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A Summit You Won't Want to Miss
For more than three years, we've had the privilege of hosting FREE Power Hours monthly, and frequently receive requests from people eager to meet our remarkable guests. Typically, our guests are immersed in a whirlwind of projects without the time for consultations, but with the current strikes and the industry facing its share of challenges, we saw some stars aligning...a perfect moment to not only provide filmmakers the fantastic opportunity to meet our past guests directly but also support these power house creatives!
We've created something fun and uplifting during this crazy time and we're proud to announce our FIRST EVER No Film School. No Trust Fund. No Problem. Virtual Indie Filmmaker Summit!
Join us for exceptional lineup of our top past Power Hour guests, including:
Producer of Oscar Winning Film
Judy Cairo
Senior Vice President of TV
Tracy Mercer
Animation/Children's TV Writer
Katiedid Langrock
Unscripted Development Executive
Ashleigh DiTonto
Holiday TV Movie Writer
Alys Murray
NY Literary Manager
Robin Galloway
Content Buyer/Producer
Segolene Zimmern
Line Producer
Julie Buck
Development Executive
Colleen Labella
Agency Story Editor
Chris Lockhart (1:1's only)
Each speaker has their own unique insights and experiences that have left an indelible mark on the world of filmmaking. This summit is your backstage pass to learn directly from the best in the business and gain invaluable industry knowledge.
You'll even get the exclusive opportunity to add a 1:1 consultation with our speakers to directly network and get career advice! Some speakers are also offering SCRIPT READS before your meeting!
Spaces are expected to sell out quickly so act fast!
Don't miss your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by these incredible industry icons.
Can't make it? No worries! Replays are available for all who RSVP.
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What to Expect
Our Summit will be November 11th, 2023 from 11:30am-5:30pm EST (8:30am-2:30pm PST). You'll hear from each of our 9 esteemed speakers followed by a brief Q+A session. Can't make it? No worries! Replays are available for all who RSVP.
You can see the schedule for our summit below:
- 11:30am EST - Welcome with Producer Sara Elizabeth Timmins
- 12:00pm EST - Creating Female Forward Content in Today's Market with Colleen Labella
- 12:30pm EST - When is Your Documentary Project Ready to Be Pitched with Ashleigh DiTonto
- 1:00pm EST - My Top Lessons Working In Animation with Katiedid Langrock
- 1:30pm EST - 5 Secrets to Writing a Holiday Movie that Sells with Alys Murray
- 2:00pm EST - What Film Buyers are Looking For with Segolene Zimmern
- 2:30pm EST - BREAK
- 3:00pm EST - What are Literary Managers Looking for with Robin Galloway
- 3:30pm EST - Is Your Script a Fit for TV? with Tracy Mercer
- 4:00pm EST - 5 Tips to Keeping Your Film on Time and Under Budget with Julie Buck
- 4:30pm EST - Setting Your Indie Film Up For Success with Judy Cairo
- 5:00pm EST - Closing Remarks with Sara Elizabeth Timmins
Chris Lockhart is not one of our speakers but is offering 1:1 consultations to our attendees. He is NOT offering script reads.
Summit Payment Options
The entry ticket is $87 BUT if you purchase a 1:1 consultation with one of our speakers, SAVE $10 making your entry ticket only $77!
*Only summit participants have access to a consult with a speaker. You cannot purchase a consult without buying a summit ticket.
THE SUMMIT
$299 $87
Access to the Event Only
Be inspired by a full day of speakers including TV/Film Writers, Distribution Execs, Managers, Film Producers, TV Executives, Showrunners and more!
This is an entry ticket only. Replays will be sent out to all who sign up.
The Platinum Package
$499 $244
($77 discount Summit Ticket + $167 Consult)
Be inspired by a full day of speakers and meet directly with your guest of choice for a personal hour consult!
At checkout you can choose your 1:1 (upon avail) and add on a script read before your consultation (when available).
Meet Our Speakers
From Story Editors to Literary Managers, Distribution Experts and Screenwriters, meet professionals from all facets of the industry ready to share their expertise!
Robin Galloway
NYC Literary Manager
Summit Talk: What are Literary Managers Looking For?
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
Robin Galloway is a NYC-based literary manager, producer, actress and writer. She is the Principal and Founder of P-38 Lightning Productions. Robin is currently the New York Literary Manager & Producer for LA-based Gramercy Park Entertainment and from 2019 - 2021, she was a consulting buyer for Film Movement, an award-winning distributor of independent and foreign films. Robin has worked in production for Sony Pictures Entertainment & FOX/TNT.
She's Looking For: Unique world builders w/ levity and multidimensional, nuanced characters. Genre, elevated comedy, action/thrillers with levity, female driven, hopeful, elevated YA, drama with levity, high concept horror (must be grounded), smart animation, messy family drama in unique worlds. *Must have a globally resonant voice.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Finding a Manager; Building Your Portfolio; Writing
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Judy Cairo
Producer of Oscar Winning Film
Summit Talk: Setting Your Indie Film Up For Success
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
She has produced more than 25 feature and television films that have been awarded Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Independent Spirit Awards, George Foster Peabody Awards, BAFTAs, Grammys and more. Her features include: Oscar winning CRAZY HEART, starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, and Colin Farrell; STUCK IN LOVE, a romantic comedy starring Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Logan Lerman, and Kristen Bell; and many more!
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Producing
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Katiedid Langrock
Animation/Children's TV Writer
Summit Talk: My Top Lessons Working in Animation
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
Katiedid Langrock is a television writer, television development executive, screenwriter, and internationally syndicated humor columnist. She has written for Netflix, Disney, Mattel, PBS, DreamEast and more, and has given story/character notes on blockbuster films. She has been a writer on PAW PATROL, HELLO KITTY: SUPER STYLE, BARBIE DREAMHOUSE ADVENTURES, BARBIE VLOGGER, and more! Katiedid went to the Emmys with the best children series nominee PROJECT MC2, a show she co-developed and story edited. She is the author of the Joy Connection book series.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Children's Content; Animation; Writing
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Colleen Labella
TV/Film Development Executive
Summit Talk: Creating Female Forward Content in Today's Market
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
Colleen Labella is the Director of Development for Leslye Headland's company, Shoot to Midnight, which developed the Emmy award winning show, RUSSIAN DOLL for Netflix and is currently developing STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE series! She is also a producer on the upcoming Freeform show, SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Female Forward Content; Development
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Chris Lockhart
Story Editor at WME
*Chris is not one of our speakers but is offering 1:1 consultations to our attendees. He is NOT offering script reads.
As Story Editor at WME, the world's largest diversified talent agency, Chris curates film and TV projects for A-list actors such as Denzel Washington. He has read over 60,000 screenplays in his career.
Chris produced the cult horror hit THE COLLECTOR and its sequel THE COLLECTION, which opened in the top ten American box-office. He wrote and produced the award winning documentary MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS, which was acquired by Oprah Winfrey for her network.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; What Project Should You Focus on; Writing; Loglines
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Segolene Zimmern
Content Buyer/Distribution
Summit Talk: What Film Buyers are Looking For
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
Segolene is an international film & TV executive who has worked in production, analysis, and acquisitions for top companies like Studiocanal and Canal+, Umedia, Glovalgate/Lionsgate, Miramax, Tubi and FOX Television, working on films with greats like Nicolas Cage, Zoe Saldana, the producers of HARRY POTTER, Guy Ritchie, Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Distribution & Sales
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Alys Murray
Holiday TV Movie Writer
Summit Talk: 5 Secrets to Writing a Holiday Movie that Sells
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
Alys Murray is a three-time international bestselling author and screenwriter. Her debut novel, THE CHRISTMAS COMPANY, was Hallmark Publishing's first original Christmas novel, and her debut screenplay, CHRISTMAS IN LOUISIANA, was one of Lifetime's biggest hits of the year. She has written 4 Holiday TV Movies in 4 years including A NEW ORLEANS NOEL, MY SOUTHERN FAMILY CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMANS IN LOUISIANA and EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS. The first three books of her MAGNOLIA SISTERS book series all hit international best seller lists. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she focuses on romantic genre.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; TV Movies; Holiday Movies; Romance; Adapting Books to Film
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Ashleigh DiTonto
Unscripted Development Executive
Summit Talk: When is Your Documentary Project Ready to Be Pitched?
*Offering Deck Reviews Before Consult (+ $67)
Ashleigh DiTonto is a senior unscripted TV executive and documentary filmmaker. Most recently at Trailblazer Studios she executive produced RED SUMMER directed by Dawn Porter for Nat Geo and THE LEGACY OF BLACK WALL STREET directed by Deborah Riley Draper for OWN. Ashleigh has worked with various networks to sell, develop, and manage the creatives of several series, including DANCING FOOLS (ABC Family) and WIN, LOSE, OR PAWN (CMT). Ashleigh spent five years on the network side at E! and TLC, working on the development team of CAKE BOSS and MY BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDING.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Documentary Development
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Tracy Mercer
Amasia Entertainment's Senior VP of Television
Summit Talk: Is Your Script a Fit for TV?
*Offering Script Reads Before Consult (+ $127)
She was instrumental in developing Ang Lee's HULK, Marvel's THE PUNISHER, the sequel series to DARK SHADOWS, and the CBS hit series MADAM SECRETARY. Tracy headed development for Morgan Freeman's Company and production for Gale Anne Hurd. Needless to say, she knows the TV industry and is here to share her knowledge, experiences, and some insider insight into television development.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; TV Development; Producing
SPOTS GOING FAST!
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Julie Buck
Line Producer
Summit Talk: 5 Tips to Keeping Your Film on Time and Under Budget
*Offering a Budget Review Before Consult (+ $67)
Julie Buck's found footage exhibition, GIRLS ON FILM (with Karin Rywkind Segal) was listed as a must see show by TimeOut New York, the Boston Globe and the New York Times. As a film producer and director, Julie’s work has played at such festivals as Tribeca, South by Southwest, London Film Festival, DocAviv and Sundance.
Potential Consultation Focus: Career Consulting; Budgeting; Line Producing
