SEMINAR 1
CASTING ASIAN AMERICANS- How to Get More Asian American Faces on Air
Saturday, April 30, 2005
DGA ATRIUM 2 PM

Opportunities for Asian American actors are exploding-the networks continue to look for the next fresh Asian American face and Asian American Cable TV stations are on the rise looking for new talent. Network casting agents and independent producers speak about how to get your acting career started and share where theyíre looking for Asian Americans. Actors will learn about new opportunities for work and building careers and independent filmmakers will come away with new ideas for casting their next role.

Panelists:
Ron Tayor: FOX
Jun Hee Lee (actor),
Quentin Lee, Director

Moderator:
Janice D. Tanaka

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SEMINAR 2
WGA presents "How to Pitch Your Story"
Saturday, April 30, 2005
DGA Atrium 4:30 PM

The WGA panel will feature writers, producers, executives, and agents who will discuss the finer points of pitching. This panel is for aspiring and intermediate writers and will feature practice pitch sessions with industry executives.
Note: All treatments and scripts must be registered in advance with the Writers' Guild by mail or in person at the Los Angeles office and/or be copyrighted. On site registration will be available for writers wishing to pitch. For more information about registration, visit the Guild's webpage at www.wga.org.

Panelists:
Quang Phung, Sr. VP Comedy Development- FOX
Rob Kim, Literary Agent, UTA
Doug Jung, Writer of "Confidence"
Doug Fronk, Literary Agent, Paradigm Talent

Moderator:
Sandy Tung, Writer/Director

Co-presented with Writers Guild of America, west

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SEMINAR 3
GETTING STARTED—YOUR FIRST INDUSTRY JOB
Sunday, May 1, 2005
DGA ATRIUM  11 AM
 
You’ve made your film, you’ve won some awards—now how hard you going to pay the rent? Come and meet some folks who have made the transition from Mom and Dad’s house to an overpriced, undersized apartment in Los Angeles. Susan Tuan has recently finished her internship in the ABC Director’s Training Program. Karen Palting has just joined the DGA after completing the AD Program. Shannon Goss has worked for the past year as a writer in the Fox Writing Program. Learn how they got their jobs and what they are going to do now. This is a primer for anyone whose uncle isn’t a CAA Agent, which means you!
 
Moderated by Sandy Tung, DGA member
 
Co-Presented with Writers Guild of America, west

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SEMINAR 4
SHOW ME THE MONEY! FINANCING YOUR FEATURE
Sunday, May 1, 2005
DGA ATRIUM   1 PM
 
From private equity, to small production companies and film sale companies, there are opportunities to get your film made and distributed. Industry professionals will map out the financial landscape for Asian American work through this in depth panel discussion.
 
Marilyn R. Atlas, Manager/Producer, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
Christopher Chen, Producer, THE YEAR OF THE YAO
Karin Chien, Producer, THE MOTEL
Nina Yang, Producer, Double Edge Entertainment
Robert Yu, VP Acquisition and Sales, Tulchin Entertainment
 
Moderator: Paul Yi, MKB & E Pictures

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SEMINAR 5
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Cinematography Workshop
Sunday, May 1, 2005
DGA Atrium  6:30 PM
 
An informative workshop that will give participants hands-on experience and practical knowledge of the art and craft of Cinematography. This workshop will be guided by some of the most prolific cinematographers of the American Society of Cinematographers. Participants will get the opportunity to see ASC members demonstrated the use of Light, Shadow, and Composition. The workshop will also give participants first hand experience with some of the most advanced technology in the field of Cinematography.
 
Confirmed:            
Daryn Okada, ASC                   
Michael Goi, ASC    

Actors/Models:
Penney Wei  
Jerry Ying
Rona Par                                          

Moderator: Jason Inouye, Cinematographer

Co-Presented with Kodak

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