AGENDA

• Monday, November 7, 2011 – 8:30am - 5:30pm (click to see full descriptions)
  8:30 – 9:30am   Registration

  9:30 – 9:45am   Introductory Remarks

  9:45 – 10:15am   Keynote Conversation with Shawn Levy, Director
  Interviewed by David Cohen, Associate Editor at Variety

  10:15 – 10:45am   Keynote Conversation: with Roland Emmerich, Director
  Interviewed by Josh Dickey, Film Editor at Variety

  10:45 – 11:00am   Networking Break

  11:00 – 11:45am   The State of Technology in Film: From Production to Exhibition
  Filmmaking is now squarely in the digital age. Special effects drive storytelling; reviewing dailies and editing can happen simultaneously from different parts of the world; and digital is driving global cinema growth. Film industry leaders will debate how technology will continue to impact filmmaking and exhibition. What are benefits in the future, and can technology advances ever go too far in transforming our business? Moderator:
  David Cohen, Associate Editor at Variety Confirmed Speakers:
  Chris deFaria, EVP Digital Production at Warner Bros.
  Cliff Plumer, CEO for Digital Domain Productions
  David Stump, ASC Director of Photography, Visual Effects Supervisor and Stereographer
  Robert C. Bailey, SVP of Colorworks at Sony Pictures Entertainment

  11:45 – 12:30pm   New Realities on the Set: How are the Roles of the Film Crew Impacted in the Digital Age?
  As technology improves, how are cinematographers, editors and others on the set evolving the way they make films?
  *What is the new work flow like – when you are increasingly working with software and computer-based filmmaking tools?
  *Are there concerns with producers/executives putting technology ahead of artistic and storytelling priorities?
  *What is the upside/downside of digital enabling endless takes on the set? What is the editing process like? Moderator:
  Peter Caranicas, Deputy Editor at Variety Confirmed Speakers:
  Steven Fierberg, Director of Photography (Ten Year, The Oranges, Love and Other Drugs)
  Oliver Bokelberg, Director of Photography (Win, Win, The Visitor, The Station Agent)
  Bill Bannerman, Co-Producer and Aerial Unit Director (Twilight franchise)
  Steven Poster, ASC, Director of Photography (Donnie Darko, President of the International Cinematographer's Guild
  Josh McLaglen, D.G.A and First Assistant Director (Real Steel, X-Men: First Class, Avatar)
  

  12:30 – 1:45pm   Lunch

  1:45 – 2:30pm   What's Next for CGI Animation? CGI/Live-Action Hybrids, Motion-Capture, and More
  Today's biggest hits often heavily involve CGI animation – how are these films being made today? What are the new challenges with advancing technology?
  *What is it like having the increasing ability to hammer out all of your shots prior to filming? What is the impact of the push towards pre-visualization or pre-viz? How does this impact storytelling?
  *What will be the new advances of the future for CGI hybrids, such as this year's Smurfs and Hop? How will they progress artistically and technically?
  *What are some of the best examples of CGI imagery this year – i.e. Fox's Rise of Planet of the Apes? Moderator:
  Peter Debruge, Senior Film Critic at Variety Confirmed Speakers:
  Cary Granat, Principal at Reel FX
  Richard Hollander, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Rhythm and Hues
  Erik Nash, Visual Effects Supervisor for Digital Domain
  Rob Bredow, Chief Technology Officer of Sony ImageWorks
  Steve Sullivan, Director of Research and Development at Industrial Light and Magic

  2:30 – 3:15pm   Where Do We Go From Here? Understanding the New Technology Landscape – 4K, 3D, Higher Frames and More
  More filmmakers and exhibitors are using these latest technologies – what is the impact on resulting content, and how are movie fans responding? Filming in 4K resolution promises to solve any problems creatives have with going digital, and there is a move towards archiving masters with this technology.
  *What are the benefits to filmmakers as well as theatrical exhibitors in embracing 3D and now 4K cinema? What are costs involved in upgrading?
  *How do higher frame rates and 4K complement each other to work towards advancing the industry for creators and audiences?
  *What are the best tools and equipment to realize 4K projection and/or higher frame rates? Moderator:
  David Cohen, Associate Editor at Variety Confirmed Speakers:
  Jason Schwartzman, ASC, Director of Photography (The Amazing Spider-Man, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonion)
  Peter Lude, President of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
  Wendy Aylsworth, SVP of Technology at Warner Bros. Technical Operations
  Pierre Routhier, VP of 3D Product Strategy and Business Development at Technicolor

  3:15 – 3:45pm   Film Restoration Supersession
  A visual tour of studios' film restoration and preservation efforts – what technology is really making an impact? Can audiences tell the difference when films are restored in 4K? Moderated By:
  Leonard Maltin, Film Critic and Film Historian Speakers:
  Grover Crisp, Executive Vice President, Asset Management, Film Restoration and Digital Mastering for Sony Pictures Entertainment
  Robert Heiber, VP of Audio at Chase Audio by Deluxe
  Andrea Kalas, VP of Archives at Paramount Pictures

  3:45 – 4:00pm   Networking Break

  4:00 – 4:45pm   Digital Cinema Exhibitors: Technology and New Revenue Streams
  Digitally-equipped screens are now standard – but how can exhibitors best take advantage of this technology?
  *What have been the results of increased alternative programming – Opera and sporting events have popped – how can we go further?
  *What are in-lobby opportunities with advertising partners?
  *What are technology advancements on the horizon? Moderator:
  Jon Silberg, Writer American Cinematographer, ICG and Digital Video Confirmed Speakers:
  Tim Smith, VP of Strategic Business Development at Sony Digital Cinema Solutions
  Jim Whittlesey, Senior VP, Digital Cinema Technology at Deluxe Digital Media
  Henri Mazza, Chief Creative Officer at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
  Hank Green, VP of Film Programming and Special Initiatives at AMC Theatres
  Jill Calcaterra, Chief Marketing Officer at Cinedigm

  4:45 – 5:30pm   Masters of Technology in Film: Making Movie Stars Out of Special Effects and Unique Imagery
  Top filmmakers studio leaders will talk about how they are pushing boundaries in creating stand-out imagery in their films. How is their work evolving, and what is exciting them most about advances being made in special effects? What is the pressure like to come up with new effects that have never been seen before? How do you manage studio budget concerns with filmmakers' creativity goals? Moderated by: Karen Idelson, Reporter at Variety Confirmed Speakers:
  Steven Quale, Director of Final Destination 5 and Visual Effects Supervisor on Avatar
  Raja Gosnell, Director of The Smurfs and Beverly Hills Chihuahua
  Chris Miller, Director of Puss in Boots
  Marti Noxon, Writer Fright Night and I Am Number Four/Executive Producer of TV’s Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
  Apurva Shah, Visual Effects Supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios

  5:30pm  Cocktail Reception