Tuesday, November 15
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Chatroom: Theatrical, festivals and marketing AMA

A discussion on what it takes for a film to get a theatrical release these days, and how marketing and festivals can boost chances of box-office success. What are the best exhibition strategies for a film in this streaming era? Which avenues are best to promote a film to ensure audiences go out to the theatre to see it?

Invited guests will be hosting tables to kick off conversations, but all Playback Film Summit passholders are welcome to attend.

No sign-up is required for these small group meetings, which are hosted in AirMeet. 

To enter the Chatroom, follow these simple steps:

1. Be on a LAPTOP or a DESKTOP COMPUTER (the lounge platform does not offer all interactive features on a mobile device) 

2. Use GOOGLE CHROME Browser 

3. High Speed Internet connection offers the best experience

4. Click on the Enter button below (this button appears on this page during the posted Chatroom session times)

5. Allow camera and microphone access on your computer  

6. Provide your credentials/register with the Airmeet lounge platform.
   Be sure to use the same email address you used to register for the Playback Film Summit event, so that the system recognizes you as an approved passholder. 

Featuring:

Table host

Safia Abdigir

Industry Programming Manager

Reelworld Screen Institute

Table host

Pahull Bains

Outreach & Marketing Manager

Reelworld Screen Institute

Table host

Eric Bizzarri

Co-Founder and CEO

The Future of Film Showcase

Table host

Kelly Boutsalis

Associate Programmer, International, Canadian features

TIFF Toronto International Film Festival

Table host

Kyle Fostner

Executive Director

Vancouver International Film Festival VIFF

Table host

Elsa Ramo

Founder and Managing Partner

Ramo Law PC

Table host

Alan Wong

Executive Director

Gimli Film Festival