Press Release

On February 18th, 2010, at the Universal Hilton, Createasphere’s Entertainment Technology Exposition (ETE) will present the key experts who helped bring the biggest movie of all time to the screen and beyond, to share their insights and experiences. Dan Restuccio, West Coast Editor of POST Magazine, will moderate the discussion and screening.  The blue-ribbon panel includes Joyce Cox, Visual Effects Producer (VES Nominee for "Avatar"), John Refuoa, ACE, (Eddie nominated for "Avatar"), Stephen Rivkin, ACE, (Eddie nominated for "Avatar"), Christopher Marino, Visual Effects Editor and Skip Kimball, DI Colorist, Modern VideoFilm. The panel will focus on a discussion of the technical and creative process that brought "Avatar," arguably one of the most game-changing films of all time, to the screen.
Kristin Petrovich-Kennedy, President of Createasphere comments, "To have a number of the key contributors from “Avatar” with us, is an honor.  After seeing this amazing accomplishment, I believe that anyone who has a vested interest in a creative or technical career in content creation will be extremely motivated to hear these experts and artists talk about their experiences."

This not-to-be-missed panel will be accompanied by a 3D screening of clips and making of materials.  Registration for the event is free until February 17th, 5 pm PST.

Createasphere ETE is a full day of conference offerings, educational intensives and exhibitions. Other panels and presentations include; “Keeping Production in California: Building an Influential Coalition To Save and Create Jobs and Business Now,” sponsored by Shoot Movies in California, founded by cinematographer, Ed Gutentag. Panelists will include Amy Lemisch, Executive Director of the California Film Commission, and other local and state government officials, union leaders, producers, studio staff and crew. Richard Verrier from the Los Angeles Times will moderate the panel. Intensives (two – hour workshops) presented by Panasonic, Canon and Adobe are also highlights of the day in addition to the wide array of exhibits and demonstrations throughout the exhibit floor.

Createasphere Entertainment Technology Exposition takes place at the Universal Hilton, on February 18th, 2010. For further information about panels, education or exhibition at Createasphere ETE, visit www.createasphere.com, or call 818.842.6611.

About Createasphere
Since 2001, HD EXPO created venues where the entertainment and technology communities meet and exchange invaluable information, community and education.  At the start of 2010, HD EXPO transitioned to Createasphere, a world where entertainment technology and creative vision converge. Createasphere, building on the success of HD EXPO, is an integrated organization presenting multi-tiered offerings that include expos and events, a membership organization, ongoing professional educations, and a dynamic online content resource.  Createasphere is headquartered in Burbank, California.