Panel Agenda Continues to Evolve for Upcoming Tech Symposium

JACKSON, Wyo. The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival has announced the panels to be presented at its upcoming Technology Symposium. Taking place October 4-6 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the Jackson Hole Tech Symposium presents independent filmmakers and media professionals access to technology innovators and top industry leaders as they discuss the critical questions challenging media today.

This year's panels will explore how emerging platforms integrate with conventional distribution, and the technological innovations that are revolutionizing today's media. Panel topics range from emerging technology in acquisition and distribution to business models and production workflow in multi-format productions. Using groundbreaking case studies, panelists offer attendees the opportunity to learn from the latest in media advancement. Symposium directors are still accepting nominations for production case study sessions, as well as potential speakers.

Sandra J. Ruch, Executive Director of the International Documentary Association (IDA), emphasized the Symposium's dedication to high quality panel programming: "During past events, I have been impressed with the careful selection of timely topics and knowledgeable panelists. Panel speakers are media authorities who are passionate about their topics and cut straight to the point."

Furthermore, Symposium panelists are highly accessible to attendees. "We are capping attendance at around 300 delegates for this year's event, which is much smaller than most technology forums," said Lisa Samford, Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival hosting the Tech Symposium. "It is a casual environment that encourages one-on-one dialogue, so delegates truly receive the attentive answers they need in order to make informed production decisions."

To nominate panelists for consideration, review the agenda at www.jhfestival.org/symposium2006/agenda.php and e-mail panels@jhfestival.org. Aside from an advanced panel line up, the Symposium also offers peer-to-peer luncheons, exhibits and demos, and a bonus day of hands-on workshops. Registration for the event opened this week and is available online.