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The Financing Conference - Saturday, June 25
The Financing Conference is a day full of workshops and panels for both the novice and the seasoned producer.
From a primer on film financing to detailed discussion on current trends in the foreign market, this conference
will provide first-hand information and advice from the experts.
Basic Film Financing
An in-depth presentation by Lewis Horwitz of the ways that films get financed. This session is designed for those
who are new to film financing and will include an explanation of basic film financing structures and terminology.
Panelist: Lewis Horwitz, Consultant
Co-Productions and International Film Financing
Experts in international film financing explore the state of independent film financing within the context of current
international and domestic market trends.
Panelists: Michael Donaldson (moderator, Donaldson & Hart, LLP), Sean Furst (Furst Films), Ed Labowitz, Pierre Weisbein (Green Room Pictures), Jared Underwood (Comerica)
Financing and Funding Opportunities
Representatives from cable and independent production companies, as well as program officers from public funding
organizations, explain their financing structures, how to approach their companies, what products they are looking
to produce, and share tips for concise and effective ways to present narrative and documentary projects for cable,
television, and theatrical distribution.
Panelists: Shelby Stone (moderator, Producer, Lackawanna Blues), Hal Sadoff (International Creative Management), Richard Saiz (ITVS), Robin Schorr (Sobini Films), Tommaso Fiacchino (Cherry Road Films), Erika Green (Oxygen Network)
Case Study:
Garden State
Come hear from producers Dan Halsted, Richard Klubeck and Gary Gilbert how they how they raised the capital and how the production was managed to make the film within a limited budget.
New Federal Tax Incentives
In October of 2004, the Federal Government passed new tax legislation that benefits film productions under 15
million dollars. As the legislation begins to be applied and evolves, join us for this follow-up session, where
panelists will explain the new incentives, talk about what this initiative represents, its impact on local
productions, and how it is currently being applied and used in combination with other state domestic incentives.
Panelists: Jean Prewitt (moderator, IFTA), Hal Kessler (Entertainment Attorney/Producer, The Sum of Us), Kathy Garmezy (DGA), Jeff Tolin (Ernst and Young)
Selling your Film/Maximizing Distribution
Learn the latest distribution techniques-from innovative theatrical service deals to cutting edge video strategies
(mixing retail and direct sales online). Understand how to reach target audiences effectively and whether to make
an overall distribution deal or split up the rights to your film.
Presentation by Peter Broderick (Paradigm Consulting)
Meet the Buyers and Distributors
Representatives from different companies explain the scope of their companies, the types of projects they acquire,
and the different stages at which they get involved.
Panelists: Peter Belsito (moderator, Film Finders), Howard Cohen (Roadside Attractions), Susan Wrubel (Paramount Classics), Joe Pichirallo (Focus Features), Tony Safford (Fox Searchlight)
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