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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Show Me the New Money
Where do you begin when navigating the wide variety of traditional and new media services, sites and opportunities being promoted to assist filmmakers in raising money? How do these tools and services differ from traditional private equity and film financing models? How …
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – No Budget, No Problem
How can filmmakers utilize new technologies to get their next project budgeted, developed and completed – for less time and money? Hear how filmmakers around the world are actively using new technology and innovative cross-platform collaboration for creative and financial gain to get …
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – New Venues for Documentary
Top producers reps and sales agents provide insight to the current trends, successes and deals happening in today’s documentary marketplace for feature and episodic content.
Moderator: David Wilson, Director, True/False Film Festival
Panelists: Josh Braun, Co-President, Submarine Entertainment, Alice Elliott, New Day; David Fenkel, Head …
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Know Your Digital Rights
How much are digital rights worth to producers and filmmakers? And which rights should filmmakers consider retaining or exploiting in this proliferation of new distribution outlets? Learn the deal structures and benefits for independent filmmakers from the experts.
Moderator: Laure Parsons, Infinicine
Panelists: Steven Beer, …
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Funding Blueprints for Docs
Many successful films end up on DVD, TV or the silver screen -but they often begin with funding from public granting programs, private foundations and via donations through fiscal sponsorship programs. However, what makes for a good application to a funding source may …
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Diana Holtzberg of Films Transit International discusses how first-time filmmakers can introduce themselves and their projects into the independent film marketplace.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Producer Lydia Dean Pilcher (The Namesake, The Darjeeling Limited) on her career, why she prefers to work outside the studio system, and finance strategy.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.
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Sarah Lash, Sales Agent at Cinetic Media, on how she selects projects.
From the 2007 Independent Filmmaker Conference.