Inti-Meets

Wednesday, June 11

10:30 - Linda Olszewski, Shorts International
12:00 - Shane Smith, Director of Programming, Movieola- The Short Film Channel; Programmer, Sundance Film Festival
2:30 - Peter Ignacio, AtomFilms
4:30 - Daniel Watts, Underground Film

Thursday, June 12

10:30 - Erin Burke, CFC Feature Film Project
12:30 - Hans Spielthenner, ohm:tv
3:00 - Derry O’Brien, Network Ireland TV

Friday, June 13

10:30 - Justin Rebelo, Super Channel
12:00 - Liz Janzen, NSI
1:30 - Micol Marotti, Media Monkey

Saturday, June 14

12:00 - Lila Karim, Harold Greenburg Fund
1:30 - Elana Trainoff, Alpern Group
3:00 -Judy Gladstone, Bravo!Fact

TUESDAY JUNE 11th - SATURDAY JUNE 14th
An Inti-Meet is an hour-long, small room discussion featuring one industry professional and a maximum of 20 participants.  Inti-Meets provide participants with an intimate look at the industry through a candid discussion with an experienced insider of the biz.  Register early! These sessions are bound to sell out. 
Tickets for Inti-Meets are $10 per individual session.

Linda Olszewski (Shorts International, London)
As Co-Head of Global Acquisitions & Podcasts for Shorts International, Linda heads up initiatives such as acquiring films for iTUNES USA & UK, BT-Vision, Joost, and Shorts TV. In her Intimeet Linda will discuss what kinds of films she’s looking for and how iTunes and Shorts TV compare with other media platforms in revenue and visibility. At international festivals she scouts for cinematic gems in all genres, produces podcasts for SHORTS TV and serves on juries and panels.

Shane Smith (Movieola- The Short Film Channel; Programmer, Sundance Film Festival)
Hear first-hand what broadcasters  and Festival Programmers look for in a short, and what you can do to enhance your film’s presence at a fest.  Shane Smith is the Director of Programming for the digital TV channels Movieola- The Short Film Channel and Silver Screen Classics. He was Director of the Worldwide Short Film Festival for six years and currently programs short films for the Sundance Film Festival.

Peter Ignacio (Atomfilms, USA)
Get the lowdown on the growing multi-platform market for shorts from one of the pioneers of digital distribution. Peter Ignacio is the Director of Acquisitions for the AtomFilms division of Atom Entertainment, Inc. a leading entertainment provider of short content via the internet, television, broadband services, and mobile devices.

Daniel Watts, Undergroundfilm, USA
Some filmmakers focus on making money with their short films while others are mainly concerned with getting exposure.  Why choose when you can do both?  Daniel Watts, Director of Undergroundfilm, helps you navigate a landscape where non-exclusive does not mean non-profitable and filmmakers control their careers and content.

Erin Burke (CFC Feature Film Project, Canada)
Learn how to use your short film smarts to jump into features.  As manager of the CFC Feature Film Project (FFP), Erin Burke is responsible for day-to-day operations of the program in consultation with the FFP’s Director.  Currently in her fifth year with the FFP, Erin’s involvement includes managing and administering Development and Production activities and working closely with filmmakers going through the program.  She is also responsible for administering all financing agreements and coordinating all reporting obligations of the FFP in addition to overseeing all inquiries and submissions.

Hans Spielthenner (ohm:tv, Germany)
Get the inside scoop on mobile content at home and abroad, and find out how short filmmakers can capitalize on this growing trend. Hans Spielthenner is Managing Director of ohm:tv where he oversees the strategic development of the company.  ohm:tv provides innovative TV formats, animation, interactive programming and mobile applications to producers, mobile phone operators and programming managers all over the world.

Derry O’Brien (Network Ireland Television, Ireland)
As a WSFF vet, Derry O'Brien is known to be candid, generous and entertaining in sharing his survival tips and industry knowledge. As the Managing Director of Network Ireland TV, the Irish-based TV distribution company established in 1995, he has over 20 years experience in international services in both the music, TV and film sectors and with the Irish Trade Board. His Company has specialized in marketing and promoting short films internationally for over 13 year and has a catalogue of over 550 short content titles.

Justin Rebelo (Super Channel, Canada)
Now here’s a buyer who has been around the block and can tell tales of many prominent organizations. Justin Rebelo has worked as a programmer for The Movie Network, Much Music and currently is Director of Canadian Programming for the newly launched Super Channel.  He’s also enjoyed stints in theatrical marketing for DreamWorks, as a writer/director/producer at TMN, MPix and for multiple independent projects.

Liz Janzen
Come and talk to Liz about all things NSI including their many training programs and their Online Short Film Festival. As Director of Programming, Liz Janzen oversees all NSI's training programs and is also director of the NSI Online Short Film Festival. Liz has worked as a development manager for CTV, a programmer at Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting, programming coordinator at the Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film Festival, and acquisitions manager at WTN (W Network).

Micol Marotti (Publicist, Canada)
Micol is known as a publicity whiz who can address how to get the spotlight to shine on you and your content. With her experience at the NFB and now with her indie co Media Monkey, Micol knows all about self-packaging, promotions for film and how the evolution of media relations, press and publicity is changing in the mediascape today. This is a great intimeet for anyone who is prepping a pr campaign, is interesting in web promotions or interested in pitching projects for press coverage.

Lila Karim (Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund, Canada)
Find out how your short film career can catch the eye of a feature funder. Lila Karim is the Manager of Script Development and Communications for Astral Media The Harold Greenberg Fund. She manages the Script Development Program and the Family Film Program (script component). Prior to The Fund, Lila worked for Nelvana Limited and Portfolio Entertainment Inc and produced various award-winning short films.

Elana Trainoff, The Alpern Group
Ever thought about getting an agent? Come and meet with Elana Trainoff to learn strategies on how to choose and secure the right agent for you, what the agent/filmmaker relationship looks like, and how to create a portfolio of material that will lure an agent your way. Elana is a North American agent who works both sides of the border and can discuss current trends and strategies for breaking into the film and television markets.

Judy Gladstone (Bravo!FACT and MaxFACT, CHUM Television, Astral, Canada)
Take a seat with one of the most important short film funding organizations in Canada. Judy Gladstone has been the executive director of CHUM Television’s Bravo!FACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) since 1997. Over 1,000 short films have been produced across Canada with grants awarded by the foundation. Prior to her arrival at CHUM, Ms. Gladstone was coordinator of the CIDA-funded Canada Fund for Dialogue and Development in the Middle East.