FestForward Convergence l Best of The Fests Awards Ceremony
AboutFest produces FestForward, a convergence of music, film & food & wine festivals for three days of one part music, one part film, one part food and wine, one part technology and one part magic. Stir it up for a fun-filled mentally invigorating three day professionally enhancing experience with hundreds of festivals & industry insiders attending.
Who: Leading producers, promoters and directors of Festival brands such as:
MUSIC:
- Coachella
- Electric Daisy Carnival
- Bonnaroo
- Lollapalooza
- SXSW
- Vans Warped Tour
- TomorrowWorld
- Austin City Limits
- Global Citizen Festival
- Outside Lands
FILM:
- SXSW
- San Francisco Int’l Film Fest
- Bentonville Film Festival
- Tribeca Film Festival
- Toronto Film Festival
- AFI
- Mill Valley Film Festival
- The Weinstein Company
- Rhino Films
FOOD + WINE:
- South Beach Food & Wine
- Los Angeles Food & Wine
- Austin Food & Wine Festival
- Pebble Beach Food & Wine
- Charleston Wine + Food
- Zinfandel Experience
- Global Citizens Festival
- Outside Lands
- SXSW
What: A three-day Industry Conference for Festivals |
Networking | Panels | Best Practices | Exhibitors |
SponsorFest | Tech Hackathon | Art Installations |
Wine & Beer Tasting | Live Music | Poetry Readings |
“Best of The Fests” Awards Ceremony
FestForward features: Thought leaders from all disciplines, unique networking experiences, a tech hackathon for festival technology and educational resources in a relaxed yet elegant setting. Attendees and sponsors will leave inspired with solutions, contacts, new business and valuable insights and resources.
FAQs
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, provided you give us notification of the transferee in advance. At least try!
FAQs
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact us by phone at 310.993.4114 or email at stu@aboutfest.com/laurie@aboutfest.com. We love hearing from you!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
http://www.aboutfest.com/travel-information.html
FAQs
What is the refund policy?
We love you but there are no refunds. You can transfer to a friend or colleague or save, it if you must, for the following year. No exceptions!
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Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
We love people of all ages. That said only those 21 years or older may consume our alcoholic beverages.
FAQs
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It would be nice but we understand sometimes things get lost! Bring your id just in case.
-    Dominique LoveAtlanta Food & Wine Festival CEO & Founder 
-    Midori ConnollyAVGirl Productions Chief AVGirl 
-    Melissa AbbottDelta Air Lines Marketing and Advertising 
-    Luke ArcherCool Hand Look Creative Director, Video Producer 
-    Liana BenderCalifornia Film Institute Director of Development 
-    Amy BergFilmmaker 
-    David Alan Bernahl,IICLM, Pebble Beach & Los Angeles Food & Wine Festivals CEO 
-    Andy BernsteinHeadCount Executive Director 
-    John BoyleInsomniac Chief Growth Officer and interim CFO 
-    Kimberley BrowningHOLLYWOOD SHORTS, Comedy Film Nerds, TheoryFX Filmmaker & Film Festival Programmer 
-    Richard BurgiActor 
-    Clay BuschDanny Wimmer Presents Head of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships 
-    Bruno ChatelinFilmFestivals.com COO 
-    Jim ClendenenAu Bon Climat Owner & Winemaker 
-    Ted CohenTAG Strategic Managing Partner 
-    Alice CooperMusician 
-    Noah CowanSan Francisco Film Society Executive Director 
-    Christophe DaligaultOpen Garden Inc. Chief Marketing Officer 
-    Ken DeansKD Production Services Owner 
-    Melissa DicksonFashion Meets Music Festival Communications Director 
-    Philip DobardSoFAB Institute Vice President & Director 
-    Nora DunnActor 
-    Ralph EchemendiaRED-E Digital Chief Executive Officer 
-    Sam ElkinC3 Presents Talent Buyer 
-    “Disco Donnie” EstopinalDisco Donnie Presents/SFX Founder & CEO 
-    Andrea von FoersterFirestarter Music Supervisor 
-    Shana FongEventbrite Music Marketing 
-    Maureen FordLocal Alliances at Live Nation President 
-    Robert FowlerCatalystCreativ Senior Vice President 
-    Jennice FuentesFuentes Strategies Founder and Managing Partner 
-    Phil GalloJournalist & Author 
-    Kathleen GasperiniLabel Networks Senior Vice President 
-    Richard GlasserThe Weinstein Company Head of Music 
-    Keith GoldbergVendini Chief Revenue Officer 
-    Shep GordonTalent Manager, Hollywood Film Agent, and Producer 
-    David HazanDLH Consulting Consultant 
-    Hannah HouserAC Entertainment Communications Coordinator 
-    Matt KettmannWine Enthusiast Contributing Editor 
-    Laurie KirbyAboutFest Co-President 
-    Jeff KreinikTicketfly Head of Festivals 
-    Jesse LawrenceTiqIQ Founder & CEO 
-    Elana LeafInsomniac Director, Special Projects 
-    Michelle LeeDelta Air Lines Sales Director 
-    Elliott LefkoGoldenvoice/AEG President 
-    Steve LemonEvent Safety Alliance Director 
-    Justine LucasThe Global Poverty Project, Global Citizen Festival Global Director of Programs 
-    Megan LuceClean Vibes Branch Manager 
-    Kevin Lyman4fini, Vans Warped Tour Owner-CEO 
-    Stuart MacNaughtAboutFest Co-President 
-    Margaret MartinHarmony Project Founder / National Director 
Location
Dates
to 24th November 2015 - 11:30 AM
