Art House Convergence 2017

Hear from theaters who have expanded beyond their four walls for cinema experiences in their communities. Whether it's to engage a new audience, collaborate with a local organization, or expand their film education, these theaters will discuss why and how they use these "pop-up" cinemas in addition to their regular screens.

Speakers

Mark Anastasio

Program Manager, Coolidge Corner Theatre

A lifelong cinephile, Mark landed in Boston and immediately fell in love with the Coolidge Corner Theatre during a midnite screening of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo. His mind was blown, and he knew he had to do anything within his power to keep the Coolidge weird. Wielding his... Read More →

Alison Hallett

Director of Marketing & Community Engagement, Hollywood Theatre

Allison Inman

Education and engagement director, Belcourt Theatre

I host in-theatre engagement events -- filmmaker and academic Q&As, performances, seminars, film clubs, field trips -- and take the Belcourt’s Mobile Movie Theatre to schools, shelters, and community centers, finding cinephiles in every pocket of the city. Before the Belcourt, I... Read More →

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Founded in 1907, Eclair is one of cinema’s most historic and respected companies with offices across Europe, and, since 2015, in the USA. See www.Eclair.Digital for our wide range of services. CineConductor, our innovative and highly regarded DCP Management & Delivery via Broadband platform, offers “DCPs without Hard Drives” to over one hundred Specialty Film & Event Cinema exhibitors in service to over three dozen prestigio... Read More →

Monday January 16, 2017 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Broadway Centre Cinemas 111 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

11:15am MST

Coffee Break

Grab a cup of coffee or tea while you catch up with colleagues and meet new exhibitors.

Sponsors

Blue Sky Soda

Signature

Today real is what counts. Real is what we want—and when it’s not, we can spot it from a mile away. We crave authentic, quality experiences that are not easy to find today. At Blue Sky Beverage Co. real matters, and it has for more than 40 years. Since 1971, our beverages have... Read More →

Monday January 16, 2017 11:15am - 11:30am MST
Broadway Centre Cinemas 111 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

11:30am MST

Good Intentions and Unintended Consequences of Emergency Procedures

Having emergency procedures have always been necessary for cinema and festival spaces, but recent events have expanded the types of emergencies these organizations should be considering. Building relationships with local police and fire departments is just one key element to a theater's emergency plan. How does an emergency plan affect an audience, volunteers, and staff? This panel will combine a discussion on the unintended consequences of emergency procedures, and a close look at a theater's emergency plan.

Moderators

Juliet Goodfriend

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

In the midst of a successful business career, Juliet Goodfriend learned of the threatened conversion of the 1926 Bryn Mawr Theater into a fitness club. She promptly enlisted the support of regional leaders and began a four year campaign to save it as a cultural resource for the... Read More →

Speakers

Peggy Battin

Professor of Ethics, University of Utah

John Flynn

Emergency Manager, City of Salt Lake

Wade Mathews

Be Ready Utah

Mike McCracken

Director of Theater Operations, Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Sponsors

Art House Cinema Solutions

Premier

Art House Cinema Solutions offers the most comprehensive CRM solution designed specifically for Cinemas and Film Festivals, offering fully integrated Ticketing, Fundraising, Membership/Loyalty Management, Screen Scheduling, Digital Signage, Targeted Marketing, Concessions/Bar POS... Read More →

Monday January 16, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Broadway Centre Cinemas 111 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

12:30pm MST

Lunch

Stay near the theater or explore the city and grab lunch on your own.

Monday January 16, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, Utah

1:45pm MST

Bus to Zermatt Resort

This is our first of two free buses to the Zermatt & Homestead Resorts.

If you are arriving on Monday, grab a taxi or the light rail over to the Salt Lake Film Society - we offer free buses up to the Zermatt Resort to make transportation easy!

Monday January 16, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Broadway Centre Cinemas 111 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

2:00pm MST

Film Screening: TITICUT FOLLIES

TITICUT FOLLIES is a stark and graphic portrayal of the conditions that existed at the State Prison for the Criminally Insane at Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The film documents the various ways the inmates were treated by the guards, social workers and psychiatrists. 2017 marks the 50th Anniversary for TITICUT FOLLIES - MTuckman Media and Zipporah Films will release a restored version of the film in conjunction with the Library of Congress. POST-SCREENING SKYPE Q&A WITH FREDERICK WISEMAN, MODERATED BY LEONARD MALTIN.

Moderators

Leonard Maltin

Speakers

Frederick Wiseman

Sponsors

Boston Light and Sound

Premier

Who is Boston Light & Sound? They are specialty projection and audio gurus. From their early success presenting "Napoleon," complete with a live orchestra at the Coliseum in Rome, to engineering massive scenic elements for R.E.M.'s world tour, to helping set up the Australian National... Read More →

mTuckman Media

Distributor

Theatrical Releasing - mTuckman media (MTM) provides full service distribution for regional and national releases. MTM works with producers to create a campaign of material including posters, postcards, trailers and e-cards to promote ones film, using an arsenal of top quality and... Read More →

Monday January 16, 2017 2:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Broadway Centre Cinemas 111 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

4:00pm MST

Bus to Zermatt Resort

This is our second of two free buses to the Zermatt & Homestead Resorts.

If you are arriving on Monday, grab a taxi or the light rail over to the Salt Lake Film Society - we offer free buses up to the Zermatt Resort to make transportation easy!

Monday January 16, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Broadway Centre Cinemas 111 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

5:00pm MST

Dinner on your own

Settle into your hotel room, pick up your conference badge, and grab dinner at one of several on-site restaurants, including Wildfire Smokehaus and Chop Haus.

Monday January 16, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

5:00pm MST

Film Festival Folks' Dinner

Please join us at the annual Film Festival Folks' Dinner to open the Film Festival Alliance @ Art House Convergence conference.

5:00 - 6:00 Cash bar and light snacks
6:00 Dinner
6:30 Remarks

While dinner is free to attend, we ask for a donation of $15 per person to offset costs. FFA members will receive a complimentary drink ticket.

Please RSVP by selecting your preference for the chicken or vegeratian option. If you have additional dietary concerns, please email jon@filmfestivalalliance.org. This event has generous been sponsored by Film Freeway

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-festival-folks-dinner-ahc-registration-29788310639

Monday January 16, 2017 5:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Garden Room | Homestead Resort 700 North Homestead Dr., Midway, UT 84049

5:30pm MST

First Timers Gathering

If this is your first time at the Art House Convergence, join us for the First-Timers Gathering. We'll give a brief orientation to the schedule and space as well as tips to make the most of your conference. Bring your appetite—we'll have pizza!

Monday January 16, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

7:00pm MST

Film Screening: COLOSSAL

2017 Sundance Film Festival Selection | 110min
Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is an out-of-work party girl who, after getting kicked out of her apartment by her boyfriend, is forced to leave her life in New York and move back to her hometown. When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, South Korea, Gloria gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon. As events begin to spin out of control, Gloria must determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world. Post-Screening Q&A with Nacho Vigalondo, the director, and Nahikari Ipiña, the producer.

Moderators

Leonard Maltin

Speakers

Nahikari Ipina

Nacho Vigalondo

Sponsors

Boston Light and Sound

Premier

Patron Technology

Premier

Patron Technology’s mission is to revolutionize the arts & entertainment industry by helping our customers build stronger and more profitable relationships with their patrons. We help them do this with PatronManager, a CRM system that combines box office ticketing, fundraising... Read More →

Monday January 16, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:30pm MST

Opening Night Party

Greet friends and colleagues over a drink to kick off the tenth annual Art House Convergence conference. Learn more about your fellow Convergence attendees by watching a slide show of theater and special event photos from attendees.

Sponsors

Agile Ticketing Solutions

Co-Presenting

Monday January 16, 2017 8:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Bernese Event Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:00pm MST

Late-Night Karaoke

Join us for some late-night karaoke in the Chalet Lounge, located just above the Zermatt hotel lobby.

Monday January 16, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Chalet Lounge 784 W Resort Drive, Midway UT 84049

8:00am MST

Registration Desk

Stop by the registration desk to pick up your conference badge and delegate materials. We are also here to answer any questions about the conference.

Sponsors

Agile Ticketing Solutions

Co-Presenting

Spotlight Cinema Networks

Co-Presenting

Tuesday January 17, 2017 8:00am - 6:00pm MST
Conference Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:00am MST

Art House Lounge

The Art House Lounge features snacks, refreshing drinks, a movie trailer show reel and a theater information table. Feel free to drop in for a snack or cup of coffee before the day gets started and in between sessions!

Sponsors

Blue Sky Soda

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 8:00am - 8:00pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:30am MST

Welcome Keynote

Join us for welcoming remarks on the state of independent exhibition and how to get the most out of your four days at the 2017 Art House Convergence.

Moderators

Russ Collins

Founding Director, Art House Convergence

RUSS COLLINS believes in the value and power of art, especially cinema, and community. Fortified by two degrees from the U of Michigan, he is the long-serving Executive Director of Michigan Theater Foundation (Michigan Theater, State Theatre, Art House Convergence, Cinetopia Festival... Read More →

Speakers

Esther Baruh

Esther Baruh joined the National Association of Theatre Owners in March 2014 as government relations manager and became Director, Government Relations in March 2016. In this capacity, she directs NATO’s federal policy strategy, focusing on such issues as accessibility, food and... Read More →

Stephanie Silverman

Executive Director, Belcourt Theatre

Barbara Twist

Director of Sponsorship, Art House Convergence

Tuesday January 17, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

9:15am MST

The State of the Art House

Join Avenue ISR and DataArts as they present an analysis of the national art house audience and national theater operations for the sixth year. The National Audience Survey collects data from more than 30 Art Houses and 20,000 patrons in North America. Analyzed for national trends, this important data helps us understand our audiences, both locally and nationally. The Theater Operations survey is conducted by DataArts and consists of the DataArts platform and an Art House module, designed specifically for art houses, film festivals, and film exhibitor organizations. Data from over 150 organizations is compiled into a national report on everything from salary benchmarks to audience outreach.

Speakers

Nicholas Crosson

Michael Gubbins

Woody Smith

President, Avenue ISR

Woody Smith is a veteran consultant with more than 14 years of helping nonprofit and for-profit clients achieve sustainable growth and success. He is the President and Founder of Avenue ISR, a company dedicated to using Insight (I) to inform Strategy (S) that leads to measurable Results... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 9:15am - 10:30am MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:30am MST

Coffee Break

Grab a cup of coffee or tea while you take a break from the invigorating sessions, or continue the conversation over a snack from the Art House Lounge.

Sponsors

Blue Sky Soda

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:30am - 10:45am MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:45am MST

Art House Lounge: Film Movement

Trailer presentation of our 2017 slate of feature, documentary and classic films.

Sponsors

Film Movement

Distributor

Film Movement is a full-service North American distributor of critically acclaimed award-winning independent and foreign films.

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:45am - 11:15am MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:45am MST

How to Get the Money: Fundraising for Art House Theaters

Join nonprofit and philanthropic experts for a crash course in how to raise money successfully from foundations, corporations and individuals. Bob Ottenhoff, president of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Vince Stehle, executive director of Media Impact Funders, will review fundraising trends and strategies, share ways to frame your theater’s story and discuss different community outreach approaches you can use to attract financial support. Whether your theater is new to the non-profit world, or on its third capital campaign, everyone can build their skills at this session.

Speakers

Bob Ottenhoff

Bob is a veteran leader in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy and media. He served as the chief operating officer and acting president of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), founded and managed WBGO-FM, the jazz radio station in the NY metropolitan area, and was the General... Read More →

Vincent Stehle

executive director, media impact funders

Vince is a longtime and widely respected advocate for philanthropic efforts. Before joining Media Impact Funders as executive director, he was program director for Nonprofit Sector Support at the Surdna Foundation, a family foundation based in New York City. Prior to joining Surdna... Read More →

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Fundraising Software for Nonprofits that Delivers Outstanding Results! Looking for powerful, complete donor management software? DonorPerfect helps cultivate donor relationships and achieve terrific fundraising results. In fact, DonorPerfect clients see increases in revenue nearly... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
St. Moritz | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:45am MST

What is your brand strategy? Maintaining a cohesive brand

Branding…it’s not just for cattle. Companies like Apple and Nike spend billions creating iconic brands to build customer loyalty and boost profits. Art houses can benefit from investing in branding too – but how do you create a platinum brand on a peanuts & popcorn budget? This panel will show you how using real-life theater case studies.

Speakers

Beth Anderson

Director of Marketing & Communications, Avalon Theatre

Beth Anderson’s sweet sixteen was the biggest day of her life: she could finally drive herself to the local video store to rent her own movies. She never thought that the late nights watching VHS tapes in the family room would be relevant to her career (neither did her parents... Read More →

Tim League

CEO/founder, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Tim League graduated from Rice University in 1992 with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Art/Art History. After a two-year stint at Shell Oil in Bakersfield, California, Tim turned his back on the engineering profession and opened up his first movie theater. An unmitigated... Read More →

Greg Sorvig

Director of Film Programming & Marketing, Heartland Film

Greg is responsible for film programming and marketing at Heartland Film, the nonprofit arts organization behind the Academy Award-qualifying Heartland Film Festival. Greg's career spans Fortune 100s (The Walt Disney Company, The Home Depot) to nonprofits across the entertainment/film... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
Emmental | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Marketing

10:45am MST

Going Green: Concession and Janitorial Practices

Being eco-friendly in our art houses is a growing trend, both for customers and staff. However, it can be costly and time-consuming to find the right products and practices. Learn from theater managers and vendors about their best practices, tips, and mistakes to avoid when going green.

Speakers

Gina Cuomo

Director of Operations, Denver Film Society

Originally from Queens, Gina landed herself in the beautiful state of Colorado in 1997. She’s been a great fan of cinema since she was a little girl; never being able to leave the house without her VHS tape of Sister Act. Gina paid her dues working for theatre chains such as Regal... Read More →

Mary Katherine McElroy

Operations Manager, Texas Theatre

Rob Mouw

Vice President of Business Development, Royal Corporation

Vice President for Business Development at Royal Corporation, which distributes paper, chemicals, sanitary, janitorial, food service and concession supplies.

Jeremy Seith

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
Davos | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:45am MST

FFA: Cultivating Your Line-Up

Programming, Film Festival Alliance

Submissions are an integral part of the festival process, but curating films is a wonderful way to round out programming that is specifically tailored to your audience. Experienced festival programmers will discuss the benefits of creating long-lasting relationships with filmmakers, distributors and other festival programmers, and navigating politics, to ensure the best program of official selections year after year

Moderators

Sarah Harris

Film Curator/Event Consultant

Sarah Harris has worked in film festivals for over ten years. She is the Senior Programmer for the Dallas Film Society, host of the Dallas International Film Festival, where she has programmed since its inception in 2006. Harris is also the Shorts Curator for the Denver Film Festival... Read More →

Judy Laster

Executive Director, Woods Hole Film Festival

Judy Laster is the founder/director of the Woods Hole Film Festival, now in its 27th year. The Festival, located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is an 8 day Festival screening more than 130 feature and short films from around the world. In addition to the Festival, WHFF programs two year... Read More →

Speakers

Wendy Eidson

Festival Director, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

A former assistant director, hot sauce purveyor and community theatre director, Wendy Eidson is bravely heading into her 13th year with the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. The festival prides itself on its high-quality, eclectic mix of films and filmmakers, as well as... Read More →

Gary Meyer and 1 Guest

Select Dual, EatDrinkFilms

Gary Meyer started his first theater in the family barn when he was twelve-years-old. He directed a monster movie there and wanted to show it on the set. It became The Above-the-Ground Theatre where over 250 films were screened along with live productions, workshops and the publication... Read More →

Richard Matson

President, Matson Films

Richard Matson is the president of Matson Films. Founded in NYC in 2004, Matson Films is a film distributor with offices in downtown Los Angeles. The company services theatrical distribution of 20+ films per year for a wide array of industry partners. Films distributed through these... Read More →

Bart Weiss

Artistic Director, Dallas VideoFest

Bart Weiss is an award-winning independent film and video producer, director, editor and educator, who has lived in Dallas since 1981. He is mostly known as the director and founder of the Dallas VideoFest. He produces the TV show “Frame of Mind” on KERA TV in Dallas, and is the... Read More →

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:45am MST

How To Be An Ally

How do film organizations create the most inclusive approach to building audiences? In this session, representatives of theaters, festivals, and distributors lead an open source, peer-to-peer exchange of experiences, hard questions, and case studies around inclusive film programming. All session attendees are invited to participate in addressing the power structures inherent to traditional film exhibition and distribution that inhibit social equity. We will share the questions we're wrestling with, successes, setbacks, and ideas for collective action. We will challenge ourselves to create more accessible and equitable programming, to reach wider audiences, and explore how adopting a racial equity lens in programming can contribute to undoing racism in the film industry.

Speakers

Emily Best

Panelist, Seed&Spark

Founder and CEO, Seed&Spark

Taylour Chang

Director, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art

Courtney Sheehan

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
Grindelwald | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

11:30am MST

Art House Lounge: KinoLorber

A first look at new trailers highlighting our 2017 release slate.

Sponsors

Kino Lorber

Distributor

Kino Lorber, Inc. was founded in 2009 by industry veterans Donald Krim and Richard Lorber. Combining the staffs, libraries and resources of Kino International, Lorber Films and Alive Mind Cinema, Kino Lorber has quickly become new leader in distributing the finest Art-house and International... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 11:30am - 12:00pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

12:00pm MST

Roundtable Lunch

Let the discussions continue over lunch. You can choose to sit at a Topic Table with a discussion leader for a focused conversation or you can grab a seat at our other tables and take a break while you eat your lunch.

Sponsors

Science on Screen

Premier

Bring science to your cinema! The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation are pleased to announce a new round of Science on Screen grants. Grants of up to $8,500 will be awarded to a minimum of 30 art house cinemas nationwide. For application guidelines, please... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Bernese Event Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

1:00pm MST

Meet The Vendors

Stop by to meet our sponsoring companies - from projection technology to ticketing software to concessions, these companies are ready to support independent exhibitors like you with their products and services.

Meet the Vendors is a new format for our traditional Sponsor's Lunch event - this year, our sponsoring companies will have tables set up in the Matterhorn on Tuesday afternoon, so you can stop by at your leisure.

Tuesday January 17, 2017 1:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

Art House Lounge: GKIDS

GKIDS presents their 2017 slate, with trailers and clips

Sponsors

GKIDS

Distributor

GKIDS is a New York-based distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2009, the company has scored eight Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations with The Secret of Kells in 2010, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita in 2012, Ernest & Celestine... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

Maximize Impact with Paid Placement in Social Media

Everybody knows about using social media to reach your core audience - but how do you attract new audience members to specific events that appeal to them? Inexpensive, highly-targeted paid placements can greatly increase your audience potential. This session will discuss the following approaches: *The new world of inexpensive narrowcasting * How to determine the right audience to advertise to * Boosting effectively on Facebook * Google AdWords - how to buy (or get a grant) * Sponsored posts on Twitter * How to determine the impact of your advertising buys

Speakers

Dave Cowen

Executive Director, Roxie Theater

Combining a love of technology, classic movie theaters and - of course - world cinema, Dave Cowen took the helm at San Francisco's venerable Roxie Theater in 2015.

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Emmental | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Marketing

2:00pm MST

Borrowing Archive Film Prints: A Field Guide for the Curious

Interested in borrowing archive prints, but not sure where to start? Archival prints offer unique opportunities to present your audience with rare films and titles they might not be able to see anywhere else, but the borrowing process can sometimes seem obscure. What do archives look for in a borrowing theater? What kind of equipment do you need, and how do you handle an archive print? This panel seeks to bridge knowledge gaps between exhibitors and archives to lower barriers to access and create a better borrowing and lending experience for all, bringing together archivists from major archives and studios to illuminate archival considerations in loaning prints and explore how theaters can expand their access to exciting and unique programming for their audiences.

Moderators

Nina Rao

Archivist / Knowledge Manager, CARE USA

Nina Rao is the archivist at CARE USA, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. Prior to joining CARE, Nina was Assistant Programmer at UCLA Film & Television... Read More →

Speakers

Tanya De Angelis

Associate Director, Archives & Collection, Sundance Institute

Tanya De Angelis leads the Sundance Institute Archives & Collection, which preserves and shares the work of supported artists and the unique history of the Institute and its programs. The Sundance Institute Collection at UCLA is a groundbreaking partnership charged with preserving... Read More →

Kimberlee Granholm

Sr. Coordinator | Asset Management, Film Restoration & Digital Mastering, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Background: archival studies; time-based media conservation; programming; research on diversity, equity and inclusion within film and television.

Matt Jones

Michael Pogorzelski

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Grindelwald | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

Keeping It Weird: Midnite Movies at the Coolidge

A midnite movie program at your theatre is a great way to develop and diversify your audience, attracting younger attendees as well as cinephiles, and a fantastic way to keep film rolling in your booths. This session will share programming ideas, tips for growing your midnite audience, and evidence of midnite movie success.

Speakers

Mark Anastasio

Program Manager, Coolidge Corner Theatre

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Davos | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

FFA: Fresh Faces to Famed Fellows: An In-Depth Interview with Festival Folks

Conversations, Film Festival Alliance

A twist to last year's anatomy sessions; three festival folks: 1 working under 2 years, 1 working 5-10 years and 1 working 15+ years -- all asked the same battery of questions on topics such as mission, fundraising, relationship building, longevity through boards, staff shakeups and shifts in the industry

Moderators

Matt Bolish

Producer, New York Film Festival, Film Society of Lincoln Center

Matt Bolish is the Producer of the New York Film Festival and the Director of Operations for the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Speakers

Kathryn Hecht

Founder/Executive Director, Alexander Valley Film Society

Kathryn is the founder and executive director of Alexander Valley Film Society. Prior to launching the Film Society, Kathryn worked as a communications director for nonprofit organizations on both the east and west coasts. She specializes in community building and engagement, storytelling... Read More →

Cara Ogburn

Programming & Education Director, Milwaukee Film

Greg Sorvig

Director of Film Programming & Marketing, Heartland Film

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

Maximizing Broad Individual Support: How Membership and Annual Giving Work Together

Whether you are developing a membership program or annual campaign for the first time or revitalizing your efforts, this workshop will provide the structures, share the tools, and exercise the skills you need to navigate the intricacies of how membership and annual giving work together, and to grow both revenue streams at the same time.

Speakers

René Bouchard

Director of Development, Cinema Arts Centre

I am a not-for-profit development generalist with over 15 years of experience in every area of fundraising. With success in growing individual, corporate, foundation, government and special events revenue, my greatest passion and success has been in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding... Read More →

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
St. Moritz | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:45pm MST

Art House Lounge: More2Screen

Presentation of More2Screen's upcoming programs.

Sponsors

More2Screen

Distributor

Recently voted Europe’s Best Event Cinema Distributor at the ECA (Event Cinema Association) Awards 2015, More2Screen has 10 years’ experience acquiring and distributing world-class opera, ballet, dance, music concerts, theatre, musical theatre and special event films to 5,000... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

3:15pm MST

Coffee Break

Grab a cup of coffee or tea while you take a break from the invigorating sessions, or continue the conversation over a snack from the Art House Lounge.

Sponsors

Blue Sky Soda

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 3:15pm - 3:45pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

4:15pm MST

Art House Lounge: UniFrance Films

Presentation of the Young French Cinema program

Sponsors

UniFrance

Distributor

UniFrance films is a non-profit organization based in Paris with representatives in Beijing, Mumbai, New York and Tokyo, and aiming to promote French cinema worldwide. This association accompanies French films on the international marketplace, from their sale all the way through to... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 4:15pm - 4:45pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

4:15pm MST

Introducing NAAS: the Network of Arab Alternative Screens

With twelve members in eight countries stretching from Morocco to the United Arab Emirates, the Network of Arab Alternative Screens (NAAS) is a growing constellation of non-governmental cinema spaces presenting film programs that engage and challenge audiences across the Arab region. This session will address the state of film exhibition in a number of Arabic-speaking countries, the conditions that brought about the need for a network of alternative screens, past successes and future plans, and the challenges NAAS members currently face.

Speakers

Jowe Harfouche

Executive Director, Network of Arab Alternative Screens

Nour El Safoury

Tuesday January 17, 2017 4:15pm - 5:30pm MST
Emmental | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Conversations

4:15pm MST

FFA: Cultivating a Younger Audience

Development, Film Festival Alliance

We all have a core audience (thank goodness.) But how do you develop new attendees — especially the under 30s? Learn from others on successful strategies to reach younger, affluent audiences — and potential new supporters. How to target Generation X and Millennials to become long-term patrons and donors. Also, reaching out to these groups to be the perpetrators of the cinematic experience.

Moderators

Alan LaFave

Festival Director, Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival

Lela Meadow-Conner

Creative Director, Tallgrass Film Association

Speakers

Anna Feder

Director of Programming, Bright Lights Film Series at Emerson

Anna Feder has been working with film festivals in various capacities for over two decades. She served on the board of Press Pass TV for six years, an organization dedicated to supporting youth pursuing video journalism. She also served as the Networking Program Manager for the Creative... Read More →

Susan Kerns

Assistant Professor, Chicago Feminist Film Festival

Susan Kerns is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Chicago Feminist Film Festival and an Assistant Professor of Cinema Art and Science at Columbia College Chicago. She is also a filmmaker and author. She is producing the documentary Last of the Lawsonomists, wrote Little Red, and... Read More →

Jeff Ross

Founder/Director, SF IndieFest

Jeff Ross has produced events for twenty five years, ranging from nightclub shows, art openings, music, performing arts and film festivals. Previously he was Administrative Manager and Assistant to the Director of Operations at the SF International Film Festival. He is the Founder/Director... Read More →

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 4:15pm - 5:30pm MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

4:15pm MST

The Annual Gala Fundraiser: Making It Worthwhile for the Art House Theater

Holding annual fundraising events are dreaded activities for many nonprofits. Learn how to hold a gala event that raises significant funds for your theater, brings your art house community together, promotes your mission and is fun!

Speakers

Russ Collins

Founding Director, Art House Convergence

Edie Demas

Executive Director, Jacob Burns Film Center

Edie joined the JBFC as executive director in May 2014. Previously, she worked with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles and was Director of Education at New York’s New Victory Theater, where under her direction, its education programs were honored... Read More →

Bill Oberdorfer

Executive Director, Avalon Theatre

A founding board member and treasurer of the Avalon Theatre from 2001 - 2005 and Executive Director since 2006. My pre-Avalon career was spent in corporate finance at various telecom companies and in consulting for start up technology companies.

Kathy Tallman

Executive Director & CEO, Coolidge Corner Theatre

Science on Screen, Capital Campaigns, Working with Boards, Morphing from Corporate to Non Profit Leadership

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 4:15pm - 5:30pm MST
Davos | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

4:15pm MST

Are You Covered? Risk Management

Operating an art house cinema or a film festival requires taking risks: producing creative events, programming challenging cinema, managing a diversely able staff, and welcoming thousands of audience members each year. How do you protect your theater and organization so you can make bold choices? This session will take a comprehensive dive into what risks you may be exposed to and how you can prepare for them, whether it's material, personnel or data-driven. We will focus specifically on situations when you need insurance and which policies will cover which risks.

Speakers

Scott Raker

Program Director, Insurance, Fractured Atlas

Scott Raker is the Director of the Insurance Program at Fractured Atlas, a national nonprofit arts service organization that provides online tools to help artists run their business. Since 2008, the Insurance Program has helped artists across disciplines find over 15,000 policies... Read More →

Sponsors

Art House Cinema Solutions

Premier

Tuesday January 17, 2017 4:15pm - 5:30pm MST
St. Moritz | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

4:15pm MST

Repertory Programming Case Studies

During this session several experienced members from the Repertory Programming community will speak from their own experience, successes and learning experiences within Repertory Film Programming, Promotion and Marketing. Presenters will offer specifics in the forms of metrics, techniques, profit and loss statements, pro forma planning, financial reporting, and programming examples from their own experience. Each presenter will delve deep into what they believe are the most important ways to balance repertory programming within the missions and values of their organizations and experiences.

Moderators

Dave Jennings

Speakers

Taylour Chang

Director, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art

Barak Epstein

Ned Hinkle

Jan Klingelhofer

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 4:15pm - 5:30pm MST
Grindelwald | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

5:00pm MST

Art House Lounge: Telefilm Canada

Presentation of Telefilm Canada's upcoming programs.

Sponsors

Telefilm Canada

Major

Telefilm is dedicated to the cultural, commercial and industrial success of Canada’s audiovisual industry. Through its various funding and promotion programs, Telefilm supports dynamic companies and creative talent here at home and around the world.

Tuesday January 17, 2017 5:00pm - 5:30pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

6:00pm MST

Art House Tales Part One

This session will present 7 short talks about 7 different Art Houses. Each speaker will present 20 slides, each for 20 seconds. That’s 6 mins 40 secs about each theater. The best part of the Convergence is getting to know people and the theaters that they run. Hear about Art Houses big and small. From cities and small towns. Hear how they got started and about the people who make them run.

Music Box Theatre - Chicago, IL - Ryan Oestreich
Colonial Theatre - Phoenixville, PA - Kirsten Van Vlandren
Jacob Burns Film Center - Pleasantville, NY - Edie Demas
Circle Cinema - Tulsa,OK - Clark Wiens
Rio Theatre - Vancouver, BC - Corinne Lea
Martha's Vineyard Film Society - Martha's Vineyard, MA - Richard Paradise
Roxy Theater - Missoula, MT - Mike Steinberg

Tuesday January 17, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

7:00pm MST

Cocktail Reception

Join us for drinks before dinner. Mingle with fellow conference attendees and catch up after a great second day of panels!

Sponsors

Gofilex

Signature

Gofilex provides cinemas and distributors with an innovative and integrated solution for content-delivery. Through light equipment installed in cinemas, Gofilex enables screenings of live and buffered events, day-after encores, feature films, trailers, advertisements and more through... Read More →

Tuesday January 17, 2017 7:00pm - 7:45pm MST
Z Chop Haus | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

7:45pm MST

Tuesday Night Dinner

Sit down to dinner with your colleagues and new friends after a full day of panels, speakers and workshops.

Sponsors

Patron Technology

Premier

Tuesday January 17, 2017 7:45pm - 9:00pm MST
Bernese Event Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

9:15pm MST

Film Screening: FRANTZ

Following its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, Frantz has received acclaim at festivals worldwide. Esteemed French filmmaker Francois Ozon makes his Sundance Film Festival debut with this singular title.

Following World War I, Anna quietly mourns the death of her German soldier fiancé, Frantz. Her grief is ruptured when she witnesses a stranger, Adrien, laying flowers at her beloved’s grave. Desperate for a connection to Frantz, Anna casts aside her animosity toward Adrien’s French origins and envelops him into her life. She basks in the stories he unfolds of Frantz, and their friendship in Paris before the war. But when the true nature of his bond with Frantz is revealed, Adrien flees Germany, sending Anna on a journey to Paris after him.

Based loosely on Ernst Lubitsch’s 1932 film Broken Lullaby, Frantz is a profound look at the emotional devastation left in the tracks of war and the mechanisms humans grasp at while attempting to cope. Aided by a stunning performance from newcomer Paula Beer, Frantz resonates far beyond the confines of love and war.

Leonard Maltin will lead a talkback after this film.

Moderators

Leonard Maltin

Sponsors

Boston Light and Sound

Premier

Music Box Films

Distributor

Patron Technology

Premier

Tuesday January 17, 2017 9:15pm - 11:15pm MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

9:30pm MST

Late Night Trivia

Join us in the Chop Haus for some late night trivia led by Geeks Who Drink. Tonight's game will focus on popular culture - bring your team or find a team when you arrive.

Sponsors

Geeks Who Drink

Signature

Tuesday January 17, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm MST
Z Chop Haus | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:00am MST

Breakfast

Make plans to meet up with new friends at our breakfast buffet. Whether it's just a cup of coffee or a full plate, start your day out right.

Sponsors

Telefilm Canada

Major

Wednesday January 18, 2017 8:00am - 9:30am MST
Z Chop Haus | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:00am MST

Registration Desk

Stop by the registration desk to pick up your conference badge and delegate materials. We are also here to answer any questions about the conference.

Sponsors

Agile Ticketing Solutions

Co-Presenting

Spotlight Cinema Networks

Co-Presenting

Wednesday January 18, 2017 8:00am - 6:00pm MST
Conference Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:00am MST

Art House Lounge

The Art House Lounge features snacks, refreshing drinks, distributor displays, a movie trailer show reel and a theater information table. Feel free to drop in for a snack or cup of coffee before the day gets started and in between sessions!

Sponsors

The Happy Healthy Arts Leader: Strategies for Impact without Burnout

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

The passion that people who work in the arts feel for their work is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, that fervor helps them keep going in the face of difficult challenges, especially in the early stages of their careers. On the other hand, they can be so driven they don’t stop to refuel or smell the proverbial roses or even notice they are experiencing symptoms of burnout. Based on their new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout (http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook), internationally acclaimed author and trainer Beth Kanter will present an interactive workshop where participants will:

Take a self-assessment to determine burnout symptoms and opportunities to create self-care habits

Share tips and methods for self-care activities that go beyond physical health

Share strategies for bringing a culture of wellbeing into your nonprofit workplace

Speakers

Beth Kanter

Master Trainer, Author, and Blogger

Beth is internationally recognized thought leader in networks, social media, and data. Beth has over 35 years working in the nonprofit sector in capacity building and has facilitated trainings for nonprofits on every continent in the world (except Antarctica). She is an in-demand... Read More →

Wednesday January 18, 2017 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Garden Room | Homestead Resort 700 North Homestead Dr., Midway, UT 84049

Workshop

10:00am MST

Coffee Break

Grab a cup of coffee or tea while you take a break from the invigorating sessions, or continue the conversation over a snack from the Art House Lounge.

Sponsors

Blue Sky Soda

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:30am MST

Art House Lounge: Exhibition on Screen

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN presents an exclusive sneak peek of I, Claude Monet alongside discussion with the Distributor about the brand’s new season of films and plans for the US market.

Sponsors

Exhibition on Screen

Distributor

This ground-breaking project connects major exhibitions from across the world with art-lovers and cinema goers across some 30 countries world-wide.

Wednesday January 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:00am MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:30am MST

Beyond the Digital Decade

The last 10 years has been dominated by the transition from celluloid to bits and bytes and by a vast increase in audience access to audiovisual content. The technical switch has been surprisingly calm but attention is now firmly on the potential of the D-Cinema Era in terms of cinemas, audiences and film itself. This panel explores some of the main currents of change and considers the range of challenges ahead, including:

Demand creation. Cinema remains the preeminent medium for creating demand for film and ensuring that it retains its rich diversity. But what are challenges to that position and how might they be tackled, particularly in relation to young audiences?

Enhanced Experiences. Cinemas are moving beyond their role as the ‘exhibition’ end of a long value chain. Most cinemas now run a wide variety of events, non-film programmes and educational services. What are the most promising trends and what might the cinema of 2027 look like?

On Demand and Trusted Curation. On-demand or curated content? The earliest stages of Video On Demand were all focused on volume – instant access to what we think we want. Now the emphasis is on a smaller choice of content, carefully selected, and sometimes produced, in conjunction with trusted curators. That would appear to play to the strengths on cinemas, so are there new opportunities in the on-demand world?

Moderators

Michael Gubbins

Speakers

Christian Bräuer

Managing Director, Yorck Kinogruppe

Christian Bräuer, Ph.D. in Political Science and banker by professional training, is Managing Director of Yorck-Kino GmbH and Programmkino Ost GmbH which are operating art cinemas within a tight alliance of 19 movie theatres and over 40 screens in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Dresden... Read More →

Russ Collins

Founding Director, Art House Convergence

Fatima Djoumer

Wednesday January 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:45am MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Conversations

10:30am MST

FFA: Reframing Media Bridges

PR and marketing are so important, but many events never break into their town’s main media outlets — let alone national exposure. Hear from top festival publicists on how to identify, target and build lasting relationships with key players to bring your event to a larger audience

Moderators

Jody Arlington

Public Relations, SXSW

Speakers

Michael Dunaway

Editor, Paste Magazine

Michael Dunaway is the Editor at Large of Paste Magazine, and the Founding Partner of Gasoline Films and of Poitier & Dunaway Motion Pictures. He is the producer and director of 21 Years: Richard Linklater, which stars Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Zac Efron, and... Read More →

John Wildman

Publicist/Journalist, Wildworks PR/Festworks.com

John Wildman is a multi-faceted presence in the entertainment world, known for his work as a film and film festival publicist, consultant, filmmaker, journalist, and critic. Currently, Wildman is the publicist and consultant for a number of national regional film festivals, including... Read More →

Wednesday January 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:45am MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Marketing, Film Festival Alliance

10:30am MST

Managing Credit Card Processing Costs & Data Security

One of the highest rated sessions from AHC 2016, Wynn Salisch is back again to demystify credit card processing. Credit card processing is confusing to almost everyone, so this session will finally explain, in plain English, how it all works: how to reduce costs and increase revenues; what PCI, EMV, encryption, and tokenization are and why they're so important, and much more. Questions from the audience are encouraged throughout this interactive session.

Speakers

Wynn Salisch

Chairman and CEO, Casablanca Ventures

Wynn J. Salisch, CCM, ETA CPP, MBKS, has over 45 years of experience directing more than 1,000 art house and mainstream cinema operations worldwide. He's the Chairman and CEO of Casablanca Ventures, the only payments industry consulting and brokerage firm run by a former exhibitor... Read More →

Wednesday January 18, 2017 10:30am - 11:45am MST
Davos | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

10:30am MST

Engaging Latino Audiences at Art House Cinemas

The percentage of the U.S population who define themselves as Hispanic or Latino continues to increase, and Spanish-speakers make up a significant number of potential audience members. However, finding this audience is still a challenge for many art cinemas. It can even be difficult to engage our existing members who are fans of foreign cinema with films from Latin America and Spain. On this panel we will look at successful strategies, and obstacles, for expanding audiences, programming and events to better reflect our multicultural and multilingual society.

Moderators

JoAnna Cintron

Marketing & Communications Manager, Denver Film Society

As a young Puerto Rican girl growing up in Aurora, Colorado, it's not a surprise JoAnna's favorite film was West Side Story. Also not shocking, JoAnna's first job was at the local multiplex. While she has professional experience as a film booker, producer for National Cinemedia, and... Read More →

Speakers

Paul Hudson

Founder, Outsider Pictures

Outsider has been distributing Latin and independent films for the last 10 years across North America. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to release films and look forward to sharing ideas on how we can improve what we do and develop closer working relationships... Read More →

Ernesto Rimoch

Ernesto Rimoch is a film director and producer, and movie theater owner. In the early 80s, with his second short film BOCETO, he was accepted to Great Britain's National Film and Television School (Beaconsfield, UK). His NFTS graduation work MASK, was an adaptation of Julio Cortázar's... Read More →

Robert Rosenberg

Booking & Marketing Consultant, Outsider Pictures

Robert Rosenberg has been working as an independent filmmaker, artist and curator for more than three decades. His feature documentary "Before Stonewall" received an Emmy Award after a theatrical run in the United States and widespread international distribution. He also has extensive... Read More →

Amada Torruella

Program Coordinator, The Nickelodeon Theatre

The Nick's Program Coordinator and Development Assistant, is a Salvadoran Canadian writer, linguist and translator. Her writing explores Latin American identity and cultural dissonance. Amada speaks five languages and has lived in four countries throughout her life, making her a strong... Read More →

Sponsors

Premier

Wednesday January 18, 2017 11:30am - 2:00pm MST
Bernese Event Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

Art House Lounge: Event Cinema Association

Event Cinema Association Presentation
Join the Event Cinema Association (ECA) and leading distributors for an engaging conversation including content and case studies around Event cinema, the fastest growing sector at the box office today.

Confirmed Presenters:

Marc Allenby, Director of Distribution, Picturehouse Entertainment - "Screen Arts": A case study in creating a sub brand for Event Cinema
Pablo Gonzalez, COO & Co-Founder, Tugg - A review of the Top Performing Events and Keys to Success on the Tugg platform in 2016
David Ostrander, Director, Exhibitor Relations, Screenvision Media- A preview of Screenvision's newly relaunched Event Cinema business

Speakers

Jonathan Ross

Advisor, The Americas, Event Cinema Association (ECA)

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

FFA: Is this Relationship Really Working?

Development, Film Festival Alliance

Are programming partner events and/or sponsors really working for you? Are you getting what you need without the hassle involved?

Moderators

Lela Meadow-Conner

Creative Director, Tallgrass Film Association

Speakers

Ted Crockett

Nashville Film Festival

Justin Klosky

Director of Business Development, SeriesFest

A graduate of New York University with a BFA in Drama and a BS in Computer Applications, Justin currently resides in Los Angeles as Founder and Creative Director of the O.C.D. Experience, a national organizational consulting firm catering to a high-profile list of clientele and is... Read More →

Andrew Rodgers

Executive Director, Denver Film Society

Andrew Rodgers became the Executive Director of the Denver Film Society in 2016. The organization owns and operates the Sie FilmCenter, which shows art house films year-round, and runs the Denver Film Festival, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2017. Previously, Andrew... Read More →

Ryan Watt

Executive Director, Indie Memphis

Ryan Watt is the Executive Director of Indie Memphis, creating community for independent film and supporting the development of filmmakers. The arts organization is dedicated to year-round programs culminating with the annual Indie Memphis Film Festival in November. He is a film producer... Read More →

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

2:00pm MST

Show Me the Money! How to Talk Finances with your Staff and Public

We love talking about movies, but how do we talk about money at our Art Houses? Do you share your finances with your staff? With your members? In how much detail? You don’t publish salaries, do you? Do you publish an annual report? At Renew Theaters, we have been wrestling with these questions. This case study shows the steps we’ve taken to be more financially transparent – to both our staff and our members - and the issues that have arisen in doing so.

Speakers

Chris Collier

Executive Director, Renew Theaters

One of the 2018-2019 AHC Conference Co-Chairs along with Taylor Chang.This is my 12th year with Renew and my 9th Art House Convergence. Work interests include an abiding fascination for to-do lists and learning ways to better streamline systems. Let me know if you want to talk about... Read More →

John Toner

Executive Director, Renew Theaters

John Toner is the founding Executive Director of Renew Theaters, which operates four nonprofit theaters in the Philadelphia area - the County, Ambler, Hiway, and Garden Theaters. All four venues are golden-age, small-town movie theaters with their own separate boards and memberships... Read More →

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
St. Moritz | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Development, Operations

2:00pm MST

FFA: Deep Dive: Twitter & Instagram

Techniques and strategies using Twitter and third-party solutions (Hootsuite, IFTTT, BufferApp) to build new audiences and maximize reach and message efficacy.

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Davos | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Marketing, Film Festival Alliance

2:00pm MST

Technology Wellness for Arts Organizations

Social media and working online doesn’t have to be overwhelming; you can take back control. This workshop explores personal productivity techniques, including the use of attention training and visualization, to combat distraction. It will also cover conscious computing tools and apps that can help lengthen your attention span and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness. The tips and tools, once you put them into practice, will help you achieve more in less time and ultimately increase your focus and wellbeing.

Speakers

Beth Kanter

Master Trainer, Author, and Blogger

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Garden Room | Homestead Resort 700 North Homestead Dr., Midway, UT 84049

Workshop

2:00pm MST

Cinema is Dead. Long Live Cinema: Next Steps

To read the press, a combination of technological changes, new business models, changing viewing habits, must see TV and generation change is a perfect storm that is threatening the existence of theatrical exhibition. Yet, according to our surveys, attendance is increasing in art film venues, even as studio films are more hit and miss than ever. These sessions will analyze current trends and explore the factors that set art film theaters apart, with a particular focus on local marketing and curation. Forget algorithms and platforms; the future of cinema is cinemas. This afternoon session consists of four parts:
- Opening statement
- Panel moderated by Ira Deutchman
- Break-out sessions
- Closing analysis and summary of the afternoon

Moderators

Ira Deutchman

Deutchman Company Inc / Columbia University

Longtime Film Producer, Marketer, Distributor, Professor and Cubs Fan, not necessarily in that order.

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Workshop

2:45pm MST

Art House Lounge: Sony Pictures Repertory

Before and After Restorations and 2017 Projects

Speakers

Kimberlee Granholm

Sr. Coordinator | Asset Management, Film Restoration & Digital Mastering, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Background: archival studies; time-based media conservation; programming; research on diversity, equity and inclusion within film and television.

Dave Jennings

Sponsors

Sony Pictures Repertory

Distributor

Wednesday January 18, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

3:15pm MST

Coffee Break

Grab a cup of coffee or tea while you take a break from the invigorating sessions, or continue the conversation over a snack from the Art House Lounge.

Wednesday January 18, 2017 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

3:45pm MST

From Concept to Execution: Fundraising and Partnership Development for Media Literacy Programs

This timely and engaging session will highlight how the Jacob Burns Film Center is revitalizing traditional notions of partnerships and fundraising with its PK-12 media literacy programs. This session explores how art house theaters have unique opportunities for partnership and fundraising in unforeseen places, both in their own communities and nationally. Participants will explore how JBFC is implementing these programs, and enjoy a space to brainstorm new ways to execute their own educational programs. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas about current or new initiatives they are pursuing or would like to pursue.

Speakers

Edie Demas

Executive Director, Jacob Burns Film Center

Sarah Lempke O'Hare

Manager of School Programs, Jacob Burns Film Center

Sarah has dedicated her career to making positive change in schools and communities through the transformative power of the arts. Prior to joining the Jacob Burns Education team as Manager of School Programs, Sarah had the opportunity to work with numerous teaching artists, creating... Read More →

Sponsors

DonorPerfect

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Grindelwald | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

3:45pm MST

FFA: Volunteer Management

We all know that our events would be nothing without volunteers. Learn from others about scheduling options, volunteer training sessions, volunteer agreements, insurance — and how to best reward your superstars.

Moderators

Kathryn Hecht

Founder/Executive Director, Alexander Valley Film Society

Speakers

Matt Bolish

Producer, New York Film Festival, Film Society of Lincoln Center

Matt Bolish is the Producer of the New York Film Festival and the Director of Operations for the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Janette Force

Janette Force just completed her eighth season as executive director of the Port Townsend Film Festival. The Festival, which has expanded from two commercial theatres downtown, to five more “built theatres,” takes place in the city’s six-block National Historic District waterfront... Read More →

Adam Howell

Director of Operations, Heartland Film

Adam Howell, Director of Operations, is responsible for running all the behind-the-scenes operations at the Heartland International Film Festival for the past 10 festivals along with the all new Indy Shorts Int'l Film Festival. This includes planning logistics, producing events, technical... Read More →

Patrick Schweiss

Patrick Schweiss has been the director of the Sedona International Film Festival in Sedona, Arizona for the past 13 years. He is also the manager and president of the festival’s year-round arthouse theatre venue: The Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

Lani Simeona

Production Co-Director, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Lani Simeona has been with the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina since 2007. During that time, she’s worn many hats (office manager, artist services coordinator, communications manager), which have led her to her current role as Production Co-Direct... Read More →

Wednesday January 18, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Operations, Film Festival Alliance

3:45pm MST

Lower Your Costs and Get More Done With Less Effort - Using Technology to Improve Your Cinema’s Productivity

Minimize the time you spend completing your most time-consuming tasks such as: scheduling films and updating your website, managing membership/loyalty programs, preparing industry reporting, paying distributors, thanking donors, scheduling staff/volunteers, prepping email marketing, etc. The discussion will cover best practices for
- eliminating redundant / duplicate data entry
- reducing the use of multiple systems
- improving communications between departments
- minimizing staff hours
- effective website design
- choosing the right systems / understanding what to look for

Speakers

Brett Bossard

Executive Director, Cinemapolis

Sleep. That’s where I’m a Viking!

Liz Durant

Charlie Frankel

Founder, Art House Cinema Solutions

Charlie Frankel founded Easy-Ware in 2001 on the belief that all nonprofits should have access to comprehensive and affordable software solutions. Throughout his 30+ years of nonprofit experience, Charlie has served on the boards of more than seven different nonprofits, including... Read More →

George Myers

General Manager, Amherst Cinema

General Manager of Amherst Cinema responsible for all aspects of operations and management, special event programming and filmmaker visits. In addition to my work at Amherst Cinema over the past 9 years I also own and run a restaurant/bar/arcade, maintain a weekly DJ residency... Read More →

Wednesday January 18, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST
St. Moritz | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

3:45pm MST

Art House Lounge: Europa International Showcase

Europa International Showcase : Screening of European movie trailers and presentation by Susan Wendt (TrustNordisk), Daniela Elstner (Doc & Film International) and Jean-Christophe Simon (Films Boutique).

Let’s discover the diversity of Europe : Sweden, France, Belgium, Macedonia, Austria, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Luxembourg, Bulgaria and United Kingdom !

With the following films : « A Serious Game » by Perilla August, « Moka » by Frédéric Mermoud, « Home », by Fien Troch, « Amok » by « Vardan Tozija, « Personal Affairs » by Maha Haj, « King Of The Belgians » by Jessica Woodworth & Peter Brosens, « Ghostland » by Simon Stadler, « March Of The Penguins 2 » by Luc Jacquet, « Egon Schiele – Death And The Maiden » by Dieter Berner, « Game Therapy » by Ryan Travis, « Sweet Dreams » by Marco Bellocchio, « Flemish Heaven » by Peter Monsaert, « Open At Night » by Edouard Baer, « All Of A Sudden » by Asli Özge, « The Innocents » by Anne Fontaine, « My First Highway » by Kevin Meul, « United States Of Love » Tomasz Wasilewski, « Solo » by Laura Morante, « Marija » by Michèle Koch, « Diamond Island » by Davy Chou, « Koza » by Ivan Ostrochovský, « Hey » by Alex Jovanoski, « Other Girls » by Esa Illi, « Tomorrow After The War » by Christophe Wagner, « 5 Women » by Olaf Kraemer, « Stories Of Love That Cannot Belong To This World » by Francesca Comencini, « Glory » by Kristina Grozeva & Petar Valchanov, « Polina » by Valérie Müller et Angelin Preljocaj, « Pikadero » by Ben Sharrock.

Speakers

Daphne Kapfer

Wednesday January 18, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

3:45pm MST

Presenting: Science on Screen

The Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Science on Screen® series has expanded film and scientific literacy with this popular program, now in its 12th year. Last year, 23 grants were awarded to art house cinemas and nonprofit organizations nationwide to create Science on Screen programs in their own communities. Through generous funding support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Coolidge will once again extend this grant opportunity (awarding funds of up to $8,500 per theater) to Convergence participants. Join Coolidge staff, select grantees, and a representative from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for a discussion of program ideas and past success stories, and to learn more about the grant application process.

Speakers

Collette Costa

Owner/Manager, Gold Town Theater

Maureen Galliani

Donor Circle Leadership

Beth Gilligan

Director of Development & Marketing, Coolidge Corner Theatre

Beth Gilligan relocated to Boston in January 2009 to join the Coolidge Corner Corner Theatre Foundation and currently serves as the Director of Development & Marketing.Prior to that, she worked for several years for the Hamptons International Film Festival, where she oversaw marketing... Read More →

Kathy Tallman

Executive Director & CEO, Coolidge Corner Theatre

Science on Screen, Capital Campaigns, Working with Boards, Morphing from Corporate to Non Profit Leadership

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Davos | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

5:30pm MST

FFA: Solution Show & Tell

Individual attendees demo their favorite software or analog solutions in a science-fair presentation. To demo your favorite solution, email jon@reelplan.com with your proposal.

Wednesday January 18, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
Interlaken | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Networking, Film Festival Alliance

5:30pm MST

Art House Tales Part Two

Pickford Film Center - Bellingham, WA - Susie Purves
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Austin, TX - Tim League
Lark Theater - Larkspur, CA - Ellie Mednick
Film Society of Lincoln Center - NYC, NY - Lesli Klainberg
Arts Quest - Bethlehem, PA - Ryan Hill
Cinema Detroit - Detroit, MI - Paula Guthat
Coral Gables Art Cinema - Miami, FL - Steven Krams

Wednesday January 18, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
Matterhorn Ballroom | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

6:30pm MST

Cocktail Reception

Join us for drinks before dinner. Mingle with fellow conference attendees and catch up after a great third day of panels!

Sponsors

Éclair

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm MST
Z Chop Haus | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

7:30pm MST

Wednesday Night Dinner with James Schamus

James Schamus joins us for dinner as our featured keynote speaker.

James Schamus has taken on numerous roles in the world of Hollywood filmmaking throughout his prolific career. He is most well-known as an award-winning screenwriter (The Ice Storm), producer (Brokeback Mountain), and the former CEO of Focus Features, the motion picture production, financing, and worldwide distribution company whose films have included Moonrise Kingdom, Milk, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Kids are All Right, The Pianist, and The Dallas Buyers Club.

This past summer, Schamus released his feature directorial debut with Roadside Attractions, an adaptation of Philip Roth's Indignation, starring Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon and Tracy Letts, after its premieres at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival. Through his production company, Symbolic Exchange, Schamus is involved in a number of upcoming independent films, including Kitty Green's Casting JonBenet and Amman Abbasi's Dayveon. He is also a Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University’s School of the Arts, where he teaches film history and theory.

Speakers

James Schamus

James Schamus has taken on numerous roles in the world of Hollywood filmmaking throughout his prolific career. He is most well-known as an award-winning screenwriter (The Ice Storm), producer (Brokeback Mountain), and the former CEO of Focus Features, the motion picture production... Read More →

Sponsors

Veezi Ticketing

Premier

Engineered by Vista, Veezi has all the benefits your art house needs and leaves out the stuff you don’t. Now you can run your cinema from anywhere – 24/7. And because Veezi is subscription based, you only pay for what you use. Veezi is now integrated with DonorPerfect — we... Read More →

Wednesday January 18, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm MST
Bernese Event Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Tags Dinner, Filmmaker, Keynote

9:00pm MST

Closing Night Party

Join your fellow Art House colleagues for drinks and conversation as we wrap up the last night of the conference. After you’ve had a drink or two, hop aboard for a sleigh ride across the snow, or grab some late night snacks.

Sponsors

Spotlight Cinema Networks

Co-Presenting

Wednesday January 18, 2017 9:00pm - 11:59pm MST
Garden Room | Homestead Resort 700 North Homestead Dr., Midway, UT 84049

10:30pm MST

Late Night Trivia: Round 2

With the Closing Night Party going on below, slip upstairs for some more challenging late night trivia, led by Geeks Who Drink. Tonight's game is focused on film trivia - bring your A-Game because these questions will get a bit tricky.

Sponsors

Geeks Who Drink

Signature

Wednesday January 18, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm MST
Timpanagos | Homestead Resort 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway, UT 84049

8:00am MST

Registration Desk

Stop by the registration desk to pick up your conference badge and delegate materials. We are also here to answer any questions about the conference.

Sponsors

Agile Ticketing Solutions

Co-Presenting

Spotlight Cinema Networks

Co-Presenting

Thursday January 19, 2017 8:00am - 10:00am MST
Conference Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

8:00am MST

Art House Lounge

Sponsors

Blue Sky Soda

Signature

Thursday January 19, 2017 8:00am - 10:00am MST
Monte Rosa | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Closing Brunch with Cheryl Dunye

To wrap up the conference, we will close with a brunch to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Art House Convergence.

Cheryl Dunye (THE WATERMELON WOMAN) will join us for a sit-down interview with Jennifer Morris (The Roxie Theater) to discuss the 20th Anniversary Restoration and re-release of THE WATERMELON WOMAN.

Moderators

Jennifer Morris

programming, Roxie Theater

Jennifer "Junkyard" Morris expanded her influence on challenging movies being seen by audiences in May, 2016 when she joined the Programming Team at San Francisco’s Roxie Theater. She continues to program films for SF DocFest and IndieFest and from 1994 to 2011, Jennifer was Festival... Read More →

Speakers

Cheryl Dunye

Cheryl Dunye emerged as part of the 1990's "queer new wave" of young film and video makers. Dunye's work is defined by her distinctive narrative voice. Often set within a personal or domestic context, her stories foreground issues of race, sexuality and identity.Dunye's narratives... Read More →

Sponsors

Kodak

Premier

The technology that sets the standard and stands the test of time in the production, postproduction, distribution, exhibition and archiving of motion pictures worldwide.

Thursday January 19, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Bernese Event Center | Zermatt Resort 784 W. Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049