CHECK - IN | BREAKFAST

Welcome/ Breakfast/ Check-In/ Assemble/ Networking

WELCOME REMARKS

BFF Executive Director: Brandon Harrision & Chair: Charles Haine

TALK | Demystifying Casting

Your script is done, now how do you cast the actors of your dreams? From principles to background, and what you need to know about SAG contracts, ask our panel of experts your questions about finding the perfect performer to make your script a reality.

Panelists: Destiny Lilly, George Moss, "AJ" Amanda Joy Shapiro
Moderator: Allyson Morgan

SEMI-FINAL PITCH SESSION #1

Lecture Hall #1/ Rm: 508

Judges: Ben Snyder, Ramin Serry, Pia Wilson

Featuring Projects from: Dayana Akhmadeeva, Chris Bowman, Lauryn Charliah, Michael Christopher Cole, Mike Hayhurst, Halle Michelle Hazzard, Briana Norwood, Ryan Rivera, Tatiana Tift, Jacob Watson

LUNCH

TALK | Writing for the Screen

How do you take your great idea and put it into a script? What makes writing screenplays different from other mediums? Hear from our award-winning filmmakers about how to write for the screen successfully.

Panelists: Meredith Alloway, Ellie Foumbi, CC Webster
Moderator: Alece Oxendine

SEMI-FINAL PITCH SESSION #2

Lecture Hall #1/ Rm: 508

Judges: Kris Thor, Anndi Liggett, David Kimple

Featuring Projects from: Aleksei Furmanov, Myles Jackson, Nawal Mubin, Jayme Coveliers, Emily Fischer, Stephanie Kalogriopoulos, David Lee Morea, Kiana Rawji, Mike Swift, Dinah Yohannes

TALK | Funding For Your Film

One of the hardest parts of making a film is raising the money to make the film. Our panel will offer tips and advice on their own successful fundraising and crowdfunding campagins to set you up for success.

Panelists: Emily Best, Kim Dilts, Sav Rogers, Sarah Wharton
Moderator: Dani Faith Leonard

FINAL PITCH COMPETITION

Guided audience participation led by judges

Judges: Ed Decter, Natalie Gee, Rebecca Choi

EXCHANGE RECEPTION

WINNER ANNOUNCED DURING RECEPTION
FOOD & MINGLING!!