As of 2023, we welcome FASHION, PUBLISHING, MUSIC, and GAMING to join us in celebration of creative industry. Film will remain at the core of our mission, but we are proud to recognize the equally innovative and brilliant work of creatives across all disciplines.
The Summit + FREE Online Community is LIVE! Come join and create your profile now! We are dedicated to elevating the creative industry, and it is our privilege to recognize and honor the work, innovation, and artistry of artists worldwide. It is with this spirit of unity that we urge sponsors, panelists, and attendants to join us in creating a space to celebrate the creativity of our communities.
SFS 21 OPENING CEREMONIES
Sponsored by: Washington State Department of Commerce
Welcome:
Renton Councilmember - Randy Corman
Guest Speakers:
Tom Skerritt
Mayor Will Hall - Shoreline
Dow Constantine - King County Executive Cynthia Carrillo - Greater Seattle Partners
Keynote:
Lisa J. Brown, Ph.D. - Washington State Commerce Director
S. Epatha Merkerson
Creative Economy:
Ben Andrews
POLITICAL CANDIDATE FORUM
Sponsored by: Seattle Office of Economic Development
Moderator: TraeAnna Holiday
CONFIRMED CANDIDATES:
Seattle Mayoral: Bruce Harrell
Seattle Council: Nikkita Oliver, Sara Nelson
Renton Council: Carmen Rivera, Joe Todd
Local leaders are joining us in a new partnership. This conversation will focus on the growth and evolution of our local creative economy and will include political candidates from the upcoming Seattle mayoral race with an audience full of creative leaders from our state.
At The Summit
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY VENDOR EXPO
Whether you're a production house, sound company, distributor, acting coach, film program, equipment rental business, or more, there is a place for you at the Summit. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your business to hundreds of online and in-person attendees in 2021.
PITCH SESSIONS
We provide creative participants with the opportunity to pitch their content to willing distributors, sales agents, marketing companies, and respected industry producers.
DISTRIBUTION MEETINGS
We set up one-on-one private meetings for distributor and producer representatives with content generators who can pitch their completed or near-completed projects.
EDUCATIONAL SERIES
We’re bringing you an extensive educational series that complements our industry leader panels. Classes focus on the ever-expanding opportunities for filmmakers, the content they create, and the 'how-tos' to make it in the business.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Networking opportunities abound at the Summit for participants, panelists, and presenters virtually and in-person. There’s also the potential for receptions, private meetings, and afterparties. A speed-networking session and additional closing celebration will also be held in 2021, along with at least one ‘virtual’ networking session for those who attend online.
The Summit’s
Premier Event
The Summit is the only workforce development opportunity like it in the Pacific Northwest serving digital creatives in the PNW and beyond. Writers, directors, producers, and actors can meet distributors, acquisition executives, talent agents, attorneys, festival directors, and others who provide services to the motion picture industry – to learn from and connect with them.
Now in its eighth year, the Summit’s premier event is a series of interactive, educational panels and workshops focused on connecting our local industry to L.A., New York, and the world.
The summit is a hybrid (virtual/in-person) event comprising of classes, workshops, panels, film screenings, pitch sessions, award ceremonies, and networking opportunities.
The industry professionals who organize the Summit volunteer thousands of combined hours to make it happen, out of the belief that coming together and pooling our resources provides the keys to bringing our collective stories to light.
We hope you’ll join us.
–We ARE the Creative Economy!
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