Everyone likes going to the movies. But how much do you know about the business of movies? Advances in affordable film making technology together with incentives, infrastructure and local talent can make Houston a growing center of independent film production, creating jobs and boosting local revenues. Whether you are an investor looking to finance a project, a film maker looking for funding or just curious about the industry, this event will be fascinating. Join these distinguished experts and learn how a more ac-tive film industry can benefit you and Houston:
-Bob Hudgins, Director, Texas Film Commission
-Rick Ferguson, Executive Director, Houston Film Commission, and President, Texas Association of Film Commissions
-Cynthia Neely, President, Women in Film and Television, Houston and SE Region Board Member, Texas Motion Picture Alliance
-Lawrence Waks, Entertainment Lawyer and Partner, Jackson Walker
-Ken Miller, Principal, Edge Group Interests
-Rob McKinnon, Writer, Director and Filmmaker
-Pepper Lieberman, Vice President, Encore Bank
-Dr. Gary S. Wihl, Dean of Rice Univesity’s School of Humanities
Downtown Houston at the CenterPoint Energy Tower Auditorium
1111 Louisiana (between Lamar and Dallas, use Milam at Dallas entrance) 77002
Help save Houston’s environment. Ride METRO to the Main Street Station and walk west to Louisiana and then one block south to Dallas
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration and networking
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Panel and discussion
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Film festival showcasing the heritage of film in Houston and Texas
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reception with appetizing ideas, food and drink and networking
$25 per person (reception included)
Credit card reservations online by Monday, April 21, 2008. Sign up at www.mbach.org
On-street meter parking is FREE after 6 pm. Be sure to double check though and read the parking signs!!
For a map of parking garages and lots, go to www.houstondowntown.com
For more information email info@mbach.org or contact
George Marshall Worthington, (713) 256-8965