Are you interested in having your work reviewed by professionals? Sign up here
Monday, August 20
9:30 | Conference
The beginning and survival in production despite changes in technology.
A conversation about the speaker, her background and career in film production. Advices on how to keep up to
speed in an evolving world. Her career started working with film and nowadays she works on digital platforms.
Jimena Argüelles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Tec de Monterrey, with a mayor on Media and Animation from Swinburne University, Australia. She studied Film-making at the New York Film Academy and is a founding partner at QKramacara. Some of her work includes the series El ganador, El vato and movies such as Hugoool, Detrás del poder, El Infierno, among others.
10:45 | Conference
Copyright Threats and Opportunities.
A brief review to the main aspects of copyright regarding an audiovisual product, the threats and oppor-
tunities it faces.
Carlos Manuel Gómez. He is an expert in copyright and audiovisual licenses. Currently, he represents Grupo EGEDA in Mexico, and he is General Director of Licenses and Audiovisual Services at LYSA. Carlos is the Mexican agent for the Platino Awards of Ibero-America. He was Commercial Director of Somexfon in Mexico and AADI CAPIF in Argentina.
16:00 | Review
Review of short films and audiovisual portfolios.
Cinema professionals provide feedback about short films or demo reels, helping to improve your work and increase
your professional opportunities.
Thierry Méranger (Cahiers du Cinéma)
Raúl Rico (Director)
Astrid Rondero (Director, Los días más oscuros de nosotros)
Haroldo Fajardo (Director, La Incertidumbre)
Yezin Carrillo (Producer, La Incertidumbre)
Nabil Quintero (Photographer, La Incertidumbre)
Andrea Martínez (Director, La distancia)
Rubén Gutiérrez (Director, Piérdete entre los muertos)
Tuesday, August 21
9:30 | Panel
The participation of film schools in the audiovisual industry
Cinema schools have become the gatekeepers in the film industry. What used to be an unpopular profession is
now a career with many students in Mexico and abroad. What is the role of film schools in shaping a successful
career in the film industry?
10:45 | Video conference
Vancouver Film School: From school to industry
How to start working in film production after graduation.
Isadora Sánchez. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Tec de Monterrey and a diploma
in Entertainment Business Management from Vancouver Film School. She was part
of the production.
12:00 | Conference
How to get in Shorts TV – The Global Short Movie Channel
How to promote your short film into Shorts TV Networks in order to get the exposure it deserves with worldwide audiences.
Efrén Rodríguez. He has been working in several positions since he joined Shorts Entertainment Networks in 2012. His career within cinema and television spans for 15 years. Efrén is a seasoned writer and short film producer. He holds a bachelor degree in Production and Digital Video from the L.A. Arts Institute.
16:00 | Revisión
Review of short films and audiovisual portfolios
Film professionals will provide feedback on short films or demo reel so you can improve and have more opportunities for professional growth.
Thierry Méranger (Cahiers du Cinéma)
Raúl Rico (Director)
Astrid Rondero (Director, Los días más oscuros de nosotros)
Haroldo Fajardo (Director La Incertidumbre)
Yezin Carrillo (Producer, La Incertidumbre)
Nabil Quintero (Photographer, La Incertidumbre)
Andrea Martínez (Director, La distancia)
Rubén Gutiérrez (Director, Piérdete entre los muertos)
Wednesday, August 22
9:30 | Panel
Participation strategies in film festivals
A conversation about best strategies to increase the possibilities of being selected to participate in a festival.
Participan:
Martyn Horyna, programador del Festival Karlovy Vary
Joshua Leake, programador del Festival de Portland
Isidoro Hamui, director del Festival de Cine Judío en México
Narce Ruiz, programadora del FIC Monterrey
10:45 | Panel
The perspective of the jury at a film festival
Participants:
Mariano Rentería, filmmaker
Erik Estrada, film critic
Kenya Márquez, filmmaker
12:00 | Keynote Lecture
Tricks to communicate a story to a large audience
Postproducer and founding partner de Art Kingdom.
16:00 | Review
Review of short films and audiovisual portfolios
Film professionals give you feedback on your short film or demo reel so you can improve and have more opportunities for professional growth.
Thierry Méranger (Cahiers du Cinéma)
Raúl Rico (Director)
Astrid Rondero (Director, Los días más oscuros de nosotros)
Haroldo Fajardo (Director, La Incertidumbre)
Yezin Carrillo (Producer, La Incertidumbre)
Nabil Quintero (Photographer, La Incertidumbre)
Andrea Martínez (Director, La distancia)
Rubén Gutiérrez (Director, Piérdete entre los muertos)