MUMBAI: The 5th Annual New Media Film Festival is proud to announce the following prestigious musical opener and panelists for the 5th New Media Film Festival 10 and 11 June 2014 in Los Angeles CA. These individuals have been chosen for their progressive attitudes and ideas for the future. A Must attend event as they have sold out in previous years.
ROCK N ROLL – Announcing the opening musical act at the 5th Annual New Media Film Festival will be J.P Hopfelt, a rock/blues duo with members Jimmy Steinfeldt and Pete Hopkins. Their music has been described by Bob Dylan Guitarist, Ira Inger as: “…The party that you didn’t get invited to, but wished you had.” The Performance will begin Opening Night, 10 June 2014.
David Uslan is the panelist who is the Vice President of Development for both Batfilm Productions and Branded Entertainment. David’s production credits include Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Constantine Catwoman, National Treasure, The Spirit, the upcoming Doc Savage and many more. Currently in production on Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch.
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Since panellist Janina Gavankar’s music video screened at last years New Media Film Festival, Janina has acted in several projects including the Vampire Diaries, Think Like a Man Too, The White Orchid, and Love Is Dead. Other past acting credits include The League, True Blood, Arrow, and The L Word. She is back to share New Media navigating tips.
‘Experts Discuss Distribution & Financial Literacy for New Media Content’ panel will focus on new avenues to monetize content, new platforms that are being launched to interact and monetize on a global scale. Examples of new and developing ways to get your content made, sold and seen. The convergence of TV to Web and Social Media for the people creating New Media today.
Eleanor Mulvaney Seamans is also the panelist. She is the CEO at Seamans Capital Management, which is a boutique investment advisory firm specializing in clean energy and resource investments. Mrs. Seamans is responsible for the Firm’s strategic growth and organizational structure. She has more than 20 years of experience as an organizational consultant in financial services, working primarily with senior corporate leaders and entrepreneurs to translate vision into organizational effectiveness and profitable performance. Mrs. Seamans received her BA from Emmanuel College and her MS from Simmons College in Boston, from which she graduated summa cum laude.
Bonnie Pan leads the content development, editorial and international distribution teams for Yahoo Screen. Bonnie is responsible for bringing critically acclaimed shows to life on Yahoo including the 2013 Fall Comedy Lineup, Saturday Night Live clip archive and Burning Love Seasons 1, 2 & 3. Additionally, Bonnie leads the Yahoo Video Lab and a team dedicated to new formats that is focused on how digital storytelling is changing the landscape of entertainment and content development.
Moderated by acclaimed producer Bill Jarblum. Bill is the founder and principal of Jarblum Entertainment Group which has produced such films as Cloudburst, Faded Memories, and Little Traitor.
New Media Film Festival is accepting submissions through May 1 2014 and locking their programming May 15th 2014. Each submission is considered for Screening, Distribution & Competition ($45k in awards) in 20 categories.
