Press Release
For Immediate Release
Monday, October 11, 2010
Social Media Workshop “How To Create A Buzz For your Film”
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“Engaging film enthusiasts about your movies and projects is critical,”
said Panel Moderator George Mc Quade, V.P. MAYO Communications
at 6th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Hollywood, CA
Hollywood, CA – MAYO Communications announced today it is sponsoring the first social
media workshop at the 6th
Annual La Femme International Film Festival, October 16th, 10
AM to Noon, Hollywood, CA, The four-day event (Oct. 14-17th), will be held at the
Renberg Theatre, 1125 N McCadden Place,
Hollywood, CA, 90038.
“Now
that you have your film completed, trailer, website and traditional media,
don’t forget to engage your biggest fans via social media,” said George Mc
Quade, social media workshop moderator. “Engaging film enthusiasts about your
movies or projects is critical to a successful campaign. This year the Film
Festival is presenting a timely social media workshop to help filmmakers
optimize content and buzz about their movies projects.” The seminar “How to market and sell your
film” is expected to be sold out.
The two hour
program and film media workshop panel features actors, directors, producers, webisode
producers, SEO experts, Online social media experts, film publicists with
cutting edge techniques for brand awareness, better ROI and tracking of films with
little or no budgets. The workshop is for beginners and the experienced.
The panelists, who
will offer social media insider tips about Online tools for film marketing will
include:
Henna Merchant - the Principal of Clicked Digital PR & Marketing Communications,
an agency that combines digital influence, social and traditional media, public
relations, and marketing to produce a persuasive communications mix. Clicked
experience extends across many industries ranging from emerging online
technology start-ups to real estate brokers, medical real estate developers,
and nonprofits.
Kristina Hughes (SAG / AFTRA) - actress, entrepreneur, author, producer, casting
coordinator and publicity director. Kristina is the co-founder of Holdon Log
- "The Standard
in Performer Organizational Tools";
the leader in business and marketing products and services for the Entertainment
Industry. Kristina's acting credits include appearances in numerous network,
studio and independent projects like Boston Legal, Old School and
Brian Vermeire (AFTRA) wears many hats in the Entertainment Industry as a writer,
producer, executive producer, host and actor for various networks/production
companies such as
Brian is also a
respected stand-up comedian known in the
Brian is the CEO
of Holdon Log ~ the Entertainment Industry's number one provider of organizational
logbooks and Webware (www.PerformerTrack.com)
for performers. Brian has traveled as a seminar leader or guest speaker for
SAG Conservatory, SAG Foundation, The Actors Center, National Conservatory
of Dramatic Arts, VOICE 2010, The Image Awards, The Actor's Network, Acting
Success Now, The Actors Fund, Children in Film and many more.
Amber J. Lawson, who manages the comedy
channel at babelgum.com and has thus overseen as
executive producer comedy shorts by Landline TV, original
content like Date A Human.com, and the second seasons
of The Crew and Old Friends. Prior to Babelgum, Lawson was
VP of Programming at Mania TV and a comedy producer with
National Lampoon. But while Lawson clearly knows funny, she focuses here on
less funny topics like social TV, what she looks for in a prospective new
project and how web video has created a renaissance of creativity. Lawson
can show you how to make your video trailers go viral Online.
Babelgum Film
Channel allows you to explore
films from all corners of the world. Whether you're into features, shorts,
documentary, fiction or animation you'll find the best in established and
upcoming talent on Babelgum Film. Tune in to exclusive online premieres, go
behind the scenes of international film festivals and watch in-depth interviews
with your favorite movie stars. There's more than 800 hours of hand-picked
films and film-related programming on the site. Babelgum’s films products
feature action and adventure, animation and anime, classics, comedy, clips and interviews,
documentary, drama, horror and thriller short films.
About
La Femme International Film Festival
For
more info, schedules, events, parties and to attend the media workshops and
festival activities visit www.Lafemme.org.
About MAYO
MAYO Communications
(www.MayoCommunications.com) is a
full service marketing communications and PR firm with offices in
[Editor’s Note: For advanced interviews and images
on social media workshop Oct. 16, 2010, 10 AM - Noon, please contact Aida
Mayo or George Mc Quade at 818-340-5300 or 818-618-9229. Email