2008
schedule of events
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thursday,
april 17th
Apple Studio Final Cut Pro Workshop
1:00-5:00pm
Where: LITECenter, 537 Cajundome Boulevard
Presented
by: Ben Blaser, Apple Certifed Trainer
Sponsored by: Cinematic Arts Workshop & UL College of Arts
Learn the latest technology about editing, capturing images and
more!
Opening
Night Red Carpet Movie Premiere: "Camille"
7:00pm
Where:
The Grand Theater, 2315 Kaliste Saloom Road
Starring Sienna Miller & James Franco
Directed by: Gregory Mackenzie
Produced by: Bruce McNall, Harmon Kaslow
Written by: Nick Pusta
A twisted honeymoon road trip about a young couple on their way
to Niagara Falls.Silas parker is a moody petty-thief. He marries
his parole officer's niece, believing that he can use the romantic
honeymoon to
escape to Canada. Camille Foster(Sienna Miller) is the sweetest
girl you can ever hope to meet. She truly believes that Niagara
Falls will change Silas for the better and won't let anything
stop the honeymoon, not even her death.
Opening
Night Party
10:00pm
Where: Grant Street Dancehall, 113
West Grant Street, Downtown Lafayette
A
Lafayette Premiere of the Red Stick Ramblers' "Made In The
Shade" Music Video directed by Tom Kreuger, followed by a
special live performance by The Red Stick Ramblers.
redstickramblers.com
tomkreuger.com
grantstreetdancehall.com

friday, april 18th
Filmmaker & Musician Meet 'N Greet
9:00-10:00am
Where: Cite des Arts, 109 Vine St., Downtown Lafayette
Come grab a bagel or beignet before you hit up a full day of movies,
panels and workshops!
Films:
Short & Feature Film Screenings Throughout the day
10:00am-6:30pm
Films TBA. All films will be showcased at the Natural History
Museum & Cite des Arts on Jefferson Street.
Three
Minute Film Festival
5:30–6:30pm
Where: Cite des Arts, 109 Vine Street, Downtown Lafayette
iDiDx Presents The TIMES OF ACADIANA Three-Minute Film Festival.
Details TBA.
PANEL DISCUISSIONS & WORKSHOPS:
Before
the Lens Cap Comes Off: Pre-production for Documentaries
11:00am -1:00pm
Where: Acadiana Arts Council, 101 West Vermilion, Downtown Lafayette
Presented by: Conni Castille & Charles E. Richard
The most important work on a documentary film usually happens
in the pre-production phase. This seminar will address critical
issues like the project proposal, preliminary research, planning
and budgeting, and pre-scripting your shoots. Presented by award-winning
documentary filmmakers, Conni Castille and Charles E. Richard
from the Cinematic Arts Workshop.
Creating
Content in LA: How to take advantage of what LA has to offer
12:00-1:00pm
Where:
Acadiana
Center for Film & Media, 700 Lee Avenue, Downtown Lafayette
Louisiana has a lot to offer… probably more than you know
so iDiDx has invited you to hear all about it from tax incentives,
workforce training, crew, talent and more. Want to know how to
go about making an independent moving in Louisiana? Well, join
us!
Acting Workshop: Acting 101
1:15
– 2:45pm
Where: Acadiana Arts Council, 101 West Vermilion, Downtown Lafayette
Presented by: Actor, Jerry Katz
An acting 101 workshop… a perspective from actor, Jerry
Katz. Jerry teaches a technique in acting that was handed down
to him by one of the top acting teachers in the world today...IVANA
CHUBBUCK.
Have
a Script? Now What?
3:00-4:00pm
Where: Acadiana
Center for Film & Media, 700 Lee Avenue, Downtown Lafayette
Many of us this exact questions? What are the next steps to take
after the script is complete. Well, we at iDiDx want to help you.
We have brought together a talented group of people who will provide
you loads of valid information from budgeting, location scouting,
casting, selecting crew, how to option a script and more!
VIP Tent @ Downtown Alive
6:00pm
– 8:30pm
Where: Parc International, Downtown Lafayette
Presented by: Cox Communications
iDiDx
will have a VIP spot under the Cox Communications Tent. Join us
for live Indie/Roots Rock from the New Orleans Band, Theresa Andersson
Group.
theresaandersson.com
downtownalive.org
Entertainment
Industry Exchange
8:45pm
– 10:30pm
Where: Grand Contemporary Art Gallery, 402 S. Buchanan Street
Want to be in the know about the film and music industry? Bring
your business cards and ideas along with anything else you’d
like to exchange.

saturday,
april 19th
Films:
Short & Feature Film Screenings Throughout the day
10:00am-6:30pm
Films TBA. All films will be showcased at the Natural History
Museum & Cite des Arts on Jefferson Street.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Future of Filmmaking
11:30am
– 12:30pm
Where:
Acadiana
Center for Film & Media, 700 Lee Avenue, Downtown Lafayette
What is the future of the filmmaking industry? CGI, Visual Effects,
3d…hear the latest news.
Screenwriting Workshop
1:30pm–3:15pm
Where: Acadiana Arts Council, 101 West Vermilion, Downtown Lafayette
Presented by: Screenwriters Mari Kornhauser & Zack Godshall
Tips and techniques for your script. Mari Kornhauser has written
Housebound starring Peter Sarsgaard, F.T.W. starring Mickey Rourke
and Zandalee with Nicholas Cage. Mari is also a Screenwriting
Professor at Louisiana State University. Zack Godshall is also
a Screenwriting Professor at Louisiana State University. He has
written 2007 award-winning feature, Low and Behold as well as
the award-winning short films, Absolution & Hurricane Party.
Music
on Movies
3:30pm–4:30pm
Where: Grant Street Dancehall, 113 West Grant Street, Downtown
Lafayette
Presented by: Music Supervisors Adam Swart & Barry Coffing
Panel discussionon on music licensing & music publishing.
Hear it all from the fellows who know best. Join iDiDx as acclaimed
Music Supervisors Adam Swart (35sound) and Barry Coffing (MusicSupverisors.com)
engage you on the how to’s of the music world. Lynn Orso,
the Director of the Louisiana Music Commission will also be a
guest our distinguished panel.
Barry Coffing’s site: musicsupervisor.com
Adam Swart’s site: 35sound.com
| Adam's
recent project, The
Great Debaters
louisianamusic.gov
Filmmaker
& Musician Social
4:30pm–6:00pm
Where: Grant Street Danehall, 113 West Grant Street, Downtown
Lafayette
Filmmakers & Musicians come unite! Exchange ideas, inspire
one another…and have a couple cold drinks.
Special Honorary Ceremony
7:00pm
– 10:00pm
Where: LITE Center, 537 Cajundome Boulevard
Presented by: Cox Communications & Moss Motors
iDiDx will have it's second annual Honorary Award Ceremony.This
year's honorees include Harry Shearer, Pruitt Taylor Vince and
the film Camille. This is a VIP event.
Midnight
Movie - Frankenstein Reborn
10:00pm
– 12:00am
Where: Parc international, Downtown Lafayette
Presented by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, Daily Advertiser &
Cox Communications
Frankenstein Reborn is a modern retelling of Mary Shelly’s
classic monster tale. Set in present day Los Angles, brilliant
geneticist Dr. Victor Franks pushes the ethical boundaries of
science to their breaking point. Come and join us for something
new and exciting. Never before has there been an outdoor screening
at midnight. Bring your blankets, chairs, food, drinks and friends!
Midnight
Happy Hour
12:00pm – 2:00am
Where: Grant Street Dancehall, 113 West Grant Street, Downtown
Lafayette
After the midnight movie, don’t go home. Come to Grant Street
Dancehall for a Midnight Happy Hour!

sunday,
april 20th
Closing
Reception
11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Acadiana Arts Council, 101 West Vermilion, Downtown Lafayette
Closing Brunch: Catered by Cocina Catering and Poseidon's
This is where we thank Acadiana and our sponsors for all their
support. A special thank you to Cucina Catering, , Posiedon's
Restaurant, Glazer's, Pearl Vodka & Acadiana Bottling.

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