SXSW 2012

Many filmmakers are driven by a desire to tell compelling stories in ways that impact public policies and laws. This often brings them to the doors of Congress, where major policies are created and changed. Policymakers and filmmakers both want to make a difference but usually operate in such separate realities that creative possibilities can be missed. Join a bipartisan panel of high-powered Congressional staffers on a behind-the-scenes look at how laws and policies are made in Washington, how to connect with the right people, and how to position your film for maximum political impact. Questions Answered: