DIFF PANELS & WORKSHOPS

FILMMAKERS' PANELS

The Impact of Documentary Films
Saturday, March 6th ~ 11:00 am
Jean-Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar ~ 601 Main Ave.
Jean-Pierre box lunches will be available for purchase

More often than not, documentary films are used to uncover or explore certain political and social issues and to provide information (sometimes biased, sometimes neutral) to its audiences. Can a film change the perspective or opinions of its audience, or do those who attend such films already hold a similar viewpoint? Can documentaries truly influence the world or are they preaching to the choir?


Avatar and the Use of 3-D in Narrative Film
Saturday, March 6th ~ 2:00 pm
Jean-Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar ~ 601 Main Ave.
Jean-Pierre box lunches will be available for purchase

No longer exclusive to IMAX theaters, the 3-D film has seen increasing popularity with movies such as A Christmas Carol, the record-breaking Avatar, and the upcoming Alice in Wonderland. Seventy years ago, movies shot in color made a significant impact on the film industry and audiences worldwide, establishing new expectations for the faithfulness of movies to the actual world. What impact will the use of 3-D have on the film industry, audience attendance, television and other visual art forms?