FESTIVAL PANELS AND COMMUNITY FORUMS
LVFF Panels give movie-goers the opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories and invaluable insider insight from industry professionals. Stop by Festival HQ, located inside the Lounge at Palms Casino Resort, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday for panels paired with Festival mixers.
Storytellers Panel and Mixer
Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m.
Prior to the 3 p.m. UNLV showcase screening, join screenwriter Marc May (former UNLV professor and current Towson University professor), producer and UNLV alumni Thomas Mahoney and Francisco Menendez (Artistic Director for the UNLV Department of Film) for a conversation focusing on inspiration, creativity and developing. Then, after the UNLV showcase screening, there will be an additional panel at 5 p.m. with UNLV professor David Waldman and Damien Stanford.
Community Spark Panel and Mixer
Thursday, June 8 at 3 p.m.
A few rowdy filmmakers born in Las Vegas will share their filmmaking adventures in this panel with an emphasis on being a rebel and making films in Sin City. Panelists include Branden Christensen (director of the feature film “Still/Born” and director of the Music Video Lab), local producer Chuck Aiken, Brian Merrick (UNLV alumni and producer of the feature film “10 Days”) and Constanza Castro (producer of the short films “Joy Joy Nails” and “Cuddle Buddy”).
Culture Panel and Mixer
Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m.
Jury members from the 2013 LVFF will share their stories about filmmaking and the Festival mission. Panelists include director J.T. Gurzi, screenwriter Marika Cahn and producer Thomas Mahoney.
PARTIES AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
What would a film festival in Las Vegas be without some parties? On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the official Festival parties will be held inside Ghostbar at the Palms Casino Resort from 10 p.m. until close. All parties are open to the public, with a special VIP section for all passholders.
Kick Off Mixer
Tuesday, June 6; 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Festival HQ at “The Lounge” inside Palms Casino Resort
Music Video Lab Party
Friday, June 9; Doors open 9 p.m., with the Music Video Labs premiere at 10 p.m.
“Moon” inside Palms Casino Resort
Hard ticket is required (available for purchase for $10 at lvff.com/box-office)
Closing Night Festival Party and Awards Ceremony
Saturday, June 11; 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Palms Casino Resort Pool