About this Event
With film screenings, panel discussions, and networking, the 10th Annual Wheaton Film Festival is a great showcase to see films, learn about the industry, make new contacts, etc. Everyone is invited to come to Wheaton, MD on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:30pm.
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Tentative Schedule:
1:30pm-2:00pm Doors Open, informal networking, welcome
2:00pm -5:00pm EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS
2:00pm-2:50pm Future of Filmmaking (Panel 1 of 3)
3:00pm-3:50pm Filmmaking Process (Panel 2 of 3)
4:00pm-4:50pm Entertainment Law 101 w/ WALA (Panel 3 of 3)
5:00pm-6:00pm NETWORKING and DINNER RECEPTION
6:00pm-8:30pm SHORT FILM SCREENINGS
8:30pm-9:15pm AWARDS PRESENTATION and Closing Comments
9:15pm-11:59pm AFTER PARTY at a favorite local bar/restaurant to be announced [all are invited, no ticket required to After Party]
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Panel Discussions May Include:
Future of Filmmaking - a discussion on AI, virtual reality, and other technological advances that affect filmmaking, how to adapt, and what we may expect for the future of filmmaking.
Filmmaking Process (including Sound Recording) - a discussion of the process of filmmaking including pre-production, image capture, and editing. With special coverage on how to best record audio.
Entertainment Law 101 - an overview of key legal concepts for creative professionals including option agreements, copyright, trademark, work for hire agreements, and more.
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Awards & Prizes
"Levin Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Overall Film
"Wheaton Award" - Jury Award for Best Community Story
"Kamen Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Student Film
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To submit a film or view submission information vist https://filmfreeway.com/festival/Wheaton
To keep up with festival news and details follow us on social media.
Meetup - meetup.com/DC-FilmmakersFacebook - facebook.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- facebook.com/groups/dcfilmmakersInstagram - instagram.com/wheatonfilmfestTwitter - twitter.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- twitter.com/brianfilms
#FilmWheaton
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This event is supported in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Adobe Software, Chuck Levin's Music Center, Arune LLC, DC Filmmakers, FilmConvert, Quick Film Budget, Red Giant, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, Streamline Management, Promethean Fundraising, and Clairvoyance LLC. This event is produced by Arune LLC. Our promotional partners include DC Filmmakers, Docs In Progress, TIVA, WIFV, Creative Edge Collaborative, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Action Youth Media, Wheaton Arts Parade, Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Film Office, Yelp, and DC Media Makers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ballroom of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad (2nd Floor), 2400 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, United States
USD 14.64
