Saturday Sessions

10:00am - 11:00am (est.)

🎬 Scene 1 - Opening Session | READY, SET, GO! -REACH YOUR NEXT LEVEL IN THE TV & FILM INDUSTRY.

This session is for those interested in producing, screenwriting, creating your own content, acting and anyone wanting to join the film & Tv industry.

11:00am - 12:30pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 2 - GREEN LIGHT: HOW TO LAND A DEAL WITH A NETWORK/STREAMING ENTITY.

This session is for anyone wanting to learn and ask questions from streaming executives and network executives on what it takes to land a deal as a writer, producer or director.

Speakers:

Nikki Love ( ALL BLACK Executive), Robyn Greene Arrington (Producer /Content Creator)

12:30pm - 1:30pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 3 - BREAKOUT SESSION #1 - HOW TO GET BOOKED (Calling all Actors!)

This session is for aspiring actors who want to learn tips and techniques to land your next role. Casting agents George Pierre and Lynette Blackwell & talent Manager Ronald Woodall will also host a live Casting Call during this time. Come prepared to do a monologue that is between 1-3 minutes.

12:30pm (est.) - 1:30pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 3 - BREAKOUT SESSION #2 - DEVELOPING A WINNING SERIES

This session is for writers and new content creators interested in creating a series that will earn you multiple seasons. Taught by MegaMind Media Executive Kristin Iris Johnson.

12:30pm (est.) - 1:30pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 3 - BREAKOUT SESSION #3 - BUDGETING FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT-(This includes Documentaries, shorts, feature films and more)

Taught by Line Producer Patt Stevens who will teach you about the money you will need to succeed and what to expect when it comes to financially planning for your project.

1:30pm - 2:15pm (est.)

LUNCH 🥗🍴

2:15pm - 3:15pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 4 - LET'S TALK DO'S AND DON'TS WHEN DEALIING WITH A NETWORK

Speakers:

John Baldasare ( BET Executive)

3:15pm - 4:00pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 5 - HOW TO MONETIZE YOUR SCRIPTED CONTENT WITH TRESSA 'AZAREL' SMALLWOOD

Speakers:

Tressa Azarel (Executive Producer)

4:00pm - 5:00pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 6 - BREAKOUT SESSION #1- HOW TO FUND & PRODUCE YOUR FIRST FEATURE FILM

This session will be taught by Miasha Coleman writer and producer of Secret Society, an independent film that has made over $800k in one year! This is for anyone wanting to know the secrets of success when producing your own project.

Speakers:

Miasha Coleman ( Producer/Filmmaker)

4:00pm - 5:00pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 6 - BREAKOUT SESSION #2 - HOW TO GET DISTRIBUTION FOR YOUR COMPLETED SHORT FILM, DOCUMENTARY, SERIES OR FEATURE FILM

This session is for you if you have a completed project and looking for distribution

5:00pm - 5:30pm (est.)

🎬 Scene 7 - CLOSING OUT FOR DAY 1

Q&A Session for day 1

5:30pm - 6:30pm (est.)

Private Virtual VIP Session w/Tressa Azarel

Speakers:

Tressa Azarel (Executive Producer)