Institute
Courtney Sheehan, Moderator

LUNCH BREAK | 12:30 pm

Digital Distribution Deliverables: All You Need to Know | 1:30 pm
Amanda Kleibusch, Quiver Digital
Chris Horton, Moderator

Direct To Fan Distribution: Case Studies that Matter with BitTorrent, Vimeo, and VHX | 2:30 pm
Peter Gerard, Vimeo/VHX
Missy Laney, BitTorrent
Chris Horton, Moderator

The Producorialists: Emerald City Edition | 3:30 pm
Khalik Allah
Tracy Rector
Jennifer Roth
Liz Manashil, Moderator

Workshop Takeaways | Reception | 4:30 pm
NWFF Lobby

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Tickets:
$65 general
$45 NWFF/Sundance Institute members

After the workshop, come back for the closing night awards ceremony and participate in the cakewalk for festival filmmakers! Tickets here.

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