TopicSpeakerTime                  Duration

KEYNOTE ADDRESS              Glenn Litwak      9:00AM - 9:45AM  45:00 MIN
 
“Self Defense in Music and Film Business�

“How to Protect Yourself in The Entertainment Industry�

LA-IMIS Schedule
Topic  SpeakerTime                      Duration
 
WORKSHOP        Richard Lawson  10:00AM - 10:45AM                45:00 MIN                       
“Approach to Acting� 

“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

FILM         Jacqueline A. Finch     10:00AM -10:30AM              16:30 MIN 

“The Seedling�
  
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. 
Q&A with filmmaker after the film.

Topic SpeakerTime                       Duration

FILM    Kelly Lyndon10:45AM – 11:00AM                8:31 MIN 

“Liquortine� 

Synopsis:

For many years Brijanna has had a secret lover. She thought they had the perfect relationship.  But now she can see her lover has a dark side.  A very dark side, Brijanna knows she must break free before it is too late.  But this lover has no intention of releasing her.  Ever! 

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER    Sandbox             11:00AM – 11:15AM       15:00 MIN

Genre – Alternative 
(Stage 1)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER      Russel Blake   11:20AM – 11:35AM       15:00 MIN

Genre – Jazz 
(Stage 2)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER             Dana Williams    11:40AM - 11:55PM          15:00 MIN

Genre – Pop 
(Stage 1)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER   Fang I Liu 12:00PM -12:15PM  15:00 MIN

Genre – Pop 
(Stage 2)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER      Still Sky’s Limit   12:20PM -12:35PM      15:00 MIN

Genre – Rock 
(Stage 1)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER   Dyles Mavis 12:40PM–12:55PM           15:00 MIN

Genre – R & B 
(Stage 2)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER   Karina Nistal   1:00PM -1:15PM       15:00 MIN

Genre – Latin/Soul 
(Stage 1)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PEFORMER  Garland1:20PM -1:35PM         15:00 MIN

Genre – Rock 
(Stage 2)

TopicPerformer   Time                  Duration

PERFORMER Maurizio Grondona  1:40PM -1:55PM         15:00 MIN

Genre – Jazz/Soul 
(Stage 1)

TopicSpeakerTime                  Duration

WORKSHOP Hosted by Sesac      2:15PM- 3:00PM   45:00 MIN
                   
SESAC 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. 

Workshop Moderator(s):
James Leach, VP of Writer/Publisher Relations 
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

FILM       Alex Chu   2:15PM – 2:45PM              13:00 MIN 

“Equity Partners" 
  
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. 

Q&A with filmmaker after the film.

TopicSpeakerTime                  Duration

FILM     Rae Shaw 3:00PM – 3:45PM                33:00 MIN 

“Soap & Roses"
 
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. 

Q&A with filmmaker after the film.

TopicSpeaker    Time              Duration

PANEL                     ARTISTS MANAGEMENT     3:15PM-4:00PM      45:00 MIN      
"The Secret Success of Artists Management"        

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      

TopicSpeaker    Time              Duration

FILM   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. 

Q&A with filmmaker after the film.

TopicSpeaker    Time              Duration

PANEL      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.   Learn how to write #1 songs for yourself, artists, and films and unlock your songwriting visions!

Panelist
Bruce Sterling
Sandra Sully
Russel Blake 
Helene Muddiman


After Party 6:00PM-10:00PM TBD

TopicSpeaker    Time              Duration

FILM   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. 

Q&A with filmmaker after the film.