Welcome

  In the fast-expanding world of film and digital media, there are core responsibilities for the producer no matter the budget, location, or medium. This panel will discuss what the producer’s general responsibility is in producing content of high quality, safely and legally. 

   “We’ll fix it in post.” Maybe not. Hear the common mistakes made in production that make you rely on your colorist, sound designer, editor, and other post-production professionals to save the day. A common oversight is to skip a post budget, come hear why that can sink your project.

  Commercial drone pilots are required to be licensed to operate in any airspace. Different locations come with different restrictions. Hobbyists and professional Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operators will learn the very real consequences of ignoring the laws, and learn the basic safety guidelines for operating their drones.

  Karen Hall is headlining this panel as a veteran television writer with many years in the industry.  This gives her the range of experience to see how the style and expectations of television writing has grown and adapted over the years. Her shows have consistently been lauded and on the forefront of multiple genres, she is a trendsetter and we are thrilled to have her with us. 

  Do you share it? Sell it? Enter a festival? Get a channel? When your project is complete, there are myriad options for your next step. Depending on the project, the market, and factors you hadn’t even considered, your options may be limited. Find the appropriate path for your project to soar.

 Documentary subjects are endless. Often, the filmmaker works incredibly hard to gather the images, interviews, research, and pulls it all together after hours of logging and editing to realize, there is no story. Our business IS storytelling, having an unscripted project leads to distraction and loss of focus on the subject. Find a way to tell your story 

  Working in an industry where time is money, often times we lose sight of the importance of our own safety, and that of others, in pursuit of the shot.  There are rules and guidelines in place to help producers and crew make the best decisions possible with the risk factors involved.  In Los Angeles, union members are now required to attend safety classes to retain their eligibility for employment.  Protect yourself and know your rights to ensure the safety of yourself and your crew.  

  A properly licensed drone operator has the experience under their belt to create stunning images, engaging chases, and overhead and low-flying works of art.  Come see some of the tricks that these professionals have executed, and learn how to be safe, legal, and professional with your gear.