Welcome Reception
Wednesday, Aug 26 7pm
Beacon Lobby |
This is a ticketed Opening reception for filmmakers, sponsors, and volunteers.
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VIP Reception
Thursday, Aug 27 7pm
Wave Room |
This is a ticketed VIP reception with the producers of "Like Dandelion Dust". Tickets are $25 and available at the Celebration Cinema North Box Office. Price includes reception and film viewing.
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Making Movies in Michigan (Panel discusion)
Thursday, Aug 27 11:30am-1pm
Conference Room |
Panelists:
John (Harper) Philbin, GVSU (Moderator)
Karl Butterer, Entertainment attorney from Smith, Haughey, Rice and Roegge
Dick Rolfe from Dove who will be talking about content
Todd Tofferi from Grand Rapids Office of Film, Music and Special Events
Rob Visser, Berends, Hendricks, Stuit Insurance
Bob Schellenberg, CPA
No tickets required. Open to the public!
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Digital Animation and Game Design
Thursday, Aug 27 1-2:30pm
Conference Room |
Join us as we explore the future of careers in film, animation and game design. Learn why the Ferris Digital Animation and Game Design program is unique and what we’re doing to prepare students for future careers. We’ll also discuss how we partner with community organizations to offer them assistance in this area and opportunities for our students to have hands-on, professional experience prior to graduation.
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In the Movies: A panel of experienced filmmakers share their successes and challenges
Friday, Aug 28 1-2:30pm
Conference Room (South) |
Panelists:
Dick Rolfe, CEO, The Dove Foundation (Moderator)
Rick Eldridge, producer "The Ultimate Gift," starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin.
Andre' van Heerden, producer, "Saving God," starring Ving Rhames.
Bobby Downes, producer, "Like Dandelion Dust," starring Mira Sorvino
John Grooters, producer/director, "American Sailors," a documentary of the Chicago-Mackinac sailing race.
No tickets required. Open to the public!
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From Script to Screen: How Academia Can Help
Friday, Aug 28 11:30am-1pm
Conference Room |
Panelists:
John Philbin, GVSU (Moderator)
Pete Muir, Professor of Media Studies at Cornerstone University
Fred Wyman, Dept. Chair for TV and Digital Production, Ferris State University
Cort Langeland, Story Instructor, Compass Academy
David Baker, Dept. Chair of Digital Animation/Programming, Ferris State University
Daniel E. Garcia, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences,
Calvin College
No tickets required. Open to the public!
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VIP Closing & Awards Reception @ Boston's
Friday, Aug 28 8pm
Boston's Restaurant |
Ticketed VIP Closing & Awards Reception for the Grand Rapids Film Festival. This will take place at Boston's Restaurant just adjacent to Celebration Cinema North.
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