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Panels

All Panels are free of charge to registered Music & Image or Atlantic Film Festival delegates. Panels are accessible to the general public at a price of $15 (plus tax) per panel. Be sure to download the Industry Guide for printable schedules and panelist Bios. Download the Guide Here

- Film & Music Connection: A Case Study
Wednesday, September 23, 2:45pm to 4pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

An indepth look at the process of finding the right music for the right scene
Moderated by: Darren Fung, Second Vice President of the Guild of Canadian Film Composers

This panel will look at a film that will be screening at the 29th Atlantic Film Festival in order to examine the process of finding the right music from both a creative and production standpoint. Working with your composer and music supervisor will be topics that are explored keeping in mind the constraints of a budget.

Sponsored By: Guild of Canadian Film Composers

- Business of Music for Filmmakers
Wednesday, September 23, 4:15pm to 5:30pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

The business side of commissioning original music for film or television you won't find in a textbook<
Moderated by: Darren Fung, Second Vice President of the Guild of Canadian Film Composers

The business side of commissioning original music for film or television is something that is not often discussed in film school. This panel will dive into some of the legal and business dilemmas of commissioning music for a film. We will look at specific scenarios that reflect the realities of the emerging filmmaker in Canada, and discuss them at length with panelists who have diverse perspectives, including a music supervisor, a producer, a director, and a composer.

Sponsored By: Guild of Canadian Film Composers

- Placing Music in Film
Thursday, September 24, 1pm to 2:15pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

Two Hours Traffic and Meaghan Smith have both been placed in recent ABC or MTV programs - don't miss this chance to understand how it all happens
With Panelists: Billy Gottlieb, Thomas Golubic, and Lauren Levine

Ever wonder how Meaghan Smith's song ended up in the hit show Grey's Anatomy? Or how that Two Hours Traffic song was seleted as theme song for a new MTV show? Join top international music supervisors as they discuss how film and music come together and how you can take advantage of this opportunity. This spirited panel will examine the business and creative aspects of music placement and will address the current challenges within this industry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for Atlantic Canadian artists, artist managers, filmmakers, agents, and other industry professionals to gain a better understanding of the process behind the music placement in film and TV.

Sponsored By: East Coast Music Association

- Bands and Brands
Thursday, September 24, 2:30pm to 3:45pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

Creating music and image connection with marketing
With Panelists: Catherine Jones (Universal Music Publishing), Patrick Scissons (Birthplace Inc.), Brian Hickling (Colour), Michael Perlmutter (Instinct Entertainment), Andrea Higgins (Aprex Media Inc.)

This panel will bring together buyers and supervisors from the advertising, marketing, and music industries to discuss how marketing programs are using music and image to enhance their projects. Join these panelists as they discuss new opportunities for artists and brands to work together where a connection may not already exist in the marketplace using the example of the Doritos Guru Program.

Sponsored By: Universal Canada and JetStar

- SOCAN Composers' Circle
Thursday, September 24, 4pm to 5:30pm Delta Halifax Bluenose Ballroom (8th Floor)

Take a dive with three of Canada's leading composers into the creative process behind music in film and TV
With Panelists: Paul Stillo (SOCAN), Tom Third (Durham Country & The Listner), Ari Posner (Flashpoint) Blain Morris (The Trailer Park Boys)

Join three of Canada's leading composers as they delve into the creative process behind composing music for film and television. These composers have worked on such projects as the hit shows The Listener, The Trailor Park Boys and Flashpoint. This event will include live performances from each of the composers as they demonstrate the skills necessary to integrate music into TV and film and its effect on the final product. Learn how the director-composer relationship affects the creative process and how to protect artistic integrity while serving the film.