2024 UMFF Distributor panel

Universe Multicultural Film Festival--2024
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 2024 Universe Multicultural Film Festival Distribution  Panel 

TOPICS:

Film distribution is changing day by day,there’s no one model for the trajectory of a feature film’s release. This panel is about:
- what is working and what is not
- What’s the best marketing strategy to ensure a successful release
- How can enterprising filmmakers get the edge on distribution
- Find the best release strategy and marketing plans 

 
Time: 12:30-2:00PM; June 16, 2024
Location: Meeting room at CSTV Theater( 11455 Burbank BlvdNorth HollywoodCA 91601) Admission by  Panel Pass.

The Panel Speakers:  (TBA)

Brandon Kelly; Global Film Publisher / Producer/Distributor
Brandon Kelly is a Telly Award winning TV / Cinema producer. His specialty industries are sports/fitness, corporate video, TV shows, award winning documentaries, healthcare, concert/stage shows, education/university, manufacturing and fashion. His company Ascension Digital that handling film, TV show or documentary for global distribution to theaters, airlines, Hulu, Showtime, Netflix or other VOD.
 Larry Layfield, Distributor
Larry is a highly accomplished figure within the film industry, renowned for his extensive experience and successes as a lead producer. Notably, he recently achieved acclaim with "The Night They Came Home," a compelling western that premiered in theaters this January and is distributed by Lionsgate. Currently, he is poised for further achievement with his upcoming feature, "Killing Mary Sue," starring Dermot Mulroney, which is slated for distribution this year. With a distinguished career spanning both production and line production roles, Larry has demonstrated exceptional proficiency, securing distribution deals with industry giants such as Universal, Sony, Amazon, and Netflix. His adeptness in talent acquisition is evident in his collaborations with esteemed actors including Danny Trejo, Vinnie Jones, Zachary Levi, Billy Zane, Bruce Dern, Martin Kove, and, most recently, Dermot Mulroney, underscoring his ability to assemble top-tier talent for his projects.
  Weiji  Miao, Director, Producer, Distributor
Mr.Miao is a TV and Film director, producer ,  registered high rank planner, talent agent and distributor. He is the CEO of “ Hubai Chinese language Media Co. He has direct and produces films and TV series since 2005, up to today, has made 10 films, 78 episode TV series. He represent feature film “Love Beyond Eternity” and two shorts “Dedicated To Qiu Tong” “ Love Greeting” at the 2016 Universe Multicultural Film Festival