Topic
SpeakerTime          Duration
SpeakerTime          DurationKEYNOTE ADDRESS        Glenn Litwak    9:00AM - 9:45AM  45:00 MIN
   9:00AM - 9:45AM  45:00 MINÂ
“Self Defense in Music and Film Business�
“How to Protect Yourself in The Entertainment Industry�
LA-IMIS Schedule
Topic  SpeakerTime            Duration
 SpeakerTime            DurationÂ
WORKSHOP     Richard Lawson  10:00AM - 10:45AM         45:00 MIN           Â
    Richard Lawson  10:00AM - 10:45AM         45:00 MIN            “Approach to Actingâ€?Â
“I don’t teach actors to be actors, I teach people to be people, it is my intention to lead the artist out, and so they can have the gift of themselves.  Richard Lawson Studios
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Registration 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
TopicSpeakerTime          Duration
SpeakerTime          DurationFILM     Jacqueline A. Finch   10:00AM -10:30AM        16:30 MINÂ
    Jacqueline A. Finch   10:00AM -10:30AM        16:30 MIN “The Seedling�
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Synopsis:
An attractive woman checks into a hotel for a liaison with a young man. There, she chooses between destruction and salvation, both for herself and the man she loves.Â
Q&A with filmmaker after the film.
Topic SpeakerTime            Duration
SpeakerTime            DurationFILM   Kelly Lyndon10:45AM – 11:00AM         8:31 MINÂ
  Kelly Lyndon10:45AM – 11:00AM         8:31 MIN “Liquortineâ€?Â
Synopsis:
For many years Brijanna has had a secret lover. She thought they had the perfect relationship. Â But now she can see her lover has a dark side. Â A very dark side, Brijanna knows she must break free before it is too late. Â But this lover has no intention of releasing her. Â Ever!Â
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER   Sandbox       11:00AM – 11:15AM    15:00 MIN
  Sandbox       11:00AM – 11:15AM    15:00 MINGenre – AlternativeÂ
(Stage 1)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER    Russel Blake  11:20AM – 11:35AM    15:00 MIN
   Russel Blake  11:20AM – 11:35AM    15:00 MINGenre – JazzÂ
(Stage 2)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER       Dana Williams   11:40AM - 11:55PM      15:00 MIN
      Dana Williams   11:40AM - 11:55PM      15:00 MINGenre – PopÂ
(Stage 1)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER  Fang I Liu 12:00PM -12:15PM  15:00 MIN
 Fang I Liu 12:00PM -12:15PM  15:00 MINGenre – PopÂ
(Stage 2)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER    Still Sky’s Limit  12:20PM -12:35PM    15:00 MIN
   Still Sky’s Limit  12:20PM -12:35PM    15:00 MINGenre – RockÂ
(Stage 1)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER  Dyles Mavis 12:40PM–12:55PM      15:00 MIN
 Dyles Mavis 12:40PM–12:55PM      15:00 MINGenre – R & BÂ
(Stage 2)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER  Karina Nistal  1:00PM -1:15PM    15:00 MIN
 Karina Nistal  1:00PM -1:15PM    15:00 MINGenre – Latin/SoulÂ
(Stage 1)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPEFORMER  Garland1:20PM -1:35PM     15:00 MIN
 Garland1:20PM -1:35PM     15:00 MINGenre – RockÂ
(Stage 2)
TopicPerformer  Time          Duration
Performer  Time          DurationPERFORMER Maurizio Grondona  1:40PM -1:55PM     15:00 MIN
Maurizio Grondona  1:40PM -1:55PM     15:00 MINGenre – Jazz/SoulÂ
(Stage 1)
TopicSpeakerTime          Duration
SpeakerTime          DurationWORKSHOP Hosted by Sesac    2:15PM- 3:00PM  45:00 MIN
Hosted by Sesac    2:15PM- 3:00PM  45:00 MIN         Â
SESACÂ will represent the right for your music to be played in public. Songwriters and publishers are paid royalties based upon how much their songs are played. The system required to compute compensation is based on many factors, including state-of-the-art monitoring, computer database information and broadcast logs. Unlike ASCAP and BMI, SESAC utilizes a selective process when affiliating songwriters and publishers, resulting in a roster of affiliates who have personal relationships with the SESAC.Â
Workshop Moderator(s):
James Leach, VP of Writer/Publisher RelationsÂ
Erin Collins, VP of Film, TV & Developing Media
J J Cheng, VP of Writer/Publisher Relations, SESAC Latina
Celeste Zendejas, Associate Director, SESAC Latina
Topic: Meet SESAC: Discussions with a P.R.O.
Objectives: To introduce SESAC and educate songwriters and publishers on their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public
TopicSpeakerTime          Duration
SpeakerTime          DurationFILM    Alex Chu  2:15PM – 2:45PM        13:00 MINÂ
   Alex Chu  2:15PM – 2:45PM        13:00 MIN “Equity Partners"Â
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Synopsis:
A former litigator recruits an unemployed accountant (and ex-Marine) on a mission: to rob a Wall Street executive of hundreds of millions of dollars and to redistribute the proceeds to foreclosed homeowners. They set up a business meeting in a Japanese restaurant, only to be confronted by a Wall Street executive who isn’t willing to go down quietly.Â
Q&A with filmmaker after the film.
TopicSpeakerTime          Duration
SpeakerTime          DurationFILM   Rae Shaw 3:00PM – 3:45PM         33:00 MINÂ
  Rae Shaw 3:00PM – 3:45PM         33:00 MIN “Soap & Roses"
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Synopsis:
Soap and roses is a film short that approaches the subject of sexual assault with a new perspective. This film explores not only the effects of rape trauma syndrome on the survivor, but also takes a unique look at the perpetrator, examining the psyche of the rapist by tracing one man’s descent into violence.Â
Q&A with filmmaker after the film.
TopicSpeaker   Time        Duration
Speaker   Time        DurationPANEL           ARTISTS MANAGEMENT   3:15PM-4:00PM    45:00 MIN   Â
ARTISTS MANAGEMENT Â Â 3:15PM-4:00PM Â Â Â 45:00 MIN Â Â Â "The Secret Success of Artists Management"Â Â Â Â Â
    Have you ever wondered what all goes into managing a successful Artist? This panel will delve deep into just that! Learn the secrets of how business deals are negotiated, how much capital is needed and what makes a successful Artist. Come share the secrets…
Panelist
Keith Douglas
Andrea Wilson
Seth Keller   Â
TopicSpeaker   Time        Duration
Speaker   Time        DurationFILM  Lawrence Zoeller      4:00PM – 4:30PM        17:54 MINÂ
 Lawrence Zoeller      4:00PM – 4:30PM        17:54 MIN “How to Break Up With Your Mother"
Synopsis:
A dark comedy about an emasculated man, his gorgeous girlfriend and his matriarchal mother. After an ultimatum to break up with his mother, they’ll both find out that a mothers bond isn’t severed so easily.Â
Q&A with filmmaker after the film.
TopicSpeaker   Time        Duration
Speaker   Time        DurationPANEL    SONGWRITING    4:15PM-5:00PM   45:00 MIN
   SONGWRITING    4:15PM-5:00PM   45:00 MIN      "Unlocking the Door of Songwriting"
This panel will explore the in and outs of the world of songwriting. Â Learn how to write #1 songs for yourself, artists, and films and unlock your songwriting visions!
Panelist
Bruce Sterling
Sandra Sully
Russel BlakeÂ
Helene Muddiman
After Party 6:00PM-10:00PM TBD
6:00PM-10:00PM TBD
TopicSpeaker   Time        Duration
Speaker   Time        DurationFILM   Danielle L. Ross       4:40PM – 5:00PM        20:00 MINÂ
  Danielle L. Ross       4:40PM – 5:00PM        20:00 MIN “Pull"
Synopsis:
In the life of a young man there is little room for error. DeʼJon (Juhahn Jones), a Charismatic high school All-Star, finds himself in a bad situation when Miscommunication starts a brush fire of events in his teenage life.Â
Q&A with filmmaker after the film.
