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Following a sold-out San Francisco relaunch last month, the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its successful series of events at the junction of film & finance with another special Townhall Meeting in the Bay Area. Our friends at Academy of Art University are again hosting us at their new facilities in San Francisco's SoMa district.
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 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, monthly 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.: December '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & December '07 New England Townhall in Providence, RI | November '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco & 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 seven 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 organization 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 – School of Motion Pictures & Television
466 Townsend Street (btw. 5th & 6th St.)
Room #230 – 2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 274-2200
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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 min.): 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 and 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 and 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 go to Jack Isgro, AAU's Department Director of Motion Pictures & Television, for making this event possible!
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6:00-6:30 pm ... Registration, welcome and introductions
6:30-7:50 pm ... Four featured presentations with Q&A (4x 20 min)
7:50-8:00 pm ... Networking break I (10 min)
8:00-9:00 pm ... Three featured presentations with Q&A (3x 20 min)
9:00-9:20 pm ... Networking break II (20 min)
9:20-10:00 pm ... Moderated panel discussion with Q&A (40 min)
10:00+ pm ... Community time at area restaurant
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1) Leadership & Planning: How to Succeed as a Film Entrepreneur
— by Dr. Frank Greene (bio), highly accomplished venture capitalist, operating business exec. & technologist with 40+ years experience; private venture investor since '86; started New Vista Capital to assist startups in business planning & raising capital; founding General Partner at New Vista Capital Funds I & II; fmr. founding CEO at Technology Development Corp. (IPO in '85) & ZeroOne Systems (sold to Sterling Softw.); IPO'ed 2 companies, helped sell several more; fmr. Technical Staff Member at Fairchild Semi's R&D Labs; taught EE & CS at Stanford, Santa Clara U., etc.; Board Member at Reach Comm. & Compliance Coach; fmr. Chair at American Musical Theatre of San Jose … (more) »
2) Reality of the Distribution Marketplace: The Hard Numbers on Making Money from Filmed Content
— by Dr. Goetz Weber (bio), Co-founder & CEO at Silicon Valley-based int'l online marketplace for film, TV & video rights inDplay; helps buyers & sellers find, negotiate & close distribution & exhibition deals for professionally produced content, incl. indies, on global scale; previously held senior positions in strategic business development, product development, sales & innovation mgmt. at SAP AG (Germany) & SAP Labs (Palo Alto); co-invented SAP's 1st "xApps" product & worked on key SAP initiatives, incl. SAP-Microsoft collaboration & new product launches; holds Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics & MBA; studied method acting … (more) »
3) Creative Financing Strategies for Film: The Importance of Timing & Making the Right Match
— by Tricia van Klaveren (bio), Producer & Principal at LA-based indie production co. Fully Loaded Pictures; Producer/Exec. Producer on '06 Cannes premiere "Lying" (Chloe Sevigny), David Mamet's '05 Venice premiere "Edmond" (William H. Macy, Julia Stiles, Mena Survari, Denise Richards), '04 Cannes premiere "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" (Peter Fonda, Wynona Ryder, Marilyn Manson) & '04 Sundance premiere "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" (Clive Owen, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Malcolm McDowell); fmr. executive at int'l film sales & financing co.; Board Member at WomensFilmNet; Founding Board Member at Int'l Emerging Talent Film Festival (IETFF), Monte Carlo … (more) »
4) Copyright Protection in the Digital Age: What Producers & Investors Need to Know!
— by David Rosenberg, Esq. (bio), Attorney at prestigious IP law firm Townsend and Townsend and Crew; legal practice focuses on advising companies on intellectual property (IP) licensing, acquisitions & strategy; extensive experience in technology-driven industries, incl. semiconductors, hardware, software, as well as entertainment & digital media; previously served in business development & strategic capacity for several digital media venture-backed startups focused on content & technology; JD from UC Hastings College of the Law, Masters in Engineering Mgmt & BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Duke U. … (more) »
5) The 'Freakonomics' of DVD Distribution: Survival Tips for Filmmakers & Financiers
— by Noel Lawrence (bio), film distribution exec. of 10+ years & Co-founder at successful niche-focused DVD label Other Cinema Digital (OCD), providing alternative platform for distribution of indies & documentaries; founded OCD with director Craig Baldwin, doyen of Bay Area's postpunk filmmaking scene; put out over 20 DVD releases to date, incl. works by Sam Green, Bill Morrison, Jenni Olson, Negativland, etc.; produces, directs, curates & writes about films; lecturer at cultural institutes, film festivals, museums & universities worldwide; profiled in New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Wired, etc.; MA from Stanford & BA from Wesleyan U. … (more) »
6) Effective Representation in the Movie Business: How to Use Attorneys & Other Representatives Most Effectively
— by Daniel Riviera, Esq. (bio), seasoned entertainment attorney with 25+ years experience in motion pictures; worked on 100's of films ranging from major studio releases to Oscar-nominated documentaries to low-budget indies; Founder & Principal at San Francisco-based law firm Riviera & Assoc., guiding filmmakers from financing through sale of distribution rights; past clients incl. Carolco Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Spelling Entertainment, The Groundlings, Keiko Matsui & Gilda Radner; current clients incl. Oscar-nominated filmmakers, independent film co's & Internet-based distributors; graduate of Harvard College & Georgetown U. Law Center … (more) »
7) Hollywood Profits: Quantitative Drivers of Motion Picture Profitability
— by Thomas Trenker (bio), Founder & Chairman at Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF); Managing Director at FilmAngels Capital; fmr. investment banker on Wall Street & in Silicon Valley … (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 merits, including originality, but – perhaps surprisingly – also on their commercial merits 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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– Frank S. Greene, Jr., Ph.D. (topic): Dr. Greene is a highly accomplished venture capitalist, operating business executive, and technologist with four decades of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and has been in private venture capital since 1986. In 1993, he started New Vista Capital to assist start-up companies in business planning & raising capital. Subsequently, he served as founding General Partner of the New Vista Capital Funds I & II. From 1971 to 1989, Dr. Greene was the founding CEO of two information technology companies, Technology Development Corp. (went public in 1985) & ZeroOne Systems (sold to Sterling Software). He took two companies through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and was instrumental in the merger or acquisition of several more. Prior to 1971, Dr. Greene developed high-speed semiconductor computer memory systems as a member of the technical staff at Fairchild Semiconductor R&D Labs, and participated in the development of high-performance computers as an electronics officer in the U.S. Air Force. Moreover, he has taught electrical engineering & computer science courses at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, Howard University & Washington University (St. Louis, MO). Dr. Greene is currently a Member of the Board of Reach Communications & Compliance Coach, and a Board Observer for ZNYX Corporation. He is a past Chairman of the American Musical Theatre of San Jose, Board Member of the National Conference of Community & Justice, and former Member of the Board of Trustees of Santa Clara University. »
– Goetz Weber, Ph.D. (topic): Dr. Weber is the Co-founder & CEO of inDplay, an international online marketplace for film, TV & video rights that brings together content creators & professional buyers. Based in Silicon Valley, inDplay uses a streamlined, proprietary licensing & contract process that helps buyers & sellers find, negotiate & close distribution & exhibition deals for professionally produced content, including independent films, on a global scale. Before starting inDplay, Dr. Weber has held senior positions in strategic business development, product development, sales & innovation management at enterprise-software giant SAP AG in Germany & SAP Labs in Palo Alto. He co-invented SAP's first product from the Composite Application Framework (xApps) and co-initiated the development of the Composite Application Framework, a key differentiator of SAP's Netweaver product. Dr. Weber has worked on a number of leading SAP initiatives, including business strategy for the SAP-Microsoft collaboration, and several new product launches. He also helped develop the SAP Treasury application, focusing on contract & risk management for derivative financial instruments. An ex-scientist turned executive & entrepreneur in the software & film business, Dr. Weber holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, an MBA, and has authored several physics publications & patent applications. »
– Tricia van Klaveren (topic): Ms. van Klaveren is a film producer and the Principal of L.A.-based independent production company Fully Loaded Pictures. To date, she has produced/executive produced four theatrical feature films: "Lying", World Premiere Cannes 2006, Director's Fortnight, written and directed by M Blash with Chloe Sevigny ("Kids"), Jenna Malone ("Pay It Forward") and Henry Gummer, son of Meryl Streep; "Edmond", World Premiere Venice 2005, screenplay by David Mamet, directed by Stuart Gordon, with William H. Macy, Julia Stiles, Mena Survari, Denise Richards, Bokeem Woodbine, Bai Ling, Rebecca Pidgeon and Joe Mantegna; "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things", World Premiere Cannes 2004, Directors Fortnight, directed by Asia Argento with Peter Fonda, Wynona Ryder, Marilyn Manson, John Robinson ("Elephant"), Jeremy Sisto and Michael Pitt; "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead", North American Premiere, Sundance 2004, directed by Mike Hodges, with Clive Owen, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Malcolm McDowell and Charlotte Rampling. Fully Loaded Pictures' production slate includes: "Kent State" based on the shootings of four students at Kent State in 1970; "As Good as Dead", a psychological thriller with Brian Cox and Melissa Leo; "London Fields", based on the book by Martin Amis; "Killer Inside Me", based on the book of the same title by Jim Thompson; and "Everything Is Going to Be Just Fine", a story about a Hollywood hairdresser who sees dead people. In development is "The Gap Sequence", a sci-fi political thriller based on the novels by award-winning, best-selling author Stephen Donaldson. Ms. van Klaveren is on the Board of WomensFilmNet, a new online entertainment portal for women. She is also a Founding Board Member of the International Emerging Talent Film Festival (IETFF), Monte Carlo, which features emerging global film talent. Prior to producing, Ms. van Klaveren was an executive with an international film sales and financing company in Los Angeles, a senior executive/Board Member of an entertainment technology company, and an attorney in New York City. She holds a JD/MSFS from Georgetown University where she graduated with honors. »
– David Rosenberg, Esq. (topic): Mr. Rosenberg is an attorney in the Technology Transactions Group of prestigious law firm Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP. His legal practice focuses on advising companies on intellectual property (IP) licensing transactions, acquisitions and strategy. He has extensive experience in a variety of technology-driven industries, including semiconductors, hardware, software, as well as entertainment and digital media. Prior to joining the Tech Transactions group, he worked in Townsend's Litigation Group, focusing primarily on patent litigation within the Federal Courts and the International Trade Commission. Before joining the firm, Mr. Rosenberg served in a business development and strategic capacity for several digital media venture-backed startups focused on content and technology. Additionally, he was an Extern Clerk to the Honorable Charles R. Breyer and the Honorable Vaughn R. Walker, both judges on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Mr. Rosenberg received a JD degree from UC Hastings College of the Law, a Masters in Engineering Management (MEM) from Duke University, and a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Duke University. »
– Noel Lawrence (topic): Mr. Lawrence is a seasoned film distribution executive of 10+ years and the Co-founder of Other Cinema Digital (OCD), a successful niche-focused DVD label that provides an alternative platform for the worldwide distribution of extraordinary works of independent and documentary film. He founded OCD with noted director Craig Baldwin, host of longstanding experimental film house Other Cinema in San Francisco's Mission District and doyen of the Bay Area's postpunk filmmaking scene. OCD prides itself in celebrating "peculiar visions and offbeat sensibilities, drawn from the contemporary underground as well as the archives" and delivering "a decidedly different audio-visual experience", "be it auteur, exploitation, or industrial". The New York Times has praised OCD's "rich catalog of independent and avant-garde shorts and features." Throughout his career, Mr. Lawrence has put out over 20 DVD releases including works by Sam Green, Craig Baldwin, Negativland, Bill Morrison, Jenni Olson, etc. In addition to his work as a distributor, Mr. Lawrence produces, directs, curates and writes about films. A lecturer and presenter at cultural institutes, film festivals, museums and universities worldwide, he has been profiled in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Wired, and other leading publications. Mr. Lawrence holds a MA from Stanford and a BA from Wesleyan University. »
– Daniel Riviera, Esq. (topic): Mr. Riviera is an entertainment and intellectual property attorney with extensive professional experience in film, TV, music, publishing, trademarks and copyright. He practiced law in Los Angeles for many years before moving to the Bay Area. Mr. Riviera represents both individual artists and companies, and has worked for clients involved in all aspects of the development, production, financing & distribution of movies, TV & music. Past clients have included Carolco Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Spelling Entertainment, The Groundlings, Keiko Matsui and Gilda Radner. Since coming to the Bay Area, independent film, music, video games, and book authors & publishing have occupied a greater proportion of his practice. Current clients include Oscar-nominated filmmakers, film companies producing narrative work with a social or political edge, award-winning singer-songwriters, and prominent authors. Mr. Riviera's practice also involves intellectual property (trademarks & copyright), the Internet & new media, and corporate work including entity formation & financing, nonprofit corporations, employment law, and the license & sale of assets. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Georgetown University Law Center. »
– Thomas Trenker (topic): A Wall Street investment banker & 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 U.S. 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 & 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://events.filmfinancing.org/sfb/?id=122107 (top of this page)
Early bird registration NLT Thursday, November 29:
IIFF Member ... $25 if registered online no later than 11/29
Non-member ... $40
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Non-member ... $50
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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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