Presented by Screen NSW for SXSW Sydney, the Ask Me Anything breakfast panels consist of a 45-minute moderated discussion with filmmakers and key market players, followed by networking opportunities with the speakers, your cohort, and Screen NSW.
Ask them how they made it, what projects they say yes to, their thoughts on local and global markets, and what they’d do differently. This is not an open pitching session, but you can ask for advice and hot tips. After the AMA you’ll be able to connect with other attendees for free-range networking, over a delicious continental breakfast. Bring your questions!
Open to Screen Badge holders only. Capacity is limited. First in, best dressed.
Ask Me Anything Breakfast – Filmmakers
Hear from three leading NSW directors discussing how they broke into their first project, the directing landscape across television and how to build a sustainable career.
Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
Time: 8:30 – 10:00am
Location: Novotel Darling Square, Darling Harbour Room
Speakers: Fadia Abboud (FOUR YEARS LATER, HOUSE OF GODS), Neil Sharma (HEARTBREAK HIGH, CRITICAL INCIDENT), Trent O’Donnell (COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS, NO ACTIVITY, NEW GIRL)
Ask Me Anything Breakfast – Through the lens of horror
Join this panel as they break down why they’re drawn to produce, distribute and represent projects within the horror genre, as well as talking to audience appetite for horror with both a domestic and international lens.
Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Time: 8:30 – 10:00am
Location: Novotel Darling Square, Darling Harbour Room
Speakers: Joe Yanick (Co-founder, Yellow Veil Pictures), Sam Jennings (Co-founder, Causeway Films), Nick Hayes (Head of Sales and Acquisitions, Umbrella Entertainment)
Ask Me Anything Breakfast – In Conversation with Mark Andrews
Flying Bark Managing Director, Barbara Stephen, will facilitate a conversation with Mark Andrews looking at his body of work at Pixar, Disney and beyond.
Date: Friday 18 October 2024
Time: 8:30 – 10:00am
Location: Novotel Darling Square, Darling Harbour Room
Speakers: Mark Andrews (BRAVE, Head of Story for THE INCREDIBLES and RATATOUILLE) and Barbara Stephen (100% WOLF, MAYA & THE BEE)
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