ComEd Presents
11th Annual Global Mixx Music & Film Forum
in partnership with IIA Audio Technology Department
"Design Your Destiny"
August 19 & August 20, 2017
Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
Saturday, August 19
Global Mixx Film Forum
9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday, August 20
Global Mixx Music Forum
11:00am - 7:00pm
Join us for two POWERFUL days of non-stop workshops, master classes, panel discussions, music and film showcases for aspiring rising talent. Network with the industry's leading professionals in the field of music production, filmmaking, fashion, digital technology and business.
Panels | Workshops | Speed Mentoring | Short Film Showcase | Keynote Speakers
Early bird registration:
Weekend passes @ $100.00 Students @ $75.00
Daily passes @ $55.00 Students @ $35.00
All students must be currently enrolled in school i.e high school and college with proof of enrollment.
TO REGISTER:
www.globalmixxmusic.com | 312.772.MIXX (6499) | [email protected]
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instagram | YouTube @globalmixxmusic
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Global Mixx Film Forum Schedule
Saturday, August 19, 2017
10:30am - 11:45am --Actors Workshop by Jossie Harris
10:30am -12noon --The Looks and The Books- Wardrobe, Makeup and Hair
Moderated by: Nakita Whitaker- Rolling Out Magazine
Kelley Moseley
Anre Brownlee
Latoya Perry
Manuel Whitfield
Timothy Hawkins
Viola Nicholson
10:30am-2:00pm --Casting for Extras- 4 Star Casting Workshop: Bring Your A-Game [All Ages Are Welcomed]
Four Star Casting
Open Casting Call for those interested in becoming extras in hit films, tv shows and more! Shot right here in Chicago!
11:30am-12:30pm --Be Gig Ready- Crew and Talent Development Workshop
Michele Santiago- Chicks That Pitch- Development/Owner VP of Sales
Latoya White- EQR World- Talent Management and Development/Serial Entrepreneur
11:30am-12:30pm --The Digital Era Panel-Apps, Streaming, Graphics and Animation, Social Media and Distribution
Moderated By: Arts Sims- Chat Daddy WVON
Panelists:
James Quake- Quake Studios- APP Development
Dashon Jones- Editor
Chris Adams- Impakt Studio- Owner/Director of Photography
Emile Cambry- Blue 1647
Darryl Manuel- Spin Artist- Owner/Post Production
Phil Lee- Spin Artist- Owner/Post Production
Denise Faulker-
12:45pm-1:45pm --Living the Reality Panel: Industry Professional delivers the truth on what it actually takes to bring that idea to life.
Moderated by: Tracey Bell- The IBM Company
Panelists:
Keith Walker- Media Process Group- Director of Photography
Jerry Vasilatos- Nite Star Productions/48 Hour Film Project
Latoya White- EQR World- Talent Management and Development/Serial Entrepreneur
Eric Boyd- Black Ink Crew Chicago- Reality TV Camera
Alicia Samman- Four Star Casting/Former Reality Star
Gyllian Freeman- Pitching for Producers- Owner/Producer
Chris Adams- Impakt Studio- Owner/Director of Photography
Christopher Nolen- NFerno Productions- Director, Writer, Producer
12:45pm-1:45pm --Editing 101 Workshop: Hands-on experience at your fingertips.
Mark Tutson- MTUT Group- Owner, Producer, Post Production
2:00pm - 3:00pm --Keynote Speaker
Tarek "Terk" Stevens President of Terk Entertainment
3:15pm - 4:15pm --Distribution Panel: How To Get You or Your Concept Noticed and Picked Up.
Moderated By: Tyra Martin- WGN
Panelists:
Terk Stevens
Gyllian Freeman-Pitching for Producers- Owner/Producer
Michele Santiago
Tracey Bell
3:15pm -4:30pm --Speed Mentoring Sessions: One-on-One with 20+ professionals
5pm -6pm --Aspiring Filmmakers Ceremony
Food and Cocktail Reception
Special menu designed and provided by the Ai Culinary department.
Global Mixx Music Forum Schedule
Sunday, August 20, 2017
10:00am Registration Opens
10:00am-11:00am
Complimentary Brunch & Munch Hour
11:00am-12:30pm
In the Lab Production Sessions
Panelists:
Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley, Grammy-nominated producer/remixer S&S Chicago
Shannon ‘DJ Skip’ Syas, DJ and Producer/S&S Chicago
Ben One, Songwriter/Producer/Artist
Hearon Trackz | Producer
11:00am-12:15pm
Digital Innovation: How to improve your digital reach
Brought to you by TBT News
Moderated by: Carl West President of TBT News
Panelists:
Tenille Jackson President/Digital Vision
Jeff Beckham | Black Box Creative
Melanie Edoch | Chicago Tech Week
Diane Sharpe | Senior Manager of Regulatory, Government Affairs, and internal Communications| ComEd
12:15pm-1:30pm
Talent Management, Booking and Tours
Panelists:
Joseph Cabey | Just Chicago Group
Deidre Turner | Elise Management
Tricky Montgomery | Tricky Bizness | Atlanta
1:30pm-2:30pm
Fashion, Styling and Image | Brought to you by Latino Fashion Week
Panelists:
Cesar Rolon, Jr. | Co-Founder of Latino Fashion Week
Jada Russell | High Style Marketing
Van Johnson | VH1’s Black Ink Chicago | Creator of Chicago Illa Clothing Line
***More to be added.
1:30pm-2:30pm
Expanding Your Worth: Understanding Business (Finance, Law and Licensing)
Panelists:
Vince Lawrence | CEO of Slang Music Group
Tarek “Terk" Stevens | Entertainment Specialist
Leroy Johnson | Regional Promotions Manager | Empire Records
***More to be added.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
The Midway Documentary Talks: The Story of Chicago Hip Hop
Ang 13 | Artist/Lyricist
Trickster | Graffiti Artist
DJ Risky | Risky Business
Khris ‘First Lady’ Raye | DJ and On-air radio personality
Cold Hard and Wild Style | Crucial Conflict
4:00pm-5:15pm
The Critique Session: Artists, Songwriters, Producers and Engineers
Serge Durand | Sr. VP of A&R at Priority Records
DJ Slugo | Blok Club DJs
Honorable C-Note
D Brooks | Songwriter and Producer
4:00pm-5:15pm
Speed Mentoring Sessions: One-on-One
Cathy Carroll | National Promotions Director | RCA Inspiration
Caryn Lee | Midwest Regional Promotions Manager | Interscope Records
Pat Edwards | Promotions Director | 106.3 FM/Crawford Broadcasting
Cesar Rolon | Latino Fashion Week
DJ Hugo H. | Foxxhole/SiriusXM
George Daniels | Owner of George’s Music Room
Dionne Williams | D.Williams & Associates
Jason Griffith | Midwest Regional Promotions Manager | Capitol Records
Leroy Johnson | Regional Promotions | Empire Records
Eddy “Precise” Lamarre | Rolling Out Magazine
Tarek “Terk” Stevens | Entertainment Consultant
***More to be added.
5:30pm-6:30pm
Keynote Speaker & Reception: Twista | Platinum selling Hip Hop Recording Artist
Special menu designed provided by the Culinary Department.