A Comprehensive Film Financing Seminar and Business Plan Workshop for the Independent Filmmaker
March 29th & 30th, 2008
Writers Guild Theater, Beverly Hills, CA
What is the most important thing you need to make your project a reality? Money. Without it, scripts gather dust and even the most worthy projects can go nowhere. Yet finding the money and getting the money are the biggest obstacles independent filmmakers encounter.
The simple fact is, like everyone else, you’ll need money to make your project a reality. And, if you’re like the majority of filmmakers we assist, getting the money can seem like an overwhelming task. You may not even know where to start.
You have two choices: Do you want to be at the mercy of producers, agents or other people who may or may not help you or have your best interests at heart? Or, do you want to “empower and educate yourself” to take control of your project and learn what’s involved in getting your film funded?
If you are a…
• Filmmaker with a project ready to go
• Filmmaker developing a project
• Filmmaker who have run out of money
• Writer
• Producer – Film or TV
• Documentary filmmaker with a passion project
Who you’ll meet and What you’ll learn…
Louise Levison presents: Filmmakers and Financing: Financial Strategies and Business Plans for both filmmakers and Investors.
• The acknowledged master of independent film business plans; Louise is the author of the definitive guide to independent film business plans Filmmakers and Financing (in it’s 5th printing).
Mark Litwak presents: Set Yourself Up For Success: Protect your investors and yourself by building the right legal foundation for your film project.
• Mr. Litwak is a leading entertainment attorney providing legal services or worked as a rep on more than 200 motion pictures. His practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing.
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* * * Learn why 2008 is THE year to get your film funded. * * *
• A unique set of circumstances in the US tax codes means more independent films will be made and funded this year than ever before. Tax advantages for private investors to fund Indie films end this year.
• We’ll tell you what they are and how to present those advantages to potential investors.
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Hal “Corky†Kessler presents: Getting the Government to Produce Your Movie: Understanding and utilizing government subsidies and tax incentives to finance your films.
• A highly regarded expert on the business and legal aspects of feature film development and tax incentives in connection with the entertainment industry.
Bianca Bezdek presents: Low on Dollars / High on Sense: Understanding how films are financed and how you can retain ownership in your project while still getting it funded.
• Ms. Bezdek has years of experience in film finance, entertainment law and intellectual property, having worked in development and production prior to practicing law.
Sandra Ruch presents: Find Out Who Will Fund Your Film When Nobody Thinks It’s Profitable: Financing solutions for your passion project.
• Ms. Ruch is the Executive Director of the International Documentary Association (IDA). Prior to joining IDA, Ms. Ruch served as President of Marketing at New Line Cinema and launched over 50 theatrical releases.
Speaking of finding money…
Saturday evening’s NETWORKING RECEPTION grants you access to
• Producers
• Film fund managers
• Movie investors
• Entertainment attorneys
• State film commissions
• And, others who have the power to get funds for your project.
• It’s an unprecedented opportunity to meet people who can actually get you funded… Don’t miss it!
Learn how to:
*Get free money for your film
*Get paid for your film before one frame is even shot
*Create business documents for your project that get results
*Use the techniques studios employ to get movie money
*Find the money
*And much more…
Don’t forget your Free Gifts…
• Download the essential free report, “The 7 Fatal Financial Mistakes Filmmakers Make (… and how to avoid them)â€.
• Take advantage of a free 15-minute phone consultation by chatting with a consultant live on their site or by sending an email to laura@dreamscapestudiosla.com.