The Nuts and Bolts of Indie Filmmaking

The Business

Los Angeles

The Nuts and Bolts of Indie Filmmaking

DeMille Halliburton, Kathy Heller, Josh Mingo, Daniel Willett

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Begins at 7:00 PM PDT
Check-in begins at: 6:30 PM PDT

Wednesday, April 04, 2018



SYNOPSIS

Modern technology has made filmmaking more accessible than ever, but working on a professional level requires a little more planning than simply shooting in the backyard with friends. Various areas of the production process can be costly if overlooked, but this panel will teach independent filmmakers how to cover their bases. Indie producers can learn how to protect their projects – and themselves – at this panel discussing best practices in entertainment insurance, payroll, permitting, and legal services. Presented by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, SAG-AFTRA, and SAGindie.

PANELIST BIOS

Daniel Willett, Contracts and Marketing Administrator, ABS Payroll
Daniel worked with ABS as a payroll assistant before earning his BA and returning to work in the Sales and Marketing department for the past 4 years. With a background in copywriting, Daniel writes content for the ABS website and manages all service contracts, as well as providing production team members with quotes and payroll budgeting assistance.

Josh Mingo, Director of Permit Operators, FilmL.A., Inc.
A California native hailing from Oakland, Joshua Mingo originally came to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University, seeking immersion in L.A.’s arts and media-focused culture. As FilmL.A.’s Director of Permit Operations, Josh’s main areas of focus are customer service enhancement, cementing relationships with permit approvers, and field mobilizing FilmL.A.’s Permit Operations department. Devoting considerable time to field visits and community meetings, Josh orients toward an expanded view of permit coordination, one that leverages both technology and an in-person, human touch to facilitate filming efficiently and sustainably.

Kathy Heller, Professor and Executive Director of the Entertainment Law Program, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Kathy currently teaches a course entitled Entertainment Industry Contracts  and also supervises the Entertainment Law Clinic, which has provided free production legal work to more than 60 ultra-low budget filmmakers. Prior to teaching, Professor Heller worked in-house for some of the major studios in both production and distribution and represented independent producers.

DeMille Halliburton, Principal, Integro Insurance Brokers
A native New Yorker, DeMille Halliburton has specialized in the commercial, sports & entertainment industries, working with film, television and animation production companies, music touring, special events and sports/entertainment personalities for over 24 years. He currently is a Principal at Integro Insurance Brokers, an insurance industry leader. DeMille's hands-on risk management capabilities and deep commitment to his clients' needs have made him stand out as one of the most sought-after advisors in the business. DeMille is a graduate from Manhattanville College with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. He resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and two children. He currently sits on the board of directors for the non-profit organization The Blackhouse Foundation, an entertainment powerhouse facilitating aid and resources for black filmmakers, SoLA Food Coop, and the Manhattanville College Alumni Board. His passions include spending time with his wife and his two children, Moreau and Devon, watching and playing sports, and exercising.

Moderator - Colin McCormack, Communications Manager, SAGindie
Colin graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Media Studies, and has worked in various capacities as a writer, producer and editor. As SAGindie's Communications Manager, Colin handles advertising and promotions, social media outreach, filmmaker interviews, and web operations. You can see the fruits of his labor at sagindie.org.


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