UMFF 2006 Seminars and Panels- Friday, October 13, 2006

All UMFF 2006 Workshops will be held at the AmericasMart Convention Center, Building Three, Downtown, 250 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

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Zen and the Pen: Finding Your Inner Scribe

Friday, October 13, 2006 - 11:00 a.m. - 12;30 p.m. - Lenox Room

A meditative, motivational and informative session to take the stress out of self-expression and let your writing flow. This workshop creates an environment for you to relax and rid yourself of writer’s block!

Presenter: Linda L. Jones, ManeLock Communications, Dallas, Texas

Linda Jones is owner of ManeLock Communications, a professional writing and media consulting service. She is an award-winning journalist and author of "Nappyisms: Affirmations for Nappy-Headed People and Wannabes!” and founder A Nappy Hair Affair which promotes African American culture and identity.

Linda uses humor and “hair issues” in her writing as a way of raising cultural awareness and boosting self-esteem. Her essay, “Birth of A Nappy Hair Affair,” appears in the recently released “Chicken Soup for the African-American Woman’s Soul.” Linda is based in Dallas, TX.

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The Filmmaking Process 101

Friday, October 13, 2006 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Piedmont Room

So you want to be a filmmaker? We can totally understand why. Filmmaking can be one of the most rewarding experiences. You can't beat taking a story in your head and ending up with a finished product for the world to see. Film has enjoyed a rich past, and the future only promises to be better. Technology is putting filmmaking into the hands of the common man. It's quite an exciting time for the independent filmmaker!

But, how do you get started? What steps do you take to make the filmmaking process go smoothly? The workshop will give you everything you need to get a running start to your first film!

Presenter: Sylvia Jackson, Film Captive Productions, Atlanta, Georgia

Sylvia Jackson is a cinematographer, director and owner of Film Captive Production. FCP is a succesful, full service film and video production company that was founded in 1999. The company handles projects from pre-production through post-production.

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The Perfect Look: Costume Design and Wardrobe Styling for Film, Television and Print

Friday, October 13, 2006 - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Lenox Room

Achieving the perfect look is not an easy task. Yet Moonglow makes it look easy. How do you develop and mantain client relations? How do you approach the project? What are the major differences in working with film, television and print? How can your costumes look like a million for less? Get the Moonglow tips on breaking into the world of costume design and wardrobe styling. This interactive workshop will answer these questions and empower you to achieve excellence in your craft.

Presenter: Moonglow, Costume Designer/Wardrobe Stylist, New York and California

Moonglow has accomplished more than most in just a few years after attending the Santa Monica College majoring in fashion and graduating from the IFP Los Angeles Project: Involve - Costume Design 2004. Moon has designed for film, television, stage, video, print, and runway. He has worked with many including Disney on Ice, Ricky Fante, Prince, 50 Cent, Nick Cannon, Outkast, Halle Berry, Beyonce, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Holly Robinson-Peete, Donna Karan, Joan Vass, Nautica, and Ralph Lauren.

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The Music of Film

Friday, October 13, 2006 - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Piedmont Room

Today, more than ever, music fulfills a vital role in feature films, documentaries, and television shows. And on the flip side, film and digital video play an important part in music videos. This workshop will discuss the legalities of music for film, securing releases for use of soundtracks, working with independent musicians, supervising music for film and television.

Presenter(s): Marvin Arrington, Jr., Arrington Law Firm.

Marvin Arrington, Jr. heads the Arrington Law Firm. He is an attorney with experience in employment, personal injury, entertainment, estate planning, corporate formation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm also represent motion picture producers in the acquisition and production of music for film, television and video programs. Arrington, was executive producer and music supervisor of Big Ain't Bad (feature film), music supervisor for Trois (feature), and founder of MultiMediaWeek and Urban Film Review, a national monthly film screening series.

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Animation: Traditional versus Digital

Friday, October 13, 2006 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Lenox Room

Hand-drawn or digitally created -- that is the question of this discussion, as well as a showcase of animated projects.

Presenter: Lee Crowe, Instructor, Media Arts and Animator, Art Institute of Atlanta

Lee Crowe is an exceptional animator and instructor. Her work includes: character animator, “Looney Tunes Six Flags Giveaway” commercial (2003), Radical Axis Animation, Atlanta, Georgia; character animation assistant, Brother Bear (2003 Oscar nominee), Walt Disney Feature Animation, Orlando, Florida; animation supervisor and instructor on a special student project, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia (2001-2002); special effects assistant, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron (2001 Oscar nominee), Dreamworks Animation, Glendale, California; Character assistant on commercials starring “Spongebob” and “Porky Pig,” Renegade Animation, Burbank, California (2001); special effects assistant, Osmosis Jones (2000), special effects animator, Space Jam (1996); Warner Brothers Feature Animation, Glendale; assistant director, storyboard revisions, Family Guy, Fox Animation, Los Angeles, California (2000); assistant director, King of the Hill, Film Roman, North Hollywood, California (1999); special effects animator, Cats Don’t Dance (1996) and The Pagemaster (1995), Turner Feature Animation, Los Angeles; character assistant and storyboard artist on assorted commercials, as well as “Mr. DNA” from the film Jurassic Park, Kurtz and Friends, Burbank (1993-1994).

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Post-Production: It's All About Your Editor

Friday, October 13, 2006 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Piedmont Room

Many people think once you have written your script and shot your movie, the hard part is then over for your film. Well, it is and it isn't. Yes, once you have the footage shot, the production is done, but the work has just begun for the film editor.

An editor for film, television or video must know how to tell a story. Working with the director, the film editor shapes each scene of footage into its final form. As a director/producer, you must understand that in post-production, it's all about your editor. This workshop will discuss building and maintaining a great relationship with your editor, and how to get the most out of your editing hours.

Presenters:
Jeff Cooper, Editor — King's Ransom, The Message, BET Comicview

Gabriel E. Hart, Editor, Southern Trees Film Group, Inc. — G-Dinero "Waitin for My Season" music video, Big Floaty commercial, E'Dubb/Jazzy Phae "Push Up" music video, Andre Rison Reality Show "On The Rise," Eastside Boyz/Honeybunz "Crunked, Spool of Punked" commercial

Monique Woods aka Redheaddread, Editor — A Howard University graduate, Monique began her professional career at CBS network television, soon after accepting a position with ESPN-Classic Sports Network where she began studying video editing and digital videography. The artist community of New York City allowed her the perfect forum, both technically and creatively, to tweak her craft. After working with the likes of R&B songstress Alicia Keys and rap impresarios WuTang Clan, she went international where she toured Italy, filming jazz legend Max Roach.

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UMFF 2006 Vendor Alley Includes...

Gorilla Independent Filmmakers Software

What Is Gorilla Software?

Producing a movie doesn't have to be difficult! With Gorilla, all of your information can be stored in one place: Budgeting, scheduling, crew, cast, profit-sharing, editing notes, and even film festival submissions.

When it's time to create reports, Gorilla can generate over 50 industry-standard reports, from stripboards to breakdown sheets, budget top sheets to variances, your entire production can be run from one program.

Gorilla is the only software package built with the independent producer in mind. You have to do it all, and Gorilla is with you every step of the way.

FrameForge 3D Storyboard Software

FrameForge 3D Studio is a whole new category of storyboard software for pre-planning productions of any kind. Multiple camera previsualization from any possible angle in a 3D virtual set is now within the reach of anyone. FrameForge 3D storyboards simulate and support formats from 16-70mm film to DV equipment with numerous lens apertures and aspect ratio settings.

Writers have had script processors for years and now directors, filmmakers, and other creatives have the first storyboard software tool that delivers pre-visualization and experimentation of shot coverage BEFORE you go on location.

Storyboard software frames by FrameForge 3D Studio ensures your cast and crew will have your vision understood and on paper. Magic is still going to happen but FrameForge 3D will help you make it happen faster.