Konnect Speakers
Join us for our annual SSBC Konnect event. For the first time this year’s Konnect will be a Konference! We’ll have 3 days worth of events and programming centered on education and networking for the film, advertising kommercial, and music/audio industries.
For content creators of all levels, from working professionals to those just starting out.
For content creators of all levels, from working professionals to those just starting out.
Vladimir Minuty
SSBC, Founder, and President
Nerissa Williams Scott
SSBC, Treasurer/Finance Officer/Prod Mgmt/Education Director
Meg Montagnino-Jarrett
Director, Massachusetts Film Office
Lisa Simmons
RoxFilm, Artistic/Executive Director
Jessica Maher
Executive Director, New England Local
SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA
Chris O'Donnell
Business Manager
IATSE Local 481
IATSE Local 481
Schedule
Friday, April 12th
11:00am-6:00pm
11:00am-6:00pm
Kollege Konnect - Is there film work in Massachusetts?
Facilitated by TCGT Entertainment and Orsini Media
Facilitated by TCGT Entertainment and Orsini Media
Kollege Students Only
The goal of the Kollege Konnection is to provide insight and resources for college students, ages 18 to 35, with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in filmmaking and media production in Massachusetts.
11:00am: Registration
1:00pm - 2:15pm: MFO Discussion: Promoting MA jobs to students &
Resume Review
1:00pm-5:00pm: Pitch Your project / Pitch Yourself for potential job
2:30pm - 3:45pm: Rental House Panel Discussion & Job Recruitment
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Network speed dating 1:1 Sessions
Registration for this day only, will be for Kollege students and a valid ID is required.
The goal of the Kollege Konnection is to provide insight and resources for college students, ages 18 to 35, with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in filmmaking and media production in Massachusetts.
11:00am: Registration
1:00pm - 2:15pm: MFO Discussion: Promoting MA jobs to students &
Resume Review
1:00pm-5:00pm: Pitch Your project / Pitch Yourself for potential job
2:30pm - 3:45pm: Rental House Panel Discussion & Job Recruitment
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Network speed dating 1:1 Sessions
Registration for this day only, will be for Kollege students and a valid ID is required.
Saturday, April 13th
10:00am-4:00pm
Networking - 6:00pm-9:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm
Networking - 6:00pm-9:00pm
The Konnect: Transferable Skills -Diving into the Film Industry
An event in Roxbury where members of the community can learn about career opportunities in the film and television industry.
10:00am: Registration
10:45am: Opening Remarks
Nerissa Williams Scott, SSBC and Emcee
Vladimir Minuty, SSBC President
Meg Jarrett (MFO)
Lisa Simmons (RoxFilm)
11:45am–2:00pm
Understanding the Film Positions & Becoming a PA - By: IATSE and Vlad- 2nd floor-rm 213
SSBC Actors Workshop - Presentation forum- 2nd floor
Introduction to Budgeting & Development in MA (TCGT) -6th Floor
AI's Impact on Filmmaking - 2nd floor rm 212
Scheduling & Production Management and Locations -Tedward - non-union- 6th floor
12:00pm–5:00pm: Meet the IATSE - 1st Floor
3:00pm–5:00pm
Director of Photography & Cam Op In Frame & Focus thru the Lens -By: Anawan Studios 2nd floor - room 213
Production Design-Creating the Look of the Set - By: Danielle Kelly &Bernardo Trujillo - 2nd floor -room 212
Screenwriting 101 -Your Voice on the Page: By: Thato Mwosa +Ulya Aviral
2nd Floor Presentation forum
Be sure to stop by the MEMBERSHIP table on the second floor to meet our new Director of Membership, Jessica Estelle Huggins. She’ll be there to help new members sign up for membership, answer questions, listen to feedback and hear your ideas for future events and programs that you are interested in.
6:00pm-9:00pm: Networking - 6th floor. You must RSVP Food and drinks will be served. This is a casual event and a great opportunity to network and make new connections. We hope to see many of you there!
10:00am: Registration
10:45am: Opening Remarks
Nerissa Williams Scott, SSBC and Emcee
Vladimir Minuty, SSBC President
Meg Jarrett (MFO)
Lisa Simmons (RoxFilm)
11:45am–2:00pm
Understanding the Film Positions & Becoming a PA - By: IATSE and Vlad- 2nd floor-rm 213
SSBC Actors Workshop - Presentation forum- 2nd floor
Introduction to Budgeting & Development in MA (TCGT) -6th Floor
AI's Impact on Filmmaking - 2nd floor rm 212
Scheduling & Production Management and Locations -Tedward - non-union- 6th floor
12:00pm–5:00pm: Meet the IATSE - 1st Floor
3:00pm–5:00pm
Director of Photography & Cam Op In Frame & Focus thru the Lens -By: Anawan Studios 2nd floor - room 213
Production Design-Creating the Look of the Set - By: Danielle Kelly &Bernardo Trujillo - 2nd floor -room 212
Screenwriting 101 -Your Voice on the Page: By: Thato Mwosa +Ulya Aviral
2nd Floor Presentation forum
Be sure to stop by the MEMBERSHIP table on the second floor to meet our new Director of Membership, Jessica Estelle Huggins. She’ll be there to help new members sign up for membership, answer questions, listen to feedback and hear your ideas for future events and programs that you are interested in.
6:00pm-9:00pm: Networking - 6th floor. You must RSVP Food and drinks will be served. This is a casual event and a great opportunity to network and make new connections. We hope to see many of you there!
Sunday, April 14th
11:00am-6:00pm
11:00am-6:00pm
Kommercial & Audio Production in Advertising
An event in Roxbury where members of the community can learn about career opportunities in the commercial and advertising industry. #diversitymatters
11:00am: Registration
12:00pm – 1:30 pm: Intro To Kommercial Production Panel discussion - 2nd floor
1:45pm-3:00pm: This business of music, By Malik Williams, Reel Sync Music- 2nd floor
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Meet the representatives of Kommercial Production companies - 2nd floor
11:00am: Registration
12:00pm – 1:30 pm: Intro To Kommercial Production Panel discussion - 2nd floor
1:45pm-3:00pm: This business of music, By Malik Williams, Reel Sync Music- 2nd floor
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Meet the representatives of Kommercial Production companies - 2nd floor
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Konnect Networking
Konnect Networking
Saturday, APRIL 13TH
You are welcome to join us after the conference for a networking from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. You must RSVP Food and drinks will be served. This is a casual event and a great opportunity to network and make new connections. We hope to see many of you there!
Konference Location
Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119