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*** Don't miss our "Nuts & Bolts of Film Finance" Workshop on 2/21 in LA & the new "Grants & Donations for Film" Workshop with Morrie Warshawski on 2/28 in SF ***
The New York Metro chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its popular series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with another special Townhall Meeting in New York City. Our friends at School of Visual Arts are again hosting us at their main building in the heart of Manhattan, conveniently located near the corner of 23rd St. & 3rd Ave.
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 once again 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 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 expertly moderated by David Rosen (bio), a veteran executive in the media and technology industries with over 25 years of hands-on experience in fundraising, business development, strategic planning, competitive analysis, market research and strategy. David serves as VP of Corporate Development at IP video networking company ComCam. He is the Executive Producer of the Digital Independence conference.
Previously, David worked as VP of Business Development and Marketing at Advanced Visual Systems, International Marketing Director at pioneering computer maker Commodore, and VP of Entertainment Services at LINK Resources/IDG. He has served on the Board of Directors or Advisors at Independent Television Service (ITVS), Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Rockefeller Foundation's National Video Resources (NVR), and Film Arts Foundation (FAF). David was also an advisor to Rep. Richard Gephardt, several leading foundations, and other public-policy organizations. He is the author of the book "Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films" as well as numerous articles. His TV credits include ABC's "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald" and PBS's "The American City" with John Lindsay. (more)
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School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Main Building – Film, Video & Animation Department
209 East 23rd Street (btw. 2nd & 3rd Avenue)
Amphitheater, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 592-2000
Map: See a map of 209 E 23rd St. at Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live or Yahoo.
Nearest subway station (ca. 0.2 miles walking distance): 6 Line station at 23rd St. & Park Ave.; all nearby subway stations can be found here.
Subway & walking directions: Take the 6 Line to 23rd St. and walk two and a half blocks East on 23rd St.; look for the entrance to SVA's Main Building on the left-hand side of 23rd St., on the block between 2nd & 3rd Ave., near the NE corner of 23rd St. & 3rd Ave.
This month's Townhall is graciously hosted by the prestigious School of Visual Arts (SVA), one of the nation's largest independent, regionally accredited art –and film– schools.
SVA, located in the heart of New York City, is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists, offering graduate, undergraduate and continuing-education classes. From its inception in 1947 as a trade school with three instructors and 35 students, SVA has grown into a dynamic, multidisciplinary institution with a faculty of more than 800 and a student body of almost 3,500. Along the way, SVA has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA distinguishes itself by its extensive facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, unique program philosophies, and the size, breadth and professional standing of its faculty. Each faculty member is a practicing artist, filmmaker, designer, or photographer committed to the professional art world as well as to teaching the next generation of artists.
Very special thanks go to SVA's Film, Video and Animation Department and its Chairman, Reeves Lehmann. The members of the Film, Video and Animation Department are industry-renowned for turning ideas into cinematic works of art; the faculty even includes Oscar winners. SVA is one of the best-equipped film and animation schools in the country with industry-standard digital facilities that rival many professional studios.
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7:00 PM ... Kick-Off & Welcome
7:00-8:00 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q & A (3x 20 min)
8:00-8:15 PM ... Networking Break I (15 min)
8:15-9:15 PM ... Two Featured Presentations with Q & A (2x 30 min)
9:15-9:30 PM ... Networking Break II (15 min)
9:30-10:00 PM ... Moderated Panel Discussion with Q & A (30 min)
10:00+ PM ... Community Time at Area Restaurant
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1) Back From Sundance: Important Developments & Insights for Filmmakers & Financiers
— by John Hadity (bio), longtime studio financing exec. turned indie film financier; President/CEO at film & TV finance consultancy Hadity & Assoc.; Chairman at PGA East; fmr. Exec. VP of Motion Picture & TV Production Finance at Miramax (Disney) for 12 years, responsible for portfolio of production budgets valued at $4B+; repped several Oscar winners (e.g., "The English Patient") … (more) »
2) Old Wine in New Bottles: Learning From Past Film Financing Models to Chart the Way Ahead
— by Sandra Schulberg (bio), distinguished movie financier/producer & pioneer of int'l financing for independent film, who helped create worldwide markets for indies; fmr. Exec. Producer/Investment Manager at film fund Hollywood Partners; fmr. Co-Founder at leading indie distributor First Run Features; fmr. Founder/President at Independent Feature Project (IFP) & IFP Market … (more) »
3) Alternative Distribution: Netflix/Xbox, Google TV, Facebook, YouTube & Other Emerging Opportunities
— by Adam Elend (bio), successful web video entrepreneur turned development exec. & interactive strategist for major TV network; Exec. Producer at CBS Interactive, in charge of CBS Web Originals group; Co-Creator of hit web show "Wallstrip" (acquired by CBS in 2007) & news vlog MobLogic.tv; also exec. produces CBS's scripted web series "Novel Adventures" & "Heckle-U" … (more) »
4) Innovative Film Finance: Reassessing Traditional Pre-Sales in the Current Financial Crisis
— by Ezra Doner, Esq. (bio), seasoned business attorney specializing in motion pictures with 20+ years representing filmmakers, financiers, writers, distributors & exhibitors; Counsel at prominent Manhattan law firm Herrick, Feinstein; fmr. Sr. VP of Business & Legal Affairs at Miramax; fmr. exec. & lawyer at Gladden Entertainment, Cinema Group & Paramount Pictures … (more) »
5) Anatomy of a Film Business Plan: An Essential Fundraising Tool Explained
— by David Rosen (bio), veteran media & tech exec. with 25+ years in fundraising, business development, market research & strategy; helped take 2 high-tech co's public; Exec. Producer at Digital Independence conference; author of "Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films"; fmr. Board Director at Independent Television Service (ITVS), Film Arts Fdn (FAF) & others … (more) »
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– John Hadity (topic) is the President and CEO of Hadity & Associates, a consultancy firm that specializes in production finance and risk management for film and television. He also serves as Chairman of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) East. With over 20 years of studio experience, Mr. Hadity most recently was the Executive Vice President of Motion Picture & Television Production Finance for Miramax Films (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company). During his 12 year tenure with the company he was responsible for a portfolio of production budgets valued in excess of $4 billion. Mr. Hadity oversaw the strategic planning, risk management, labor relations, business affairs, tax, government relations and financial reporting for over 250 production entities, as well as managed all of the parent company's structured finance and off balance sheet transactions. He has worked closely with government policymakers on the regional, state, provincial, and national levels in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Serbia, and the United States in Washington DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, and Puerto Rico, to incentivize the movement of production to these areas, resulting in over $250 million being brought back into the studio while supporting inward investment in those territories. In addition to his corporate responsibilities at the company, Mr. Hadity also served as production rep on several Miramax releases including Academy Award winners "Shakespeare in Love", "The English Patient", "Emma" and "Restoration". He sat on the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)'s Worldwide Production and International Tax Committees, and is a frequent guest lecturer at Yale University, Columbia Business School and New York University (NYU)'s Stern School of Business. Mr. Hadity's board service includes Gedi Systems (Director) and Hamilton College (Alumni Council). He is the former Co-Chair of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). »
– Sandra Schulberg (topic) is a distinguished movie producer specializing in international film finance, and the Founder of the Independent Feature Project (IFP). She has been active in raising money for independent productions and nurturing indie filmmakers for more than 20 years. Ms. Schulberg spent 7 years in Europe as a senior executive for American Playhouse/Playhouse International Pictures, charged with securing European and Japanese financing for American independent films and TV dramas. She played a role in the financing and marketing of over two dozen Playhouse movies, including "I Shot Andy Warhol" (starring Lili Taylor), "Angels & Insects" (Kristin Scott Thomas), Hal Hartley's "Amateur" (Isabelle Huppert), "Safe" (Julianne Moore), and Julie Taymor's first film "Fool's Fire". For 3 years after that, Ms. Schulberg managed film investments for Hollywood Partners, a leading private German media fund, providing financing and serving as Executive Producer for the Oscar-nominated "Quills" (Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet), "Undisputed (Wesley Snipes, Ving Rhames), and Adrienne Shelly's first feature "I'll Take You There". Under her own banner, Schulberg Productions, she produced John Hanson's "Wildrose" and Jill Godmilow's "Waiting for the Moon" (Sundance Grand Prize winner), line produced Glen Pitre's "Belizaire the Cajun", and co-produced Ann Hu's "Shadow Magic", among others. She also helped raise finishing funds for Barbara Kopple's nonfiction feature "My Generation". A longtime advocate of independent filmmakers, Ms. Schulberg founded the Independent Feature Project (IFP) and the IFP Market, a venue for filmmakers to secure international sales and financing. She also co-founded the niche film distribution company First Run Features. In 2001, she moved into two new fields —speculative fiction and interactive entertainment— and founded Phobos Entertainment and Phobos Books. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of the Arts, Ms. Schulberg teaches International Co-Production. She was one of the first nominators to the Sundance Institute's Filmmakers Lab and served on the Sundance Festival Advisory Committee for 5 years. Moreover, she sat on the Board of Independent Television Service (ITVS) for 3 years, and was a Founding Board Member of the New York Documentary Center and its Docfest film festival. Ms. Schulberg received the IFP Spirit Award in 1994 for her contributions to independent cinema, and the Valerie Award in 2003 for her body of work as a producer. Her movies have been showcased and won awards at film festivals throughout the world. She was educated at Swarthmore College, and is fluent in French, Spanish and German. »
– Adam Elend (topic) works as Executive Producer at CBS Interactive, where he runs the CBS Web Originals group with partner Jeff Marks. He is responsible for the creation and management of the East Coast development and production unit for CBS Interactive. In 2006, Mr. Elend co-created (with Howard Lindzon and Jeff Marks) the pioneering daily web show "Wallstrip", which was acquired by CBS Corporation in 2007. His work at CBS has included bringing "Wallstrip" to a peak viewership of 1.3 million viewers per month, successfully integrating the Wallstrip brand into the BNET property acquired by CBS as part of the CNET acquisition, launching the critically acclaimed news show "MobLogic", building interactive components for CBS shows such as "Ghost Whisperer", producing scripted web properties such as "Novel Adventures" (Daphne Zuniga, Jolie Jenkins, Ashley Williams, Paola Turbay) and "Heckle-U" (Tom Arnold, Owen Benjamin), and creating a studio production infrastructure that handled $3M worth of revenue producing projects in Q4 of 2008. Prior to his work at CBS, Mr. Elend was a partner at BrightRED Pictures, which he had co-founded after 9 years in the video and television production business. BrightRED served a growing demand for original web video content and the need for a specialized, professional production company. It became a leader in the industry, producing the hit web show "Wallstrip" and working with clients in the entertainment and Internet industries. Before establishing BrightRED, Mr. Elend worked in the documentary industry in New York as a freelance Field Producer. In 2005, he produced, wrote, and directed (with Jeff Marks) the documentary film "Fighting for Life in the Death-Belt", which follows legendary anti-death penalty attorney Stephen Bright as he tries to prevent the execution of two clients. Previously, Mr. Elend was Director of West Coast Operations at Bob Knight Photo, managing operations and client relations in California. He received a BFA in Film from Florida State University in 1998. »
– Ezra J. Doner, Esq. (topic) is a seasoned business attorney focusing on the entertainment industry in general and motion pictures in particular. He presently works as a member of the Sports and Entertainment Practice Group at one of the nation's most prominent mid-sized law firms, Herrick, Feinstein LLP. At Herrick, a Manhattan-based full-service firm of 175 lawyers, Mr. Doner specializes in the production, finance and distribution of entertainment programs and products, as well as copyright and other literary property. He also practices in the Internet and new media areas and in general business. Mr. Doner has more than 20 years of experience representing producers, distributors, financiers and exhibitors of filmed entertainment, rights holders, filmmakers, writers and other artists, as well as companies and entrepreneurs in the Internet, new media, music, advertising, consulting, and information industries. His client work includes complex rights transactions, library transactions including motion picture remakes, co-production and distribution arrangements, purchase of entertainment assets in bankruptcies, high-level talent and filmmaker agreements, and innovative film finance including bank representation in work-outs. Among Mr. Doner's professional activities, he has organized and hosted programs on subsidies for film and television production in the US and internationally, and has given presentations in Abu Dhabi and Nigeria on the development of their national film industries and initiatives. He is a sought-after speaker on film financing. Before entering private practice, Mr. Doner served as an executive and lawyer with film companies in New York and Los Angeles, including Miramax Films (where he was the Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs), Gladden Entertainment, Cinema Group and Paramount Pictures. He is a graduate of Yale College and Columbia Law School. »
– David Rosen (topic) is a veteran of the media and technology industries. He has over 25 years of experience in new business development, strategic planning, competitive analysis, market research and strategy, focusing on startup and business-unit initiatives, fundraising projects, new product/service introductions and US market entry by foreign companies. Mr. Rosen serves as VP of Corporate Development at ComCam, an innovative Internet Protocol (IP) video networking company. Previously, he held a number of executive positions including: VP of Business Development and Marketing at Advanced Visual Systems (formerly MuSE Technologies), a leading provider in data-visualization tools and solutions; International Marketing Director at desktop computer maker Commodore International, where he oversaw the worldwide introduction of the first CD-ROM (Amiga) system and over 100 titles; and VP of Entertainment Services at LINK Resources/IDG, consulting on new-product introductions and strategy for Apple, AT & T, CBS, Hughes, Microsoft, Philips and other leading companies. Mr. Rosen is the Executive Producer/Convener of Digital Independence, a conference on creativity, technology and democracy that has been supported by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations and other prestigious organizations. In the past, he has served on the Board of Directors/Advisors for the following non-profit groups: Independent Television Service (ITVS), public television's principal producer and distributor of independent programs (where he also held the position of Treasurer); Museum of Modern Art (MoMA/NY, Video Collection); Rockefeller Foundation's National Video Resources (NVR); Film Arts Foundation (FAF); and the "Shaping San Francisco" social history multimedia project. He has also been an advisor to Rep. Richard Gephardt, the Benton, Ford and MacArthur Foundations, and other public-policy organizations. Moreover, Mr. Rosen is the author of "Off-Hollywood: The Making and Marketing of Independent Films" (Grove, 1990), which was originally commissioned by Robert Redford's Sundance Institute, and, most recently, "The Next Telecom War: Moving From Net Neutrality to Infrastructure Common Carriage" (Filmmaker Magazine, Summer 2008). He has also written for the Hollywood Reporter, Red Herring, San Francisco magazine, Foundation News and contributed to numerous college-level management textbooks and other publications. He conceived and prepared the treatment for a four-part television series on the digital communications revolution for the Socratic Dialogues/MIT Media Lab. Mr. Rosen's TV credits include the six-hour ABC miniseries "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald," and the Emmy-winning PBS series "The American City" with John Lindsay. »
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