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*** Don't miss IIFF's upcoming Film Financing Workshop on 5/23 in Los Angeles & our next Film Financing Townhall on 5/25 in Vancouver ***
The Bay Area 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 Townhall Meeting in San Francisco. Our friends at Academy of Art University are again hosting us at their new facilities in the City's SoMa district, conveniently located just a short stroll from SF Caltrain Station at 4th & King.
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 moderated by Thomas Trenker (LinkedIn profile | full bio | brief bio) who founded the Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF) and runs FilmAngels, the world's first professional angel investor group for independent film. Besides that and organizing a variety of events and initiatives at the junction of filmmaking, entrepreneurship and venture capital, Mr. Trenker is always on the lookout for worthwhile and intriguing new indie film projects that are seeking investor financing. Don't hesitate to connect with Mr. Trenker via LinkedIn or in person at this or another upcoming IIFF meeting.
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Academy of Art University (AAU) – School of Motion Pictures & Television
466 Townsend Street (btw. 5th & 6th St.)
Room #110 – 1st floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 274-2200
Map: Get a map of 466 Townsend St. from Ask, Google, MapQuest, MSN, Windows Live or Yahoo. Alternatively, use the map on AAU's website.
Driving & parking directions: Our meeting venue is easily reachable by car from the South Bay via nearby Highway 101 North (US-101 N) or nearby Interstate 280 North (I-280 N), and from the East Bay via nearby Interstate 80 West (I-80 W). Find a comprehensive overview of directions to 466 Townsend St. from different parts of the Bay Area here. Personalized driving directions can also be obtained from the above-listed online mapping services; just follow the link of your choice and enter your start address where required. Curbside parking is generally available at and around 466 Townsend St.; a map of parking facilities in the vicinity of our venue can be found here.
Nearest public transportation stop & walking directions (ca. 0.3 miles or 7 mins): San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th & King St. is just a short walk from our venue at 466 Townsend St. Take Caltrain or Muni Metro line N Judah to 4th & King St. (San Francisco Caltrain Station), then walk northwest on 4th St. toward Townsend St.; turn left onto Townsend and proceed approx. 2 blocks to the last building on the right-hand side of the second block, a large warehouse-like facility, where our meeting takes place – look for Academy of Art University's signature red, white & black logo above the entrance!
This month's Film Financing Townhall in the Bay Area is graciously hosted by Academy of Art University (AAU), a leading private university founded in 1929 in San Francisco. With nearly 10,000 students that occupy its 30+ buildings in downtown San Francisco, AAU is considered the largest private school of art and design in the United States. It offers both traditional on-campus and online distance-education degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of fine arts-related majors, including Motion Pictures & Television and Animation & Visual Effects. In May 2007, AAU was granted regional accreditation by the Senior Commission of the prestigious Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC), one of the six major regional accreditation commissions recognized by the US Department of Education.
At AAU's School of Motion Pictures & Television, students learn the ins and outs of "Lights, Camera, Action!" in a real-world movie studio setting with state-of-the-art equipment and guidance by top industry professionals. The School fosters creativity and independence in filmmaking as an art while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking as a business. The School's educational approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of filmmaking skills, including producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, and screenwriting. Ultimately, they concentrate on one area and train to become highly employable specialists in their chosen field.
Very special thanks for making this event possible go to Curran Engel, Full-time Instructor in AAU's film school.
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6:00-6:30 PM ... Registration, welcome and introductions
6:30-7:30 PM ... Three featured presentations with Q&A (3x 20 mins)
7:30-8:00 PM ... Networking break I (30 mins)
8:00-9:00 PM ... Two featured presentations with Q&A (2x 30 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) Confessions of an Angel: Why & How I Invest in Film
— by Shoieb Yunus (bio), CEO & Managing Director at venture incubator Precept Global Access; active member of 2 angel investor groups, including FilmAngels; successful entrepreneur & producer of several film & TV projects … (more) »
2) Creative Producing: Strategies for Making Your Film Affordable
— by Carl Miller (bio), seasoned filmmaker & leading visual effects expert with 20 years of experience, primarily at George Lucas' ILM; worked on multiple "Star Wars", "Pirates of the Caribbean" & "Terminator" movies … (more) »
3) Finding Capital for Movie Development: Dos & Don'ts to Make a Tough Job Easier
— by Mark Fernandez (bio), fundraising expert & professional capital finder focusing on film financing & particularly on raising development funds; background as entrepreneur & co-founder of several businesses … (more) »
4) Intellectual Property Licensing 101: What Filmmakers & Financiers Need to Know
— by Raj Pakkala (bio), technology & marketing professional turned film entrepreneur; extensive expertise in IP licensing & commercialization; currently producing ambitious first feature film set in India … (more) »
5) Hollywood Profits: Quantitative Drivers of Motion Picture Profitability
— by Thomas Trenker (bio), Wall Street investment banker & Silicon Valley high-tech executive turned social entrepreneur & film financier; Founder/Chairman at Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF); Managing Director at professional angel investor group FilmAngels … (more) »
In his quantitative presentation, Mr. Trenker summarizes the conclusions of his statistical analysis of factors that, alone or combined, predispose movies for profitability. Digging deep into his data, Mr. Trenker makes the case that, on average, independent films are superior not just on their widely touted creative & artistic merits, including originality, but – perhaps surprisingly – also in terms of their commercial value as measured by expected return on investment (ROI). With the economics of filmmaking evolving past Hollywood's traditional "rules of thumb", a new savvy generation of film entrepreneurs and financiers is well positioned to succeed through innovation.
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– Shoieb Yunus (topic) serves as CEO and Managing Director of Precept Global Access, an incubator for technology, media and entertainment startups. Headquartered in the Bay Area, Precept provides funds and professional services to drive and support early-stage companies. Moreover, Mr. Yunus is an active member of two angel investor groups, FilmAngels and the Los Altos-based Venture Capital-Private Equity Roundtable. A successful entrepreneur, he has accumulated over eighteen years of technology, marketing, product management and business development experience with an emphasis on digital video, digital audio, computer-generated graphics and security. He has worked for a number of leading technology companies in Silicon Valley (e.g., Mediamatics/National Semiconductor, Dazzle/Pinnacle Systems) in various technical, marketing and management positions. In December 2001, Mr. Yunus founded a biometric security company providing fingerprint-based security software for the consumer market. Originally named DreamzNet, it later became EzValidation. He served as EzValidation's CEO for five years, developing the company's EzPassport fingerprint authentication software, which was later acquired by AuthenTec, the world's leading provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions. In August 2005, Mr. Yunus co-founded Precept Global Access, whose media and entertainment arm, Precept Productions, focuses on producing high-quality entertainment content for the Asian sub-continent market. He executive produced and conceived the idea of Precept's first television program, "Gaoo Celebrity Bunjaoo" (in English: "Sing and Be a Celebrity"), a music talent grooming show where amateur singers competed for a grand cash prize. He also produced and directed Precept's first feature film, "Streets of Karachi". At Precept, Mr. Yunus is responsible for fundraising, overall corporate development, strategic planning, product strategy, branding, team development and strategic alliances. Mr. Yunus attended UC Santa Cruz to learn about scriptwriting techniques, and earned a diploma in Feature Film Production and Cinema Direction from Hollywood Film Institute. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky. Mr. Yunus lives in the Bay Area with his wife and three children. »
– Carl Miller (topic) is a seasoned filmmaker and leading visual effects expert with two decades of hands-on experience. Though born in Barnet, England, Mr. Miller spent most of his life "growing up" in the Bay Area. Believing that motion pictures can harbor magnificent influence toward creating positive change in the world, he obtained a degree in film production at San Diego State University. After graduating, Mr. Miller returned to the Bay Area to work for George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). There, he cut his teeth in the industry for 18 years on more than 25 major motion pictures. Starting as a camera assistant, Mr. Miller quickly grew into a position as Visual Effects Director of Photography. His credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean III: At World's End" (2007), "Pirates of the Caribbean II: Dead Man's Chest" (2006), "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" (2005), "Peter Pan" (2003), "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" (2003), "Pirates of the Caribbean I: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003), "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" (2002), "Monkeybone" (2001), "Galaxy Quest" (1999), "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" (1999), "The Mummy" (1999), "Deep Impact" (1998), "Deep Rising" (1998), "Flubber" (1997), "James and the Giant Peach" (1996), "Casper" (1995), "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993), "The Nutcracker" (1993), "Fire in the Sky" (1993), "The Meteor Man" (1993), "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" (1992), "Hook" (1991), "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991), "The Doors" (1991), "The Hunt for Red October" (1990), "Always" (1989), "Back to the Future II" (1989) and "Die Hard" (1988). For his work on "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", Mr. Miller was awarded the prestigious Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for Outstanding Models and Miniatures in a Motion Picture in 2007. Concurrently, he independently created a 90-minute video about Scuba diving in Monterey, selling throughout California. Mr. Miller has also written numerous screenplays. In 2008, he was the Director for the DLP Cinema theatrical trailer "Birth of an Image". With an ongoing desire to tell cinematic stories, Mr. Miller began his personal dramatic filmmaking career with the motion picture "Retaliation". The film, which he wrote, produced, directed and edited, played at prestigious film festivals. Mr. Miller intends to create many more films that are both entertaining and thought provoking. »
– Mark S. Fernandez (topic) is a fundraising expert and professional capital finder who focuses on film financing and, in particular, raising development funds. He has a background as an entrepreneur, having co-founded such businesses as Firenze Gourmet Foods and King Security Services. Mr. Fernandez began writing screenplays on the side, had one optioned, and later began a business relationship with the same producer raising development funds. This has led him through many manifestations in the film industry, where he now works as a consultant. Mr. Fernandez has worked with the likes of 3D/IMAX trailblazer Brian Rogers, head producer of the latest "Godzilla 3D" film; Gerald Molen, Academy Award winning producer of "Schindler's List" and former head of Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment; and Stefen Fangmeier, Academy Award nominated visual effects visionary and director of the film "Eragon". He earned his BA from San Francisco State University, choosing to stay close to the City where he was born and raised. »
– Rajesh "Raj" Pakkala (topic) is a technology and marketing professional turned film entrepreneur and producer. After graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mr. Pakkala worked in health care consulting for Market Dynamics and Solucient in the Chicago area. At Market Dynamics, he served as a resource for product managers in the US infusion therapy industry tracking market share and related indicators of infusion medical devices in the US hospital and home care markets. Mr. Pakkala also delivered custom market research services for ongoing market development programs as well as new product introductions for medical device manufacturers including Abbott Laboratories, Baxter, and Alaris. At Solucient, he consulting on projects that provided strategic planning solutions to integrated delivery networks (IDN's) and healthcare providers ranging from benchmarking, medical staff planning, inpatient data analysis, advanced risk models, managed and ambulatory care planning, as well as network development. Since 2000, Mr. Pakkala has been based in the Bay Area and worked at VerticalNet and AbsolutelyNew. As a Product Manager at VerticalNet, an enterprise software vendor, he was actively engaged in product development efforts including the definition of product and market requirements, long-term product road maps, and management of two release cycles. His product lines included a first generation Web services solution called Open Solutions Marketplace as well as services like security and user management for the trading platform. As a Technology Analyst at AbsolutelyNew, a company dedicated to commercializing innovative inventions, he assessed technologies for product/market development in consumer electronics, medical devices, Internet-related industries, Web 2.0 technologies, e-commerce, content management and security sectors. Subsequently, as a Product Licensing Manager, he was responsible for commercializing early stage technologies and handled business development, execution of licensing agreements, and management of licensing pipeline for the technology group. Mr. Pakkala is currently producing a feature film titled "Tiger Tiger", a story set in British India in 1900. A man-eating tiger starts terrorizing a village and this sets off a chain of events that jeopardize Britain's fate in the Boer war. Against this backdrop, a hunt begins in earnest to put an end to this menace in the wild. »
– Thomas Trenker (topic) is a Wall Street investment banker and Silicon Valley startup executive turned independent film financier. Mr. Trenker (LinkedIn profile | full bio) serves as Chairman of the Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF), 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. IIFF was founded in 2003 and incorporated in California as a not-for-profit, public benefit corporation. Headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF has active chapters in multiple cities across the US and continues to grow and expand rapidly. Mr. Trenker is also Managing Director of FilmAngels, the world's first professional angel investor organization for film. Modeled after the way successful angel groups function in Silicon Valley, and adapted to the unique characteristics of the movie industry, FilmAngels focuses exclusively on the financing of independent films and film-related ventures. FilmAngels was founded by a group of accomplished Silicon Valley professionals with backgrounds in venture capital, investment banking, corporate law, real estate, software, and angel investing. The founding team developed the FilmAngels process and established the FilmAngels organization to address the unfilled need for a structured, highly efficient and, ultimately, more effective environment for the screening and financing of high-risk independent film projects. In addition to his leadership roles at FilmAngels and IIFF, Mr. Trenker organizes a variety of events and initiatives at the junction of filmmaking, entrepreneurship and venture capital. He is always on the lookout for worthwhile and intriguing new indie film projects that are seeking investor financing; don't hesitate to connect with Mr. Trenker via LinkedIn or at an upcoming IIFF meeting. »
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Online registration is available at http://sfb.filmfinancing.org/051409 (top of this page)
Early bird registration NLT Wednesday, April 22:
IIFF Member ... $25 if registered online no later than 4/22
Non-member ... $40
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IIFF Member ... $35 if registered online no later than 5/6
Non-member ... $50
Last minute registration NLT Wednesday, May 13:
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Non-member ... $60
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The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is an innovative, independent social-impact organization that endeavors to bridge the gap between the worlds of film and finance for the benefit of all stakeholders – including the public at large.
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