The Future Of Film Summit kicks off  December 8th in Los Angeles. Confirmed speakers include OREN PELI, Director and Screenwriter (Paranormal Activity, Area 51), MARK HORAK, President, Warner Home Video Americas, RENA RONSON, Co-Head, Independent Film Group, United Talent Agency, JOHN RUBEY, President, AEG Live, BLAIR WESTLAKE, Corporate VP, Media & Entertainment Group, Microsoft Corporation, CHRIS CAREY, EVP, Worldwide Technical Operations, Paramount Pictures, SIBYL GOLDMAN, VP...

Sometimes Hollywood lives up to its legend. Years ago, I was producing 2 entertainment weekly shows in L.A, and multi-talented French icon Thierry Lhermitte, was promoting "An Indian in the City" -- which went through an "extreme (re)make-over" by Disney later on... As we asked him if he pictured himself pursuing a career in Hollywood, he replied "No way, it's like the Cannes Film Festival 365 days a year!".However, recently, the recession hit, and what reached an a...

Stephanie RONNET:  Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background? Hilary HELSTEIN: I’m originally from New York with a background in theatre.  But my passion for theater, film and the arts quickly turned me to documentary filmmaking. My own film As Seen Through These Eyes, narrated by Maya Angelou has been screened internationally and garnered 8 awards to date. It has afforded me the wonderful opportunity to participate in many film festivals and meet hugely talented people...