A primary theme of this year's festival is DIY filmmaking, with specific focus on new and emerging filmmakers.  The following special guests and speakers have committed to attending -- full program details, including final presentation topics and attendee confirmations, TBA.

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Josh Doke, Executive Producer, Bayview Entertainment, NJ, USA

Pitching your no/low-budget feature film to distributors.

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Jaime Hill and Ross Paul – the Mom and Dad in Skinamarink

Reflections on a how a $15,000 project made in Edmonton became the top horror film in the world.

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Kate Webb, Ryan Neufeld and Brian Lawrence – local Kootenay actors

Making the shift from stage to screen acting.

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Naida Osline and Tyler Stallings, Los Angeles

Producing award-winning documentaries – with your cell phone.

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Sarah Kapoor, Regional Film Commissioner, Creston, BC

Strategies for creating and pitching content to OTT and web-series funders.

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Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Skimmerhorn Productions, Creston

A reality check on why DIY – or "Folk Filmmaking" – is not as simple as just picking up a camera and shooting.

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Jeff Clemens, Associate Dean, Centre for Entertainment Arts

Bow Valley College, Calgary

How Bow Valley is filling an important gap in filmmaker education.

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