2022 DMV Film & TV Summit ( 3rd Annual)

Tressa "Azarel" Smallwood is an award-winning Book Publisher and Movie Producer. In 2003 after writing her first novel, Tressa resigned from her teaching tenure to fulfill her dream of becoming an author. Since then, she's penned 4 novels, and published many other authors resulting in over 162 published titles some of which are now being adapted to film and tv series. As a content catalog owner, Tressa's entrepreneurial work as both an author, book consultant and movie producer have been featured in Black Enterprise, EURWeb, The Source, Shadow & Act, Rolling Out, and many more.Expanding into the film industry in 2014 Smallwood created her award-winning film company, MegaMind Media in the Washington DC area to shed light on the amazing talent in the area and to create fulfilling African-American content. Tressa has cast and worked alongside many accomplished actors such as Rob Riley, Denise Boutte, Clifton Powell, and Lamman Rucker. Smallwood's big break came in 2016 when her filmSecretswas licensed by BET NETWORKS. Since then she has producedAll In, the 2019 ABFF & BET award winning film, starring Lil Mama, Elise Neal, Lyric Hurd;Sinners Wantedstaring Clifton Powell and Traci Braxton andThe Available Wifestarring KJ Smith, Terayle Hill, and Roger Guenveur Smith, all of which were filmed in the District of Columbia. Tressa is currently in development for three of her scripted TV Series,Caught Up,Positions, andDirty Divorce(based off the best selling book series).In her spare time, Smallwood mentors youth with her iFilm academy and hosts numerous programs through the Mayor's Summer Youth Program. She's most fulfilled by teaching others to duplicate her success.

Tressa "Azarel" Smallwood

The DMV TV & Film Summit is back for another year! Come meet Network Execs, Casting Agents, Film Financiers, Marketing Experts & more!

The 3rd Annual DMV Film &amp; TV Virtual Summit is here!This Summit will provide educational and networking opportunities for creatives, artists, producers, content creators, actors and more. You will interact and learn directly from industry professionals.You will learn:- The power of networking- How to get in front of the camera- What it takes to be behind the camera- How to protect your intellectual property- How to write a stellar screenplay- The do’s and don&#x27;t’s of pitching yourself or your project.Speakers include Lorisa Bates (BET), Nikki Love (ALL BLACK), John Baldasare ( BET), Mona Scott Young ( Producer &amp; Love &amp; Hip Hop Creator) Nick Roses ( Agent) plus several Producers &amp; Production Companies making moves in the industry ! Click below to see our speaker lineup.<a href="https://dmvfilmsummit.com/2022-speakers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://dmvfilmsummit.com/2022-speakers/</a>A ticket purchase does not guarantee scripts, or projects being seen. VIP ticket holders have the opportunity to pitch their movie/tv series ideas to a total of (2) Network Executives or Production Companies. A list with choices will circulate 4 days prior to the event.IMPORTANT FOR ACTORS &amp; ASPRIRING ACTORS:You should attend two sessions in particular:Sat 4/23- 12:30 EST- 2pm EST &quot;How to Get Booked&quot; which will include a Live Casting Call where you can audition.Sun 4/24- How to Land an AGENT &amp; TALENT MANAGERDMV VIRTUAL SUMMIT HOURSSaturday, April 23rd 10am-5pmEST; Sunday, April 24th 12pm-6:30pmESTRegistration Options:EARLY BIRD SPECIALSVIRTUAL Early Bird Regular Admission - $97, VIRTUAL REGULAR ADMISSION - $197VIRTUAL VIP ADMISSION- $497 EMAIL at any time; email us at thefilmsummit@gmail.comSee below for more information for admission detailsVIRTUAL PACKAGESRegular Admission includes:- Entry into 2 day virtual event- Admission to all general sessions- Learn the power of networking- How to get in front of the camera- What it takes to be behind the camera- How to protect your intellectual property- How to write a stellar screenplay- What network and streaming execs are looking for.Includes online community feature for networking with fellow participants.<a href="https://dmvfilmsummit.com/speakers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Regular Admission - $197VIRTUAL VIP Packages for virtual participants Everything in Regular Admission, PLUS- Breakout sessions with special guests-Opportunity to Pitch A Film Or Series Concept to Producers and Network Execs- Hands-on Learning with Speakers &amp; Panelists - Intimate Discussion with a PRODUCER or Network Exec- or Conversation on Getting Your Kid in the IndustryVirtual Purchase Policy - Attendees will receive a private link to the conference a day before.STUDENT PACKAGES (Undergraduate and below)Regular Admission - $99Email dmvfilmsummit@gmail.com for information on VIP Packages- NO REFUNDS- Requests to transfer ticket/passes must be made in writing to <a href="http://dmvfilmsummit.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>thefilmsummit@gmail.com

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