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2026 Panels & Workshops

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24 days to the event
Finding the Character: A Conversation on Casting [11:00AM]
Sat, May 30
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Go behind the scenes of casting as industry pros reveal how the right actor transforms a role from script to screen.
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24 days to the event
Made in Jersey: A Production Roundtable [12:15PM]
Sat, May 30
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Inside New Jersey filmmaking—hear local producers and crew share real-world insights on building projects, navigating incentives, and thriving in a growing film hub.
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The Line Producer’s Playbook [1:30PM]
Sat, May 30
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From script to screen, line producers reveal the real-world strategies behind building budgets, schedules, and keeping productions on track.
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24 days to the event
NY Film Academy - Directing for Emotional Impact [2:45PM]
Sat, May 30
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Direct with intention—learn how to shape powerful performances and create emotionally resonant moments on screen.
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24 days to the event
Crafting the Unreal: VFX [5:15PM]
Sat, May 30
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Bring the impossible to life—discover how VFX artists and filmmakers transform imagination into cinematic reality.
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Telling True Stories: Crafting the Documentary [6:30PM]
Sat, May 30
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Turn real life into riveting cinema—learn how filmmakers craft authentic, powerful stories through the art of documentary.
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25 days to the event
Your Shot at Hollywood East: A Live Audition Workshop with Axelrod Arts [11:00AM]
Sun, May 31
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Step into the audition room—perform live, get real feedback, and learn what casting teams are truly looking for.
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25 days to the event
NY Film Academy – The Art of the Story [12:15PM]
Sun, May 31
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Presented by the New York Film Academy. Master the fundamentals of storytelling—build stronger characters, sharper structure, and stories that truly connect with audiences.
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25 days to the event
Inside the Screenwriting Process [1:30PM]
Sun, May 31
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From first idea to final draft—discover how great screenplays are built, refined, and brought to life.
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25 days to the event
Making the Film: A Director’s Perspective [2:45PM]
Sun, May 31
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From Jersey to Hollywood—Kevin McMullin (Low Tide) shares how he brings stories to life from script to screen having successful production and distributon deals with studios including Netflix and A24.
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25 days to the event
From Pitch to Platform: Breaking Into Unscripted Television [4:00PM]
Sun, May 31
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From concept to greenlight—learn how to pitch, sell, and break into the world of unscripted television.
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