2017 Panels

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

The Importance of Latinos and Minorities in Hollywood Films

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.
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Laura Lucio

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Ted Perkins

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Jeffre Phillips

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Bel Hernández

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Adriana Martinez Barron

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Gerren Crochet

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Damian Bichir

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How to Make a Living Making Independent Films

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.
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Michael Feifer

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Fred Olen Ray

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Richard Gabai

PANEL MEMBER

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How to Make a Living Making Independent Films

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Steven Paul

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