Film Track - 2010

Guy Silagi is an independent filmmaker, visual storyteller, scriptwriter, director and producer of dramatic and documentary films for over 18 years. He approaches storytelling as a visual artist from a journalistic perspective to capture story essence without promotional bias.

How Story Heals the Soul
One of the most fascinating stories we can ever tell is our own. Our stories are filled with drama, characters, antagonists, conflict and triumph. Learn how the process of uncovering your personal story can help free your soul and give God an opportunity to glorify himself.

The Art of Visual Storytelling: Directing the Dramatic
and Documentary Film
Understand the similarities and differences when directing dramatic and documentary films. Explore how to interpret and breathe visual life into a script or treatment. Correctly navigate the casting process. Learn how to choose the best crew, production equipment and post-production process. Be challenged to turn an ordinary story into something extraordinary.

 

Craig J. Harris (SAG/AFTRA) is a Film & TV actor (Eagle Eye, Fred Claus, Barbershop 2, PrisonBreak), voiceover artist (Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Allstate, Midway Games) and screenwriter, whose scripts have produced movies, which have won numerous honors, including Five Emmy Awards (www.craigharris.com).

Q&A with Craig J. Harris
Join entertainment industry veteran Craig J. Harris, who’ll share his experiences from years as an actor, writer and producer, in an interactive Q&A about navigating Hollywood as a Believer and creative and marketing tips on breaking into the industry.

 

Caleb Pike is a Chicago based filmmaker, student and digital media freelancer. His work ranges from documentary, promotional, and commercial to dramatic narrative filmmaking. He is also the founder and author of DSLRVideoShooter.com and HomeFilmSchoolStudent.com where he teaches video workflow and DSLR production techniques.

HD-DSLR Video Production 101: Overview and workflow
The introduction of Video DSLRs (HD-DSLRs) is one of the most prominent game changers in video and film production today. HD DSLR cameras present a new wave of opportunities for visual storytelling. This workshop covers how HD DSLRs came about, workflow, and how you could use these powerful tools to further your craft and ministry.

HD-DSLR Video Production 102: Hands on and Application
The second session of HD-DSLR video production delves into more detailed uses and workflow. In this workshop you will have a chance to get your hands on an HD-DSLR and see how to use them in production and participate in an extensive Q & A session.

 

Maggie Malone has appeared in over 20 independent films and co-founded Mission Improv-Able and Ariel Mime Ensemble. She teaches acting techniques to students from children to adults and is currently writing her first screenplay.  She is honored to return to Karitos to encourage, equip and empower believers to make a difference in the industry.

Acting as a Vocation
Can I make a living as an actor? With topics ranging from training, head shots, resumes, agents, online resources, and booking. We’ll adjust according to the audience, all levels welcome! Let’s infiltrate this industry and make a difference.

 

Michael Spooner has worked in the animation industry for twenty-five years with such notable studios as Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and DreamWorks.

Michael’s professional career in art began in 1976, when he was invited to join the faculty at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, after graduating with distinction. He taught for twelve years, simultaneously working as a freelance illustrator for clients that included the Public Broadcasting System, Zondervan Publishing House, Masda Motors, the National Football League, NBC Television, Paramount Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox.

Michael ventured into animation as a Layout Artist with Ralph Bakshi’s feature production of Tolkien’s, Lord of the Rings. Shortly after he worked with Filmation Studios on He-Man,
Bravestar and Fat Albert and on the Bagdasarian feature, The Chipmunk Adventure.
Joining the Walt Disney Television Animation team in 1988 as a Visual Development Artist and Production Designer, Michael set the style for such episodic shows as, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers, Talespin, Goof Troop, The Little Mermaid, New Bonkers and Aladdin. He also worked on the direct-to-video production of Aladdin and the King of Thieves.

In 1994, Michael and his family moved to Paris, France, where he headed up the Production
Layout team for Disney’s feature film, A Goofy Movie.

Returning to Los Angeles in 1995, Michael Co-Art Directed Warner Brothers first full-length
animated feature, Quest for Camelot. Following that he worked independently as a Visual
Development Designer Consultant on Disney’s Dinosaurs, The Emperor’s New Groove,
Treasure Planet and Lilo and Stitch. Michael also assisted on early development design of
Dreamworks,’ Shrek.

Michael moved to the Chicago area in 1999 to become Vice President of Visual Development and Artist Education with Big Idea Productions, home of the popular 3D animated video series, Veggie Tales. There he developed and headed up the Visual Development process in Story, Concept Design, Modeling and Layout. He also served as Art Director on various productions and as an Art Direction Consultant on Big Idea’s first feature animated film, Jonah.

Today, Michael owns Spoonerville Animation Design, an independent visual development
studio, providing both traditional and CGI design concepts for clients such as Big Idea, Inc.,
Star Farm Productions, ReelFX Creative Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
He lives in the western suburbs of Chicago with his writer-wife Beverly, and son Philip.
Michael is a visiting artist and lecturer, presenting in universities, art schools and animation
studios throughout the United States.

Visual Structure for Filmmakers 1:
An introduction to understanding the importance of visual structure in film, and the use of visual components to support, underline and intensify the story's structure and intent. This class will benefit not only filmmakers, but all picture-makers.

Visual Structure for Filmmakers 2:
A continuation of Visual Structure for Filmmakers 1 (but not a prerequisite), this class will explore the use of color and space as they relate to the overall visual structure of a film, and how these elements can be used to create or control the tenor, emotion and direction of a film, video or animated production.

 

Jay Peters attended Moody Bible Institute and graduated from Christian Life College in Mount Prospect, IL. He is the founder of Alleyway Studios and owns JandE Studios LTD. He brings over 10 years experience in TV, short films, commercial productions and music videos.