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IIFF Los Angeles Film Financing Townhall (December 2009): Networking & Education for Filmmakers & FinanciersTuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)Los Angeles, CA |
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IIFF/LA Townhall Meeting at LA Film School in Hollywood –
Where Film & Finance Meet to Succeed Together
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*** Don't miss IIFF's other upcoming events in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco ***
The Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its successful series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with another special Film Financing Townhall in Hollywood. Our friends at The Los Angeles Film School are again hosting us at their state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city, conveniently located near the corner of Sunset & Vine.
This "grassroots" community get-together is designed to foster & inform productive relationships between attending professionals and to provide unbiased insight & education about the business of film (and film financing in particular). The event features a powerful roster of highly topical speakers from the filmmaking and financial industries. We are delighted to welcome real-world financiers among our guests for the evening!
IIFF's one-of-a-kind mission is to sustainably expand the scope & appeal of film financing, and to do so for the benefit of the public at large. True to our proven motto of "democratizing film financing," IIFF's regular Townhall Meetings bring together a wide array of professionals from relevant backgrounds in film, finance and beyond for a vibrant evening of insightful presentations and speeches, inspiring discussion and focused networking. Past meetings (e.g.: January '08 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA, January '08 Los Angeles Townhall in Venice, CA & January '08 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | December '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA, December '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA, December '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & December '07 New England Townhall in Providence, RI | November '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA & November '07 New England Townhall in Norwalk, CT | October '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA, October '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & October '07 New England Townhall in Boston, MA | September '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA & September '07 New England Townhall in Norwalk, CT | August '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA & August '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | July '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & July '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA | June '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | May '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & May '07 Bay Area Townhall in Mountain View, CA | April '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & April '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA | March '07 New England Townhall in Stowe, VT, March '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Rafael, CA & March '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | February '07 Townhall West in San Francisco, CA & February '07 Townhall East in New York City | January '07 Townhall in Santa Cruz, CA | December '06 Townhall East in New York City & December '06 Townhall West in San Francisco, CA | October '06 Townhall in New York City | September '06 Townhall in Oakland, CA | July '06 Townhall in Palo Alto, CA | June '06 Townhall in San José, CA | May '06 Townhall in San Francisco, CA | April '06 Townhall at Stanford business school) have reliably delivered useful insights into the business of film, provided valuable networking opportunities, and managed to draw large and enthusiastic crowds.
Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, technologists, attorneys, bankers, investment managers, venture capitalists and other non-film professionals are cordially invited to learn more about independent film. Are you considering taking an active role in film or would you like to expand your current involvement? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the like-minded… Established and aspiring filmmakers are, naturally, more than welcome to join us as well!
The evening's five seven presentations plus panel discussion will address key issues relevant to filmmakers, financiers, and anyone interested in the economics, business mechanics, and financial dynamics of film. They will be followed by Q&A time. Attendees will also have ample opportunity to interact & network with our distinguished presenters and panelists and amongst themselves.
An informal après-meeting celebration will take place at an area restaurant.
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The event will be moderated by Tyler Pukatch (bio), who helps run the Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF) and organizes IIFF's monthly Film Financing Townhalls in LA. Tyler is a former red-carpet reporter for The Hollywood Reporter. (more)
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The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS)
6363 W. Sunset Boulevard (btw. N. Cahuenga Blvd. & Vine St.)
Main Theater
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 860-0789
Map: See a map of 6363 W. Sunset Blvd. at Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live or Yahoo.
This month's Film Financing Townhall is graciously hosted by The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS), a leading entertainment media school where current film industry professionals with credits on movies such as "Spider-Man," "The Matrix," "Blade Runner" and "Fight Club" share their knowledge with a new generation of aspiring filmmakers. Located in the heart of Hollywood, LAFS integrates hands-on filmmaking experience with a state-of-the art curriculum to provide world-class instruction.
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7:00 PM ... Kick-Off & Welcome
7:00-8:00 PM ... Four Featured Presentations with Q&A (4x 15 mins)
8:00-8:15 PM ... Networking Break I (15 mins)
8:15-9:00 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q&A (3x 15 mins)
9:00-9:15 PM ... Networking Break II (15 mins)
9:15-10:00 PM ... Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A (45 mins)
10:00+ PM ... Community Time at Area Restaurant
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1) International Film Financing Trends & Breakthrough Tips for the Independent Producer
— by Stephen Saltzman, Esq. (bio), leading entertainment attorney focusing on innovative & complex international co-productions & co-financings; Partner at national law firm Loeb & Loeb; represents German film finance institutions Deutsche Bank & KGAL … (more) »
2) Passion Venture Capitalists & Your Movie: What Makes Investors Tick?
— by Dr. Ron Garret (bio), venture capitalist & private film investor; fmr. NASA rocket scientist, early Google employee (lead engineer on AdWords) & serial entrepreneur; co-founded Richard Branson's Virgin Charter & online film distributor IndieBuyer … (more) »
3) Get Your Film's Cast & Know What to Do With It: Creative & Financial Strategies
— by Valerie McCaffrey (bio), studio casting director turned indie producer; cast Edward Norton in "American History X" (earning him Oscar nom) & Oscar nominee Ellen Page in her first US feature, "Hard Candy"; fmr. VP of Feature Film Casting at New Line … (more) »
4) Chaos Theory & Why Nobody Knows Anything: Dealing with the Unpredictability of Film Financing
— by Peter Levitan, Esq. (bio), seasoned film finance attorney; fmr. EVP of Business & Legal Affairs at Intermedia Films; fmr. VP of Legal Affairs at Fox; worked on "Titanic," "X-Men," "Independence Day" & "Bourne" series; helped Fox secure $1B from Citibank … (more) »
5) Top Five Agency Representation & What It Can Do for Your Film
— by Ava Jamshidi (bio), literary talent agent at "Big Five" mainstay International Creative Management (ICM); represents Hollywood's up & coming talent; clients include Paul Weiland ("Made of Honor," "Sixty Six") & Duane Adler ("Step Up," "Save the Last Dance") … (more) »
6) The Ins & Outs of Film Funds: A Practical Guide to Portfolio-Centric Film Finance
— by Gordon Clark (bio), senior banking & finance exec turned film fund manager; Co-Founder & Director at The Movie Portfolio Fund; Founder & CEO at specialist fund management & film financing company Out of Obscurity; fmr. Managing Director at TMP Worldwide … (more) »
7) Interplay of Film Finance & Talent Attachments: How Casting Affects Financing & Vice Versa
— by Jon Karas (bio), Co-Founder & Partner at film fund Genre Film Partners, targeting 13-29 year-old demographic; represents top writers & directors through Infinity Management International; fmr. William Morris exec involved in film & TV literary & packaging areas … (more) »
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– Tyler Pukatch (moderator): Tyler got his start in the film industry as a red-carpet reporter for The Hollywood Reporter. He moved on to stints in public relations before settling with Hero Pictures, a Los Angeles-based start-up production company backed by a high-profile investor from Spain. At Hero, Tyler handles corporate structure, accounting and international taxation, as well as special projects. In addition, he assists the CEO in developing the company's movie production strategy and managing related financial matters. Tyler graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Legal Studies. »
*** TO BE FINALIZED SHORTLY ***
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Online registration is available at http://gla.filmfinancing.org/120109 (top of this page)
Early bird registration NLT Monday, November 9:
IIFF Member ... $25 if registered online no later than 11/9
Non-member ... $45
Regular registration NLT Monday, November 23:
IIFF Member ... $35 if registered online no later than 11/23
Non-member ... $55
Last minute registration NLT Monday, November 30:
IIFF Member ... $45 if registered online no later than 11/30
Non-member ... $65
On-site registration (at the door):
IIFF Member ... $55
Non-member ... $75
To learn more about membership with IIFF, email our Membership Bureau, or approach an IIFF team member at or after the event.
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The Los Angeles Film School
6363 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles,
CA 90028
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)
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IIFF Greater Los Angeles
The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is an innovative, independent social-impact organization that endeavors to bridge the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance for the benefit of all stakeholders – including the public at large.
Founded by Thomas Trenker in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF has chapters in the Bay Area, New York City, New England, Florida, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, London, the Pacific Northwest, the Lower Midwest, the Southwest and the Great Lakes Region.
Help launch or run an IIFF chapter in your area! We make it easy and worthwhile. Email the chapter development team and tell us about yourself. Or join our online community at http://forum.filmfinancing.org to keep in touch with a growing number of filmmakers and financiers.
Confirmed speakers include film finance attorneys Stephen Saltzman and Peter Levitan, venture investor Ron Garret, talent manager/producer Jon Karas, literary agent Ava Jamshidi, casting director/producer Valerie McCaffrey, and film financier Gordon Clark.