15 April 2007
Industry Session #3: Copyright and Clearance Licencing Creativity
Conference Session 3 - Copyright and Clearance: Licensing Creativity

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Originally Held: Wednesday, April 25: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

As a follow up to Hot Doc’s 2005 copyright panel, this group of leading experts will clarify and consider current copyright laws, suggest licensing loopholes and discuss advocacy initiatives which are setting precedents and changing the landscape of creative copyright in Canada and beyond.


Moderators

  • Kevin McMahon, Filmmaker and Producer, Primitive Entertainment

Panelists

  • Kirwan Cox, Documentary Producer, Teacher, and Researcher
  • Dan Henry, Senior Legal Counsel, CBC
  • Howard Knopf, Counsel, Macera & Jarzyna, LLP
  • Steve Beatty, VP, C+C Entertainment and Media Insurance Services, Creighton & Co.




Industry Session #2: Comissioning Editors - Carte Blanche



Conference Session 2 - Commissioning Editors: Carte Blanche

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Originally Held: Tuesday, April 24: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

Internationally renowned Commissioning Editors share a clip from a beloved commission or acquisition of late and discuss why this project appeals and how it has or is being developed. Instead of simply describing what their networks favour, these CEs reveal a more personal side, proving that beyond being doc funders, they are first and foremost doc lovers.


Moderators

Rudy Buttignol, Media Consultant & Independent Commissioning Editor of Documentaries, TVO

Panelists

Nick Fraser, Series Editor, "Storyville", BBC

Takahiro Hamano, Director/Producer, Satellite Broadcasting Department, NHK




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Industry Session #1: John Smithson



Conference Session 1 - Guest Speaker: John Smithson

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Originally Held: Tuesday, April 24: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

Join John Smithson as he explores “how to survive in the wonderful but occasionally horrible world of documentary and factual production” in a special keynote address at this years Hot Docs. John will share his considerable experiences, show samples of his award-winning work and participate in a Q&A in this 90 minute session.


Moderators

Jenn Kuzmyk, Canadian Bureau Chief, C21Media

Speaker

John Smithson, Founder and Creative Director, Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP)




Photo: Christian Pena



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Stay Tuned for Video and Audio coverage of the Industry Sessions:


  • Conference Session 1 - Guest Speaker: John Smithson
    Tuesday, April 24: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

  • Conference Session 2 - Commissioning Editors: Carte Blanche
    Tuesday, April 24: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

  • Conference Session 3 - Copyright and Clearance: Licensing Creativity
    Wednesday, April 25: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

  • Conference Session 4 - Docs on Demand
    Thursday, April 26: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre

  • Conference Session 5 - Putting the 'Fun' into Factual
    Thursday, April 26: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, Rogers Industry Centre