

Nashville Creative Sustainability Summit: Afternoon Session
Join us for a conference designed specifically for filmmakers, musicians, and creatives, featuring in-depth workshops on funding and distribution and panel discussions with local industry and creators on building sustainability in the Southeast. This is offered in partnership with the Nashville Film Festival, the TN Entertainment Commission, Nashville PBS, and more. Check out our afternoon schedule below, panelists and more information coming soon!
2-3P Stewarding Your Career in a Changing Film and Music Industry
Industry leaders and experts break down where the creative industries are today and how creators, filmmakers, and musicians can best steward their own careers through this time.
Moderated by Emily Best - Founder and CEO, Seed&Spark
Panelists include:
Dr. Portia Sabin - President, Music Business Association
Gina Waters Miller - Music Executive
Christie Marchese - Founder and CEO, Kinema
Tony Bancroft - Director, Animator, and Podcaster
3:15-4:15P Building Creative Sustainability Locally
For filmmakers, musicians, and creatives who want to learn more about making their way with their craft AND commerce. Industry professionals will candidly discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a truly independent career. They will share how they sustain themselves financially and creatively.
Moderated by Emily Best - Founder and CEO, Seed&Spark
Panelists include:
Elizabeth Cook - Singer and Songwriter
Emily Neumann - 1st Assistant Director and Producer
Amanda and Amber Miller - Co-Founders, Fangirl Central
Access & Presence Notice
RSVPs are required for each session. The venue space is limited, and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We appreciate your cooperation and care in helping us steward the space responsibly.
We hope to see you there! And, check out our morning session if you would like to make it an all-day event!