PANEL: NORTHWEST CONFESSIONALS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 12 PM WHITSELL AUDITORIUM
The Northwest is home to an astounding community of talented filmmakers-accomplished artists, and as accomplished at finding the energy and resources to build and sustain their careers. What does it take to be successful on your own terms? What do people who make a successful life in film have in common and how do they capitalize on their unique vision? We've invited four celebrated Northwest filmmakers share how they have made filmmaking work for them. Come hear their tales of creativity, perseverance, success and failure along the road of realizing their dreams. Great stories, enlightening information and the opportunity to ask the questions that haunt your days...what do inquiring minds need to know? FREE ADMISSION

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2:00PM WHITSELL AUDITORIUM
HOSTED BY WARREN ETHEREDGE So worked your ass off and bled a little but your film isn't exactly burning up the festival circuit. Is it you? Is it them? Is it something that might be easily fixed? You may have had plenty of unsolicited advice to go along with the rejection letters, but how about some straightforward advice from a pro? Today, we've invited Seattle film guru Warren Etheredge back to the Festival to take a look at the first five minutes or so of brave filmmakers' films and offer his (brutally honest) insight, delivered, with his trademark wit and good will. If you are interested in baring your cinematic soul, sign up by contacting lena@nwfilm.org. First come, first served as time allows
In addition to curating, organizing and hosting all events for The Warren Report, Warren Etheredge is the President and Head of Development for LOCKSPRING PICTURES, served as the Curator for the 1 Reel Film Festival at Seattle's Bumbershoot and is one of the founding faculty of TheFilmSchool in Seattle.
FREE ADMISSION

SHAKING THE MONEY TREE: HOW TO GET GRANTS & DONATIONS FOR FILM & VIDEO
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 9:30 am-4 PM NWFC SCHOOL OF FILM
INSTRUCTOR: MORRIE WARSHAWSKI Securing funding while maintaining a career as an independent mediamaker can be a competitive, elusive and often overwhelming proposition, especially in this era of reduced government and grant support for noncommercial and or independently produced projects. Back by popular demand, this workshop combines a holistic and practical approach, sharing street-tested advice and presenting real life case studies of success. The goal is to help filmmakers attractively position their project, identify and address their strengths and weaknesses as fundraisers and draw upon appropriate fundraising tools effectively.
TUITION $85. Call (503) 241-4852 to register.
ENROLL IN BOTH SHAKING THE MONEY TREE AND JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER FOR $145.

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER IN FILM/VIDEO
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 6-10 PM NWFC SCHOOL OF FILM
INSTRUCTOR: MORRIE WARSHAWSKI Just as corporations, small businesses and community organizations must establish and periodically revise mission statements and business strategies to grow and be successful, so must the independent mediamaker. The Film Center is pleased to host a repeat of his workshop which encourages filmvideo makers, whether entry level or mid-career, to look beyond defining themselves in terms of individual projects and develop tools and approaches that support long range career planning. Topics include: creating a personal mission statement; assessing one's financial, artistic and personal goals; marketing oneself with confidence and integrity; promotion tools that work; and how to identify and work with "circles of influence" that will help shape your career.
TUITION: $75. To register, call (503) 241-4852.
ENROLL IN BOTH SHAKING THE MONEY TREE AND JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER FOR $145.