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Film Meets Finance:
Networking & Education for
Filmmakers & Financiers
Seven Insightful Talks by Leading Experts & More
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Abstract
"To-the-point presentations on the latest trends and targeted networking with like-minded pros set this event apart from the rest. IIFF delivers no-nonsense insight and real opportunity." — Thomas Trenker, film financier
The Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its popular monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with a special Film Financing Townhall at the renowned Columbia College. Their facilities are conveniently located just off Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.
This grassroots community get-together is designed to foster & inform productive relationships between attendees. It provides 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 welcome real-world financiers among our guests!
The evening's five seven presentations plus panel discussion address key issues relevant to filmmakers, financiers and anyone interested in the economics, business mechanics, and financial dynamics of motion pictures. They are followed by Q&A time. Attendees also have ample opportunity to interact & network with our featured experts and amongst themselves.
An informal après-meeting celebration will take place at a nearby restaurant.
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Attendees
Who should attend?
Entrepreneurs, consultants, attorneys, bankers, investment managers, venture capitalists, angel investors and other professionals with an interest in the movie business will find this event worthwhile. Everyone who cares about independent film is cordially invited to join us.
Are you considering taking an active role in film, or would you like to expand your current involvement? Don't miss this high-value yet low-cost learning experience and the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers.
Established & aspiring filmmakers looking to raise capital for their projects, production companies, movie slates, film funds or other ventures are, naturally, more than welcome as well.
Why attend?
New to film finance? Need to brush up your topical knowledge? Want to deepen your understanding? Care to participate in an ongoing conversation & community dedicated to the subject? This uniquely valuable gathering is right for you!
Gain crucial insights from leading experts in their field. Network with fellow film & finance professionals. Meet potential collaborators and future business partners. All this at a price that is hard to beat.
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Program Details
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Mobile Marketing in the Digital Age (1/2): Tips for Indie Producers & Investors
Donna Freed (bio), Co-Founder at marketing agency Phaz2, specializing in mobile technology for marketing; fmr. President at Terry Hines & Assoc. with clients Warner Bros, Disney, MGM, New Line, Focus Features; fmr. Sr. VP of Marketing at Hollywood.com, launched Movietickets.com & Broadway.com; fmr. VP of Advertising & Marketing at LA Times …  »
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Production Accounting 101: The Producer's Guide to Financial Organization
Bob Lewis (bio), CFO at Hyde Park Entertainment, overseeing "Street Fighter," "Dead of Night," "Other End of the Line"; fmr. VP of Production & Program Ops at Barry Diller's Studios USA, finance lead on "Law & Order"; fmr. VP of Production Ops at MTM Entertainment; fmr. Production Estimator at Stephen J. Cannell Productions for "A-Team," "21 Jump Street," "Wiseguy"; started at CBS on "Seinfeld," "Roseanne," "Hill Street Blues" … »
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The Independent Sell: Dealing with Buyers & Bookers
Trish Cook (bio), VP of Operations & Business Development at Magnet Media, which produced "Thirteen" (Mickey Rourke), "The Experiment" (Adrien Brody) & "Dark Tide" (Halle Berry); previously worked in advertising, coordination & production for int'l & domestic buyers; production partner on several indie projects; attended Princeton University … »
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The Evolving Climate of Distribution: Practical Advice for Financiers & Filmmakers
Robert Dudelson (bio), Co-President & COO at Taurus Entertainment; President at Dream Factory Ent.; fmr. Founder & VP at Artist Entertainment Group ("Demons 2," "Invisible Kid," "Wired," "Class of 1999"); fmr. Exec. Producer for Showtime/Viacom; fmr. VP & Sales Mgr. at Inter-Pictures Releasing; fmr. General Sales Mgr. at New Line, involved in planning & marketing "Nightmare on Elm Street" … »
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Casting for Your Independent Film: How the Cast Affects the Budget
Jean Scoccimarro (bio), Casting Director with vast experience in TV pilots & series, films of all budgets, webisodes & commercials; started on "Tales From the Darkside" (George Romero); discovered Angelina Jolie; currently casting horror thriller for Kevin Costner's VP of Tig Productions; worked for Robert Zemeckis, Jerry Bruckheimer, Joel Silver, Peter Jackson … »
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Mobile Marketing in the Digital Age (2/2): Tips for Indie Producers & Investors
Sandy Holmes (bio), successful marketing & sales exec. with reputation for groundbreaking programs & powerful teams; Co-Founder at Phaz2; fmr. Sr. VP & Managing Director at Channel One; developed sales & marketing dept. at KCET-TV (PBS), then transitioned KTLA-TV to nat'l sales force for WB Network; fmr. Biz Dev. & Sales Manager in radio & at ABC-TV … »
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The Independent Producer's Roadmap: Managing the Pathway to Success
Frank Coppola (bio), Founder & Exec. Director at marketing & consulting firm Edutainment, helping entrepreneurs & major corporations; fmr. Founder & Exec. Producer at TV commercial pioneer McCall/Coppola with NYC, LA & London offices; produced innovative film, TV & music projects for AT&T, IBM, Columbia Pictures, Kraft, Ford; co-authored classic how-to book on special effects "Architecture of Film" … »
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Featured Moderator
 The event will be moderated by Brad Littlefield (bio), a successful high-tech professional turned award-winning film producer. Over the course of his career, Brad has worked with some of the most exciting startups in Northern and Southern California, among them such runaway successes as YouTube. Pursuing his love for the arts and film in particular, he co-founded DAP Studios in Los Angeles and has so far produced one feature-length movie, which was shot in New Mexico. The film recently won several festival prizes including the prestigious New Mexico Filmmaker Award. Brad believes in public service and actively supports many nonprofits. He also organizes IIFF's Film Financing Townhalls in New Mexico. »
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Schedule
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Kick-Off & Welcome |
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8:00 PM |
Four Featured Presentations with Q&A (4x 15 mins) |
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8:15 PM |
Networking Break (15 mins) |
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9:00 PM |
Three Featured Presentations with Q&A (3x 15 mins) |
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9:15 PM |
Networking Break (15 mins) |
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10:00 PM |
Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A (45 mins) |
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Community Time at Area Restaurant |
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Townhall Venue
Columbia College Chicago in LA
650 N Bronson Ave
(off Melrose Ave)
Raleigh Studios, Bronson Building, 2nd Floor, Room 204
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 960-8020
Map: Get a map of 650 N Bronson Ave at Ask, Bing, Google, MapQuest or Yahoo.
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Our Host
 This month's Film Financing Townhall in Los Angeles is hosted by the esteemed Columbia College, whose five-week "Semester in L.A." immersion program takes place in Hollywood. With more than 120 programs of study and nearly 12,000 students, Columbia College Chicago is the largest and most diverse private arts and media college in the United States. Occupying 22 buildings in the heart of Chicago's South Loop, Columbia nurtures the nation's largest concentration of young creative talent. In addition to a solid academic foundation, students gain real-world experience through internships and part-time jobs in one of America's most dynamic and vibrant cities.
Very special thanks for making this event possible go to Jon Katzman, the Executive Director of Columbia's Semester in L.A.. The program offers select students highly intensive coursework, helps them rise to the top of an extremely competitive market, and provides a rare opportunity to experience the business of Hollywood first hand on a studio lot with industry professionals. Classes are held at the historic Raleigh Studios complex, Hollywood's oldest and longest continually-operated movie studio. Many graduates have gone on to work in production offices, on TV shows, at talent agencies and on film sets.
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Registration
Filmmaker-friendly affordable online registration is available at the top of this page.
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| Early bird |
$25 |
$45 |
3 weeks before event |
| Regular |
$35 |
$55 |
1 week before event |
| Last minute |
$45 |
$65 |
1 day before event |
| On-site (at the door) |
$55 |
$75 |
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Register now to secure the best available price!
* To learn more about membership, email our Membership Bureau or ask an IIFF staffer at or after the event.
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Need Help?
Direct all your questions and inquiries about this event to IIFF's online forum at http://forum.filmfinancing.org.
Having trouble with Eventbrite (this site), PayPal or Google Checkout? Get help in our online forum. You can also notify us by email well in advance of the event and register on-site.
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Speaker Bios
 Donna Freed is the Co-Founder of Phaz2 marketing agency, which specializes in mobile technology for marketing campaigns. She is also an accomplished advertising, sales and marketing executive with a particular emphasis on the entertainment industry and emerging media trends. She started in the newspaper industry, at the L.A. Daily News, then the L.A. Times, where she quickly rose to VP of Advertising and Marketing. At the Times, she developed the Entertainment section into the category of advertising revenue. She then moved to enter the digital/online media space, as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Hollywood.com. She was also part of the executive team that launched Movietickets.com and Broadway.com. She is the former President of Terry Hines and Associates, which served clients such as Warner Bros, Disney, MGM, New Line Cinema and Focus Features. »
 Bob Lewis is currently Chief Financial Officer at Hyde Park Entertainment, currently overseeing films such as "Street Fighter," "Dead of Night" and "The Other End of the Line." He started his career at the CBS Studio Center, in Accounting and Finance, working on "Hill Street Blues," "St. Elsewhere," "Remington Steele," "Roseanne," "WKRP in Cincinnati" and "Seinfeld." He then transitioned to Stephen J. Cannell Productions as a production estimator for "The A-Team," "Hunter" and "The Last Precinct." He worked with Cannell Films of Canada on "21 Jump Street," "Wiseguy" and "Booker." Returning to Los Angeles, he joined MTM Entertainment as Vice President of Production Operations, leading all MTM and Family Channel productions. He was also Vice President of Production and Program Operations at Studios USA, leading financial management on various in-house productions as well as the "Law & Order" franchises. »
Trish Cook is the VP of Operations & Business Development at Magnet Media, which has produced "Thirteen" (Mickey Rourke), "The Experiment" (Adrien Brody) and "Dark Tide" (Halle Berry). She has worked in New York in advertising, coordination and production for international and domestic buyers, and as a production partner on several indie projects. Ms. Cook graduated from Eastern New Mexico University (summa cum laude) with a degree in marketing and attended the Master's program at Princeton University. »
Robert Dudelson is currently Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Taurus Entertainment Company. He started as a film booker, then served as General Sales Manager for New Line Cinema and was directly involved in the planning and marketing of "A Nightmare on Elm Street." He was a Founder and Vice President of Artist Entertainment Group, which handled such films as "Demons 2" (Dario Argento), "Wired," the cult classic "Class of 1999." The company merged with United Film Distribution Company, a division of United Artist Entertainment, to form Taurus Entertainment. Taurus released such films as "Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam," "Best of the Best" and many more. Mr. Dudelson has been Executive Producer of ten motion pictures and two television series for Showtime Networks/Viacom, and he produced "Masterminds" for Columbia Pictures. »
Jean Scoccimarro has been working as a Casting Director in Los Angeles and New York, and has cast everything from Movies of the Week, pilots, series, films of all budgets, public service announcements, webisodes and commercials. She started with the TV series "Tales From the Darkside," produced by horror legend George Romero. Her biggest discovery occurred in the early 90s, when she found Angelina Jolie (who had just turned 17) through her acting teacher at the Lee Strassberg Institute. Ms. Scoccimarro is currently finishing the casting of an independent horror thriller for director and producer Greg Avellone, Kevin Costner's VP of Tig Productions. She has worked for Peter Jackson, Robert Zemeckis, Jerry Bruckheimer, Joel Silver, John Gray, Russel Mulcahy, Armand Mastroianni and others. »
Sandy Holmes is the Co-Founder of the marketing agency Phaz2, and a marketing and sales executive who has built a reputation for creating groundbreaking programs for brands and clients. She began as a business development manager in radio, and was quickly promoted to sales manager before transitioning to television at ABC-TV, and developing the sales and marketing department for KCET-TV. Following her achievements there, Holmes went to KTLA-TV, where she transitioned the Tribune station's local sales team from an independent force to a national sales organization for The WB Network. She is also the former Senior Vice President, and Managing Director West Coast for teen television network Channel One. »
For over 20 years, Frank Coppola has worked in business, communication, education and entertainment for traditional and new media companies. He is the Founder of Edutainment, Inc. and the Executive Director of its specialized division, ADD Coaching Group, which provides focused coaching services for busy people by utilizing an extensive network of caring professionals. A growth organization, Edutainment serves individuals, businesses and corporations with its unique expertise in identifying and capitalizing on trends, value-focused marketing and branding, as well as introducing or repositioning products and services to drive revenue and earnings growth in highly competitive and varied markets. As President of Channell Communications, Mr. Coppola implemented "Digital Intelligence" and "Integrating Marketing" projects for such clients as Mobil, Merrill Lynch, Chase, Orinoco Cigars and eSpeed/Cantor Fitzgerald. As Director of E-Commerce Development for Advanced Media, Inc., he created kiosks for GNC, Buena Vista TV, Disney, NAPTE and Lexus. As Founder and Executive Producer of McCall/Coppola@Filmfair, a pioneer of special effects, live action and mixed media TV commercial production with offices in New York, London and Los Angeles, he facilitated marketing campaigns for advertising agencies. In addition, Mr. Coppola produced numerous innovative TV, film and music projects for AT&T, IBM, Columbia Pictures, KFC, Amoco, Burger King, Miller Beer, 7-Up, Goodyear Tires, "Starman," Kraft Foods, Denny's, Johnson & Johnson and Ford. He also co-authored "The Architecture of Film" with Rod McCall, the classic how-to book on special effects. Most recently, Mr. Coppola was the Media and Entertainment Leader and Strategist for management consulting firm Luminant Worldwide, where he worked on Atkins, M&M's and A&E, and a Partner at integrated marketing company The Veritas Group. Before that, he helped spearhead the New York office for consulting firm Groundswell and worked as Director of Sales at ARC Studios. Throughout his career, Mr. Coppola has been actively engaged as an entrepreneur, business strategist, management consultant, visioneer, new business developer, relationship manager, musician, recording artist, author, TV commercial producer, motivational speaker and practicing clinical psychotherapist. A former Certified Teacher with the New York City Board of Education for 8 years, he taught students to explore their creativity, imagination, processing and essential learning skills through film, music, math and reading. Mr. Coppola graduated from St. John's University and holds an MA in Education from New York University (NYU). He also completed the Ontological Design Course (ODC), a five-year PhD-level program in human development, biology, computers, coaching and linguistics. »
Moderator
 Brad Littlefield has worked with successful high technology startups in California, as well as in film production and television. In 2008, he co-founded DAP Studios, and in 2009, he produced his first feature film, "Becoming Eduardo" (Seth Adkins, A Martinez, Elizabeth Pena), which was shot in New Mexico. "Becoming Eduardo" recently won Best Latino Film 2009 at the Santa Fe Film Festival, along with the prestigious New Mexico Filmmaker Award. It was recognized as Best New Mexican Film and Audience Choice at the 2010 White Sands International Film Festival. Brad's entertainment experience includes talent and casting for MTV Networks and project management for YouTube. He is currently working with Open Range Pictures on the feature films "Traveling Salesmen" and "Desert Water," and with Remote Films on "The Devil of Appalachia." His interest in public service has led to active participation with many non-profit organizations including The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center's Legal Services Department, The San Mateo County Center for Domestic Violence Prevention and Performing Arts Studio West. Brad is a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Signatory Producer and member of the American Film Institute (AFI). »
Founder
A Wall Street investment banker and Silicon Valley startup executive turned independent film financier, Thomas (LinkedIn profile | full bio) serves as Chairman of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF). An innovative and ambitious social-impact organization, IIFF endeavors to bridge the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance for the benefit of all stakeholders including the public at large. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF has active chapters in multiple cities across the U.S. and continues to expand.
In his role as Managing Director of FilmAngels, Thomas also runs the world's first professional angel investor group for film. FilmAngels has been modeled after the way successful angel networks function in Silicon Valley and adapted to the unique characteristics of the movie industry. It focuses exclusively on funding independent films and film-related ventures. FilmAngels address the unfilled need for a structured, highly efficient and ultimately more effective environment for the vetting and financing of high-risk film projects.
Don't hesitate to connect with Thomas on LinkedIn or at an upcoming IIFF meeting near you. »
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The Buzz
These quotes are samples of what past attendees say about IIFF events:
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"Wow. Last night was great! I want to thank you again for the inspiring work you do. This is such a big need […] and you're truly doing the work of angels (literally and figuratively)." — Brant Smith, Producer, "Quality of Life"
"I really must say that I found all speakers very interesting, and I was hanging on their every word. IIFF, the mission and content, seems to be a good fit for me, because it is my dream to run a medium size production house. […] Thank you, BIG THANK YOU […], for inviting me to this very quality and important event." — John Henry, Owner, John Henry Filmworks
"Let me again say I think you did a great job putting yesterday's event together – great crowd, smart presentation, lots of enthusiasm." — David Rosen, Executive Producer/Convener, Digital Independence
"Wow! For such a moderate investment, so much information. So much good networking. I hope you are proud of the magic you've created with IIFF." — Kevin Morrison, Writer/Director/Producer of independent film & TV
"I just wanted to say thanks for another great and informative meeting. The speakers were impressive and I made some good contacts." — Jesse Ford, Founder & Executive Director, Group Hug Productions
"IIFF and FilmAngels has really impressed me so far with its focus on the independent film community. I've traveled and interacted with film organizations around the world […]." — Jin Woo Joo, Founder, Cinemasports
"Thanks so much for hosting such an interesting program last week. I am always inspired by the creativity, and most recently, by the commitment to 'a better world'. It keeps my cynic's heart at bay! [A]gain, my heartfelt thanks for your mission and execution. Well done!" — Teri Cundall, Founder & President, Propville.com
"The event was great, very helpful." — Marc Perez, Co-President & Founding Partner, Sirk Productions
"I greatly enjoyed attending last night's event and found it very informative - certainly something that's been missing in New York so far." — Michael Gunther, Director/Producer, Triboro Pictures
"Great presentation tonight. Lots of energetic discussions and questions." — Campbell Dalglish, Prof. of Screenwriting, MFA in Film & Video at CUNY
"Thanks so much for tonight's event. It was really inspiring and incredibly informative." — Elizabeth Foley, Founding Faculty Member, Producing Dep't at NYFA
"I enjoyed this evening's Townhall presentation and found it very informative." — William Doll, Writer/Director, World Stage Pictures
"Your Townhall mtg was stimulating. You managed to attract the right target audience, and I loved your choice of speakers." — Sandra Schulberg, Founder, Independent Feature Project (IFP)
"I attended the New York Townhall Meeting and just wanted to thank you for setting up such an informative colloquium. It was my first IIFF event and I look forward to attending more in the future." — Blythe Frank, Producer, "Kettle of Fish" (Michael Mailer Films)
"Thank you again for a wonderful event last night." — Morgan Pehme, Co-Founder & CEO, Merlion Entertainment
"I'm just writing […] pertaining to the IIFF meeting last night, which I found both entertaining and informative and also promising of great things to come from IIFF in the near future!" — Thomas Woodrow, Producer, Furnace Films
"I attended the IIFF Townhall last week in New York and came away impressed. Thank you for putting together such an excellent panel of speakers. I found [Mr. Trenker's] presentation especially useful. As a former quant at Putnam Investments, I tend to dig into the numbers and [his] analysis was illuminating." — Robert Milacci, Executive Producer, Sinestra Pictures
"I very much enjoyed the seminar last Saturday in Stowe, VT. It was a lot of driving in one day (3.25 hrs. each way…), but worth it. […] Thanks again for a very enlightening day." — Marjorie Short, Oscar-nominated Writer/Producer/Director, Short Productions
"Just a note to say Larry Meistrich had a good time last night and was impressed with the quality of the group." — Jeff Silverstein, President of NEHST Access + Learning, NEHST Studios
"As it turns out, my producing partner [producer/director Leszek Burzynski] attended your IIFF meeting in Santa Monica on July 16. He was quite impressed with the presentations." — Terrance Sweeney, Partner & Producer, Winning Team Studios
"I just wanted to say thanks again for putting on such a great forum last night. […] I really enjoyed the occasion and especially the presentations. They were extremely relevant and really strong, credible presenters." — Gordon Clark, CEO, The Movie Portfolio Fund
"First, I wanted to say how much I really enjoyed your premier [film financing] seminar…!" — Frank Sacks, Founder & Principal, The Frank Sacks Company
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"THANKS […] There are no organizations or groups that I have come across that are doing what you and FilmAngels are doing." — J. Martin, Co-Owner, 24 Bros Entertainment
"I cannot express enough gratitude toward the great job that you are doing to help talented filmmakers realize their dreams. God bless you!" — Mara Vardanyan, Producer, Roman Pictures
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"[T]hank you for a terrific meeting last night…" — Greg Lejnieks, Actor/Filmmaker, Art Dealer & fmr. Pro Soccer Player
"First of all, thank you for hosting the Film Financing seminar. Very, very informative. I hope you have another one very soon." — Richard Beaty, Writer/Producer/Director & Co-Owner, Cielo Azul Films
"Just wanted to say 'thank you' for last night's IIFF meeting. […] The slides look great […]. I look forward to the next meeting." — Robert Pratten, Founder & Writer/Director, Zen Films
"I'm a big fan of all you're doing with IIFF… very inspiring to filmmakers." — Thomas Mignone, Director/Writer, DOOM Incorporated
"Thank you for hosting the [Workshop] last week. It was very informative and [the instructor] was spectacular. I learned a lot and met several fantastic people." — Lisa McTigue, Producer/Director, Three Masked Peeps Productions
"Thank you for inviting us to present to your [FilmAngels] groups in both Palo Alto and San Francisco. The attendees were warm and educated investors. You've done a terrific job gathering people with a passion for film." — Julie Richardson, Producer, "Collateral" (Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx)
"It was another great event and I appreciate all your work […]. Thank you." — Paul Oja, Writer/Director, "Bus Trip"
"I must thank you for sending [Workshop instructor] Dr. Patrick O'Heffernan down to Los Angeles last month. It was the best $200 I have ever spent on a seminar. [S]ince Patrick has both raised money and invested money, his perspective was simply invaluable!!!" — Rosser Goodman, Director, KGB Films
"You assembled an impressive group of speakers (and characters). […] I think we share a strong desire to help filmmakers." — Darren Ehlers, COO, Scenechronize
"First, I simply must say what an amazingly informative session it was and well carried out by [Workshop instructor] Tricia van Klaveren and her guest speakers. It packed a memorable punch. […] I had never heard of IIFF previously and now look forward to more of the same from you guys." — Teo, CEO, Cool Room Entertainment
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About IIFF
 The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is an independent grassroots organization equally dedicated to serving the needs of filmmakers & financiers. IIFF's one-of-a-kind mission is to sustainably expand the scope & appeal of film financing and do so for the benefit of the public at large.
True to our proven motto of "democratizing film finance," IIFF's frequent Townhall Meetings bring together a wide array of professionals from relevant backgrounds in film, finance and beyond for a vibrant evening of insightful presentations, inspiring discussion & focused networking. Past meetings have reliably delivered useful insights into the business of film, provided valuable networking opportunities and drawn large, enthusiastic crowds.
IIFF has active chapters in multiple cites, and we are looking to expand further to better serve filmmakers and financiers everywhere. Help start or run a local chapter in your area! We make it easy and worth your while. Take a first step and tell us about yourself.
Not ready for your own chapter but eager to get involved in another meaningful way? We may have just the right full- or part-time internship for you, no matter where you are. Simply email us your resume to apply. IIFF interns are treated as equals while they learn about film finance and interact with industry leaders.
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When & Where
Columbia College Chicago in L.A.
650 North Bronson Avenue
Raleigh Studios, Bronson Building, 2nd Floor, Room 204
Los Angeles,
CA 90038
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)
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IIFF Greater Los Angeles
The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is 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.
Founded by Thomas Trenker in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF has chapters in the Bay Area, New York City, New England, Florida, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, London, the Pacific Northwest, the Lower Midwest, the Southwest and the Great Lakes Region.
Help launch or run an IIFF chapter in your area! We make it easy and worthwhile. Email the chapter development team and tell us about yourself. Or join our online community at http://forum.filmfinancing.org to keep in touch with a growing number of filmmakers and financiers.
