2010 Fusion Film Festival Schedule
Wednesday, February 24th
Breaking In: Tisch Alumnae Night
Jeffrey S. Gould Welcome Center
50 West 4th Street
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Reservation Only
Join Fusion for an intimate panel featuring female NYU alumnae at various stages of their careers as they discuss life as a woman working in the industry.
Featuring:
Emily Abt '97, Director / Producer / Writer - IMDB Profile
Aine Carey '91, Director - IMDB Profile
Susan Seidelman '76, Director - IMDB Profile
Andrea Wachner '00, Producer / Writer - IMDB Profile
Moderated by Wendy Bednarz '99
Co-sponsored by the NYU Women's Initiative and Tisch East Alumni Council.
Thursday, February 25th
Docs in the Works
Dean's Conference Room, 721 Broadway
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Doc Pitch finalists will pitch their work-in-progress documentaries to a panel of industry judges from news and cable networks, as well a live audience.
Special Industry Screening: The Runaways
Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street
6:30 pm
NYU ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
Join us for a special screening of this 2010 Sundance selection starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. The film marks the directorial debut of music video director Floria Sigismondi.
Co-sponsored by The Director's Series.
Friday, February 26th - *Due to winter weather conditions, the Student Film Competition was cancelled on February 26th, and was rescheduled and took place on Friday March 5th. The Green Panel has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 13th in honor of Earth Day. Click Here for more information.
Student Film Competition - Rescheduled, and was held on March 5th, 2010
Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street
7:00 pm
A dazzling showcase of short films from our undergrad and grad festival finalists. All directed or shot by women. Followed by the presentation of awards in the Film, Music Video, and Screenplay categories.
Co-Sponsored by the Director’s Series.
Saturday, February 27th
A Workshop with Eliza Paley, Sound Editor
Room 108, 721 Broadway
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A workshop with the sound editor who worked on Adventureland, Casino, and Velvet Goldmine. The event will be followed by a small reception.
A Conversation with Maryse Alberti (The Wrestler)
By Invitation Only
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
An intimate master class on the art of cinematography. The event will be followed by a small reception.
Women Writing Women
Room 006, 721 Broadway
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a discussion with working screenwriters to discuss the special challenges women face in creating rich and complex roles for women.
Featuring:
Tamara Jenkins - IMDB Profile
Jenny Lumet - IMDB Profile
Minji Kang - IMDB Profile
Leah Meyeroff - IMDB Profile
Emma McLaughlin - IMDB Profile
Nicola Kraus - IMDB Profile
Double Threats
Room 006, 721 Broadway
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Writer-Director. Actor-Director. Actor-Producer. Some do it all. Join us for a conversation on how the dual on-set role has evolved to its present state.
Featuring:
Jennifer Grausman - IMDB Profile
Lena Dunham - IMDB Profile
Paola Mendoza - IMDB Profile
Alana Kearns-Green - IMDB Profile
Closing Reception
Lower Level Lobby, 721 Broadway
7:00 pm
