2023 Festival
Industry Panels
Panels
Sun Oct 8th (12:30 PM to 2:00 PM)
The World of Movie Poster Design
Three of the most talented art directors who currently work for the top agencies in key art for movies and series will lead an in-depth discussion on movie poster design. They will share their process of creating eye-catching key artwork and how technology is having an impact on the industry, and give tips on how indie filmmakers can create stunning key artwork for their films. Panelists include: Brian Farris with Gravillis Inc, Blake Armstrong and Mary Cox with BLT Communications.

Mary Cox
Art Director at BLT Communications

Blake Armstrong
Creative Director at BLT Communications

Brian Farris
Art Director at Gravillis Inc.
A.I. - A Tool for Us Or Instead of Us?
Leading this controversial and necessary discussion on the impact A.I. is currently having on, not just the film industry but the entire arts and entertainment industry, will be: Darion D’Anjou - Film Writer, Director and VFX Artist, and Keith Kaseman - designer, advanced production strategist and architectural educator.

Darion D'Anjou

Keith Kaseman
OVHcloud - Empowering Filmmakers with Reliable and Secure Cloud Storage
Join us for an exhilarating and informative panel discussion with OVHcloud, diving into the heart of modern filmmaking’s most crucial ally: secure and reliable cloud storage! Our panelists of experts in cloud technology will explain the importance of a robust cloud storage infrastructure, and how filmmakers are increasingly relying on digital workflows, data storage and protection have become crucial in preserving their creative assets.