Saturday May 27, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Filmmakers Billy “Bloody Bill” Pon (Circus of the Dead, Doll Boy), Chuck Norfolk (Haunted Trailer, Getting Schooled), Courtney Sandifer (Life Insurance Lottery, Jacob) and Kelley Wilson Robinson (The Good Things Devils Do, The Sinful South) talk about what it really takes to make your own horror movie. From coming up with the right ideas to making those ideas a reality. How to approach actors for work, how to draw up a contract for locations, music, actors, crews, extras. Equipment importance, sound, video, etc... Why film festivals, selling your film, distribution even self distribution. Come hear stories from the trenches of indie horror filmmaking from the people that are doing it. Our goal is to maybe prevent future filmmakers from the same pitfalls that befall so many others. Come and take notes and your questions are highly encouraged!

Please note that seating is very limited for this class!

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Frightmakers 101

Inside the Irving Convention Center. Level 3, Room 4

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Taking of photographs and the use of recording devices in the screening and panel room (Grand Ballroom, Level 4) is strictly prohibited. Attendees, members of the media and all other individuals may not record or photograph in this room at any time without express written permission from Texas Frightmare Weekend. This includes panels, Q&A's, movie screenings and any other event taking place in this room. Anyone caught filming movies will be escorted from the show.

Additionally, All schedules are posted approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the event. In most cases, the schedule is not posted any earlier due to continuing guest additions. If schedules were posted earlier, they would be invalid by the time the event approaches. Dates and times subject to change without notice. Seating for all panels and screenings are limited and buying a ticket to the convention does not guarantee seating. Panels and screenings are usually not full and have plenty of empty seats. However, some may be very popular and fill up very quickly. We reserve the right to clear the room prior to any screening or panel to make sure that attendees waiting in line are able to be seated. Please do not sit in on a panel prior to the one you really want to see to try and hold a seat(s). Plan your attendance accordingly.