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The Konnect Konference

Presented by Secret Society of Black Creatives at Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, Roxbury MA

Apr 12 - 14 2024
The Konnect Konference

Join for the annual SSBC Konnect event. For the first time this year’s Konnect will be a Konference!

Join for the annual SSBC Konnect event. For the first time this year’s Konnect will be a Konference! You’ll have 3 days worth of events and programming centered on education and networking for the film and advertising commercial industries. For filmmakers of all levels from working professionals to those just starting out.

ADMISSION INFO

Additional time info:

Kollege Konnect - Is there film work in Massachusetts?
Facilitated by TCGT Entertainment and Orsini Media

Kollege Students Only
The goal of the Kollege Konnection is to provide insight and resources for college students, ages 18 to 35, with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in filmmaking and media production in Massachusetts.

11:00am: Registration and a light lunch
1:00pm - 2:15pm: MFO Discussion: Promoting MA jobs to students &
Resume Review
1:00pm-5:00pm: Pitch Your project / Pitch Yourself for potential job
2:30pm - 3:45pm: Rental House Panel Discussion & Job Recruitment
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Network speed dating 1:1 Sessions

Registration for this day only, will be for Kollege students and a valid ID is required.

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The Konnect: Transferable Skills -Diving into the Film Industry

An event in Roxbury where members of the community can learn about career opportunities in the film and television industry.

10:00am: Registration
10:45am: Opening Remarks
Nerissa Williams Scott, SSBC and Emcee
Vladimir Minuty, SSBC President
Meg Jarrett (MFO)
Lisa Simmons (RoxFilm)

11:45am–2:00pm
Understanding the Film Positions & becoming a PA - By: IATSE and Vlad- 2nd floor-rm 213
SSBC Actors Workshop - Presentation forum- 2nd floor
Introduction to Development in MA (TCGT) - 2nd floor: room 212
Session on Budgeting: union - By: AJ -Classroom - 6th floor
Scheduling & Production Management and Locations -Tedward - non-union- 6th floor

12:00pm–5:00pm: Meet the IATSE - 1st Floor

3:00pm–5:00pm
Director of Photography & Cam Op In Frame & Focus thru the Lens -By: Anawan Studios 2nd floor - room 213
Production Design-Creating the Look of the Set - By: Danielle Kelly - 2nd floor -room 212
Screenwriting 101 -Your Voice on the Page: By: Thato Mwosa +Ulya Aviral
2nd Floor Presentation forum

Be sure to stop by the MEMBERSHIP table on the second floor to meet our new Director of Membership, Jessica Estelle Huggins. She’ll be there to help new members sign up for membership, answer questions, listen to feedback and hear your ideas for future events and programs that you are interested in.

6:00pm-9:00pm: Networking - 6th floor. You must RSVP Food and drinks will be served. This is a casual event and a great opportunity to network and make new connections. We hope to see many of you there!

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Kommercial & Audio Production in Advertising

An event in Roxbury where members of the community can learn about career opportunities in the commercial and advertising industry. #diversitymatters

11:00am: Registration
12:00pm – 1:30 pm: Intro To Kommercial Production Panel discussion - 2nd floor
1:45pm-3:00pm: This business of music, By Malik Williams, Reel Sync Music- 2nd floor
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Meet the representatives of Kommercial Production companies - 2nd floor

LOCATION

Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building

2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119

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