POSTPONED - Production: Panelists Discussion, Audio Visual, and Q&A

Lucien Harriot’s company, Mechanism Digital, designs and produces award winning visual effects,3D animation and design for feature films, television shows, commercial advertising and medical education.His creative studio prides itself in taking the mystery out of the process, working closely with clients through the technical and creative phases, from storyboard to delivery. A fast thinker and problem solver, Lucien is comfortable leading teams of technical artists and supervising on the sets of TV and feature films. The studio continues to push the envelope with innovative new media developing touch-screen and augmented/virtual reality experiences. He will be going over what his company does in visual effects and design, listing hardware, software and the types of artist he works with. He will compare big and small projects, for example, what he does on reality TV shows as opposed to big budget films.

Anthony Lopez, has been with Media Services for 11 years. He was formerly a General Manager, supervising the New York, Los Angeles and online operations and in 2013 he was a Sales Agent in the production payroll division. For six years previous to that, Anthony worked in the retail division at Showbiz Software and he had opened the popular Showbiz Store & Café as a manager in 2007. Media Services, is an entertainment payroll, production accounting and software enterprise with 40 years’ experience in the US markets and abroad.  Showbiz Software is a division of Media Services, a leading payroll and production accounting resource for the entertainment industry. 

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Jennifer has a passion for negotiating, making deals and helping parties resolve their differences. Her clients include independent producers, production companies and performers who are navigating the industry. She is involved in film, television and media projects from early stages assisting with packaging and financing through post-production, distribution and sales. We are here for all your Entertainment and Business needs. From finding investors to drafting contracts to post-production.  Jennifer looks forward to learning more about our organization and working with our membership through a membership discount. An Entertainment Attorney and Professional Mediator, admitted to practice in the states of NY and CT., she holds an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a B.A. in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University. She holds the position of Counsel at Complete Production Group. She obtained her J.D. at CUNY School of Law.  Prior to private practice, Jennifer held a position, as a business representative for SAG-AFTRA, signing films to the codified basic union agreement, as well as negotiating and resolving disputes between producers and performers in violation of the contract. Jennifer belongs to various committees of the New York State Bar Association, including the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section, Diversity Committee, Committee on Media Law and the Dispute Resolution Section. Jennifer is also a member of the New York City Bar Association Committee on Motion Pictures as well as the American Bar Association Forum on Sports and Entertainment. Jennifer frequently speaks and contributes to events and panels as a moderator. Her speaking engagements include the SAG Foundation Short Film Showcase, Socially Relevant Film Festival, City College of New York, Americas Film Festival, Long Island International Film Expo, Catalina Film Summit, NY Players Club and the NY Indie Film Collective.