Saturday 27 June

Casting Symposium ‘09, At the Actors Expo

15:30 at Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Following the success of the EIFF Casting symposium in ’08, Spotlight, the UK's leading Casting Directory, sponsors an international panel of top casting directors who will speak about casting actors in the internet age. The discussion will focus on how Scottish actors can break into the international scene, and the importance of the internet in casting and actor marketing. In the Internet age, casting happens faster than ever, with almost 100% of submissions made online. Learn from a panel of experts how to get an edge on marketing and presentation through Internet sources.

This two-hour symposium will include a one-hour question and answer session with casting directors taking questions from the audience.

Moderated by Will Davies, Spotlight

Confirmed Panellists:

Nancy Bishop, CSA (US/Prague). Projects include Wanted and Prince Caspian
Kahleen Crawford, (Scotland). Projects include, River City, and Red Road
Andy Pryor, (London). Projects include Dr. Who and Whitechapel
Suzanne Smith, (London). Projects include Alien Vs. Predator and Resident Evil
Emma Style, (London). Tea with Mussolini, and Prime Suspect

British Society of Cinematographers: Image Forum

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The CameraZone

26 & 27 June at Sheraton Hotel

Hands-on demonstrations and access to the latest in digital camera technology and associated post production systems from market-leading technology providers and practitioners.

Exhibiting technology partners include:

Rogue Element Films - Independent digital cinematography specialist Rogue Element Films will show its range of digital film and Hi Def equipment, including Sony F35 and F23 cameras as well as the Grass Valley Viper Filmstream digital cinematography camera. Representatives from the company will be available to discus uncompressed data workflow with filmmakers, along with the new data pipeline at Elstree Studios.

Lights Camera Action - LCA provides and extensive range of film and TV equipment. The company will be showing HO Rosco LitePads in different sizes, good for for close-up work, and the brand new Lite Panels 1x1 Bi-Colour from Lite Panels, a soft, high output light that lets you dial up any colour - from cool white daylight to warm white tungsten.

Trevor Forrest Cinematography Surgeries

Bookable slots at the Sheraton Hotel between 26 - 27 June

Are you one of the people who will be making the next film to be shown in Edinburgh, Cannes or worldwide? The changing structures of independent films and studio motion pictures call for different levels involvement during prep between the director, writer, producer and DP – to find the cinematic techniques that will bring the the story to life on the screen.

DP Trevor Forrest, a rising star in cinematography, will show clips and discuss crucial production matters with examples from his films, including Someone Else, which premiered at the EIFF in 2007, his latest UK production Tormented, and Una Noche. Students or practicing filmmakers are welcome

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Scottish Screen presents: Hair of the Dog

18:30 - 19:30 at the Delegate Centre Cafe Bar

Special daily events especially for industry delegates: Scottish Screen invites you to take a breather, drink and chat with other film industry professionals.

Scottish Screen hosts these informal networking evenings for delegates, each around a different theme and sponsored by industry organisations.

Saturday's networking event on the 27th will be Sound – in association with Savalas