Reading FilmFEST: Development, Packaging & Financing (Features/Series/Docs)

201 Washington Street,Reading PA 19601

01 October, 2021

Description

This Workshop/Zoom Webinar course guides filmmakers on what it means to go through development, package a feature film and raise financing. This 3 hour Workshop / Zoom Webinar course guides filmmakers on what it means to go through Development, Package a feature film and raise Financing through private equity and debt possibilities. The different presentation modules demonstrate why taking a start-up business approach is more effective than optioning the rights to your screenplay. We will go through the development process of creating all of the packaging elements needed for either an Ultra-Low, Moderate-Low or Low-Budget feature. Case study films along with series and documentaries from a variety of genres, budgets and countries will be presented in order to see what worked – and what didn’t. A deep dive into the US, Canadian and European film financing process will then be covered to articulate where funding comes from through both private and public opportunities. Students will also have the opportunity to pitch their projects and raise questions to the group for guidance and support. (Kevin will also arrange one on one consultations with filmmakers who are seeking further guidance on their current projects in Development beyond what this course has to offer). KEY TAKE-AWAYS: Film Financing Package Elements Investment Sourcing Investment Units through Limited Liability Corporation Tax Credit Loans First-In Money Talent Retainer Fees (Scale / Schedule F) Pre-Sales Estimates Co-Production Agreements Proof of Concepts (Mood Reel / Short Film) Marketing Materials (Look Books / Pitch Decks) Distribution Agreements (Exclusive / Non-Exclusive) Mentoring Producer Executive Producer Divide & Conquer Writer / Director / Producer Kevin Christoffersen is a Development Executive, Producer and Educator faciltating training workshop programs on the A to Z Development, Packaging and Financing process of feature filmmaking. https://www.filmstartup.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinchristoffersen