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IIFF New York City Townhall Meeting (December 2006)Wednesday, December 20, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)New York, NY |
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IIFF/NYC Townhall Meeting in Manhattan –
Where Film & Finance Meet To Succeed Together
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Following a sold-out launch event at DCTV in October, the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its successful series of Townhall Meetings in New York City.
This "grassroots" community event features a powerful roster of highly topical speakers from the worlds of film and finance. 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 IIFF's proven motto, "democratizing film financing," our 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.: December Townhall in San Francisco | October Townhall in New York City | September Townhall in Oakland, CA | July Townhall in Palo Alto, CA | June Townhall in San José, CA | May Townhall in San Francisco, CA | April 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 seven presentations & 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.
The event will be moderated by Thomas Trenker (bio | profile) who founded the nonprofit Institute for Int'l Film Financing 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, Thomas is always on the lookout for worthwhile and intruiging new indie film projects that are seeking investor financing. Don't hesitate to connect with Thomas via LinkedIn or in person at this or another upcoming IIFF meeting.
School of Visual Arts
Main Building — Film, Video and Animation Department
209 East 23rd Street (btw 2nd & 3rd Avenue)
Amphitheater, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 592-2000
Map: See a map of 209 E 23rd St. at Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live or Yahoo.
Nearest subway station (ca. 0.2 miles walking distance): 6 Line station at 23rd St. & Park Ave.; see all nearby subway stations here.
Subway & walking directions: Take 6 to 23rd St. and walk two and a half blocks East on 23rd St.; look for the entrance to SVA's Main Building on the left-hand side of 23rd St., on the block between 2nd & 3rd Ave., near the NE corner of 23rd St. & 3rd Ave.
Our Host:
The School of Visual Arts (SVA), located in the heart of New York City, is one of the nation's largest independent, regionally accredited art schools and an established leader and innovator in the education of artists, offering graduate, undergraduate and continuing education classes. From its inception in 1947 as a trade school with three instructors and 35 students, SVA has grown into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary institution with a faculty of more than 800 and a student body of almost 3,500. Along the way, SVA has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors.
SVA distinguishes itself by its extensive facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, unique program philosophies, and the size, breadth and professional standing of its faculty. Each faculty member is a practicing artist, filmmaker, designer, or photographer committed to the professional art world as well as to teaching the next generation of artists.
Very special thanks go to SVA's Film, Video and Animation Department and its Chairman, Reeves Lehmann. The members of the Film, Video and Animation Department are industry-renowned for turning ideas into cinematic works of art; the faculty even includes Oscar winners. SVA is one of the best-equipped film and animation schools in the country with industry-standard digital facilities that rival many professional studios.
6:00-6:30 pm ... Registration and introductions
6:30-7:30 pm ... Three featured presentations with Q&A (3x 20 min)
7:30-8:00 pm ... Networking break I (30 min)
8:00-9:00 pm ... Four featured presentations with Q&A (4x 15 min)
9:00-9:15 pm ... Networking break II (15 min)
9:15-10:00 pm ... Moderated panel discussion with Q&A (45 min)
10:00+ pm ... Community time at area restaurant
1) When Wall Street Meets Hollywood: Lessons from a Hedge Fund Manager Turned Film Producer
— by PETER STERLING, Hedge fund manager turned film financier/producer; Executive Producer of "Shooting Livien"; Partner at Velveteen Films
2) Film Funds & the New Rules of Film Financing: Guidelines for Film Entrepreneurs, Fund Managers & Private Equity Investors
— by TOM SELZ, Founding Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz; General Counsel at Independent Feature Project (IFP)
3) The Revolution Will Be Digitized: How the Internet Is Transforming Film & TV (And What It Means for Producers & Investors)
— by DAVID ROSEN, Author of "Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films"; Convener & Executive Producer at Digital Independence; Vice President of Corporate Development at ComCam
4) The Filmmaker as Entrepreneur: A New Paradigm for Success in Independent Film?
— by REEVES LEHMANN, Chairman of Film, Video & Animation at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
5) Screenwriting for Profitability: What Writers & Script Doctors Can & Can't Do for a Film's Financial Success
— by Prof. CAMPBELL DALGLISH, Professor of Screenwriting at City College/CUNY (MFA Film & Video program) and NYU; Founder & Writer-Director-Producer at D'Arc Productions
6) PPMs Demystified: Use, Usefulness & Value of an Often Misunderstood Yet Essential Tool for Filmmakers & Financiers
— by KAISER WAHAB, Partner at law firm Wahab & Medenica
7) Hollywood Profits: Quantitative Drivers of Motion Picture Profitability
— by THOMAS A. TRENKER, Founder & Chairman at Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF); Managing Director at FilmAngels Capital
Online registration is available at http://iiff-townhall-nyc.eventbrite.com (top of this page)
Early bird registration NLT December 12th:
IIFF Member ... $25 if registered online no later than December 12th
Non-member ... $35
Regular registration NLT December 17th:
IIFF Member ... $35 if registered online no later than December 17th
Non-member ... $45
Last minute registration NLT December 19th:
IIFF Member ... $45 if registered online no later than December 19th
Non-member ... $55
On-site registration (at the door):
IIFF Member ... $55
Non-member ... $65
To learn more about membership with IIFF, email our Membership Bureau, or approach an IIFF team member at or after the event.
Please direct all your questions and inquiries regarding this event to IIFF's online forum at http://forum.filmfinancing.org.
Having trouble with Eventbrite (this site) or PayPal? Please use our alternative payment option or, if that fails, get help in IIFF's online forum. (You can also notify us by email well in advance of the event and register on-site.)
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The Buzz: It follows a sampling of what others are saying about IIFF meetings... "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, Producer & 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, Convener & Executive Producer, 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! [...] again, my heartfelt thanks for your mission and execution. Well done!" — Teri Cundall, Founder & President, Propville.com Would you like to speak out? Send us your comments by email. |
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When & Where
School of Visual Arts (SVA)
209 E 23rd Street
3rd floor, Amphitheater
New York,
NY 10010
Wednesday, December 20, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)
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Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF)
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 and the Lower Midwest.
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.