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Behind the Screen 2018

January 28, 2018, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location School of Communication and Media - 1040 (Presentation Hall)
SponsorMontclair Film and The Film Institute at MontclairCostThe event is free and open to the publicPosted InSchool of Communication and Media
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Behind the Screen workshop schedule:

10 AM - Acting Masterclass with Patrick Wilson and Dagmara Domińczyk
Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony nominated actor Patrick Wilson and his actress/author wife, Dagmara Domińczyk, share the stage to discuss the art and craft of acting for TV, film and stage.

11:15 AM - Matching Character and Actor with Casting Director Avy Kaufman
From Steven Spielberg to Ang Lee to Wes Craven, Emmy award winning casting director Avy Kaufman (The OA, The Night of, Lincoln, Life of Pi, Billions, The Sixth Sense) shares her insights on the creative and collaborative casting process.

12:30 PM - Directing the True Crime Documentary with Erin Lee Carr
Documentary director and one of Forbes’ “30 under 30” individuals in media, Erin Lee Carr (HBO’s Mommy Dead and Dearest, Thought Police: The Case of the Cannibal Cop) will discuss her fascination with and the challenges of bringing notoriously disturbing true crime stories to the screen.

1:45 PM - Costume Design: The Power & Impact of Wardrobe with Daniel Lawson
Emmy nominated Costume Designer Dan Lawson (The Good Wife, The Good Fight) reveals the hidden power clothing has on characters and actors, and its impact on stories, the culture, and fashion.

3 PM - Pitching: The Art and Craft of Selling a Show
Development Executives Greg Rhem (HBO Docs), Brian Bockwrath (Bays Thomas Productions) and Amanda Verdon (AMC/Sundance TV) discuss the art and craft of pitching ideas, shows, and stories from the perspective of the buyer and seller.

4:15 PM - #MeToo: A Conversation about Harassment and Empowerment
The #MeToo movement created seismic shifts in entertainment and media. This panel discussion will unearth the real-life effects of dealing with harassment, and explore strategies for change and empowerment.

To register for any session, please visit the Montclair Film Behind the Screen event page: Behind the Screen registration

Thanks to generous support from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Behind The Screen 2018 is FREE and open to the public.