2021 Tips From the Pros for Actors/Filmmakers Workshop Panel Performances
Tips From the Pros on Filmmaking
There are SO may talented and creative artists in Texas who just don't know how to get started in filmmaking, or who have an idea or product but don't know how to get it written, sold, or produced. Many filmmakers have produced their own work but don't know how to market it to a wider audience.
These filmmakers, have done it all and have done it from Texas!
Special Guest Chad Gundersen co-owner of Out of Order Studios, and producer of countless films and tv shows like The Chosen, film in DFW and employing MANY TEXAS CREW AND ACTORS will join several established screenwriters and filmmakers for this day of interactive and informative sessions. The day will end with a PANEL OF ALL THE GUESTS where attendees will have the chance to ask advice and more.
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Practice a pitch
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share materials
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ask questions
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or just ask for advice
The guests for this workshop will guide you and show you how they overcame obstacles to make establish themselves and amass CREDITS & AWARDS and build reputations that have perpetuated their careers as they live their passion.​
Guest Coaches/Speakers
Tammy Diaz
Norman Fitts
SCREENWRITER
Tammy "Taz" Diaz is a multi-award winning screenwriter/ ghostwriter and indie filmmaker as well as a long time film festival staff memberShe is currently managed by The Muraviov Company out of L.A. and a popular mentor on multiple screenwriting boards.
Vivian Fullerlove
PUBLICIST
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Vivian began her PR career in 1998 at Planet Hollywood Dallas managing high profile appearances by stars including: Bruce Willis, Cher, N’Sync, Melanie Griffith, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and the late Patrick Swayze. garnering media coverage on Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight and MTV.
In 2003, she launched VLF Media & Promotions and her clients currentlyinclude the groundbreaking TV series The Chosen, actress and comedian Cocoa Brown, and YouTube expert Derral Eves, OWN television personalities Symone Redwine and Ashley Forrestier and other non-profit and charitable organizations.
SCREENWRITER
Norman has been writing stories for over 30 years.
He has run multiple awards and has been active in the Houston film industry and instrumental in the success of Worldfest Houston, the largest independent
Special Guest
Chad Gundersen
PRODUCER & Co-Owner Out of Order Studios, Executive Producer of "The Chosen"
Chad Gundersen has been an independent producer for over 20 years. In 2006 he formed Gundersen Entertainment and In 2015, along with Chris Juen, Chad started Out of Order Studios. They are currently producing the breakout online television series, The Chosen