NEW
Announcement (10/20/11): We are pleased to announce that
Shawn Levy, Director/Producer will
keynote at the event! Levy is one of the most commercially successful film directors of the past decade. To date, his films have grossed over 1.6 billion dollars worldwide. Currently, Levy’s futuristic father-son boxing drama,
Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, for DreamWorks Pictures, is in theatres. The hit film opened October 7th at the top of the worldwide box office. Levy also serves as executive producer of the new hit ABC comedy
Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen.
In addition to his directing slate, Levy is currently producing the comedy
Neighborhood Watch, starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill.
In 2010, Levy directed and produced Date Night, with a cast that included Steve Carell, Tina Fey, James Franco, Mila Kunis, Mark Wahlberg, Kristin Wiig, and Mark Ruffalo. Levy also produced and directed the blockbuster
Night at the Museum franchise, which featured the comedic work of a stellar cast which included Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Hank Azaria, Amy Adams, Christopher Guest, Jonah Hill, Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney. Prior to that, Levy directed the hit comedies
Pink Panther and Cheaper by the Dozen.
(10/20/11):
Director/Producer/Writer Roland Emmerich will keynote at the
2011 Film Technology Summit! Always pushing boundaries in special effects for film, Emmerich has directed, produced and written many of the biggest-grossing films worldwide. His credits include
2012, 10,000 B.C., The Day After Tomorrow, The Patriot and
Independence Day. His next release, the political thriller
Anonymous will premiere on Oct. 28
(9/26/11): Agenda and first speakers Announced for the 2011 Film
Technology Summit!
About the Conference:
The Film Technology Summit is a one-day event focusing on the latest innovations for producing content and improving the theatrical experience. With filmmaking now squarely set in the digital age, we will look at how current technologies have impacted the below-the-line workflow, production, distribution and exhibition of movies. Hollywood’s special effects wizards will talk about how they are pushing boundaries in creating stand-out imagery in their films and what the future holds for CGI. Keynotes, panels, and presentations will be followed by audience Q&A;, giving attendees unrivaled access to top Hollywood execs and talent. Breaks, luncheon and a cocktail reception provide ample networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.
Speakers Include
Chris deFaria EVP Digital Production Warner Bros
Cliff Plumer CEO Digital Domain Productions
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
Richard
Hollander Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Rhythm and Hues
Erik Nash Visual Effects Supervisor Digital
Domain
Rob Bredow CTO & Visual Effects Supervisor Sony Pictures Imageworks
Steven
Quale Director, Final Destination 5 &Visual
Effects Supervisor, Avatar
Grover Crisp EVP, Asset Management,
Film Restoration & Digital Mastering Sony Pictures
Entertainment
Steven Poster, ASC Director of Photography (Donnie Darko) National President International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)
Cary Granat Principal
Reel FX
Bill Bannerman Co-Producer and Aerial Unit Director (Twilight franchise)
Curtis Clark, ASC Chairman American Society of Cinematographers Guild Technology
Committee
Guy Hendrix Dyas Production Designer
(Inception, Robopacalypse)
John Schwartzman, ASC Director of Photography
(The Amazing Spider-Man, Night at the Museum: Battle of
the Smithsonian)
Peter Lude President Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Josh McLaglen Executive Producer and First Assistant Director
(Real Steel, X-Men: First Class, Avatar)
Leonard Maltin Film Critic and Historian
Steve Sullivan Director of Research and Development Industrial Light and Magic
Tim Smith VP of Strategic Business Development
Sony Digital Cinema Solutions
Robert Bailey SVP of Colorworks
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Hank Green VP of Film Programming and Special Initiatives AMC Theatres
Andrea Kalas VP of Archives
Paramount Pictures
Apurva Shah Visual Effects Supervisor
Pixar Animation Studios
Henri Mazza Chief Creative Officer Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Marti Noxon Writer Fright Night and I Am Number Four/
Executive Producer
TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Chris Miller Director Puss in Boots and Shrek the Third
Raja Gosnell Director The Smurfs and Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Jill Calcaterra Chief Marketing Officer
Cinedigm
Robert Heiber VP of Audio
Chace Audio by Deluxe
Pierre Routhier VP of 3D Product Strategy and Business Development Technicolor
Jeffrey Baker EVP and GM of Theatrical Library
Warner Home Entertainment
David Stump, ASC Director of Photography, Visual Effects Supervisor and Stereographer
Tom Meyer Production Designer
(Fantastic Voyage, Real Steel, Jonah Hex)
Wendy Aylsworth SVP of Technology
Warner Bros. Technical Operations
Speaker submissions now open!
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panel topic submissions. Please fill out the for form below:
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