Calling all cinephiles, filmmakers and film festival enthusiasts!The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts together with Alumni Relations at UC San Diego invites you to an interactive discussion exploring film festivals, featuring a panel of award-winning industry experts and UC San Diego alumni.Hear from panelists as they share their experience working as film festival founders and CEOs, independent filmmakers, producers, distributors, programmers and screeners for events like Slamdance and Sundance. Gain insight on selecting the right film festival opportunities, creating meaningful industry connections and more. Ask questions, network and learn how to navigate a film festival like a pro!This unique event will be held within the 2025 UC San Diego Film Festival, offering an exciting opportunity for attendees to also experience the talent of emerging filmmakers.__________________________________________________________________________________Panelists/moderator:- Rachel Makana'aloha O Kauikeolani Nakawatase, Co-founder, San Diego Underground Film Festival- Ryan Betschart, Co-founder, San Diego Underground Film Festival- Duy Nguyen, Senior Producer, Picturehead (formerly Technicolor)- Ei Toshinari, Co-founder, Arbelos Films- Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director, San Diego International Film Festival- Michael Trigilio, Director, Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, Professor of Teaching, Department of Visual Arts, Multimedia Artist (film/video, sound, music)Event is free. Please RSVP!__________________________________________________________________________________About the sponsors:The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, part of the School of Arts and Humanities, serves as the university’s hub for creative and academic advancement in culture, music, theater, film and the arts. The center provides access and opportunity for UC San Diego students and scholars to pursue their passion in cinematics arts through research, scholarship, teaching, production and exhibition of film and moving-image arts. Established in 2021, the program honors the memory of aspiring filmmaker Suraj Israni, who pursued film as a way to inspire social change.By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.