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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER / BILLBOARD FILM & TV MUSIC CONFERENCE
November 13 & 14, 2008
Sofitel LA
Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
REGISTRATION
9:00am - 9:15am
WELCOME ADDRESS
9:15am - 10:00am
KEYNOTE
A leading figure in the entertainment industry shares a unique perspective on the creative and business aspects of crafting successful scores and soundtracks for film and television music projects.
10:15am - 10:30am
LIVE PERFORMANCE
10:00am - 11:00am
SONGWRITER PANEL
11:00am - 12:00pm
MASTER CLASS
From selecting the right artists, negotiating 360 deals, launching labels and publishing companies, to writing and performing songs, this line-up of the top film & television music executives and artists discuss the state of the business.
Moderator:
Tamara Conniff, Group Editorial Director, Billboard
Speakers:
Jay Faires, President of Music & Publishing, Lionsgate
Marie Jacobson, Executive VP of Programming and Production, Sony Pictures Television International
Jeffrey Jampol, Manager, The Doors Music Co, The Janis Joplin Estate, The Gram Parsons Estate
Larry Jenkins, President, CBS Records
Robert Kraft, President, Fox Music
Alexandra Patsavas, President, Chop Shop
12:00pm - 1:00pm
BACKBEAT: THE CREATION OF GOSSIP GIRL'S MUSIC
The process of deconstructing a hit TV show and the creative process used in uniting audio with visual.
Alexandra Patsavas, Music Supervisor, President, Chop Shop
Trascenders (Terence Yoshiaki, Brian Lapin, Mike Fratantuno) Composers, Gossip Girl
Josh Schwartz, Executive Producer, Gossip Girl
Stephanie Savage, Executive Producer, Gossip Girl
1:00pm - 2:00pm
BREAK
2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIRECTOR/COMPOSER LINE
A spirited exploration of the magical synergy between filmmaker and composer.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
THE INDIE REVOLUTION
The links between showcasing indie film and music are stronger than ever. But with smaller budgets and limited resources, does creating music for indies outweigh the financial constraints? Indie filmmakers, artists, labels and publishers talk about this booming sector.
Speakers:
Cliff Chenfeld, Co-founder of independent label Razor and Tie
Tracy McKnight, President, Commotion Records
4:00pm - 4:30pm
COFFEE BREAK/LIVE PERFORMANCE
4:30pm - 6:00pm
ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOPS: LEARN THE BIZ
Enjoy dynamic discussions on the hottest topics of the day with peers and experts in the industry.
Topics include:
GETTING YOUR MUSIC PLACED IN COMMERCIALS:
Bonny Dolan, Executive Producer/Artist Liaison, Comma Music
UNDERSTANDING MUSIC LIBRARIES:
Ken Nelsen, Executive Producer/Senior Vice President, Roadside Couch Records
GETTING STARTED IN MUSIC SUPERVISION:
Jonathan McHugh, Supervising Producer, Battleground Earth
FILM & SOUND ARCHIVING:
UNDERSTANDING TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MUSIC PRODUCITON:
GETTING YOUR MUSIC PLACED: HOW TO PITCH:
LANDING AN AGENT:
LICENSING MUSIC FOR VIDEOGAMES:
Rich Goldman, Founder & President, Riptide Music
MUSIC RIGHTS & CLEARANCES:
CHARTING SOUNDTRACKS:
Geoff Mayfield, Director of Charts/Senior Analyst, Billboard
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS:
ROUNDTABLE ON SUNDANCE:
Peter Golub, Director of Film Music Program at Sundance
6:00pm - 7:30pm
OPENING NIGHT COCKTAIL RECEPTION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Music Supervision
Plus live song critiques from the experts!
8:00am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION
9:30am - 10:30am
ANATOMY OF A FILM
The process of deconstructing a blockbuster film and the creative process used in uniting audio with visual.
10:30am - 11:30am
THE SECRETS BEHIND FEATURE FILMS COMPOSITION
A panel of experts critique submissions from audience members and explain what works and does not work. They will also dissect the differences in writing for studio features vs. indie features.
Maureen Crowe, Music Supervisor, GTM
Joel C. High, President, Creative Control Entertainment
11:30pm - 12:30pm
THE SECRETS BEHIND TRAILER SONGS and UNDERSCORE
Producing trailers is an industry in and of itself. A panel of experts will dissect the trailer business including song and score placement as well as critique audience submissions.
Speakers:
Jeffrey Fayman, Co-Founder/Composer/Producer, Immediate Music
Yoav Goren, Co-Founder/Composer/Producer, Immediate Music
Jonathan McHugh, Music Supervisor, Song Stew
12:30pm - 2:00pm
BREAK
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Q&A with Award Winning Songwriter DIANE WARREN
2:30pm – 3:15pm
SHOOT PRESENTS MUSIC FOR COMMERCIALS – AND BEYOND
Perspectives on the evolving commercials marketplace from the ad agency side, the licensed music biz and spot music/sound design house entrepreneurs. Company diversification within and beyond the ad sector will also be explored. Plus a look at some of the leading works that made SHOOT's quarterly Top Ten Spot Tracks charts this year.
3:15pm - 4pm
THE SECRETS BEHIND TV MUSIC
A panel of experts critique submissions from audience members and explain what works and does not work. They will also dissect the differences in writing for network vs. cable.
Jason Alexander, Hit the Ground Running
PJ Bloom, Music Supervisor, Neophonic
Rudy Chung, Music Supervisor, Hit the Ground Running
Billy Gottlieb, Owner, Playback Music Supervision
Russell Zeicker, VP of TV Music, Lionsgate
4:00 pm - 4:15pm
BREAK
4:15pm - 5:00pm
THE SECRETS BEHIND VIDEO GAME MUSIC
Top names share secrets and strategies for integrating and composing music for games as well as critique submissions from audience members.
Speakers:
Adam Levenson, Director, Talent and Audio Management Group, Activision
Nile Rodgers, Label Founder & Music Producer, Sumthing Else Music Works
5:30pm - 6:30pm
CLOSING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
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