Navigating a Film's Financials: Budget, Cash Flows & Cost Reports
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A Line Producer's Guide to Making a Movie in 10 Steps
Learn directly from award-winning Line Producer and former EVP of Production for Indigenous Media, Maura Anderson (Winter’s Bone, Suit Up, Would You Rather)! Webinar will include live examples of schedules, budgets, wrap binders, etc. from films she's worked on! Every project, whether it’s a movie, a TV show or web series, or even reality TV works off the same basic blueprint. You need a script, a schedule, a budget, and lastly someone with a plan to manage all of the elements you need to shoot, from cast and crew to locations and equipment. This person is the Line Producer. Most people don’t know the scope of what a Line Producer actually does. How does one make a budget? What goes into it? How do you devise a realistic plan to shoot a movie and how do you seamlessly make it happen? Maybe you’ve managed to finish one movie, but how do you repeat that over and over? Do I really need a budget for my $100k film? (Hint: the answer is Yes!) Maura Anderson is an award winning Line Producer who has worked on films and TV series such as Academy Award nominated Winter’s Bone, Would You Rather, and Suit Up. She's the former EVP of Production for Indigenous Media, a next generation digital studio focused on producing original content for digital and emerging platforms worldwide. In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, Maura will take an in depth look at all the steps a line producer takes from script stage to years after the film is made. Using materials from actual films, she’ll discuss how a script is turned into a schedule and a budget. You’ll learn how to build out your team and how you can create long lasting relationships. You’ll also learn the basics of setting up a film’s infrastructure. Lastly she’ll look at enacting the brilliant plan that you came up with and what that looks like in terms of prep, shooting and wrap. Having filmed in many places and situations, from the Ozark Mountains to the Alaskan Tundra, and with budgets ranging from $30k to $10M, Maura discusses everything from the minuscule details to the broader strokes of making a film.
How To Deal With Difficult Production Personalities
Working in the entertainment industry means you’ll inevitably come across all different types of people – most of whom are passionate, opinionated and sometimes very stubborn. This will inevitably produce confusion, tension, drama, and tough choices all along the way. What to do when faced with the notorious “difficult” personality? What to do when you learn YOU’RE the one labeled as such? In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, you’ll learn how to spot the troublesome ones, be less troublesome yourself, and generally learn some important tools of the trade when faced with the difficult personality. Your teacher, Adrienne Biddle, has worked as a studio executive and independent producer producing dozens of movies, most recently Stephanie with Blumhouse Productions. The goal is to teach all different types of creative people how to work better together so your project doesn’t fall apart in these moments of crisis.
How To Understand, Identify & Secure A Sales Agent for Distribution
Learn directly from Simon Graham-Clare and Ricky Margolis, Producers and Consultants at Future Films USA who have financed and/or produced over 200 films & TV shows! "Loved the presentation and I found it very informative! Thanks again!" - Richard D. "Great seminar - informative and to the point." - Robert G. "Very well presented with a personal take on the business." - Glenn C. "Excellent presentation! Organized, well-spoken... nothing negative to say here!" - Brent B."I felt like Simon had a concise step by step study guide on the process of getting to the green light... it's no longer a jumble" - Betty S. Sales agents are a key part of getting your film distributed, but often filmmakers find it challenging to identify and secure a good sales agent. What questions should you be asking when shopping around for a sales agent? How do you know which agent is right for your film? What can a sales agent do for you that you couldn't do yourself? We've brought back crowd favorites Simon Graham-Clare and Ricky Margolis, Producers at Future Films USA, to explain why you do in fact need a sales agent - even for smaller budget films - if you're looking to get distribution. In this on-demand Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, they will clarify exactly what a sales agent does so you can know what to expect when working with one, and will demystify the world of distribution so you can have an easier time obtaining your goal - getting your film seen. Simon and Ricky have financed and/or and produced over 200 films and TV shows and are excited to share their extensive knowledge about sales agents with you! If you are a writer, director or producer, knowing what a sales agent does will help you gain a better understanding of what the market is looking for and how you can appeal to audiences. As a filmmaker, you will learn more about independent film financing and distribution, how sales agents are a key ‘middle man’ between the production and the audience. This webinar is on-demand and available for immediate download!
Developing Material That Production Companies Want
"I appreciate Rachel's openness and willingness to share her knowledge and experience with us." - Susan S. "Very practical advice that I can apply right away." - Brien G. "I thought it was very professional and informative." - Chris R. Ever have a great concept, but when you sit down to write the script or when you go to pitch it, you have more questions than answers for your story? It's a common issue and usually comes from a lack of development and - most importantly - a lack of honesty about your story. Often writers impose deadlines and other restrictions on their writing even when they don't need to. Especially with a new idea, it's important to fully flesh out your characters and plot, and then also flesh out the budget before approaching producers and production companies. Many content creators fail to attach production companies to their material because they forget the vital steps that go into developing an idea. In Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, Rachel Crouch will show you how to develop your idea from a good concept to a strong story that will grab the attention of financiers and production companies. She'll help you break down your story to figure out your project's main audience and lead you through the tropes you'll want to exploit in order to leave that audience satisfied. You'll find out how to determine your story's budget range and see how letting go of those HBO dreams might help you find a better home for your project (and improve your pitch)! Whether you're just starting out as a writer or have produced multiple projects, this webinar will help you more effectively develop your ideas to make for a better script and a better pitch.
The Keys to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Learn directly from Indiegogo Film Campaign Specialist, John T. Trigonis! Raising funds. Every filmmaker, director, screenwriter, even actors, has experienced the frustration. The introduction of crowdfunding through sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo has brought an incredible new opportunity to those looking to find funding for their films. However, running a successful campaign is not easy! Crowdfunding has revolutionized the way film and video projects are funded by taking the power from the corporations and putting it back into the hands of the creators. Because of this, it's not enough to run a simple, run-of-the-mill campaign on crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo. Today, running a campaign must be an experience for the campaign owners and especially the contributors, and that's where innovation and creativity come into play, oftentimes spelling the difference between a short-lived stint in crowdfunding and a memorable communal experience. In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, you will learn the history of crowdfunding, how to pre-market your campaign and you will walk away with basic & advanced techniques of running a crowdfunding experience!
How to Finance Your Film By Co-Producing with Europe
With the gap between independent films and studio films constantly growing, it has become quite a challenge for independent producers to finance their films. As a result, more and more producers are looking outside of their home territories for additional sources of finance. Europe, in particular, is very attractive for international producers: not only does it have diverse landscapes and excellent crews, but the different European countries offer fantastic funding and tax incentive schemes that can be accessed by foreign producers to finance their films. This Stage 32 Next Level Webinar will provide you with an understanding of how you can finance your film by partnering with a European producer and accessing European funding and tax incentive schemes. You will walk away with a better understanding of the European co-production landscape, the ability to evaluate the potential of your project for a co-production in Europe, the knowledge of how to set it up and find the right partners, and an understanding of how much you could potentially get. Anouk van Ghemen has been working in the field of film financing for almost 7 years. She consults a range of German and international clients, such as Sony Pictures Releasing, Wild Bunch Germany and Radical Media.
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