Panels and Workshops to Empower and Transform
CREATIVE + INVESTOR™
Tips, Techniques, Do's, Don'ts and How To's
State of the Industry
Hear from key industry representatives on where the industry is going in Georgia:
- Governor's office vision for the industry
- GPP's progress, activity, and key updates
- Sponsor updates and announcements
Interactive Pitch Workshop
Dave Drabik of Fine Line Productions leads this powerful interactive workshop with the assistance of actor and acting coach, Cindy Hogan. Learn more below.
Diversity and Inclusion Panel
How diversity, more so inclusion, drives value and profitability within entertainment projects:
- Diversity's influence on decision-making
- The role of inclusion in ROI and profit
- What's working and what's not
Finance and Distribution Panel
What makes projects profitable for new and experienced entertainment investors:
- The components of a successful entertainment project
- By-the-numbers review of Above the Line/Below the Line impacts
- Georgia tax credits and other safeguards explained
Shark Attack: The Main Event
6 film, television, and new media companies pitch a panel of judges and a roomful of industry experts:
- 3 formal 15-minute pitches with Q&A and feedback
- 3 rapid-fire 2-minute pitches with Pass/Consider/Recommend input
- Tips, advice and coaching on the opportunity the companies are providing Georgia's entertainment business
Business of of the Industry Panel
Film, TV, gaming and new media are businesses. The must-haves for every project:
- Key deliverables for every project
- The business toolkit every creative needs
- Fundamental investment requirements
VIP Access Greenroom
Access to invited government officials, studio and business executives, funding sources, celebrities, panelists and more.
- Roped-off VIP Green Room access
- Networking and private meeting opportunities
- Special sponsor give-aways and more
Dave Dabrik
Owner of Fine Line Productions, an Emmy Award-winning, full-service, production company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Fine Line has created and produced 2 live-action series for Adult Swim, as well as numerous pilots. Additionally, his company creates content, produce and consult on the NASCAR Awards and other live events. A partial list of clients includes Turner Entertainment and Turner Sports, Comedy Central, PBS, BET, UPS, IMG, GA Tech, and UGA. Dave initially earned his stripes as a staff writer for Late Show with David Letterman, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and other network shows.
Cindy Hogan
Actor and Coach Cindy Hogan was born in Los Angeles and raised in Southern California. Cindy’s recent feature film credits include The Case For Christ and Untouched. She is currently recurring on the hit television show The Haves And Have Nots by Tyler Perry. Other recurring roles include Army Wives as Dr. Lewis and Veronica Mars and as Mrs. Lee as well as guest starring roles on NCIS: New Orleans, Orange Is The New Black, Breakout Kings and Drop Dead Diva. Cindy is honored to be recognized as the 1996 and 1997 SAG-AFTRA “Member of the Year” for outstanding service for her coaching. In 2010 Cindy Hogan was voted the “coastie award” for best workshop of the year.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ENTERTAINMENT PANEL
BUSINESS OF THE INDUSTRY PANEL
FINANCE AND DISTRIBUTION PANEL
