Panel in 2017 on acting for film and television. Seated, left to right, are Brad Maule (General Hospital), Jeff Pope (Hap and Leonard), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Herb Midgley, moderator.

Panel in 2017 on making a documentary film. Seated, left to right, are Levie Isaacks  A.S.C., Al Reinert, James McMahan, Carl Crum and Herb Midgley, moderator.

Panel session on screenwriting at 2017 Festival. Seated, left to right, are Al Reinert, Keith Lansdale, Joe Lansdale, and Amber Benson.

Panel Sessions

Every year, the Nacogdoches Film Festival brings to town a wide variety of talented individuals who make their living in the film industry. As part of the Festival’s program, we offer a number of interesting panel discussions — on Friday and Saturday — featuring knowledgeable industry professionals.

All panel sessions are free of charge and will be held in the Rusk Room in the Fredonia Hotel & Conference Center.

Friday, February 23, 2018

• 2pm — “Producing and Directing” — Steve & Maggie Rush
  
• 3pm — “Contracts, Releases & Filmmaking” — Larry Waks & Dave Brichler
  

• 4pm — “Composing Music for Film & The One-Man Filmmaker” — Christopher North & Herb Midgley
  

 
Saturday, February 24, 2018

• 2pm — "Commercials & Film School" — Payton Paulette