The 17th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival is proud to host several expert panel discussions led by reputable and experienced members of the film industry
Panel Discussion Location
All panel discussions will be hosted at the TCL Chinese Theater.
Discussion Categories & Panel Experts
The Importance of Latinos and Minorities in Hollywood Films
Date: Thursday, April 27th
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: TCL Chinese Theatres
Panel Members
Serving on the Board of Directors at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, Laura Lucio, a skilled television journalist/producer and consultant, has helped guide and shape the careers of many performers. As the moderator of this panel, she will draw from personal and professional experiences to discuss the important topic of racial minority in Hollywood film production.
Laura Lucio: (Moderator)
Producer [NBC TELEMUNDO], TV Journalist
Writer, Producer [Pantelion Films]
Jeffre Phillips:
Producer, Talent Representative, Film Financier
Actor [Selena, 1997], CEO [Latin Heat Magazine], Producer
Adriana Martinez Barron:
Producer, Creative Executive [3Pas Studios], How To Be a Latin Lover (2017), Instructions Not Included (2013)
Gerren Crochet: (Attendance Pending)
The Gersh Agency Film Finance and Distribution
Damian Bichir: (Attendance Pending)
Actor, Producer, Director
How to Make a Living Making Independent Films
Date: Friday, April 28th
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: TCL Chinese Theatres
Panel Members
Having produced and directed over 300 films for major networks such as Lifetime, Hallmark, ION, ABC, Family Channel, and many more, Michael Feifer, Fred Olen Ray, and Richard Gabai will come together as true veterans of the film industry to discuss their incomparable experiences in making independent films.
Writer, Director, Producer, President [Feifer Worldwide, Inc.]
Director, Producer, Writer
Actor, Producer, Director
Jury Members’ Discussion
Date: Saturday, April 29th
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: TCL Chinese Theatres
Jury Members' Discussions
CEO/Producer/Manager [SP Entertainment Group]
Please refer to the 2017 Jury page for all jury members
