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SEMINAR: "Six Stages of a Pitch" with Producer Suzanne LyonsSEMINAR: "Six Stages of a Pitch" with Producer Suzanne Lyons
In this virtual seminar independent producer Suzanne Lyons dissects and details the six stages of a winning pitch - from tailoring your pitch to your audience, to creating a rapport, to focusing their attention, to selling your ideas, to determining the next steps and to the all-important follow-up. . . . More

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING: Film Financing In the Current Marketplace Part IIVIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING: Film Financing In the Current Marketplace Part II
In this virtual town hall meeting we discuss the current state of financing for independent films, the emerging models for financing independent films, and how filmmakers can successfully piece together financing. . . . More

VIRTUAL SEMINAR: "The Post Berlin Wrap-up" with Film Specific founder Stacey ParksVIRTUAL SEMINAR: "The Post Berlin Wrap-up" with Film Specific founder Stacey Parks
In this virtual seminar Film Specific founder Stacey Parks discusses trends and insights from the 2010 European Film Market: the climate for indies in 2010, the state of the marketplace for financing and distribution, emerging opportunities for independents, and more. . . . More


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Business Plan 2.0 Building Basics: A Virtual Intensive BootcampBusiness Plan 2.0 Building Basics: A Virtual Intensive Bootcamp
A 6 Part Virtual Intensive Bootcamp focused on how to formulate a business plan appropriate for the current marketplace and how to integrate new revenue streams into the traditional business plan structure. KICKING OFF IN MARCH 2010. Only 20 spots available. . . . More

A Look At What's Coming Up For Film Specific MembersA Look At What's Coming Up For Film Specific Members
A look at some of Film Specific's upcoming live, interactive, virtual seminars, online courses and our new series of virtual townhall filmmaker gatherings and discussion groups focused on the most effective ways for filmmakers to thrive in today's indie marketplace. . . . More

FILM MARKET LABS:
Upcoming Markets: MIPDOC/MipTV (April 2010), Cannes (May 2010)FILM MARKET LABS: Upcoming Markets: MIPDOC/MipTV (April 2010), Cannes (May 2010)
DO YOU WANT YOUR HAND HELD THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF GETTING YOUR FILM TO THE UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL FILM MARKETS? . . . More


GRASSROOTS MARKETING FOR YOUR DVD: A 3 Part Course For Film Specific Members
GRASSROOTS MARKETING FOR YOUR DVD: A 3 Part Course For Film Specific Members In this 3 part class, we explore the low and no cost ways filmmakers can aggressively market their DVDs online and offline to drive traffic and increase sales for their DVDs. At a time when traditional marketing and advertising costs have spiraled out of control, effective grassroots promotion can produce great results for little cost. . . . More

Documentarians Guide to the Top 10 European Broadcast Commissioning Editors for Factual Co-Productions
Documentarians Guide to the Top 10 European Broadcast Commissioning Editors for Factual Co-Productions MIP TV wrapped up last week in Cannes and these are our Top 10 picks for Commissioning Editors of documentary and factual programming at European broadcasters, who are engaging in co-productions. . . . More

Worldwide Independent Film Distributors Database
Worldwide Independent Film Distributors Database Our proprietary database of worldwide independent film distributors covering worldwide theatrical, home entertainment and broadcast distributors distributors. . . . More
The Screenwriters Guide To Getting Your Projects Off The Ground: Part One
The Screenwriters Guide To Getting Your Projects Off The Ground: Part One At a time when it seems harder to break in than ever before, it's crucial for screenwriters to depart from their traditional role and start thinking outside the box and taking a pro-active role. So many find themselves shut out. Our guide highlights the how's, why's and the vast opportunities screenwriters can open themselves up to and move their projects forward. . . . More
DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples
DOWNLOAD: Distributor & Sales Agent Inquiry Samples So when inquiring with a sales agent or distributor about acquiring your film, just how do you do it? How do you approach them and what do you say? Good questions. So we made up this handy guide of examples to give you a good idea. . . . More
Berlin 2008 TOP 10 BUYERS LIST
Berlin 2008 TOP 10 BUYERS LIST Our hand-picked list of foreign DVD and broadcast buyers, with direct contact details, from the 2008 European Film Market, held in conjunction with the Berlin Film Festival. These buyers are ones who acquire independent films and whom filmmakers can approach directly to submit their films. . . . More


Exclusive Audio Seminar with Maggie Renzie: "Hollywood Ate The Independent Film"
Exclusive Audio Seminar with Maggie Renzie: "Hollywood Ate The Independent Film" Fed up with traditional distributors, maverick indie filmmakers John Sayles and Maggie Renzie have decided to do it themselves with the release of their new film HONEYDRIPPER. In our no holds barred seminar Maggie holds nothing back in telling us all just how they're doing it, the challenges they face, and the ins and outs of their grassroots campaign to "get the audience out." . . . More

SALES PROJECTIONS: "All-Rights Deal" Sales Projections For Films Budgeted Under $1 Million
SALES PROJECTIONS: "All-Rights Deal" Sales Projections For Films Budgeted Under $1 Million What can filmmakers expect to see in terms of licensing fees for thearical motion pictures? Our sales chart examines the typical prices being paid by distributors for "all-rights deals" in territories around the world. . . . More

DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT
DOWNLOAD: SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN PRODUCER & SALES AGENT So what does a contract look like between a Producer and a Sales Agent? What terms might a Sales Agent ask for? How long? What percentage of sales might a Sales Agent ask for when representing your film? . . . More

2007 Top 10 MIPCOM Buyers List
2007 Top 10 MIPCOM Buyers List Our hand-picked list of worldwide TV and DVD buyers from the October 2007 MIPCOM in Cannes, France. MIPCOM is the world's largest international Boradcast and DVD market with TV, DVD, and VOD buyers from all over the world descensding on the South of France. . . . More

Video Training: My Movie's Done...How Much Will I Make?
Video Training: My Movie's Done...How Much Will I Make? This is one of the most popular questions amongst filmmakers. There are a lot of factors which determine how much your film will fetch in the marketplace and this video shows filmmakers what they need to know to assess their own films. . . . More

WORLDWIDE BROADCAST SALES PROJECTIONS FOR MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES
WORLDWIDE BROADCAST SALES PROJECTIONS FOR MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES So what are the going rates for made-for-television movies in the worldwide marketplace? What are buyers from worldwide territories paying for television movies RIGHT NOW at the MIPCOM international broadcast maket in Cannes? . . . More

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