Sunscreen Film Festival: Full Schedule

1:00pm EDT

Making Films That Make A Difference

Join filmmaker/producer/distributor Steve Michelson and Tony Stopperan from Ringling College as they discuss Making Media that Matters, a new program that will provide a detailed understanding of what it takes to achieve successful distribution of cause-related documentary films and generate sales that drive the success of these projects. Two of Steve's films Nature's Orchestra and The Burden premiere at Sunscreen Film Festival this year!

Moderated by Tony Stopperan

Producer

Steve Michelson

Steve is a 40-year veteran of the documentary space. He believes and has demonstrated that film can change the world. Steve has built a career at the forefront of technology and media. He was co-founder and President of San Francisco's largest production and post-production studio... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
American Stage Theater Company - Conference Room 163 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Workshop, Producing

2:00pm EDT

But Seriously, What Does a Producer “Do?"

This is an in-depth look at how to get a film/TV project made with a variety of panelists representing different aspects of the industry. Take lots of notes and come with your own questions. If you’re a filmmaker, you CANNOT afford to miss this panel!

Moderated by Dave DeBorde

Director

Michael Mailer

Michael Mailer has been producing independent films for over two decades. His productions have been presented at some of the world's best-known film festivals and released by companies including Sony, Universal, Fox, Lionsgate, and IFC. Through his dozens of films, Mailer has worked... Read More →

Producer

Sean Covel

Sean C. Covel is the producer of nine feature films including the cult classic NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (Fox Searchlight) as well BENEATH (Paramount Pictures), THE 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS (Directed by Academy Award Winner, Keith Merrill for Universal Studios), CAFE (starring Jennifer Love Hewitt... Read More →

Tony Stopperan

Speaker

Tyler Martinolich

Sunday April 30, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
American Stage Theater Company - Conference Room 163 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701