TTAFF March 14, 2026
Performances & Workshops Schedule
AMC Sundial 12 - Theater 1
151 2nd Ave North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
WORKSHOP #1: The Impact of AI on Filmmaking and New Media
Time: 4:00pm
Length: 25 minutes
Place: AMC Sundial Theater 1
Synopsis
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of visual storytelling. This session dives into the newest AI tools transforming screenwriting, production, editing, VFX, and animation, while also examining how creators are using AI across emerging platforms such as interactive media, virtual production, and digital art. Attendees will gain practical insights, real-world examples, and ethical considerations to help them harness AI to expand creativity, streamline workflows, and innovate across the rapidly evolving world of film and new media.
Speakers
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Franklin Rivera - CEO; V2M2 Group, Inc./ ARP Visuals
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Professor Gregg Perkins - Professor & Chair; Film, Animation & New Media, UT
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Professor Santiago Echeverry - Professor Film, Animation and New Media, UT
Moderator
Tian Liu - TTAFF Founder & CEO Tigertail Productions LLC
WORKSHOP #2: How to Fund Your First Film?
Time: 4:30pm
Length: 25 minutes
Place: AMC Sundial Theater 1
Synopsis
Learn the essential strategies independent filmmakers use to get their projects off the ground. This workshop covers how to build a compelling pitch, create a realistic budget, and navigate funding avenues such as grants, investors, crowdfunding, sponsorships, and in-kind partnerships. Attendees will walk away with practical tools, real examples, and a step-by-step roadmap for securing the resources needed to turn their first film from an idea into a fully financed production.
Speakers
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Joshua Morgan - Tampa-based Filmmaker
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Tony Armer - Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Sunscreen Film Festival
Moderator
Tian Liu - TTAFF Founder & CEO Tigertail Productions LLC