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05/24/10--06:05: "Creating Your Film Financing Plan" Virtual Seminar with film finance expert Jeff Steele (chan 1858538)

In this seminar film finance expert Jeff Steele, CFO of Magnet Media Group, covers the ins-and-outs of creating your independent film financing plan. Jeff discusses why filmmakers need a financing plan, the elements required to successfully create and execute a financing plan, how to think in "net" rather than gross, how to integrate various forms of crowd funding into a traditional financing plan and much, much more.


05/24/10--06:05: Anatomy of a Distribution Deal 2.0: A Virtual Seminar with Stacey Parks (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar, Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses the drastic changes in distribution deals over the past year and explores the types of deals independent filmmakers are negotiating now (including the kinds of percentages and expenses that can be negotiated, how filmmakers can keep more rights when working with traditional distributors, the role of the distributor in today's landscape, and more).


05/24/10--06:05: VIRTUAL SEMINAR: "The Post Berlin Wrap-up" with Film Specific founder Stacey Parks (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses trends and insights from the 2010 European Film Market: the climate for indies in 2010, the state of the marketplace for financing and distribution, emerging opportunities for independents, and more.


05/24/10--06:05: "Creating Your Film Financing Plan" Virtual Seminar with film finance expert Jeff Steele (chan 1858538)

In this seminar film finance expert Jeff Steele, CFO of Magnet Media Group, covers the ins-and-outs of creating your independent film financing plan. Jeff discusses why filmmakers need a financing plan, the elements required to successfully create and execute a financing plan, how to think in "net" rather than gross, how to integrate various forms of crowd funding into a traditional financing plan and much, much more.


05/24/10--06:05: "Financing, Distribution & Section 181 Legal Seminar" with Entertainment Attorney Cork (chan 1858538)

In this legal seminar with entertainment attorney Corky Kessler, Corky answers filmmakers questions on legal issues in Financing and Distribution. He also discusses the biggest concern filmmakers don't pay attention to, what to avoid in contracts with a distributor, PLUS updates on Section 181.






05/24/10--06:05: SEMINAR: "Six Stages of a Pitch" with Producer Suzanne Lyons (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar independent producer Suzanne Lyons dissects and details the six stages of a winning pitch - from tailoring your pitch to your audience, to creating a rapport, to focusing their attention, to selling your ideas, to determining the next steps and to the all-important follow-up.


05/24/10--06:05: Anatomy of a Distribution Deal 2.0: A Virtual Seminar with Stacey Parks (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar, Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses the drastic changes in distribution deals over the past year and explores the types of deals independent filmmakers are negotiating now (including the kinds of percentages and expenses that can be negotiated, how filmmakers can keep more rights when working with traditional distributors, the role of the distributor in today's landscape, and more).


05/24/10--06:05: VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING: Film Financing In the Current Marketplace Part II (chan 1858538)

In this virtual town hall meeting we discuss the current state of financing for independent films, the emerging models for financing independent films, and how filmmakers can successfully piece together financing.


05/24/10--06:05: 25 Bankable Actors for Independent Films from the 2010 Cannes Film Market (chan 1858538)

They can carry clout with buyers, but they're not so big they are completely out of reach for independents. Our picks for 25 bankable actors for independents from the 2010 Cannes Film Market.


05/24/10--06:05: EFM 2010 SELLERS: 10 WORLDWIDE SALES AGENTS FOR INDEPENDENT FILMS (chan 1858538)

Our hand-picked list of 10 independent film sales agents from across the globe at the 2010 European Film Market. EFM, held in conjunction with the Berlinale Film Festival, is one of the top international film markets, attracting buyers and sellers from across the globe.


05/24/10--06:05: "Secrets to Negotiating a Good Deal With Your Sales Agent": A Virtual Seminar with Film Sp (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar, former foreign sales agent and Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses how to split up rights, what to ask for when negotiating with a sales agent, what expense caps mean, how to take the upper hand and negotiate the deal that's right for you, and more.


05/24/10--06:05: VIDEO: Distribution 2.0 -The Major Issues For Independents: Windows, Rights, Revenue (chan 1858538)

In this video training, we take a look at the biggest issues for independent filmmakers when implementing a Distribution 2.0 strategy: dealing with traditional vs. 2.0 release windows, splitting up rights, and projecting and earning revenue with 2.0 distribution.


05/24/10--06:05: VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING: Film Financing In the Current Marketplace Part II (chan 1858538)

In this virtual town hall meeting, moderated by Film Specific founder Stacey Parks, we discuss the current state of financing for independent films, the emerging models for financing independent films, and how filmmakers can successfully piece together financing.


05/24/10--06:05: VIRTUAL SEMINAR:"Secrets to Negotiating a Good Deal With Your Sales Agent" with Film Speci (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar, former foreign sales agent and Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses how to split up rights, what to ask for when negotiating with a sales agent, what expense caps mean, how to take the upper hand and negotiate the deal that's right for you, and more.


05/24/10--06:05: Expert Series Legal Seminar with Entertainment Attorney Corky Kessler (chan 1858538)

In this legal seminar with entertainment attorney Corky Kessler, Corky answers filmmakers questions on legal issues in Financing and Distribution. He also discusses the biggest concern filmmakers don't pay attention to, what to avoid in contracts with a distributor, PLUS updates on Section 181.






05/24/10--06:05: 12 Family-Friendly European Independent Buyers (chan 1858538)

Fresh from MIPTV, our hand-picked list of 12 distributors from across Europe who buy independent films in all genres, with a particular emphasis on family-friendly films.


05/24/10--06:05: VIRTUAL SEMINAR: "The Post Berlin Wrap-up" with Film Specific founder Stacey Parks (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses trends and insights from the 2010 European Film Market: the climate for indies in 2010, the state of the marketplace for financing and distribution, emerging opportunities for independents, and more.


05/24/10--06:05: THE POST-CANNES REPORT: HOW TO SURVIVE PRODUCING A FILM FOR THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE - A VIRTUAL SEMIN (chan 1858538)

The new economy and all the 2.0 distribution possibilities are great for lower budget films if you are looking to recoup your investment. But what about for films budgeted $1 million and higher? How do you survive this higher budgeted landscape when you need to recoup much bigger revenue numbers? Join me for this post Cannes Report Virtual Seminar as I give you my top strategies for how to plan for financing and distribution.


05/24/10--06:05: SEMINAR: "Six Stages of a Pitch" with Producer Suzanne Lyons (chan 1858538)

In this virtual seminar independent producer Suzanne Lyons dissects and details the six stages of a winning pitch - from tailoring your pitch to your audience, to creating a rapport, to focusing their attention, to selling your ideas, to determining the next steps and to the all-important follow-up.


08/24/10--00:49: "The Legal Implications of Crowdfunding & Other Issues Related To Film Financing" with (chan 1858538)

Crowdfunding. It's one of the hottest sources of funding for indies right now, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this legal seminar with entertainment attorney Corky Kessler, Corky discusses the legal implications surrounding crowdfunding, what filmmakers need to be aware of, the liabilities involved and how to navigate this complicated and misunderstood world. Plus, Corky will discuss other legal issues and film financing considerations affecting independent filmmakers.