Panels & Events

Experience a live table read of LIIFE’s 2022 Screenplay Winner, brought to life by local actors. Screenplay to be announced, please follow LIIFE for updates!

This is a free event. Register/sign up on line using the link above. Please bring your printed out reservation voucher with you to gain admittance. Limited seating.

2022 SAG-AFTRA Contracts Panel

Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Filmmakers Lounge – 228 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – FREE PANEL

Working with SAG Panel – featuring Stephanie Perry of SAG-AFTRA. An educational discussion on how to successfully work with SAG-AFTRA on your next project.

This is a free event. Register/sign up on line using the link above. Please bring your printed out reservation voucher with you to gain admittance.

2022 Legalities & Liabilities Panel

Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Filmmakers Lounge – 228 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

An interactive discussion with Film Insurance Agent Earl Eaton of Eaton Insurance Agency, Entertainment Lawyer Michael Prywes, and Entertainment Lawyer Marc Jacobson – Bring all the questions you’ve always been afraid to ask!!

MARC JACOBSON

Marc Jacobson handles all legal aspects of filmed entertainment for television shows and films like “In the Land of Saints & Sinners” with Liam Neeson, now in production; “The Virtuoso” (2021) with Anthony Hopkins; “Back In The Day,” (2016) with Alec Baldwin and Annabella Sciorra; “Conviction” (2010) with Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell; “Texasville” (1990) with Jeff Bridges and Cybil Shepard; and “All’s Fair” (1989) with George Segal and Sally Kellerman. He is currently Production Counsel on the forthcoming “Inversion,” “Shipbreaker,” “Back to the Present,” “Dope King” and others. He was Executive Producer and Production Counsel for “Leaves of the Tree” and “Confidence Game.” He is Co-Producer of “Sno Babies” (2018) about teenage addiction. As an Executive Producer, he helped create films like the forthcoming “In the Land of Saints & Sinners,” “Junction” (2013), and “The Last Film Festival,” (2016) Dennis Hopper’s last live action movie.

Marc taught entertainment law at Fordham Law School, CUNY Law School, and The New School. He taught legal aspects of film production at Montclair State University. He is active as the Founding Chairman of the New York State Bar Association Section on Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law, with over 1300 members for almost 40 years. He is a member of NYWIFT, the Copyright Society of the USA, and the NYS and American Bar Associations. Marc is consistently selected by Best Lawyers in the USA and Super Lawyers. He is listed for decades as one of the top 30 entertainment lawyers in NYC by Chambers USA and is the only lawyer listed by that group in both music and film. He is actively licensed to practice law in NY, and is inactive in both FL and CA.

“DP Meet & Greet” – Meet local Directors of Photography

Friday, July 15, 2022 in the Filmmakers Lounge – 228 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – FREE PANEL

“DP Meet & Greet” – Meet local Directors of Photography – check out their camera packages, ask them your technical questions, discuss their rates, and expand your network.

Marc Pragai
Caroline Mariko Stucky
Karli Kopp
Alec Nguyen
Phil Kral

This is a free event. Register/sign up on line using the link above. Please bring your printed out reservation voucher with you to gain admittance.

2022 Filmmaker “Breakfast” Panel

Saturday, July 16, 2022 in the Filmmakers Lounge – 228 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

10:45 AM – 1:00 PM – FREE PANEL

Filmmaker Round Table Panel: The Good, The Bad, The Horror Stories…

A cross section of Filmmakers from 2022 LIIFE are selected to recount their experiences making their independent films. This panel always proves to be entertaining and informative and downright hilarious!

Participating Filmmakers – TBA

Moderated by Mitchell Bard, an assistant professor in the Mass Communications Department of Iona College. He has written, produced and directed numerous projects, including feature films, short films and music videos. His feature film Mergers & Acquisitions was the opening night film at LIIFE when it was originally hosted at the Malverne Cinema. Mitchell also served the head of development for Snapper Films and the head of acquisitions for Film Threat DVD.

This is a free event. Please bring your printed out reservation voucher with you to gain admittance.

2022 “The Write Stuff” Screenwriting Panel

Saturday, Saturday July 16 2022 at the Filmmakers Lounge – 228 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – FREE PANEL

Do you have the Write Stuff? Learn the craft and art of scriptwriting and enjoy the panel discussion on how to break into the business.

Panelists:

Mitchell Bard
Rhett Rossi
Loren-Paul Caplin

Admission is free. Located in the Filmmakers Lounge directly next to the Bellmore Movies. Reserve your seat on line and bring your printed voucher to gain admittance. Limited seating.

Mitchell Bard is an assistant professor in the Mass Communications Department of Iona College. He has written, produced and directed numerous projects, including feature films, short films and music videos. His feature film Mergers & Acquisitions was the opening night film at LIIFE when the festival was originally hosted at the Malverne Cinema. Mitchell also served the head of development for Snapper Films and the head of acquisitions for Film Threat DVD.

2022 Better Festing Panel

Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Filmmakers Lounge – 228 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – FREE PANEL

“Better Festing” is an interactive discussion with film organizers on prepping your film for festivals, premieres, and getting your film seen.

Skip Shea, Shawna Shea Film Festival and Mass Indie
Kyle B. Thompson, Fort Myers Film Festival
Rick Hamilton, Chain NYC
Patty Shermann, YoFiFest

This is a free event. Register/sign up on line using the link above. Please bring your printed out reservation voucher with you to gain admittance. Limited seating.

Chain NYC Film Festival – Rick Hamilton

Personal Stories. Original Ideas. New Work. Now entering its 10^th year, the Chain NYC Film Festival is a 10-day international event that brings filmmakers from all over the world to our theatre complex in midtown Manhattan. Screening blocks are curated by theme, including Female Voices, Black Voices, Student Films, and LGBTQ+. We strive to build a community of filmmakers and create a dialogue with the audience about the work. Chain has become known for our individual moderated talkbacks, offering a deeper exploration and thoughtful dialogue between artists and audience.

2022 Awards Ceremony & After Party

Awards Ceremony for the 2022 Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) at Bellmore Movies for entertainment and awards ceremony (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) followed by filmmaker interviews with the local press in attendance(6:00 PM – 7:30 PM).

FREE for participating filmmakers – 2022 filmmaker badge good for two (2) entries.

Tickets can also be purchased at the box office at anytime once the festival has begun. Online ticket sales end the morning of the Awards @ 9:00 AM. After that it’s all at the box office. Cash or credit.

Panels & Events

2022 Opening Night Party & Tech Awards

2022 Table Read of Screenplay Winner

2022 SAG-AFTRA Contracts Panel

2022 Legalities & Liabilities Panel

2022 Directors of Photography Meet & Greet Expo

2022 Filmmaker “Breakfast” Panel

2022 “The Write Stuff” Screenwriting Panel

2022 Better Festing Panel

2022 Awards Ceremony & After Party

Opening Night Party

Table Read our 2022 Screenplay Winner in the Filmmakers Lounge

2022 SAG-AFTRA Contracts Panel

2022 Legalities & Liabilities Panel

“DP Meet & Greet” – Meet local Directors of Photography

2022 Filmmaker “Breakfast” Panel

2022 “The Write Stuff” Screenwriting Panel

2022 Better Festing Panel

2022 Awards Ceremony & After Party

Tickets can also be purchased at the box office at anytime once the festival has begun. Online ticket sales end the morning of the Awards @ 9:00 AM. After that it’s all at the box office. Cash or credit.

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