Geared towards local composers, musicians, and directors, this event aims to empower the next wave of content creators in the Akron area and will feature sessions with composer Anton Sanko and Sony Music executive Josh Green, along with a live feedback session and a reception.

Parking is available at the High Street Parking Garage located across from museum entrance on High Street.

This is a free event, and attendance is first-come, first-served. Please bring a photo ID, as alcohol will be served.

1:00 pm     Registration

1:30 pm     Sundance Institute | Film Music Program

2:00 pm     Creative Choices for Works in Film and Television
Composer Anton Sanko will present examples from his own work to illustrate his creative decision-making process, in addition to discussing career challenges and the collaboration between director and composer.

2:45 pm     Break

3:00 pm     Champange Music on a Beer Budget
Composer Jongnic Bontemps will share music production techniques and options to get you that great score without breaking the bank.

3:45 pm     Source Music 101
Sony Music executive Josh Green will walk through the main music challenges faced by Independent filmmakers—creative selection, clearance (master and publishing), and budget—offering firsthand knowledge on how directors can get the right song for the right price, as well as tips for how song creators can get their work up for consideration for film and other media projects.

4:30 pm     Break

4:45 pm     Project Feedback Sessions
Pre-selected local artists will present short clips of their work to a panel of the day’s presenters for a public live feedback session.

6:00 pm     Reception