2006 Free Filmmaker Panels

Free daily panel discussions featuring directors, writers, actors and other members of the film industry took place at 10 a.m. August 1-6, 2006 in the City Opera House. Free tickets were handed out beginning at 9 a.m. to guarantee seating. Maximum two tickets per person were distributed.

Tuesday, Aug. 1
"What's Up, Hollywood?"

Panelists: Malcolm McDowell ("A Clockwork Orange"), Jeff Daniels ("The Squid and the Whale"), Terry George ("Hotel Rwanda"), Ari Emanuel (top Hollywood agent)

Following Moore's keynote address to ring in the festival panels, these Hollywood insiders will share an inside look at the movie industry.
Sponsor: Daniel and Deb Edson

Wednesday, Aug. 2
"Dangerous Docs"

Panelists: Malik Bader ("Street Thief"), Jan Harlan ("O Lucky Malcolm"), Josh Gilbert ("a/k/a Tommy Chong"), Sabina Guzzanti ("Viva Zapatero!"), Michael Moore

Documentary filmmakers discuss the growing popularity of the genre, and the risks being taken by ambitious directors.
Sponsor: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers

Thursday, Aug. 3
"Shooting War: You Say I-Raq, I Say I-Ran"

Panelists: Mani Haghighi ("Men at Work"), David O. Russell ("Three Kings"), Deborah Scranton and Zack Bazzi ("The War Tapes")

Directors with firsthand experience talk about the interest filmmakers have taken in making movies about the conflicts in the Middle East, and how those movies are impacting public perceptions.
Sponsor: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers

Friday, Aug. 4
"Is It Art? Is It Politics? Is There a Difference?"

Panelists: Lawrence Bender ("An Inconvenient Truth"), Mark Dornford-May ("Son of Man"), Mani Haghighi ("Men at Work") and Malcolm McDowell ("O Lucky Malcolm")

The directors of some of the most successful political documentaries in recent years talk about the public's response to political films.
Sponsor: NMC University Center with support from CMU, DU, EMU, FSU, GSU, LTU, WMU

Saturday, Aug. 5
"Who Needs a Good Laugh?"

Panelists: Larry Charles ("Borat"), Jeff Garlin ("I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With"), Jake Kasdan ("The TV Set"), Sabina Guzzanti ("Viva Zapatero!")

Top comedy directors and producers talk about the resurgence of the genre, and promise a few chuckles.
Sponsor: Cindy Anderson, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Schmidt

Sunday, Aug. 6
"The Genius of Stanley Kubrick"

Panelists: Malcolm McDowell ("A Clockwork Orange"), Matthew Modine ("Full Metal Jacket"), Jan Harlan (Kubrick's executive producer)

As part of the festival tribute to the work of Stanley Kubrick, these panelists offer an inside glimpse at the methods of one of the greatest directors in history.
Sponsor: Kevin Anusbigian - In Loving Memory of Shanda L. Lloyd