2012 Staff Picks: Jesse

NFFTY Artistic Director Jesse Harris picks his MUST LIST
for NFFTY 2012 & Future of Film Expo.

“The films this year are the best collection we’ve ever had. No matter what kind of film you love, you’re going to find something at NFFTY that you will never forget. Plus with the Expo, filmmakers and film fans have this incredible new opportunity to learn and explore the latest in filmmaking. It’s impossible to pick my favorites, but here’s two events per day that are near the top” – JH

Friday April 27th

Talk Shop: Using the Right Technology for Your Story
2:30pm, Future of Film Expo – Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
“For anyone who wants to be on the cutting edge of what’s new in film technology, this is your panel. I mean Alex Buono, the DP of SNL, including the Digital Shorts is on the panel, how cool is that!”

Late Night Comedy
10pm, SIFF Cinema Uptown 1
“One of the funniest films in the festival in my opinion is ‘Manchot and Lionel’, it’s this hilarious animation with two penguins swearing and being silly as they try to ride a sled down a hill. That film plus 5 more are 6 reasons why you should definitely go to this screening.”

Saturday April 28

Music for Film Panel
12:45pm, Future of Film Expo – Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
“Whether your a filmmaker, composer or just a film fan who loves music in films, this panel will open your eyes to the wide world of music for film & TV. It will cover both originally created music and also licensed songs and how to easily navigate the system. Hollywood composer Brian Langsbard returns to NFFTY to moderate this interesting and unique panel”

Centerpiece Gala (Screening + Party)
8pm, SIFF Uptown 1 followed by party at Intiman
“These 5 films represent some of the most talented young directors in the world. You will literally both laugh and cry while watching this screening and walk away amazed and inspired. Then you can go party at the Xbox 360® After-party! What could be a more fun way to spend a Saturday evening?”

Sunday April 29

NFFTY Earth
11am, SIFF Uptown 2
“From the beginning, NFFTY has been a strong promoter of the environment and also the power that film has to affect change in the world. These films exemplify that mission with powerful, important stories about the world we live in and our place in it.”

Afternoon Eclectic 
2pm, SIFF Uptown 1
“Beautiful, dramatic, entertaining stories. As the name says, it’s a great eclectic mix of films that are fun to watch.”

See the full FESTIVAL & EXPO Schedules to find more events you’ll love!