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
- Thursday, April 27th
- 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- TCL Chinese Theatres
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.
- PANELISTS

Laura Lucio
PANEL MEMBER

Ted Perkins
PANEL MEMBER

Jeffre Phillips
PANEL MEMBER

Bel Hernández
PANEL MEMBER

Adriana Martinez Barron
PANEL MEMBER

Gerren Crochet
PANEL MEMBER

Damian Bichir
PANEL MEMBER
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How to Make a Living Making Independent Films
- Friday, April 28th
- 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- TCL Chinese Theatres
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.
- PANELISTS

Michael Feifer
PANEL MEMBER

Fred Olen Ray
PANEL MEMBER

Richard Gabai
PANEL MEMBER
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How to Make a Living Making Independent Films
- Saturday, April 29th
- 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- TCL Chinese Theatres
- PANELISTS

Steven Paul
PANEL MEMBER
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