EVENTS

Thursday

October 26th

7-10PM

Welcoming Party

Special Acoustic Performance by TBA, Cash Bar, Free Lite Bites
Free With Badge Required

Delta Hotel

200 N Centennial Way, Mesa

Friday

October 27th

9AM

Coffee With The Filmmakers

Networking Event for The Filmmakers, Free Coffee
Badge Required

Organic Bean Cafe

40 N MacDonald, Mesa

10AM-12pm

Masterclass with Nick Ramirez

Join us for a special event masterclass featuring Sidney Poitier New American Film School alumnus and Editor/1st Assistant Editor Nick Ramirez as he takes a deep dive on the post-production of the feature film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig. 

In this live in-person 2-hour event, Nick will use examples as an editor and assistant editor from his 10-year career in Film/TV. He will take a close look at the post-production process while breaking down key scenes of the film, sharing advanced editing workflows, collaborating as a post team with the director and the necessary work involved in making feature films and a Q&A.

MIX CENTER
AT THE SIDNEY POITIER NEW AMERICAN FILM SCHOOL ASU

Room 201

40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa

12-4PM

Speakers & Discussions

12PM • "How To Work With SAG-AFTRA"

With Lisha Brock & Greta Fadness

This program will provide an overview of our low budget theatrical contracts and info on joining. SAG-AFTRA represents over 160,000 entertainment and media professionals. Our members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. Visit sagaftra.org for more info.

1PM • "BEING READY TO MARKET YOUR FILM"

Jason Davids Scott, Ph.D
Associate Professor, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

It’s more than just having a cool movie poster and a strong social media feed – to prepare your movie for the marketplace, you need to have the written materials and the storytelling skills that make your project stand out.  Learn the tricks that help your message get across.

2PM • "FILMING IN ARIZONA"

Ramsay Wharton
Program Manager, Arizona Film & Digital Media

Discusses how to utilize Arizona film commission resources from registering your project, and searching for locations and crew, to applying for the new Arizona Motion Picture Production Program (AZMPPP) tax credit.

3PM • “BREAKING DOWN THE DOORS”

Presented by Les Scott
Getting through to the decision makers

Les will offer key tips, phrases to use and insight on how to prepare for making a significant first impression on gatekeepers and decision makers. His publishing company (Source Q Boutique) has placed music in hundreds of major shows during the past 25 years. In addition, he’s produced over 500 artists/bands in all genres where his writings & productions appear daily throughout the film/television industries.

MIX Center
at The Sidney Poitier New American Film School ASU

40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa

5-9PM

MIX Center
at The Sidney Poitier New American Film School ASU

40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa

7PM

Special Screening of Barbie

Q&A featuring Nick Ramirez (First Assistant Editor)

Very Limited Seating, Ticket Holders First Come First Serve
Badge Required

MIX Center
at The Sidney Poitier New American Film School ASU

40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa

11PM

Nightcap With The Filmgoers

Cash Bar
Everyone Welcome

Chupacabra Taproom

14 N Robson, Mesa

Saturday

October 28th

9AM

Hangover Helper

Networking Event for The Filmmakers, Free Coffee
Badge Required

Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery

154 W Main, Mesa

11am-11pm

MIX Center
at The Sidney Poitier New American Film School ASU

40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa

8:30PM

Special Screening of To My Father

A conversation with Troy Kotsur (Actor), Mark Finley (Producer), Mike Hutchinson (Former Mesa City Manager) and Mayor John Giles.

Very Limited Seating, Ticket Holders First Come First Serve
Badge Required

MIX Center
at The Sidney Poitier New American Film School ASU

40 E Pepper Pl, Mesa

11pm

The Closer

Cash Bar
Everyone Welcome

12 West Brewing

12 W Main St, Mesa

Sunday

October 29th

11AM-2PM

Awards Brunch

presented by Mesa Downtown Association

Awards Presentation, Light Fare
$35 Ticket (to benefit charity)

Delta Hotel

200 N Centennial Way, Mesa

Let us know you're coming!

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