Miami Web Fest: Full Schedule

7:00pm EDT

Development, Distribution and Legalities - Creating a Project for Success

Includes all seminars apart from the Bobby Roth Masterclass and Karlee Perez Seminar which must be registered for separately.

Speakers

Ece Karayalcin

Filmmaker/ Professor at the Department of Film and Television, School of Entertainment and Design Technologies, Miami Dade College

Ece Karayalcin is a Professor at the Department of Film and Television, School of Entertainment and Design Technology. After receiving her B.A. degree in Economics, and working towards her Doctorate in the same field for awhile, she decided to pursue her life-long dream and got her... Read More →

Jose Luis Martinez

Entertainment Consultant / Producer, Lucky Seventeen Entertainment, LLC

Jose Luis "JL" Martinez began his career as a booking agent for South Florida talent in Miami Beach. He later transition to Los Angeles, working on a motion picture production desk at what is now ICM Partners, one of the elite Hollywood talent agencies. Upon returning to Miami, Mr... Read More →

Eric Marum

Chief Operating Officer, BIGSTAR Movies

Erik Marum Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer. Graduated from Luther College with Degrees in Business Management and Management Information Systems. Spent 10 years serving the Technology industry as: Webmaster, Developer, Project Manager, QA Manager, Assistant... Read More →

Lillian Taylor

Trademark Attorney, Author of Kymea River of Blood, Lillian Taylor Artist Services, Inc.

Noted trademark attorney, founder of the Sahara Organics clothing line, columnist, a hemp authority and consultant; a singer of coloratura, classical pianist, composer — is, I suppose we could say, a Renaissance Woman. Lillian was raised in Denver at a time when it resembled... Read More →

Sponsors

Marseilles Hotel

Serenity in the Heart of Paradise The Marseilles Hotel is located on the ocean side of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s scenic art deco district. A couple of blocks from the Convention Center, Ocean Drive and the Lincoln Road Mall, you’ll find Miami’s finest shopping, dining... Read More →

Thursday April 26, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Marseilles Hotel 1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Expert Panel

9:00pm EDT

Legal Rights and Wrongs in Film and TV Production

Moderators

Lillian Taylor

Trademark Attorney, Author of Kymea River of Blood, Lillian Taylor Artist Services, Inc.

Speakers

Hernan Pantaleon

Entertainment Attorney, Manager, Paramount Pictures Latin America, SRL

Hernán Pantaleón is the founder of Hernan Pantaleon Abogados and teaches in the University of Miami School of Law's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law LL.M. Program. Prior to opening the firm in 2013, he worked at Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal from 2011-2012, Baker & McKenzie... Read More →

Jose Sariego

Entertainment Attorney, Partner, Bilzin Sumberg

José Sariego is an international media, entertainment and transactional lawyer and executive with more than 25 years’ experience with outside law firms and as in-house general counsel. Mr. Sariego has negotiated and closed multi-million dollar licensing, distribution and other... Read More →

Leslie José Zigel

Partner, Entertainment, Media & Technology Industry, Greenspoon Marder

Leslie José Zigel is a partner and Chair of Greenspoon Marder’s Entertainment, Media & Technology Industry Group. Mr. Zigel focuses on both the creative and business sides of the entertainment industries in the music, television, film and new technology sectors. His practice includes... Read More →

Sponsors

Marseilles Hotel

Friday April 27, 2018 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Marseilles Hotel 1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Expert Panel

10:00pm EDT

Winning with Web Series (Festival Founders Forum)

Founders of Web Series Festivals from around the world discuss the qualities that determine winning productions.

Moderators

LaVerne Daley

Chief Strategist/Chair Miami Web Fest, CEO, L Global

LaVerne Daley is a Business Executive with over 20 years’ leadership experience in public relations, sales & marketing, engagement, strategic planning, recruiting & talent management, client service, training & development, business development and community relations. Throughout... Read More →

Speakers

Otessa Marie Ghadar

Founder, DC Web Fest

Otessa Marie Ghadar is a digital storyteller who uses writing, filmmaking, photography, and technology to share her narratives and build communities. As one of the web series medium’s earliest adopters, Otessa is a true forerunner of digital media. Starting in 2006, Otessa’s... Read More →

Oliver Mend

Festival Director, Bibao Seriesland

Oliver Mend is one of the most active directors of his generation and has been the director of "Happylatex Productions" for 9 years and is now CEO of A Film To Kill For, company dedicated to the digital series. He has directed over 20 productions and collaborated in about 50 different... Read More →

George Reese

Co-Director, Minnesota WebFest

BRYAN THOMPSON

CEO of the Miami Web Series Festival, Imani Films

Bryan Thompson is an award-winning director, actor, and stuntman. Thompson’s acting career began in Miami in the late 90’s, when he was featured in both local and national commercials, then later in independent films and working as an extra in Hollywood features. In 2005, Thompson... Read More →

Sponsors

Marseilles Hotel

Friday April 27, 2018 10:00pm - 10:55pm EDT
Marseilles Hotel 1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Expert Panel