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Free: first come first serve at venue. Film has been an influential medium since its inception: building awareness of social issues, raising questions and igniting change. The popularity of recent films such a Super Size Me, An Inconvenient Truth, and Waiting for Superman, just to name a few, is a promising indicator that audiences are paying attention. Moderated by Roselly Torres, Distribution & Marketing Director of Third World Newsreel, the panel features Pamela Yates, director of Granito; German Gutierrez, director of The Coca Cola Case; Eren Isabel McGinnis, producer of Precious Knowledge, Jamie Chvotkin, VP Marketing/Distribution of Explore, and Debika Shome, Deputy Director of The Harmony Institute. Film for Change is presented by HBO.
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$5 tickets for purchase at the door There will always be a wealth of books that we, as storytellers, can imagine bringing to life on the ‘big screen’. With successful adaptations such as Jane Eyre, Precious, and the Twilight saga, to unforgettable films like City of God, Like Water for Chocolate, and the soon to be released America, you may be wondering if it’s possible to adapt your passion project, even on an indie budget. If you've read a novel that you’ve been dreaming of adapting, have questions about how to navigate the literary rights world and/or want to learn about the challenges and opportunities involved in the adaptation process, come hear time-tested advice from our panel moderated by Richard Vetere and featuring, among others, Sonia Fritz, writer/director of America, based on Esmeralda Santiago’s Tickets for purchase at the door America’s Dream; Daniel Salcedo, producer of Kid Pambele, based on the book El Oro y La Oscuridad on the Colombian boxer Kid Pambele; and Gloria LaMorte, screenwriter of Soledad, based on Angie Cruz’s novel of the same name.
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MUST HAVE TICKET TO THIS FREE SHOW. RESERVE YOUR SEAT ONLINE NOW OR PICK UP TICKET AT VENUE ON DAY OF SCREENING. TICKETS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Join us for an intimate conversation with Hollywood luminary and cultural icon Andy Garcia, executive producer of Magic City Memoirs, which has its NY Premiere at the 2011 NYILFF. Hear Andy tell personal stories about the evolution of his illustrious career, from his big break as a gang member on TV's Hill Street Blues to global superstar, discuss how being Latino has played a role in his journey to success, and impart advice for all of the actors, filmmakers and dreamers looking to leave their creative mark on the world. Throughout his impressive career, Andy's worked with such directors as Brian de Palma, Francis Ford Coppola and Sidney Lumet, and his performance in The Godfather: Part III was Oscar-nominated as Best Supporting Actor and secured him international stardom. Other credits include The Untouchables, Black Rain, When a Man Loves a Woman, Ocean's Eleven, The Lost City and the Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award Winner City Island. Originally from Cuba, Garcia is especially proud of his portrayal of renowned Cuban trumpet player Arturo Sandoval in For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
During the event, Andy also will be presented with the NYILFF Impact Award, which is bestowed on artists whose body of work has influenced the community.
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2011
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$5 tickets for purchase at the door Who says you can’t afford to make a sci-fi movie? Who says you can’t have a car chase in your film? And what is stopping you from making an animation? Filmmakers and post production experts will give you tips and tricks on how to keep your wildest dreams within your budget. Among others, panelists include Terracino, director of Elliot Loves; Will Robertson, founder of Tiny Elevator; Richard Cunningham, director of Year Zero, and Heixan Robles, director of Dream of Vermilion.
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Free: first come first serve at venue. What does the future hold for Latinas in the media? With more Latina actresses taking on leading roles in prime time television, films, and magazine covers, the portrayal of Hispanic women has come a long way in the last decade. Soledad O’Brien, anchor and special correspondent for CNN/U.S; SAG members Olga Segura, producer and star of White Knight, and Olga Merediz, In The Heights, Law & Order, Fugly; producer and publicist Soldanela Rivera; scholar Dr. Clara Rodriguez from Fordham University, will discuss the role of Latinas in the media and how it has changed throughout the years. Moderated by Editorial Director of Latina Magazine Galina Espinoza, Through Her Eyes is presented by Macy’s and sponsored by Latina Magazine in collaboration with the Screen Actors Guild. The panel will be followed by a reception hosted by Martin Códax and Las Rocas.
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$5 tickets for purchase at the door With increasing accessibility to high-quality technology and ‘people’s distribution’ services like YouTube, creating, distributing and profiting from digital video content is easier than ever. Learn how to sponsor, produce, promote and distribute your webseries directly from the creative visionaries on the forefront of the format, as they share the secrets of their success. Join Tina Cesa Ward, writer/director/producer of Anyone But Me; Julia Grob, creator/star of East WillyB; and Al Thompson, executive producer/star of Baby Daddy Memoirs, among others, as they share their experiences. Webisodes! is presented by NALIP-NY, the New York Chapter of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. NALIP-NY connects and supports industry professionals to develop and promote quality media projects to reach their fullest potential.
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