The 17th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival is proud to host several educational panel discussions led by reputable and experienced members of the Beverly Hills Film Festival 2019 Grand Jury and the film industry.
Thursday, April 27th – 2pm
The Importance of Latinos and Minorities in Hollywood Films
Location: TCL Chinese Theatres
Panel Members:
Serving on the Board of Directors at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, Laura Lucio, a skilled television journalist/producer and consultant, has helped guide and shape the careers of many performers. As the moderator of this panel, she will draw from personal and professional experiences to discuss the important topic of racial minority in Hollywood film production.
Laura Lucio: (Moderator), Producer [NBC TELEMUNDO], TV Journalist
Ted Perkins:Writer, Producer [Pantelion Films]
Jeffre Phillips:Producer, Talent Representative, Film Financier
Bel Hernández:Actor [Selena, 1997], CEO [Latin Heat Magazine], Producer
Adriana Martinez Barron:Producer, Creative Executive [3Pas Studios], How To Be a Latin Lover (2017), Instructions Not Included (2013)
Gerren Crochet: (Attendance Pending), The Gersh Agency Film Finance and Distribution
Friday, April 28th – 2pm
How to Make a Living Making Independent Films
Location: TCL Chinese Theatres
Panel Members:
Having produced and directed over 300 films for major networks such as Lifetime, Hallmark, ION, ABC, Family Channel, and many more, Michael Feifer, Fred Olen Ray, and Richard Gabai will come together as true veterans of the film industry to discuss their incomparable experiences in making independent films.
Michael Feifer:Writer, Director, Producer, President [Feifer Worldwide, Inc.]
Fred Olen Ray:Director, Producer, Writer
Richard Gabai:Actor, Producer, Director
Saturday, April 29th – 4pm
Jury Members’ Discussion
Location: TCL Chinese Theatres
Jury members’ discussion:
Steven Paul: (Moderator), CEO/Producer/Manager [SP Entertainment Group]
Please refer to the 2017 Jury page for all jury members