schedule
Film & Creative Content
Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ATL Airport
3400 Norman Berry Drive,
Atlanta, Georgia, 30344
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Registration / Check-in: 9:00AM
Conference / Vendor Marketplace: 9AM – 4PM
VIP Happy Hour / Celebrity Meet & Greet: 4PM – 6PM
🔷 PANEL 1: Breaking Into Film & Television: What It Really Takes to Get Hired
Description: Whether you're an actor, filmmaker, or aspiring creative, breaking into the entertainment industry requires more than talent. This panel explores auditions, networking, preparation, professionalism, and what decision-makers look for when hiring talent.
🔷 PRESENTATION 1: LEGACY CONVERSATION WITH: CHERYL BARNETT
🔷 PANEL 2: The Business of Entertainment: Contracts, Copyright & Building Your Career
Description: Success in entertainment requires understanding both creativity and business. This panel provides practical insights into contracts, intellectual property, production agreements, licensing, and protecting your creative work.
🔷 PRESENTATION 2: MARKETING CONVERSATION WITH: DR. PATRICIA ROGERS
🔷 LUNCH BREAK
🔷 PANEL 3: Podcasting, Storytelling, & The Future of Digital Media
Description: This panel explores how podcasters and content creators impact how stories are created, shared, and consumed. While also exploring how creators build compelling content, engaged audiences, strong brands, and sustainable opportunities.
🔷 PRESENTATION 3: FINANCIAL CONVERSATION WITH: JAJUAN WILLIAMS
🔷 PANEL 4: Behind the Camera: Producing, Directing & Bringing Stories to Life
Description: A successful production depends on a talented team working together to bring a story from concept to screen. Learn how producers, directors, assistant directors, and department heads collaborate to move a project from script to screen.