As part of our commitment to independent filmmakers, ProHD Rentals would like to share an invaluable opportunity with those who have the script, the talent but are still in need of financing. As part of their town hall series, the
Institute for International Film Financing
Institute for International Film Financing is uniting filmmakers and financiers for an evening of education and networking for all who attend.
As described on their website,
“The Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its successful series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with another special Film Financing Townhall in Beverly Hills. We are pleased to be collaborating with a new host for this month’s townhall, The Clarity Theater, located in the heart of Beverly Hills at their cutting edge facilities, conveniently located right next to Wilshire on Crescent between Canon & Rexford.
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 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 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.: January ’08 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA, January ’08 Los Angeles Townhall in Venice, CA & January ’08 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | December ’07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA, December ’07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA, December ’07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & December ’07 New England Townhall in Providence, RI | November ’07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA & 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 TownhallJuly ’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 Jose, 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. in Manhattan &
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 apres-meeting celebration will take place at an area restaurant.”
Speakers include SCOTT KENNEDY, Academy Award-nominated independent producer & director, JILL GWEN, CFO & Sr. VP of Finance & Operations at Fox Searchlight Pictures, DAN FRISCH, Founder & President of Prague-based International Production Company (IPC), ROMAN KOPELEVICH, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions at Bleiberg Entertainment, ALLISON STRINA, ESQ., Counsel for Business & Legal Affairs at New Line Cinema, ADRIAN SEXTON, Co-Founder & CEO at media strategy & branding shop New Medici, and JOHN CONES, ESQ., Founder & Principal at Law Office of John W. Cones. The event takes place tonight from 7pm to 10pm in Beverly Hills. For more information, you can click HERE for the event registration page.
