Sometimes The Sequel Is Better Than The Original

EditFest NY, the east coast version of American Cinema Editor’s successful EditFest series, (launched last June at The Director’s Guild Theater in Manhattan) is returning June 11-12, 2010. EditFestNY is presented by American Cinema Editors (ACE) and Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop). Over the course of the weekend, EditFestNY will present some of the best known and highly regarded east coast film editors who turned out to mingle, mentor, and present. Last year's event kicked off with an industry insider’s view of how to break into the editing business. The panel was followed by an opening night gala, a wall-to-wall party where panelists from every EditFest NY panel mingled with rapt attendees. The second day of panels of editors from genres including television, documentary, comedy and feature films. To see videos of last year's event click here.

This years event is going to be even bigger and better. Over two tightly-programmed days, attendees - including professional editors, production executives, network and studio staff, fledgling assistants and content creators - will participate in sharply planned, targeted panels and extensive Q&A sessions. They’ll listen to, learn from and engage with the most respected, award winning editors of feature films and television. Attendees, VIPs, sponsors and panelists will also mingle at the highly anticipated opening night reception.

Dates: June 11 - 12, 2010

Location: Director's Guild of America Theater @ W57th Street

Cost: $349 per person - $249 for students, members of partner organizations, MEWShop Six Week Alumni and EditFest previous attendees. Group rates available (call for details).

Friday June 11, 2010:

7:15pm -9:00pm Opening Night Panel The Lean Forward Moment

Feature film editors discuss influential scenes from their favorite films. Moderated by Norman Hollyn (Editor, Author and Head of USC Editing Track).

9:00pm - 11:00pm Cocktail Party

Network with industry pros and colleagues.

Saturday June 12, 2010

10:00am - 11:45am The Documentary Edit: Finding the Moment

Documentary editors discuss writing with images. Moderated by Lillian Benson, ACE (ACE Board Member and Documentary Editor)

12:00pm - 1:00pm Anatomy of a Scene With Alan Heim

Get in the editing room with Alan Heim (former ACE president and Oscar™ winning editor) as he deconstructs scenes from his legendary body of work. Moderated by Bobbie O'Steen (author The Invisible Cut).

2:15pm - 3:30pm Cutting Yourself Out of a Corner

Editors discuss their many problem solving experiences. Moderated by Josh Apter (editor and owner of Manhattan Edit Workshop)

3:45pm - 5:15pm Avatar: The Big Picture

Steve Rivkin and John Refoua, editors of the Oscar™ winning film Avatar, lead an in depth discussion of their groundbreaking process. Moderated by Vincent LoBrutto (Author, Editor, Instructor at SVA)

6:00pm - 8:00pm Pizza And Beer

Network with industry pros and colleagues.

Panelists and Participants:

Confirmed panelists* (as of May 24, 2010)

Michael Berenbaum, ACE (Sex and the City I & II) Emmy™ Winner
Geof Bartz, ACE (Pumping Iron, Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth) Emmy™ Winner
Milton Ginsberg, ACE (Fidel, Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back)
Alan Heim, ACE (All That Jazz, Network, American History X) Oscar™ Winner
Norman Hollyn, (Heathers, Author of The Film Editing Handbook)
Joe Klotz, ACE (Precious, Junebug) Oscar™ Nominated
Mark Livolsi, ACE (The Blind Side, Wedding Crashers, The Devil Wears Prada)
Andrew Mondshein, ACE (Remember Me, Chocolat, The Sixth Sense) Oscar™ Nominated
Susan Morse, ACE (Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters) Oscar™ Nominated
Sabrina Plisco, ACE (Charlotte’s Web, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow)
Geoffrey Richman, ACE (The Cove, Sicko)
Steven Rivkin, ACE (Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean I,II & III, Ali, My Cousin Vinny) Oscar™ Nominated
John Refoua, ACE (Avatar, Balls of Fury, CSI Miami) Oscar™ Nominated
Randy Roberts, ACE (Law & Order, SVU) Emmy™ Nominated
David Ian Salter ACE (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2)
Thelma Schoonmaker, ACE (Goodfellas, Raging Bull, The Departed) Oscar™ Winner
Allan Title (Dog The Bounty Hunter, Queer Eye For The Straight Guy)
Jean Tsien (The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World, Shut Up & Sing)
Andrew Weisblum (Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Wrestler)
Jeffrey Wolf, ACE (First Sunday, Billy Madison)

*Panelists are subject to change based on availability.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to become a part of this annual event in New York City. To see a recap of last years event or exclusive videos of the panels click here.

EditFest NY presents an exclusive opportunity to support this exciting event and help shine a spotlight on the true icons of the entertainment industry. Through broad web, print and email marketing, MEWShop , ACE and EditFest NY have an estimated market reach of well over 1 million.

For more information on sponsorship levels or the event itself email info@mewshop.com or call 212.414.9570.

EDITFEST 2010 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR: $35,000

Logo/link in MEWShop EditFest NY registration page/confirmation email
Full page ad in official EditFest program book
Full page ad in two issues of Cinema Editor magazine
Platinum Sponsor recognition in Cinema Editor magazine
Logo signage at event – Platinum recognition including all sessions
Company logo visibility on print advertising in trade publications
Sponsor’s DVD loop at party in background
Event bag insert
Link and logo to company on all email blasts and on ACE website
Five complimentary tickets to EditFest NY
Exclusive booth inside theater
Exclusive video reel prior to opening night panel

BRANDING FOR PLATINUM LEVEL BEYOND EDITFEST:

Official and exclusive sponsor of one podcast of EditFest NY, featured permanently on our media partner websites.
Official and exclusive sponsor of one MEWShop Event, such as an Artist in Residence or listing as official sponsor in email blast promoting event
Logo/link in MEWShop webpage promoting event
Logo/link on RSVP page for event
Booth in lounge area
Video reel prior to a panel on second day of event

GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR: $15,000

Logo/link on all EditFest NY event promotion emails
Logo/link on both ACE and Mewshop event promotion webpage site
Logo/link in MEWShop EditFest NY registration page/confirmation email
Full Page Ad in official EditFest program book
Full Page ad in Cinema Editor magazine
Gold Sponsor recognition in Cinema Editor magazine
Logo signage at event – Gold recognition
Sponsor’s DVD loop at party in background
Event bag insert
Link to company website from ACE site
Five complimentary tickets to EditFest NY

SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR - $10,000

Logo/link in three EditFest NY event promotion emails
Logo/link on both ACE and MEWShop event promotion webpage site
Logo/link in MEWShop EditFest NY registration page/confirmation email
Logo CinemaEditor magazine – Silver sponsor recognition
Logo signage at the event
Full page ad in official Editfest program book
Link to company website from ACE site
Sponsor’s DVD loop at party in background
Event bag insert
Five complimentary tickets to EditFest NY

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR - $2,500

Logo/link in three EditFest NY event promotion emails
Logo/recognition EditFest NY program book
Logo signage at the event
Link to company website from ACE site
Two complimentary tickets to EditFest NY
Half page ad in program book

FRIEND LEVEL SPONSOR - $1,000

Logo/link in one email blast OR one additional ticket
Logo/link on EditFest NY website and program
One complimentary ticket to EditFest NY