The economy may be in crisis, but a crisis is a terrible thing to waste. This panel will explore whether or not entertainment industry deals are being executed in the current environment and how they operate compared to deals in recent years. New opportunities exist for dealmakers and this panel will examine creative ways to foster profitable partnerships when the chips are down. What happens when the recent private-equity backed deals start to unravel? Does partnering with a major corporation such as Walmart or Target succeed at boosting a band's record sales among Middle Americas, and does it affect the band's artistic credibility? Can current efforts to lower concert ticket prices and proposed anti-scalping legislation make concert attendance feasible for Americans with the lowest disposable income in years? This panel will explore the issues facing dealmakers in the entertainment industry in the current economic crisis and discuss ways to turn the recession's limited resources into unique growth strategies.
NYU's own college radio station, WNYU 89.1 FM will host domestic and international radio stations visiting New York City during CMJ Music Marathon. Throughout the week, each station will host live sessions by CMJ performing artists at WNYU studios. Drop by or tune in to live sets!
Friday October 23, 2009 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
WNYU Studios5 University Place, bet. E. 8th St. and Waverly Pl.
Today's online start-ups are striking a balance between accessing content, serving their users and protecting themselves from liability. With little overhead, internet companies can provide their services for less than the brick and mortar establishments of yesterday. But in a realm where anyone can establish an internet presence in a matter of minutes and readily obtain access to user generated, user posted and other "free"
First come, first serve: sign-ups will be in person and take place during College Day, Thursday, October 22 from 9:00am-3:45pm at NYU Kimmel Center, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center, NYU Kimmel Center, 4th Floor, Room 401
If you've got the goods on tape and the moves on stage, then finding $10G to invest in your act shouldn't be tough. The real problem is knowing what to do with that cash and how to maximize the funds to position yourself for success.
This open forum serves as a sounding board for a very opinionated crew of professionals. Bring your biases, pre-conceived notions, questions, baggage, cynicism or even optimism because crowd participation will weigh heavily in these discussions.
Some people have the inside scoop on everything happening right now and others are constantly and accurately predicting the future. This group of professionals and soothsayers will do both while adding their own two cents.
Members of Sister Hazel and their management will discuss the band's unique approach to a long-term career of ongoing artist development and staying ahead of the industry dips. From building their initial fan-base, to thriving in the major label system and then, life after label, Sister Hazel developed fan events like "The Rock Boat" and "The Hazelnut Hang"; all while building and maintaining an ardent following and online presence which has added up to the enduring success of the band.
In this spirited annual discussion, we pull back the curtain and look into the future of the entertainment industry. Will the music industry continue its trend and completely abandon the old business models? Will large film companies look to independent online content for new material? The panel will discuss not only what strategies have failed in the past year but also, hopeful new forward-thinking business models and opportunities. We will look at methods to monetize existing content and how the industry may look over the coming year, and in years to come. The future of the entertainment industry may look very different from the industry of the past, but with creativity and perseverance, it will be bright!
Is Big Brother really that bad? Online platforms can be used to collect vast amounts of information about who's listening, watching or interacting. We can learn about their tastes, their buying behavior, their Internet browsing behavior and their opinions, and that's just scratching the surface. Research shows that consumers respond well to technology that delivers products that meet their needs and desires - including entertainment. Google bots are already scanning your Gmail to suggest advertisements based on your email content, but there seems to be a fine line between what's helpful and creepy. Consumers remain wary about the intrusion of technology on their privacy while using the internet. There are important precautions one can take to prevent unwanted disclosure of private information online. This panel will discuss the various privacy rules and regulations that apply to how companies collect and treat information about consumers and what additional regulations we may see in the near future.
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Dir. Susan Froemke This film looks at the intense pressures young opera singers face as they struggle to succeed in one of the most diffiicult professions in the performing arts. A suspenseful competition narrative and revealing backstage look at what it takes to make it as an opera singer. Q&A following screening
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Norwood Screening Room241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
John Scher, co-CEO, Metropolitan Talent, is one of the most highly respected veterans in live entertainment. Metropolitan Talent has emerged as a multi-faceted industry leader encompassing artist management, the independent record label Hybrid Recordings, and the concert division, Metropolitan Talent Presents. Throughout the years, John Scher and Metropolitan created, produced or co-produced many critically acclaimed national tours concert events for home video, pay-per-view and broadcast television. In 2007 alone, Metropolitan Talent Presents produced over 350 events with total attendance over half a million and in December 2008, produced Liza's at The Palace, a Broadway theatrical event, which earned Scher and Metropolitan a 2009 Tony Award.
First come, first serve: if you would like to sign up for this session, please email Mentor@cmj.com and put the session title in the subject of the email. You will be emailed back with your exact time slot along with further instructions.
Is there a formula for placing your music in a film or show, or is it merely luck and timing like everything else in show business? There is a lot going on behind the scenes these days and this "A-list" of industry pros will candidly discuss the path you need to take.
Veteran artist managers are busier than ever. Why? Because they have picked up where the labels have left off. New, non-label opportunity is where the action is and managers are at the helm. Get the tools to multi-task in this brave new world of management.
Fresh from recording his third album, WARchild, Sudanese hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal will share his first-hand experience of being a child soldier for a rebel army in Sudan and how he imparts messages of social justice in music. He will discuss his heroic navigation of the injustices in Darfur and how he has learned to rap for freedom.
1:00PM Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson 2:00PM Phantogram
NYU's own college radio station, WNYU 89.1 FM will host domestic and international radio stations visiting New York City during CMJ Music Marathon. Throughout the week, each station will host live sessions by CMJ performing artists at WNYU studios. Drop by or tune in to live sets!
Friday October 23, 2009 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
WNYU Studios5 University Place, bet. E. 8th St. and Waverly Pl.
Negotiating deals is a large part of the entertainment business and attorneys representing their clients are bound by the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. In navigating the tricky paths of negotiation, what information are attorneys bound to keep confidential? How forthright must an attorney be with opposing counsel? And when does puffery cross the ethical line? This panel will explore these issues through a step-by-step mock negotiation that will examine the good side and the dark side of doing deals in the entertainment industry.
First come, first serve: if you would like to sign up for this session, please email Mentor@cmj.com and put the session title in the subject of the email. You will be emailed back with your exact time slot along with further instructions.
Here is a rare opportunity to get your music heard by some weighty decision makers. Music supervisors place signed and unsigned artists into many different, sometimes surprising categories. Drop your finished master into one of four drop-boxes at the entrance: "happy," "sad," "quirky," and "serious" and get it heard and critiqued.
Virtual synths, multi-sampled drum modules, amp modeling technology and digital audio workstations are all part of the new culture of the creation of music. Panelists will pontificate on how musicians have the power to take control of their artistic endeavors and where the digital process is headed in the future.
What exactly is A&R these days and who are the real people discovering new artists? This panel will branch outside the labels to discover the discoverers, and will dissect digital credibility through blogs and online (so called) critics.
Prep that bus! Touring is expensive and you should get the most for your mileage. These professionals will discuss some obvious and not so obvious ways to maximize your publicity and exposure before (and while) going out on tour.
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Dir. Fred Zara Combining 1980s home-video footage with present-day interviews, Fred digs deep into the punk rock ethos that inspired the youth of 1980's small town America. Q&A following screeningRSVP here:
Friday October 23, 2009 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Norwood Screening Room241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
Over 30 years ago, the musical HAIR hit Broadway with an innovative performance style that mirrored the 1960s cultural shift. Learn how the new creative team built upon this revolutionary model for HAIR's current award-winning revival and experience an unforgettable performance.
Coming up with a brilliant idea for a film is the easy part, but what happens after you get the great idea? What do the contracts and development processes look like in this economy? How can a great film be made on a small budget in a short amount of time? Even after the camera has stopped rolling, filmmakers need to be prepared to handle the business end of a film and continue to be creative. Is it best to go to film festivals? First-time filmmakers need to consider alternate methods of distribution and inking an independent distribution deal often means raising a large part of the funding on your own. Panelists will discuss and disassemble the development, financing, production and distribution of an independent film in light of the recession.
First come, first serve: if you would like to sign up for this session, please email Mentor@cmj.com and put the session title in the subject of the email. You will be emailed back with your exact time slot along with further instructions.
Composing music for film can be one of the most exhilarating (and potentially lucrative) creative experiences. It's also a world that seems impossible to get into. What and who does an artist need to know in order to make it in the field of film composition? How do you get your work noticed? This panel will feature film directors, studio music executives, music supervisors, and artists who have successfully made the transition to film composition.
NPR has the second and third most listened-to radio shows nationally, and PBS has a much larger primetime audience than both HBO and Bravo!. But these impactful media organizations have been a blind spot for music marketers for decades. Sales of music by artists including Bon Iver, The Decemberists and Grizzly Bear have been directly driven by exposure on NPR, while PBS has recently run important specials about Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Learn about the most effective way to reach adult consumers through these channels.
You'll notice the first red flag when your friends and fans tell you how much they enjoyed your live show, but they continue to be the only ones showing up. A lack of retail sales has put the focus on the live show as a way to generate income. And if you are looking for funding, a mediocre live show is usually the deal breaker. This panel hashes out how your show can gain impact with fans and investors, while remaining true to your sound.
An intimate and informal performance and discussion with former member of Taking Back Sunday's Fred Mascherino who has managed to creatively and successfully stay ahead of the game. Through authenticity with work and art, Fred is finding success in more ways than just the normal traditions of the music industry.
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Dir. Dianna Dilworth Everything you ever wanted to know about the ingenious musical contraption known as the Mellotron, which changed the production and texture of popular music, from Strawberry Fields to Radiohead and Kanye West. Q&A following screening
Friday October 23, 2009 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Norwood Screening Room241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
Exclusive badge-holder party & special acoustic performances by La Strada and Drink Up Buttercup. Free admission and first 150 badge-holders receive a complimentary beer.
Friday October 23, 2009 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Brooklyn Brewery79 N. 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
NYU's own college radio station, WNYU 89.1 FM will host domestic and international radio stations visiting New York City during CMJ Music Marathon. Throughout the week, each station will host live sessions by CMJ performing artists at WNYU studios. Drop by or tune in to live sets!
Friday October 23, 2009 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
WNYU Studios5 University Place, bet. E. 8th St. and Waverly Pl.
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Dir. Gil Reyes After his suicide in 2003, Smith's peers understandably avoided the media. Granting very few print interviews and no on-camera interviews. Until now. Q&A following screening
Friday October 23, 2009 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Norwood Screening Room241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
Dir. Oren Moverman The Messenger stars Ben Foster as Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army officer who has just returned home from a tour in Iraq and is assigned to the Army's Casualty Notification service. Partnered with fellow officer Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) to bear the bad news to the loved ones of fallen soldiers, Will faces the challenge of completing his mission while seeking to find comfort and healing back on the home front. When he finds himself drawn to Olivia (Samantha Morton), to whom he has just delivered the news of her husband's death, Will's emotional detachment begins to dissolve and the film reveals itself as a surprising, humorous, moving and very human portrait of grief, friendship and survival. Q&A with star Woody Harrelson and director Oren Moverman and other participants.RSVP is required to attend: www.going.com/cmj09themessenger
Friday October 23, 2009 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Clearview Cinemas Chelsea260 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10019
After CMJ Film Festival's closing night screening of The Messenger, celebrate another phenomenal year of film with an exclusive after party at Norwood.
Friday October 23, 2009 10:00pm - 12:00am EDT
Norwood241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
Dir. Olatunde Osunsanmi A fact-based thriller starring Milla Jovovich and Will Patton involving an ongoing unsolved mystery in Alaska, where one town has seen an extraordinary number of unexplained disappearances during the past 40 years and there are accusations of a federal cover up.
Friday October 23, 2009 10:00pm - Saturday October 24, 2009 12:00am EDT
Clearview Cinemas Chelsea260 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10019