Festival Workshops

Fri, May 15th - Sun, May 17th at The Neon
featuring Dayton Originals

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Individual tickets run $10/film with a limited # of
student tickets available for $7 with valid student ID
Workshop prices $5 except for Filmmaking which is $10
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FILM DAYTON WORKSHOP GUIDE

Friday, March 15th

PicsMatch presents PITCH IT! Neon Theatre 5:30-6:30pm
Have you got a great idea for a movie? This is your chance to pitch your idea directly to a panel of top industry professionals who know the business. To pitch or just observe, drop $2 in the hat. You have two minutes to sell your idea, followed by some question and answers from the panel. The best pitch winner takes home all the money and some cool prizes. The fun will continue with a networking session at the Neon theatre as well as the screening of this year’s Big Lens 2009. Who knows... perhaps you could be shouting action soon. Panel: TBA
While the judges deliberate on the winner, PicsMatch will air the top 10 video's submitted to their YouTube Contest and award $10,000 in prize money.

Saturday, May 16th

Document in Action! Think TV Conference Room 11:00am-12pm
You have them for two hours to guide you. Yes we said it. Emmy Award winning and Academy Award Nominated Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar talk to you about the ins and outs of documentary filmmaking even if the budget is small. Get ready to learn from the best. This workshop made possible by WYSO

Directing Script to Screen: A Masterclass Think TV Conference Room 1:30pm-3:00pm
Preparation for any shoot is crucial. This class with veteran and award winning Director Ed Radtke (Speed of Life, The Dream Catcher...) will examine various aspects of narrative filmmaking from how to create a vision for your film and its characters, as well as knowing how to work under the pressures of production. This workshop made possible by Dayton Daily News.


FilmDayton Festival Industry Panel 2009
What is the future of Independent filmmaking? Is there a future for filmmaking in Ohio?
Producers and directors discuss the challenges facing independent filmmaking in 2009 and the case for Ohio and Dayton. A perfect opportunity for one to gain perspective into the future of filmmaking as well as participate in an open Q/A.
With Ed Radtke, Jay Delaney, Turner Ross, Karri O’Reilly, BarbaraO & Mike Katchman. Moderated by Nichol Simmons.
FREE! - SATURDAY, 4-6PM in the ThinkTV CONFERENCE ROOM

Sunday, May 17th

Filmmaking at C-Space C-Space 1:00pm- 4:00pm
Ever wanted to try filmmaking, but there isn’t a class at school. This is your chance. You are a filmmaker right when you walk in the door. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic principles of visual storytelling, as well as participate in hands on filming exercises. Suggested age group (13-18) Limited space available Workshop price $10.00 This workshop made possible by SOCHE.

How to get your first movie job (and not get fired your first day) Think TV Conference Room 12:00-1:30pm
This workshop covering production resumes, how to find movie jobs, and basic production skills . Learn about the ins and outs of actually working on a set, as well as how to begin in the industry from one of the area’s premier Producers, Karri O’Reilly. This workshop made possible by DP & L.

Be an Extra and Make A Lliving Think TV Conference Room 12:00-1:30pm
Calling all actors. Hey, did you know you could be an extra and earn a living. Now is the time to find out how... This workshop made possible by ActiveDayton.com.

The Guide to Lo-Budget VIsual effects. Think TV Conference Room 1:30pm-3:00pm
This workshop will tell you everything you need to know about process and workflow to shooting on green screen, and creating 3D visual elements. Word on the street is with modern technology, you do not have to rely on "big" effect houses anymore to what you envision for your film. This workshop made possible by Wright State University.

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