IIFF's Film Financing Workshop (October 2009):  Movie...

IIFF's Film Financing Workshop (October 2009):
Movie Budgeting & Scheduling for Producers & Investors

Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PT)

San Francisco, CA


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Visit IIFF at http://www.filmfinancing.org

IIFF/SF Film Financing Workshop With Veteran of 200+ Productions

Movie Budgeting & Scheduling
for Producers & Investors

Understand the "Manufacturing Process" of Filmmaking to Get Movies Funded & Made

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Abstract

"Both producers and investors will learn a lot about the 'manufacturing process' of filmmaking, and about budgeting and scheduling in particular. The newly acquired knowledge will help you better understand, analyze and prepare film projects for financing purposes."Curran Engel

This Workshop may end up saving you 1000s of dollars in consulting fees and other expenses. It packs an entire semester-long course on the subject into one intensive, highly focused day of hands-on learning. That's the essence of 45 hours worth of classes in film school… For the price of about an hour of work with a high-end budgeting consultant like our expert instructor!

Perhaps more importantly than saving money, our seminar gives you control over a crucial part of the preparations for any successful film project. One that profoundly impacts its ultimate success. You will not only be able to ask all the right questions, analyze the risk, and find your own solutions to budgeting and scheduling problems. You will actually possess the fundamental skills necessary to create and revise production budgets and schedules.

Too often, inadequate, inflated or otherwise inaccurate budgets put film entrepreneurs in a less than ideal starting position, complicate the financing process, and ultimately derail the entire project. Our seasoned instructor teaches you not just how to craft a budget, but how to do it right given the unique nature and circumstances of your movie. What is more, he helps you maximize your fundraising chances and the likelihood of financial success!

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Introduction

The Bay Area chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its acclaimed education & networking events at the junction of film & finance with a one-of-a-kind Film Financing Workshop for Northern California's community of filmmakers, entrepreneurs and financiers. IIFF's friends at Academy of Art University (AAU) in San Francisco are again making their facilities near 4th & King St. available for our daylong seminar.

This intensive, hands-on learning experience forms an integral part of IIFF's unrivaled series of in-depth seminars with such iconic instructors as Hollywood film financing legend Lew Horwitz (April '08 San Francisco Workshop), IFP founder Sandra Schulberg (April '08 Los Angeles Workshop | February '08 San Francisco Workshop & February '08 Los Angeles Workshop | January '08 Los Angeles Workshop), and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Dr. Frank Greene (July '08 San Francisco Workshop | June '08 Los Angeles Workshop | June '08 Silicon Valley Workshop | May '08 Los Angeles Workshop | March '08 San Francisco Workshop & March '08 Los Angeles Workshop). The upcoming Workshop builds on the exceptional popularity of IIFF's monthly Townhall Meetings —originally launched in the S.F. Bay Area during the spring of 2005— and features a highly topical program taught by an in-the-trenches expert with a track record of success. Our goal with this and future events is not only to provide unbiased insight & education about the business of film but also to foster & inform productive relationships between attending professionals.

Over the past years, the landscape of film financing has changed considerably and continues to be in flux. The ongoing democratization of the means of film production has loosed an avalanche of competition in independent film, making it more difficult for even the most talented filmmakers to stand out. On the other hand, film is attracting a wider range of financing sources than ever, including a large and diverse group of private equity investors (e.g., so-called angels).

In this environment of change, many of the old rules no longer apply. While content remains king, it is more critical than ever that filmmakers take a proactive, methodical and business-savvy approach to getting their films funded – be they fictional narratives or nonfiction documentaries, features or shorts, or experimental work. To thrive on the challenges ahead, filmmakers need to transform themselves from creative masterminds and technical mavens into holistic film entrepreneurs who navigate the waters of business and finance as competently and confidently as they tackle the creative and technical side of movie production. (After all, the complex and wonderful process of filmmaking starts and ends with the money.)

There is no better place to start than the film business plan, the film entrepreneur's systematic roadmap for success and the single most important document any serious film investor needs to see, evaluate and understand. Without a well thought-out business plan, even the most promising movie venture can turn into a protracted odyssey and may be doomed to fail – or, at least, fail to live up to its full potential.

Key elements of a business plan include:

  • Industry Overview & Market Analysis
  • Business & Product Description
  • Team Bios (Management, Cast & Crew)
  • Financing Strategy
  • Production Plan (Budget & Schedule)
  • Distribution Strategy
  • Marketing Plan
  • Financial Statements & Projections

The production budget & schedule are essential components of every film business plan. Getting them right is not just a point of professional pride. The budgeting and scheduling process offers an important opportunity to prudently explore different scenarios and options available to you and your team. The choices made (e.g., budget size) will have a profound and lasting impact on the financing, production & success of your movie.

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Seminar Description

This class covers the everyday challenges that film entrepreneurs face as they prepare to finance their films, and the solutions that they currently employ. The emphasis is on the proper breakdown, scheduling & budgeting of a motion picture, including all associated topics. Although Production Managers are usually brought on to a project after the bottom line has been established, their skill set is frequently called upon during development to create estimates for the production.

Our intensive seminar condenses 45 hours worth of classes —typically taught over the course of a fifteen-week semester— into six seven highly instructive hours (plus an hour total for breaks and networking). Among many big and small lessons, you will learn:

  • Market analysis of potential earnings that leads to ideal budget
  • Detailed screenplay analysis that results in precise shooting budget
  • Achieving accuracy within ±5%
  • Reconciling ideal and shooting budgets
  • Comparison of budget scenarios vs. precision-based approach
  • Without schedule, there is no budget!
  • Time + money = prediction value
  • To get funded, you need team that can execute on screenplay, budget, etc.
  • Three "construction models" for movies: Studio,indie, and Roger Corman
  • And much more! »

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Learning Outcomes

As a result of successfully completing this course, you will have acquired a variety of valuable skills & knowledge.

Skills

You will be introduced to crucial skills, including:

  • Identify and catalogue all the elements, both explicit and implied, in a screenplay.
  • Prepare a basic breakdown, shooting schedule and budget estimate for a feature-length screenplay, using motion-picture software.
  • How to use budgeting software, specifically EP Budgeting (f.k.a. Movie Magic Budgeting).
  • Properly execute production-related paperwork such as production reports, call sheets, insurance claim forms and release forms.
  • Interpret the insurance needs of any production.
  • Read and interpret production contracts and agreements.
  • Effectively deal with casting agencies, talent agents, talent managers and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
  • Make the right crew-hiring decisions.
  • Apply professional strategies for scouting locations and securing permits.

Knowledge

You will be exposed to mission-critical knowledge, including:

  • The six stages of making a feature film, and what happens at each stage.
  • Role of the Production Manager, and how it is different from that of the Producer.
  • General budgeting and scheduling principles.
  • The various elements contained in a movie script.
  • Copyright, liability, and other industry legal questions.
  • Completion bonds and Errors & Omissions insurance.
  • The five low-budget SAG labor agreements.
  • Pros and cons of union vs. non-union productions.

Be sure to review the detailed Workshop Program for additional information! »

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Featured Instructor

Curran EngelThe Workshop will be expertly taught by Curran Engel (LinkedIn profile | full bio | brief bio), a Bay Area-based film industry veteran of 20 years with more than 200 productions under his belt. He founded and serves as Executive Producer at not one but two production companies, Fog City Films and Zephyr Films.

Over the course of his accomplished career, Curran has worked as Producer or Line Producer on such feature films as "This Space Between Us," "Skeleton Woman," "The Sculptress," "Tryst," and others. A long-time senior faculty member at Academy of Art University, he also instructs classes in producing and production management for motion pictures.

Curran is a sought-after consultant and guest lecturer on film industry topics. »

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Attendees

Who should attend?

Established and aspiring filmmakers looking to raise capital for their independent films, production companies, movie slates, film funds, or other film-related ventures are well advised to participate in this high-value yet low-cost learning experience.

Entrepreneurs, technologists, attorneys, bankers, investment managers, venture capitalists, and other professionals with an interest in the business of film will also find the Workshop useful & worthwhile.

Why attend?

Are you considering taking an active role in film or expanding your current involvement? Don't miss this rare opportunity to gain crucial insights from a seasoned expert, and connect with like-minded peers (and potential collaborators) in the process!

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Workshop Venue

Academy of Art University

(AAU) – School of Motion Pictures & Television

466 Townsend Street (btw. 5th & 6th St.)
Room #225 – 2nd 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.

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Our Host

Acedeny of Art logoThis one-of-a-kind Film Financing Workshop in the Bay Area is graciously hosted by Academy of Art University (AAU), a leading private university founded in 1929 in San Francisco. With roughly 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 U.S. 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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Schedule

From To What
9:00 AM 9:15 AM Registration, Welcome & Networking (15 mins)
9:15 AM 12:15 PM Workshop Session I with Curran Engel (3 hrs)
12:15 PM 12:45 PM Lunch & Networking Break (30 mins)
12:45 PM 2:45 PM Workshop Session II with Curran Engel (2 hrs)
2:45 PM 3:00 PM Networking Break (15 mins)
3:00 PM 5:00 PM Workshop Session III with Curran Engel (2 hrs)
5:00+ PM Community Time at Nearby Restaurant

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Program Details

Session I

(3 hours) with Curran Engel
  • Job descriptions: Production Manager, Director, and Producer. Their roles and relationship in getting a movie made.
  • Scheduling and budgeting a small project.
  • Industry legal questions. Completion bonds. Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance.
  • Script breakdown, including the tools, nuts and bolts. What are the various elements that are contained in a screenplay, and how to identify them?
  • Scheduling. The production board. Pace. How many hours does it take to shoot a scene?

Session II

(2 hours) with Curran Engel
  • Budgeting: General principles. What is a fringe rate? What is a contractual charge? How much should a grip get paid?
  • Budgeting software and some examples. Navigating through Entertainment Partners' EP Budgeting (f.k.a. Movie Magic Budgeting).
  • Casting agencies. Talent agents. Talent managers. Screen Actors Guild (SAG). The five low-budget SAG labor agreements.
  • Examining the pre-production process. Pre-production check list. Pre-production hiring schedule. Company policy. Filing system.

Session III

(2 hours) with Curran Engel
  • Hiring crew: Union vs. non-union. Deal memos. The pre-production meeting.
  • Production: The shoot. Production forms. Clearance forms. Releases and other contracts. Distant location. Set safety.
  • Post-Production: The wrap. Screen credits. The lab. Dailies.
  • How to put the newly acquired skills to work. How to succeed and stay in the business.
  • Wrap-Up.

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Speaker Bios

Curran G. Engel

Curran EngelCurran has worked in the motion picture industry for twenty years. He labored his way up from intern to producer, working on well over 200 productions, including music videos, commercials, documentary, corporate and feature films. Curran is currently the Executive Producer at two Bay Area-based independent production companies that he also helped establish, Fog City Films and Zephyr Films.

During the course of his career, Curran has worked in varying capacities for The Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros., NBC Television, and others, including a number of independent productions like "This Space Between Us" (2000), featuring Jeremy Sisto, Poppy Montgomery, Erik Palladino, Alex Kingston, Vanessa Marcil and Garry Marshall. His screen credits also include:

  • "Tryst" (2003), starring Richard Conti
  • "Ralph Ellison: An American Journey" (2002) with Andre Braugher, John Amos and Paul Benjamin
  • "Cherish" (2002), featuring Robin Tunney and Tim Blake Nelson
  • "Skeleton Woman" (2000) with Serena Scott Thomas
  • "The Sculptress" (2000), a.k.a. "The Demon Within," starring Jeff Fahey, Patrick Bauchau and Katie Wright
  • "Tweeker" (1999) with Bree Turner and Sean Skelton
  • "Heartwood" (1998), featuring Jason Robards, Eddie Mills and Hilary Swank;
  • "Chalk" (1996), directed by Rob Nilsson, starring Edwin Johnson
  • "James and the Giant Peach" (1996), featuring Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes and Joanna Lumley
  • "The Net" (1995) with Sandra Bullock

Curran has produced and consulted for numerous production companies and independent filmmakers around the country. He frequently serves as a guest lecturer on film industry topics. Moreover, Curran has been a faculty member at Academy of Art University in San Francisco since 1999, teaching courses in producing, production management and creating demo reels. »

Thomas Trenker

A Wall Street investment banker & Silicon Valley startup executive turned independent film financier, Thomas (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 U.S. and continues to grow and expand rapidly.

Thomas 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 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, Thomas organizes a variety of events and initiatives at the junction of filmmaking, entrepreneurship & 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 Thomas via LinkedIn or at an upcoming IIFF meeting.

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Registration

Filmmaker-friendly, affordable online registration is available at the top of this page.

Ticket type IIFF Member Non-member Registration deadline
Early bird $100 $125 September 18
Regular $125 $150 October 2
Last minute $150 $175 October 9
On-site (at the door) $175 $200 October 10

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Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PT)

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Room #225 - 2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94107




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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.

IIFF was founded by Thomas Trenker in 2003 and incorporated in California as a not-for-profit, public benefit corporation. Headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF currently has chapters in the SF Bay Area, New York City, New England, Florida, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, London, and the Pacific Northwest.

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