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For this town hall, I am pleased to say that we will also be focusing more on the creative types in ideal executive positions who may show more "right off the bat" interest in your project, and who will be in a better position to read your script and help you along your filmmaking journey as compared to some of the past "stiffer" panelists who have been no position to do so or who have declined the obligation -- that's what we're here for! ** DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD PRICES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 12 AM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT ** 1) “Getting Investors To Believe In Your Project: How I Did It.” - by Louise Levison (bio), Legendary business plan consultant; Did the business plan for “Blair Witch Project”; other clients have included, “Crimebusters” and, “The Open Road”; wrote Variety's book Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents, etc... 2) “The Classic Chicken & The Egg Problem: Tips On How To Solve It From A Finance & Representational Lawyer.” - by Hillary Bibicoff (bio), Accomplished entertainment industry attorney; represents up and coming and well-established actors and actresses alike, as well as notable directors, writers, and producers; represented two large investors in a $500 million, 25 picture film financing deal between Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros, etc ... 3) “So You've Got A Story – But Is It Good Enough? Why We'll Say Yes.” - by Adam Stone (bio), Director of Development for Mandalay Pictures and Mandalay Independent; Current projects include, “Salvation Boulevard,” with Oscar winners Jennifer Connelly and Marisa Tomei, and “The H-Man Cometh,” with Vince Vaughn and Elizabeth Banks; held literary, talent, and production management roles at Industry Entertainment and 3 Arts Entertainment; voted one of the most well-liked executives in Hollywood, etc... 4) “Classic Film Finance Strategies & Where To Look For The Money In This Day & Age.” - by Michael Olsen (bio), Founder & Principal of TriStar Film Finance, a one-stop shop for independent film producers, production companies, and studios; previously held senior management role at film financing company Yaletown Capital, etc... 5) “It's Not Easy Being A Writer/Producer, But It's Not Impossible: Tips From A Veteran.” - by Adam Simon (bio), Veteran writer, director, and producer; wrote and directed the horror film “Brain Dead,” starring Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton, and “The Haunting in Connecticut,” with Oscar Nominee Virginia Madsen; documentaries have featured the likes of Tim Robbins, Martin Scorcese, and Quentin Tarantino, etc... 6) “Getting The Money For Your Film: Easier Said Than Done, But Here's How.” - by JEREMY JUUSO (bio), Harvard-educated film finance consultant; specializes in creating film business plans & advising both filmmakers & movie investors; author of new book Getting the Money: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Business Plans for Film & The A.K.A. Report (quarterly analysis of theatrical market for indies); financial advisor to Fly High Films; previously performed investor-database construction & treasury analysis for MGM; etc... 7) “Does Your Script Make Sense? A Discussion On How We Get Involved.” - by ETHAN ERWIN (bio), VP of Production/Development at Silver Pictures; Intuitive development exec; Worked on “The Reaping,” “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,” “The Brave One,” “Ninja Assassin,” “Book of Eli,” and “Sherlock Holmes”... This town hall will also be moderated professionally by Mr. Jeff Steele, CFO of film financing company Magnet Media Group. The latest event information, SPEAKER TOPICS, and longer bios are available now at - http://iiff-townhall-la.eventbrite.com/. Paypal is preferred, but if you do not have an account, select Google Checkout instead, and follow the simple instructions.
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