BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL INDUSTRY NETWORKING AND MENTORSHIP

Family and character driven films have long been a significant part of the movie industry in the United States and around the world. Creating these fun films for all age groups is a unique craft unto itself, and in many ways an industry of its own within the film and TV business. In the session, veteran writer Alec Sokolow behind the mega successful Toy Story will provide strategies and guidance on how to develop authentically fun films for all age groups, what the industry is looking for in today's market place, how to pitch a new concept for mass audiences. ALEC SOKOLOW Writer ALEC SOKOLOW is an Oscar nominated & original screenwriter of "Toy Story" whose movies have topped one billion dollars in world wide box office. A Hollywood lifer who has written and written on "Money Talks," "Goodbye Lover," "Cheaper By the Dozen," "Garfield," "Garfield; A Tale Of Two Kitties," "Evan Almighty" among dozens of other major studio projects. Sokolow has also written the story and meta mythology for Activision's massive "Skylander's" video game franchise that has topped one billion dollars in global sales. The New York City born and raised native has worn many hats in his illustrious career. Producer. Animation Director. Late Night Comedy writer. Radio talk show host. Children's book author. Documentarian. Public speaker. NYU Professor. He currently resides in NYC with all of his imaginary friends.