WMA Conservatory: Network with the Washington-Mid Atlantic 48 Hour Film Project City Producers

The SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic Conservatory Committee Presents: "Network with the Washington-Mid Atlantic 48 Hour Film Project City Producers"

The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) is an annual competition where teams have 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a short film. Anyone can lead a team, and SAG-AFTRA members can participate in front or behind the camera! This year, 8 cities from the Washington-Mid Atlantic Local are participating: Asheville, NC, Baltimore, MD, Charlotte NC, Greensboro, NC, Hampton Roads, VA, Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and Wilmington, NC. Join this online event to meet the city producers, learn about the process and guidelines, and ask any questions. It's a fantastic opportunity to network, collaborate, and unleash your creativity. Don't miss out on this exciting filmmaking challenge!

Panelists:

• Ben Bonham is the city producer of the Wilmington 48HFP (September 19-21). He is a seasoned filmmaker with over 10 years of experience in 48HFP competitions, where he has honed his skills in fast-paced filmmaking. A 2018 graduate of UNCW's film program, Ben brought the 48HFP to Wilmington in 2022. Since then, he has since built a career in the film industry and is an active member of IATSE 491. As the Wilmington 48HFP city producer, he brings his passion for filmmaking and deep industry knowledge to the local film community with the drive and ambition to bring bigger and better talent, projects, and opportunity to the lovely coastal city of Wilmington, NC.
• Iris Carter is the city producer of the Greensboro 48HFP (July 11-13). She came on board in 2010 and has produced 18 events including several years of horror projects which have attracted participants from across North Carolina and surrounding states. She also revised and digitized the City Producer's handbook.
• Lisa Giles has been the city producer of the Richmond 48HFP (July 11-13) since 2017, and this summer's project will be her 11th as CP, as she has also been producing the special horror genre competition for Richmond since 2018. She's excited to be celebrating the 48's 20th anniversary in Richmond this year!
• Becky Mezzanotte-Blizard is the city producer of the Baltimore 48HFP (July 25-27). Before taking over as city producer in 2024, she competed in the Baltimore 48HFP from 2009 to 2015. By day, she is the Director of Programming and Outreach for a bunch of Comic Cons and Anime Conventions in the Midwest and Florida. Her free time is spent on the ice.
• Jeannette Rainey is the city producer of the Hampton Roads 48HFP (August 1-3). She is an actor, director, and producer with more than 30 years experience in film and theater. Her stage work includes acting in more than 20 plays and producing more than 130 productions. Her filmography features her work as a producer, actor, camera operator, and director on dozens of independent films and television commercials. 

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This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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