Atlanta Film Festival 365

Coffeehouse Conversations

Starbucks on Monroe

Starbucks Coffeehouse Conversations


Stimulating and informative conversations on the latest “hot” film topics with various filmmakers and industry guests attending the Atlanta Film Festival hosted by Starbucks at their new location (within walking distance of Landmark Midtown Art Cinema).

Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 25 at 4:00PM
FREE

 

 

 

Starbucks
931Monroe Drive
Atlanta,GA 30305

 

Conversation Line-up:

Friday, April 17, 4:00- 5:00 PM

The Film Festival Circuit: A discussion with authors Heidi Van Lier (The Indie Film Rule Book) and Chris Holland (Film Festival Secrets).

Participants include:
Heidi Van Lier, Director, Chi Girl
Chris Holland, Manager Of Festival Operations, B-side


Saturday, April 18, 4:00- 5:00 PM

The State of Film Criticism: A discussion with Baltimore Sun movie critic Michael Sragow, film scholar Molly Haskell, and blogger Sujewa Ekanayake.

Participants include:
Noralil Ryan Fores, editor, ShortEnd Magazine
Michael Sragow, writer
Molly Haskell, writer
Sujewa Ekanayake, Indie Film Blogger Road Trip
Gil Robertson, writer

*We encourage you to screen the documentary Indie Film Blogger Road Trip, a film by Sujewa Ekanayake, available online in advance of this conversation on AtlantaFilmFestival.com, courtesy of the filmmaker.

Sunday, April 19, 4:00- 5:00 PM

Spotlight On Filmmakers: Guests Ray McKinnon, Walton Goggins, and Scott Teems discuss their latest film, That Evening Sun, and other current film projects.

Participants include:
Scott Teems, Director, That Evening Sun
Ray McKinnnon, Actor, Producer, That Evening Sun
Walton Goggins, Actor, Producer, That Evening Sun
Gabe Wardell, Executive Director, Atlanta Film Festival

 

Monday, April 20, 4:00- 5:00 PM

“Principled” Photography: Ethics and other issues in documentary filmmaking.

Participants include:

Mark Wynns, Producer, Disabled But Able To Rock

Linda Burns, Producer, Director, Living Is Winning

Sabrina Lee, Director Where You From

Karin Hayes, Director Pip & Zastrow: An American Friendship

Micki Dickoff, Director, Neshoba

 

Tuesday, April 21, 4:00- 5:00 PM

Streaming On-Demand, DVDs vs. Theatres: A discussion of how today’s audiences see movies.

Participants include:
Dan Costa, Campus MovieFest

Walker Anderson, Comcast Atlanta

 

Wednesday, April 22, 4:00- 5:00 PM

Closing The Deal: Creating a successful niche business plan for your indie.

Participants include:

Pete Ballard, Vice President, COO, LAB 601

Linda Burns, Producer, Director, Living Is Winning


Thursday, April 23, 4:00- 5:00 PM

Storytellers: Anecdotes and advice on screenwriting.

Steve Coulter, Head Writer, Tyler Perry's House Of Payne

Julie O'Hora, The Pool Boys

Jeff Fisher, Killer Movie

Jenna Milly, A Peacock-Feathered Blue

 

Friday, April 24, 4:00- 5:00 PM

Open Call: Audition advice and acting tips.

 

Participants include:

Patrick Ingram, Extras Casting Atlanta

Brenda Pauley, Film Agent, People Store

Kaira Akita, actor

Saturday, April 25, 4:00- 5:00 PM

 

Diversity On Screen: Journalist and author, Gil Robertson, addresses how this is being reflected in contemporary cinema.

 

Participants include:

Judith Martinez, Atlanta-Latino Newspaper

Farid Sadri, Atlanta-Latino Newspaper

Richard Liu, Anchor, Headline News

Ryan Lee, Senior Editor, Southern Voice

Felicia Feaster, Senior Editor, The Atlantan

Will Hong, TurnerAsia

Ronda Racha Penrice

*More attendees to be announced up until the festival begins. Check back periodically to view any additional participants.



 
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