Consulting Sessions with Robert Hawk Saturday, October 6, 11:00 am–1:00 pm Sunday, October 7, 11:00 am–1:00 pm Outdoor Art Club, Hospitality Suite FREE Half-hour sessions Sign-up required, on a first come, first served basis. Sign-ups begin at 11:00 am for that day’s sessions. Independent film consultant and producer Robert Hawk will be in residence at MVFF both mornings of the first weekend of the Festival, to conduct informal one-on-one and small-group consultations about independent filmmaking. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Hawk is an incredible resource, a longtime advisor to filmmakers such as Kevin Smith, Ed Burns, David Siegel and Scott McGehee, and to festivals like Sundance, Berlin and LAIFF. Bring questions about your script, the creative development of your project or the nuts and bolts of launching your film into the world of festivals and distribution, and discuss them with one of the independent film world’s most respected consultants. Robert Hawk | Twenty-five-year veteran of the indie film scene and a longtime advisor to filmmakers and film festivals, Hawk has had his own business, ICI (Independent Consultation for Independents) for nearly 15 years. He served on the advisory selection committee of the Sundance Film Festival for its entire existence (1987–1998) and is currently on the advisory board of the IFP Market in New York.  His producer credits include Ballets Russes, Trick, The Slaughter Rule (MVFF 2002) and Chasing Amy.

Cinemasports Saturday, October 6, Intro Meeting 9:00 am Old Mill Park, Mill Valley FREE Saturday, October 6, Screening 8:30 pm 142 Throckmorton Theatre $10 <buy tickets> An energetic fusion of imagination, collaboration and tournament, Cinemasports is a race against the clock to make a film in a day—and anyone can participate. Crews just need to arrive at 9:00 am self-equipped and ready to shoot and edit their own cinematic masterpieces by the same-day deadline. Everyone gets the same list of three mandatory “ingredients” for their films and must return with a completed short film (3.5 minutes running time or less) by 7:00 pm that evening. Instant gratification comes one hour later at a public screening of entries submitted by the deadline. There we get to witness the multifarious ways in which the exact same ingredients have been cooked up into entirely different movies. For the third year in a row the Mill Valley Film Festival and Cinemasports are pleased to co-present this fun and exciting opportunity for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike. Come be a filmmaker for a day, or just attend the screening to behold the unique, miraculous and often hilarious results! For entry guidelines and how to sign up, visit www.cinemasports.com.

The Future is Now: New Trends in the Specialty Film Market Saturday, October 6, 11:00 am–1:00 pm Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center $15 <buy tickets> Is this a golden age for independent filmmaking, or is the new generation of filmmakers simply experiencing their Warholian 15 minutes of fame via youTube? Hear what experts have to say about current and future opportunities for independent film. The specialty film is a risky and competitive venture. From documentaries to star-powered productions, independent films are a gamble for distributors and theater owners. At the same time, independent-film distributors are creating specialty subdivisions focusing on films with limited theater runs that serve primarily ancillary markets, both traditional (like cable television) and developing (like the Internet). The panel will discuss new paradigms for distribution, the complexities of intellectual property, domestic and international markets and marketing opportunities, and the hope for the increasing empowerment of independents in the digital future. INVITED GUESTS Howard Cohen | co-president, Roadside Attractions (Super Size Me, What the bleep Do We Know!?, Ladies in Lavender) Eric d'Arbeloff | co-president, Roadside Attractions Kirk Honeycutt | film critic, The Hollywood Reporter David Straus | CEO and co-founder, Withoutabox Richard J. Idell | entertainment attorney, Idell and Seitel, LLP

Revolutions! @ 24 Frames per Second Sunday, October 7, 12:30–2:30 pm Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center $15 <buy tickets> While researching her latest film, Women Art Revolution, Lynn Hershman Leeson uncovered some shocking stories among four decades of interviews with women artists whose work has been variously lauded, applauded—and ignored. Film, art and revolution are on the table for this panel of incredible women, whose work as artists and filmmakers, activists and teachers has been recognized internationally. Addressing their experiences, from human rights activism to the infamous Guerrilla Girls and beyond, this panel explores the revolutionary act of being a woman artist. (By the way, can you name the three women Academy Award–nominated directors?) Ericka Huggins | Longest-standing woman member and leading member of the Black Panther Party; human rights activist; faculty member, women’s studies department, California State University East Bay Kathe Kollwitz | Founding member, Guerrilla Girls Lynn Hershman Leeson | writer-director, Strange Culture, Teknolust Kyle Stephan | producer Women Art Revolution; film programmer, British Film Institute

Filmmaking’s Next Dimension: An Insider’s Look Saturday, October 13, 2:00–4:00 pm George Lucas Theater at Kerner Optical 3210 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael $15 <but tickets> If you love to watch gigantic fiery explosions, humongous buildings crumbling to dust and creatures crashing through bucolic neighborhoods, this presentation is for you. Kerner Optical (recently spun off from Industrial Light and Magic), has been creating real-world special effects for more than 30 years as ILM’s physical effects department. Onsite in the George Lucas Theater, a panel of award-winning experts from Kerner and elsewhere will share their expertise and will show film clips from some of the most popular films of all time as a visual explanation of the process involved in creating Real World FX. And talk about effects... the audience will get a sneak preview of Kerner’s new 3-D stereoscopic display units, the latest in FX dimensions. INVITED GUESTS Brian Gernand | Kerner Optical Brad Nelson | Kerner Optical Phil Tippett | Tippett Studios Mike Sanders | Industrial Light and Magic Sponsored by WIRED magazine MODERATOR Richard Hart, Next Step 2.0

Please Note: The lineup of panelists may change. we cannot guarantee that those listed will be the final guests. updates will be listed at the Festival ticket outlets, or check our web site at mvff.com.