Elizabeth Blake-Thomas (left) and Isabella Blake-Thomas, founders of Mother and Daughter Entertainment at AFC today
Today was day one of the first American Film Convention held in downtown Los Angeles and it was terrific. Tons of actors, directors, producers, writers, and others involved in the independent filmmaking industry are gathering to learn, connect, share ideas, network and generally have great time while doing it. If you have even a passing interest in the fascinating world of film and entertainment, I urge you to look into it. You never know, you just might make a connection that could change your life!
They have tons of workshops, break out sessions, talks and exhibits about everything to do with filmmaking, from acting and writing to financing and distribution. Then in the evening they have a huge party to relax and kick back and hang out with like-minded folks. It runs through this Thursday at the Magic Box at The Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. AFC is filled with dozens of friendly, like-minded folks that are way fun to talk to.
This morning I heard an extremely informative talk by Peter Broderick, pictured to the right, a distribution expert and former attorney. He discussed the ins and outs of the new style of film distribution, where the filmmakers remain in control how and where their work is distributed, as opposed to the old distribution style, where the filmmakers handed over control to a distributor, for better or worse!
They have tons of workshops, break out sessions, talks and exhibits about everything to do with filmmaking, from acting and writing to financing and distribution. Then in the evening they have a huge party to relax and kick back and hang out with like-minded folks. It runs through this Thursday at the Magic Box at The Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. AFC is filled with dozens of friendly, like-minded folks that are way fun to talk to.
This morning I heard an extremely informative talk by Peter Broderick, pictured to the right, a distribution expert and former attorney. He discussed the ins and outs of the new style of film distribution, where the filmmakers remain in control how and where their work is distributed, as opposed to the old distribution style, where the filmmakers handed over control to a distributor, for better or worse!
My friend Henry K. Priest, a producer, actor, and film expert who is on the Advisory Board of AFC today at the convention.
A robot dog one of the exhibitors had in their area today at AFC
I'll be returning for the next two days to explore more. For information and tickets to AFC visit americanfilmconvention.com. Enjoy!