COVID-19 Updates

Navigating the Film Industry in the COVID-19 Era

These one hour expert panel discussions cover various aspects of the business of production in the COVID-19 era. Tune in to learn more about the new normal and how we will face it together.

May 28 COVID-19 protocols: What will the new normal look like?

COVID-19 changes everything - from on-set protocols to stories. How will productions adapt? We explore the changes from several angles with experts managing the logistics on the ground.

Jeanette Volturno, Co-Founder, CatchLight Studios
Malia Arrington, Executive Director, The Hollywood Commission
Sonya J.F. Barnett, Certified Intimacy Coordinator
Nancy Nayor, Casting Director
Hosted by: Julie Harris Walker, SVP, GreenSlate

June 11 The evolution of the industry: How are vendors adapting?
What are vendors thinking about to serve the new normal? What can become digital? What safety precautions are being added around equipment and stages?

Shawn Gillespie, EVP Operations, CASHét
Sarah McGrail, Director of VFX Sales, Picture Shop Post
Mikel Elliott, CEO, Quixote Studios
Kerry LaiFatt, VP, GreenSlate
Hugh Calveley, CEO and Co-Founder, Moxion
Hosted by: Julie Harris Walker, SVP, GreenSlate

June 18 How will insurance, bonds, budgets and financing be affected?
Once we agree on new protocols, how does that affect budgets? How can you get bonded? What will the new financing models look like if distribution is different?

Liz Jenkins, CFO, Hello Sunshine
Steve Berman, EVP of Production, Film Finances, Inc.
Nicole Papincak, Attorney, Reder & Feig
Adrian Ward, Senior Director, Market Executive, Banc of California
Brian Kingman, Managing Director, Gallagher Entertainment
Hosted by: Julie Harris Walker, SVP, GreenSlate

June 25 Making a comeback: Indies or studios? Scripted or reality?
What types of productions are poised to come back first? Will it be easier for independents to pivot and shoot with smaller crews? How will unions influence the comeback? What will we see more of/less of?