| The entertainment industry is changing.
Are you changing with it?
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| Saturday, October 15 |
| Room A |
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| 11:00 AM |
Opening Song: Kitson Richardson |
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| 11:05 AM |
Keynote Open : Steve Zuckerman,
President & Founder of GEMS
For the past 28 years, Steve Zuckerman has led artist promotions for some of the biggest names in the entertainment business, and for the past seven years, he's produced some of the most cutting-edge and forward thinking shows dedicated to the digital revolution. In his opening address, find out what changes are ahead, and what you will need to do in order to adapt---and survive in this business.
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| 11:30 AM |
Keynote: Lee Abrams, XM Satellite Radio
We all know that radio is playing the same song over and over again. Satellite Radio is the future of the music business and for all musicians and performing artists, and Lee Abrams is the VP of Programming for the leading Satellite Radio Broadcast---XM ! Meet the man who can help you find new ways to reach your audience, create new audience, create new listeners! Find out how Satellite Radio is changing the entire music business---and how it can--and will--benefit your career! |
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| 1:00 PM |
Entertainment: Bill Carleton |
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| 2:00 PM |
Panel: Creative Branding Opportunities
Jeff Greenfield, 1st Approach
In todays marketplace, having talent is just not enough. With an overwhelming amount of talent in the marketplace, how are you getting to the top of the priority of the people you are trying to reach? Through creative branding techniques and grassroots marketing--and utilizing the "Blair Witch Project" guerilla marketing---you can create the possibility of branding yourselves as a leader in your field! Jeff Greenfield's 1st Approach is a leader in the marketplace---and he's going to inspire you to make a name for yourself!
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| 3:15 PM |
Entertainment: Krizta Moon
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| 4:00 PM |
Keynote Film: Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment
Writer/Director of Toxic Avenger & Author of Make Your Own Damn Movie. |
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| 5:30 PM |
Film Producers, Directors, Make Up & Casting: Overcoming Obstacles
George Baluzy, Harvey Hubbel V, Gina Gajdosik, Andrew Gerhard, Tim Greene, Calvin Berry (Vertex Entertainment), Taylor Warren, Tim Thibodeau, Carol Nadell (Selective Casting), Marianne Horvath (Make up).
Moderator: Sheila Van Dyke (Stand Up Comedian)
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| 6:30 PM |
Keynote Theater:
Michael Butler
Producer of Broadway Musical "Hair."
"Hair" was not only a musical, but it's 1960's peace, love and understanding philosophy helped to change the rules of the business. Facing enormous obstacles as conservatives tried to close the show down----Butler and "Hair" overcame those obstacles and created the most important artistic and cultural happening--ever--in the entertainment business. Grounded in integrity and compassion---Michael's empowering keynote will inspire you to dig down deep and make a difference in the world.
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| 7:15 PM |
Speaker: LaLa
Music and Fashion collide in new ways of marketing toward hip hop. Learn how fashion and hip hop go hand in hand while getting your product distributed.
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| 7:30 PM |
Fashion Show: Nickimmy Fashion
Live Hip-hop and fashion featuring Brown Hayes, Ill, & Milo Sheff.
Models: Shakina Davis, Lavette Erow, Donya Kennedy, Jennifer Weige, Jill Perno.
Coordinator: Nickimmy Cunningham. |
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| Room B |
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| 12:45 PM |
Future is On-Demand
The entire entertainment business is changing, whether it's how the iPod has changed the music business, or a future of On-Demand Programming. Hear from industry visionaries and leaders on exactly how the changing of the guard is going to impact how entertainment is bought and sold---and how you can be a part of this important change.
Hank Bordowitz, Bordowitz Media Werx; Michelle Meek, BuyIndies.com; Usher Winslett; Lisa Putnam Smith, Your Music Network, Mark Bordowitz, Randy Borovsky, Craig Frand, Lisa Putnam Smith, , Your Music Network, Mark Bordowitz, Randy Borovsky (Ultraradio), Craig Frand & Darik Trembley (Evolvingartist), Lowel Feuer (Klikvu), Andrew Baron
(Rocketboom).
Moderator: Vin Agosta. |
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| 2:30 PM |
New Opportunities for Distribution
While it costs millions to promote, market and distribute motion pictures and recordings, there are numerous grassroots efforts that are helping studios and record labels reach the consumers. This highly specialized and focused presentation will discuss some of the ways that grassroots marketing efforts are helping people connect.
Matt Chirsky, Eric Rolph, Tim Greene, Dan Griffin, David Verdosi, Pat Aaron, Billy Kutschinski. |
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3:30 PM |
"The Making of "Three Days in the Life"
"3 Days In The Life" may be "a film in progress" but the panel discussions and promotional previews of the documentary will offer unique documentary glimpse into the what some Lennon fans call "the missing year". 1970 was that year. "3 Days In The Life" alone allows 'the viewer' to capture and chronicle the time, the place as well as, the man behind the music. The audience joins along to see a part of the process - from raw non-edits to finished documentary. Right now the film is being digitized at Sonalysts. Bill Scheniman and Seth Zowader will represent Sonalysts and explain their work on the film.
New York music & entertainment lawyer Ronald S. Bienstock, film partners, John Fallon and Ray F. Thomas and music journalist Joe Bosso. Bill Scheniman & Seth Zowader (Sonalysts)
Moderator: George Dassinger
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| 4:30 PM |
Balancing Commercial Success with Integrity
In an ever-changing world, the independents can make their decisions quicker and more effectively than the majors. However, without the distribution power and clout of the big companies, sometimes independents struggle with raising money for their projects, and collecting the money that's due them. With this in mind, how can artists and industry do what their heart inspires them to do, instead of what the market bears for instant gratifiation---and how are artists and industry maintaining sustainable careers at a time of here-today-gone-tomorrow performing artists?
Danny Schechter, MediaChannel.org; Steve Zuckerman, President and Founder, GEMS; George Dassinger, Dassinger Creative; Hank Bordowitz, Bordowitz Media Werx; Robbi Kumali, International Recording Artist; Alan Ritchardson, Pres. Media Communications Assoc.; Billy Kutschinski, Empress Ballroom. |
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| 5:30 PM |
Pitch Session
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| 6:30 PM |
Music Meets Film: Film Meet Music: Creative Alternatives for Music Placement in Entertainment
Garrison Leykam; Hank Bordowitz, Bordowitz Media Werx; Lisa Putnam-Smith, Your Music Network; Robbi Kumali, Artist.
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Sunday, October 16 |
| Room A |
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| 11:00 AM |
Opening Song: Krizta Moon |
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| 11:05 AM |
Keynote Open: Steve Zuckerman,
President & Founder of GEMS |
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| 11:30 AM |
Workshop: Songwriting & Music Production that gets RESULTS!
Hit songwriter/producer Bobbi "Funkeeboy" Tammaro will discuss the process & secrets of Songwriting and Music Production for yielding maximum results in todays market. This incredible workshop is set up to be a fun learning environment where attendees will participate in many hands on exercises. Bobbi will also play examples of actual before and after projects and explain in detail how the right music production can really help make a song! Bobbi will also listen to several attendees demos in the class and offer advice on making the best possible product. |
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| 1:00PM |
Panel: Indie vs. Major - It's in the Mix: Music Producers Panel
Bob Cutarella; Steve Zuckerman, Sheldon Steiger; Dug McGirk, Joey P., Tito Batista, Paul Nelson.
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| 2:00 PM |
Panel: Documentary & Video Producers, Directors, Make up, and Casting: Overcoming Obstacles
John Courtmanche, Gregory Petty, Guy Perotta, Ken Simon, Roy McDonald, Joe Young (Animation), Abraham Roofeh, Kathleen Richardson (Make up).
Moderator: Cheryl LaFond
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| 3:00 PM |
Keynote Music : Paul Sacksman
Alternative Marketing for Today's Musician and Songwriter
A brutally honest overview of today's music business and today's alternatives. Paul Sacksman, Executive Vice-President, InterTech Media (Listenerstation.com)17 year veteran of Billboard Publications and Former Publisher of Musician Magazine; Creator of the Musicians Guide to Touring and Promotion and the Musicians Atlas.
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| 4:00 PM |
Entertainment: Game Show Mania by Keith Alan
What have you learned at GEMS?
Answer questions about GEMS; win big prizes !
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| 5:00 PM |
Keynote: Howard Bloom, Publicist
Howard is the man behind the publicity campaigns of Prince, John Mellencamp, Amnesty International, Billy Idol and hundreds of artists who are now legends in their own right. Find out how Howard empowered the artists that he worked with to create the best material possible, and how he then got them the media attention they deserved |
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| Room B |
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| 12:30 PM |
Panel: Marketing an Independent Release in the 21st Century |
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| 1:30 PM |
Panel: Securing Financing for your Entertainment Project
Usher Winslett, Bianca Bezdec, Esq.; Warren T. Guz, Esq. |
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| 2:30 PM |
Panel: On-air Personalities Panel & Talent
John O'Brien (Rock 102 Morning show), Lisa Gold, Jim Masters (CT & NY TV/Radio Host), K-Dub (93.7), John Hinton (comedian). Moderator: Liz Koestner
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| 3:30 PM |
Panel: Resources, Organizations, & Educational Resources
Michael Daly (CT School of Broadcasting) Ted Maynard (Media Arts Center), Laurie Hodges, , Phil Gauvin (Tripeg Studios), Keith Larsen (CT Final Cut Pro User Group). Moderator: Jim Masters
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| 4:30 PM |
Let's Make a Deal
The middlemen between creative talent and the corporations that sign them: How can creators utilize attorneys effectively? Which lawyer is the best for you? What should you look for when seeking legal counsel? And how can your attorney help you get the best situation possible--one that works for all parties involved?
Jim Burger, Esq.; Bianca Bezdec, Esq.; Warren T. Guz, Esq. |
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| 5:45 PM |
Panel: Inside the Mind of Event Producers
Film Festivals & Music Festivals
Neal Thomassen, Melissa Bisagni, Heidi Hamilton, Barbara Lamb.
Moderator: Mark Scalia |
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| 6:45 PM |
Pitch Session and Round Table Discussion
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| * Schedule subject to change. Please see website for changes and additions! |
