2021 Film Columbus Summit on Film and Entertainment - Gateway Film Center

1550 North High Street,Columbus OH 43201

08 October, 2021

Description

Join Film Columbus and the Greater Columbus Arts Council as we present a lively discussion on the present and future state of film in CBus. Discussions will include the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit, local incentives in Columbus and how we grow the infrastructure and crew base, distibution for filmmakers and setting up your project and business to succeed. The term “film industry” has evolved into more than just film. For us in Columbus, “film” refers to not only the film industry but television, animation, gaming and tech which includes post-production and visual effects (VFX). Within all of these facets of the film industry sits an opportunity that we may not see again: an opportunity to kick-start recovery from COVID, putting people back to work in Columbus and around Ohio in 2022. The film industry in Ohio IS NOT about Hollywood. It’s about local jobs, local support services, and a LOCAL sustainable industry fed by local talent, crew and graduates of Ohio schools. SCHEDULE (subject to change) Thursday, October 7 – Gateway Film Center 7:30pm – Screening: 400 An Afrikan Epic followed by Q&A with Dr. Mark Lomax Friday, October 8 – Gateway Film Center 2:00pm – Welcome, opening remarks 2:10pm – Keynote: Elizabeth Bell, Producer 2:35pm – Panel: The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit - How it Works and What You Need to Take Advantage of It. Panelists include Alex Semerano, Pease & Assoc; Christopher Szuch, Pease & Assoc; moderated by John Daugherty 3:15pm – Panel: Directors Working Around Ohio. Panelists include Lana Read, Gary Jones, Krystopher Scott, Mike Edwards; moderated by Jon Sherman 4:05pm – Panel: Distribution and How it Works. Panelists include Andy Myers from Good Deed Entertainemnt and Cameron Moore from Gravitas 5:00pm – Networking 6:00pm – Dinner Break 7:30 – Screening: Escape from Deathblock 13 followed by Q&A with Director Gary Jones Check back often as times and panelists may be updated.