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Speaker Series
Friday, January 29, 1999	Conference Centre Theatre
	Writing for Interactive Media 12:30 - 2:00 pm Writing interactive media requires a skill set that combines writing in traditional media and the capacity to design interactivity. Ian Verchere, Natalie Bookchin, Nathon Gunn This panel is coordinated by Sara Diamond of the Banff Centre of the Arts for New Media Sponsored by the BC Tel New Media and Broadcast Fund
	Interprovincial Co-productions 2:15 - 3:45 pm As international co-productions flourish why is it so hard to do one within Canada? The producers of "Big Bear" a highly anticipated mini series, and a key CBC player talk about putting together a deal between Saskatchewan and Quebec. Will it work for other provinces? What are the loopholes, the stumbling blocks and the benefits? Dorothy Schreiber (producer, Big Bear), Brian Freeman (CBC), Doug Cuthand, (producer, Big Bear)
	New Media Focus - interactive media creation linked to television. 4:00 - 5:30 pm You've got the hang of interactive media, now what? Will any one buy it or screen it, what's the future as far as television goes? Who's in the market, who's buying, who's selling? Alex Park (Shaw Wave), Keith Clarkson (Digital Renaissance), Nathon Gunn (Bitcaster's) This panel is coordinated by Sara Diamond of the Banff Centre of the Arts for New Media Sponsored by the BC Tel New Media and Broadcast Fund
	John Pierson on The Spirit of Independent Filmmaking CANCELLED
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	Interim Financing 9:00 - 10:00 am John Genzal from the Royal Bank discusses the ins and outs of getting the dollars once the funders have said yes.
	New Media & The Law 10:45 - 11:45 am New media opens up a whole new can of worms --legally speaking that is. A copyright expert examines the implications and ways to protect your creativity. Edmond Letain
	Finding the Dollars-For Beginner Filmmakers 3:45 - 4:45 pm Making your first film often seems like an impossible dream. Find out what you need to make it happen. Peter O'Brian (Far From Home, My American Cousin)

The Chats	Esquimalt Room, Conference Centre
	Three chances for question and answer sessions with a: Director, Mort Ransen 9:00 - 10:00 am Producer, Janet Graham Borba 10:45 - 11:45 am Casting Director, Sharon Bialy 3:45 - 4:45 pm.

Writer's Breakfast
Saturday, January 30, 1999	8:30 am Empress Room, Empress Hotel $15.00 Jim Robinson (Still Breathing)
	"Breakfast at the Empress? I'll be there" -Vicky
Panels	Conference Centre Theatre
	Directors--and then there was life 12:30 - 2:00 pm Three directors talk about their tricks and techniques for getting the most out of their actors. This will be a fun talk for the interested moviegoer as well as experienced directors. Mort Ransen (Margaret's Museum), Robert Berlinger (Third Rock From the Sun), Francis Damberger (Heart of the Sun). John Pierson will moderate the panel.
	Writers--Finding the Heart Beat 2:15 - 3:45 pm How do you lift that character off the page? Is your dialogue stilted? Would anyone really do that? Experienced writers talk about their craft. Francis Damberger (Heart of the Sun), Allen Bell (story editor, The Sweet Hereafter)
	Actors--Fleshing Out Your Character 4:00 - 5:30 pm The title says it all. There's your character, it's on the page, now it's time to make him or her come alive. It's one of the hardest jobs but for some it seems so natural. Robert Wisden (DaVinci's Inquest), Richard Farnsworth (The Grey Fox),
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	Creating Humour on Film 9:00 - 10:00 am Is the timing right? Are the visuals funny? Will anyone but your Mom think it's really humorous? It's said that comedy is much more difficult to get right than drama. What makes it so difficult and how do you know when you've got it right? Robert Berlinger (Third Rock From the Sun)
	Pitching With Pizzazz 10:45 - 11:45 am Those scary moments are scary because they can make or break your script or project. So liven it up, relax and learn about some surefire techniques.Janet Graham Borba (HBO)
	The Truth About Casting 3:45 - 4:45 pm What do Casting Directors want? How do I get in the door? Can an audition that starts off badly be saved? Then there's the photos, the poses and the audition tape. So much to keep together and you just have a few minutes. Sharon Bialy (Mr. Holland's Opus)

Sunday, January 31, 1999	Conference Centre Theatre:
	Art Direction: Small Budgets, Big Effects 12:30 - 2:00 pm Those gorgeous visuals we get so use to seeing don't always come with a high dollar figure attached. We saw it in Restoration we've seen it in many other films. How do designers make that scene look so spectacular without much money? This visually stimulating talk will dazzle and amaze. Denise Pizzini (Like Water for Chocolate), Ryan Nicholson (Xistenze), Nelson Coates (Living Out Loud).
	The Impact of Sound--Composing for Film 2:15 - 3:45 pm All those film scores, they move us, stir us, make us cry and most of the time we don't even notice them. How do composers do it and how do they decide just what that scene needs? Michael Conway Baker (The Grey Fox), Bruce Broughton (Tombstone), Chris Young (Rounders)
	Screaming for More--Scaring your Audience 4:00 - 5:30 pm We don't think you'll have nightmares but we'll keep you on the edge of your seat when an editor, cinematographer,and two composers demonstrate their craft. David Brenner (Born on the Fourth of July), TBA. Michael Conway Baker (The Grey Fox), Chris Young (Species).

Master Classes 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, January 29
	Rob Cowan on Producing Milestones Down Under Focused on the overall creative process and the role of the hands on producer, this class will look at key areas of producing a film including concept and script development, budgeting, scheduling, selection of key crew and then post production and distribution. Rob is currently President of Winkler films and has produced The Net with Sandra Bullock, The Juror with Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin and the recently released At First Sight with Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino.

	Directing with Anne Wheeler Laurel Point Inn Armed with stacks of films that she has directed, Anne will explore decision making on set, opening shots, doing scenes and how to deal with cast and crew. Anne is a well respected director and writer and has to her credit Bye, Bye, Blues, Loyalities and The Diviners.
Saturday, January 30
	Editing with David Brenner Laurel Point Inn Editor for Independence Day and Born of the Fourth of July, Brenner explains and demonstrates his editing technique, pacing and how to make the crucial cuts that enable a scene to live up to its full potential.

	Donald McCuaig on Cinematography Milestones Down Under The look of the picture, the mood as captured by film, creating images that are burned into the mind. Cinematographers have a great challenge as the medium gets pushed to do more and say more in a single frame. This class will explore getting the most from each shot.
Sunday, January 31
	Casting with Sharon Bialy Laurel Point Inn An opportunity for actors to work with an experienced professional. Sharon will work with actors on preparing for and reading at auditions. Sharon has a huge credit list that includes Mr. Holland's Opus, several films for Gus Van Sant and Gas, Food & Lodging.
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	Yale Udoff on Writing Milestones Down Under Develop script ideas in this class and fill in the missing pieces. This workshop will primarily focus on structure and character development.
Monday, February 1
	Composing Bruce Broughton and Chris Young Laurel Point Inn Exploring many facets of composing for film, Bruce will take you through setting the mood, when and where to add music and realizing the Director's vision. Bruce's numerous credits include the music for Tombstone; The Presidio; Krippendorf's Tribe and Silverado. Chris has written the music for The Rounders, Species, and Jennifer 8.

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