Get Involved with NOHO CINEFEST!
Get Involved with NOHO CINEFEST!
FILMMAKER'S CORNER
MEETUPS
THURSDAY, AUG 28TH
4pm
NoHo CineFest Kick-Off
Social Event
The LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Glendale Main Bar is our spot for the event, so let's start early and gather to network. You'll also be able to pick up your badges and then join in the early screenings where the award nominees will be revealed.
friDAY, AUG 29TH
4pm
NoHo CineFest Meetup
Social Event
Join us at the bar to socialize and network prior to screenings! It's a good opportunity to meet others and many more filmmakers are flying in and will start their experience today.
STORIES ARE PORTALS:
Past Lives, Future Scripts
with FIlmmaker and Hypnotist Ona Zimhart
Friday, August 29: 5pm
Auditorium 4 - Free with RSVP Ticket
Where do our stories come from?
What if the stories you tell aren’t just imagination—but memories echoing from other lives you’ve lived? Join Ona Zimhart, filmmaker, hypnotist and host of the Ancient Astronauts Podcast, for a mind-bending journey into past lives, creative flow, and the role of filmmakers as timeline weavers that can shape our current reality.
Industry Meetup
Professional Event
6:30pm
Prolific Pictures
Producers & Distirbutors
Michael Hayes is a writer, producer, and partner at Prolific Pictures, a global sales and distribution company specializing in independent film. A former Nicholl and PAGE Award finalist, Michael holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and Brown University. After two decades in Los Angeles working in screenwriting and production, he launched Prolific Pictures in 2017 to bridge the gap between indie filmmaking and global distribution. As both a sales agent and creative consultant (including for Spiller Law’s Entertainment Division), Michael brings a unique perspective on navigating the business side of film without losing the creative heart.
Germaine Lacayo, Head of Marketing and Distribution at Prolific Pictures, brings over a decade of expertise in international film sales. Before joining Prolific, she spent six years at Multivisionnaire Pictures, an LA-based global sales agency, where she represented a wide array of independent genre films to markets worldwide. Her career began on the film festival circuit, giving her a sharp understanding of audience and market trends. At Prolific, she now works directly with filmmakers to bring diverse, independent voices to digital platforms (like Amazon, Hulu, iTunes, and HBO), physical media (Walmart, Redbox), and global buyers — all while guiding projects from post-production through final delivery.Together, Michael and Germaine represent the next wave of sustainable indie filmmaking: combining creative development with strategic distribution to help low-budget films reach a global audience and build real careers in the process.
saturDAY, AUG 30TH
Industry Meetup
Professional Event
3pm
Bianca Goodloe
Entertainment Attorney
Bianca Goodloe is a member of the California Bar Association, the New York Bar Association and a Foreign Registered Advocate with the European Union. Having worked at the top global and magic circle law firms Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP and Linklaters (in Prague, Berlin and London), Ms. Goodloe has years of experience in film finance, entertainment law and intellectual property, having also worked in development and production prior to practicing law.
CANCELED
Industry Meetup
Professional Event
4pm
Stephanie Pfingsten
Lumos PR
Stephanie Pfingsten, Founder of Lumos PR, represents 190+ clients below-the-line in film, TV, Broadway and video games. Specializing in red carpets, film festivals and awards, she has led Oscar campaigns for Anora, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Elvis; and Emmy campaigns for The Bear, Shogun, Abbott Elementary, and more. She collaborates frequently with Disney, DC and Marvel Studios, including PR for Superman, The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and more.
sunDAY, AUG 31st
Industry Meetup
Professional Event
2:30pm
Mobile Filmmaking Workshop
Barton Weiss - Author & Filmmaker
The best camera is the one in your hand! Learn how to use your phone to get professional results. We will talk about why to shoot with mobile, go over apps, and sound for mobile, and answer your questions.
Industry Meetup
Professional Event
4pm
Kelvin Abraham
Acquisitions Executive (Global TV & Film) FilmHub
Kelvin Abraham, a Chicago-born Film Executive, embodies passion for the industry. Now based in Los Angeles, he got his start to his now 13 year film career, completely falling into the film space, working as an Operations Manager at a luxury theater chain site in Illinois. There, he caught the attention of the company’s COO who was in town for a site visit, and recognized his potential after speaking in detail. Three months later, She recommended him for a corporate role as a film buyer. Kelvin programmed and scheduled content across 17 locations in that position, sourcing it directly from the 6 major Hollywood studios, as well as a handful of independent studios.
When the pandemic disrupted theatrical operations, Kelvin pivoted into festival distribution, working as a client facing manager ant a tech/post production facility and collaborating closely with festival directors and countless independent producers. This transition deepened his understanding of the distribution landscape and fueled his passion for championing indie creators.
Today, as an Acquisitions Executive of Global Film and TV at Filmhub, Kelvin specializes in sourcing and securing high-potential, culturally resonant content for digital distribution across AVOD, SVOD, and TVOD platforms. His sales, marketing, and festival strategy background enables him to identify commercially viable projects, particularly from underrepresented voices and international markets.
With a strong focus on direct producer relationships, Kelvin is known for unlocking new-release titles before they land traditional deals and for bringing strategic insight to every partnership. Beyond acquisitions, he’s a vocal advocate for modern indie distribution, regularly contributing thought leadership on social platforms and at industry events. His mission is to help creators monetize their work and reach wider audiences in a constantly evolving digital ecosystem.