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The DC Film Alliance (DCFA) serves and strengthens the media arts in the greater Washington DC region by bringing together filmmakers and the public to participate in diverse film, video, television, and multimedia events.

DC Regional Film Festival Conference

February 2010
Location: TBD Goethe Institut — 814 7th St NW (Gallery Place Metro)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Each year, DCFA brings together the staffs from DC's regional film festivals for a single day to share information, learn about new resources, combine talents, and strengthen the community.

9:00 Registration/Coffee/Mini Groups

9:20 Welcome: Jon Gann

9:30 Keynote

10:00 Film Festivals and Tourism
Leaders in the industry will discuss the impact of festivals on tourism and the local economy

11:00 Funding & Sponsorships
Presenters include granting organizations and development directors

12:00 Lunch with Mini Groups

1:00 Venue Planning and Equipment Procurement
Venue space and specialty equipment will be discussed by local theaters and rental houses.

2:00 Volunteer Management
How to attract and train volunteers is always a commitment. See how your peers do it with ease.

3:00 Marketing & PR
PR professionals and representatives from media will give tips and tricks for better press

4:00 Unconference: Group Discussion

5:00 Thank You

(agenda and participants are subject to change)