2024 Panels
Copyright & Fair Use
Meaghin Burke and Will Wilkins of Ole Miss School of Law will lead our discussion.
Fair use - the legal doctrine that allows the unlicensed use of copyrighted material - is a complicated issue that filmmakers frequently encounter. The panelists will outline the basics of the fair use doctrine and describe the current state of intellectual property law related to film, but please note that the panelists are not providing legal advice.
Visit Oxford Theater 4 - Saturday 9:15 a.m.
Mobile Phone Moviemaking
Learn to make stunning films using tools from your very own back pocket. Spend the day with Bart Weiss an award-winning producer, director, editor, and professor at UT Arlington who produces the television show “Frame of Mind” and is the Artistic Director of 3 Stars Cinema.
Visit Oxford Theater 4 - Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Safety First: Fire Arms Safety
Join us for an insightful conversation with Bryan Carpenter, armorer consultant from the Rust case, where we’ll delve into essential safety practices for handling hazardous items like firearms and ammunition on set. Understanding these protocols is crucial for safeguarding yourself, your team, and the integrity of the production environment.
Visit Oxford Theater 4 - Saturday 11:45 a.m.
Stunt Acting Workshop
Join us as we welcome Ned Yousef, an esteemed alumni of Ole Miss with a background in film and theater. You may recognize him from his roles in blockbuster hits like Wolverine, The Green Lantern, and Adam The First screening this year. Ned will enlighten us on the path towards becoming a successful stunt actor.
Visit Oxford Theater 4 - Saturday 1:00 p.m.
Technology of Animation
Hear from a panel of animators Johnson Thomasson, Catya Plate, Geoff Marslett, and Jasper Lin whose work spans the gamut of animation history, from hand drawn 2D design to the most cutting-edge technology entering the market today.
Visit Oxford Theater 4 - Saturday 2:15 p.m.