PRESENTED BY THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM & TELEVISION OFFICE
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 10 A.M. - NOON

As the independent film scene continues to change shape, more filmmakers are looking for alternative distribution and exhibition methods. In doing so, many have rediscovered the means right in their own backyard – via community access television and the Web. Filmmakers are anxiously looking for an audience and at the same time community access television stations are hungry for new and cutting-edge programming. This panel discussion explores what’s happening with today’s community access media, including its bridge to the Internet, and how community access media can be an ideal venue for independent media production and filmmaking. Attendees are encouraged to participate and to offer their ideas, suggestions, and opinions.

PANEL:
JOE CUMMINGS
Co-Creator/Executive Producer, Hollywood New England
Joe highlights regional talent involved in film, music, arts and entertainment on his half-hour talk show "Hollywood New England." Cablecast on community access stations throughout the region and across the nation, his show reaches thousands of viewers. Joe's resume includes work on television shows such as "Cheers," "St. Elsewhere," "Spenser for Hire." His feature film credits include "The Verdict" with Paul Newman, and the Oscar-winning film, "On Golden Pond." He is also the owner of Autumn Drive Productions, LLC.

C. DANIEL FREUND
Producer, Kinney Hill Media Partners/Founder, ShortStreamTV
Daniel is the managing producer for Kinney Hill Media Partners, a Portsmouth, NH digital strategy and production studio. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in economics, and immediately began pursuing a career in the media/interactive industries. Most recently, he has begun developing a community-oriented, online media network in Portsmouth featuring local personalities and events, available at http://shortstream.tv. Formerly, he served as a producer with Silver Oven Studios where he was responsible for strategy assignments, copywriting, and project management for clients in the private equity and investment banking industries.

GLENN GARDNER
Independent Filmmaker
An independent producer, Glenn's credits include the 2006 Palme d' Or winner for short films at the Cannes International Film Festival. He holds a BS in Broadcasting & Film from Boston University and an MFA in Film from Columbia University in New York. Currently, he is developing a fictional series intended for distribution on public access stations nationwide.

DOTTIE GROVER
Director of Cable Services, Londonderry Access Television/President, NH Coalition for Community Media
Dottie started her career in PEG access television by producing a video for the Bicentennial opening ceremonies in Annapolis, Maryland. This video now resides in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. After working as a volunteer for three years, Dottie became the coordinator at the Londonderry Access Center in 1988. Hired by the Cable Access Board on a part-time basis, Dottie began her work with five volunteers, up to two hours of weekly programming, and one channel. The Londonderry Access Center now has more than 200 trained volunteers, five employees, and six channels programmed 24/7 with local and imported programs. She was also instrumental in establishing the NH Coalition for Community Media (NHCCM) and has served as president for the last five years.

JULIENNE TURNER
Executive Director, Concord TV
Julienne is an accomplished video production trainer specializing in youth media training. She is an award-winning producer and began working in the field of community television in 1999. Julienne served on the Alliance for Community Media National Board of Directors for four years. In 2006 she moved to Concord from Oregon to take the position of Executive Director at Concord Community TV, which she currently holds.

MODERATOR:
MATTHEW NEWTON
Director, New Hampshire Film & Television Office
In his work directing the state's film and television office, Matthew promotes New Hampshire as a filmmaking destination and supports New Hampshire’s in-state film and video industry. Newton is a 1997 graduate of the film studies program at Keene State College in Keene, NH, where he returned to teach film production in 2003 and 2004. He is formerly a production coordinator and editor at C.2K Entertainment, a commercial production company in Los Angeles, CA and has worked in a variety of capacities on feature film and television projects on the West Coast. Newton is also vice chair on the Concord TV Board of Directors.