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First Feature Producing - Finance
Course brochure
Overview:
An intensive and invaluable Programme for all FILMMAKERS (writers directors producers, line producers etc) developing their first feature film, or who need to ‘skill up’ on specific areas of film and documentary production in order to advance their careers within the industry.
Learn the basics of Film Producing and develop your project at the same time in live, interactive forums and with the help of a wide range of marked assignments throughout this Creative Programme.
Aimed at film professionals at a feature film packaging stage as well as those who are serious about moving from shorts, corporates or music videos into full length feature film financing and production, this intensive programme will guide you through the current practices of the UK European and global industry and build your project, step by step, piece by piece into a comprehensive package.
This will change your view of how the film industry works and what is required in order to guarantee success in this field. These sessions are packed full of practical documents that you can download and follow.
With accompanying exercises and dozens of self-reflective questions as well as invaluable 'insider' industry materials and resources, designed to not only build a portfolio of information and knowledge of the industry but also, shape your own project, this is a course that first time feature filmmakers can not afford to miss.
Course Outline:
SESSION 3 – FINANCING A FILM PROJECT
- UK Film Tax credit and qualifying as a British film
- Tax accountant Masterclass
- Sources of current funding
- Global sources of funding – how money works together
- Finance plans and how films recoup money
- Packaging a film for financiers
- ‘Closing the deal’ and how to work with co Production partners - their duties, responsibilities and how to select the right partner
(the entire course cost is less than the normal rate for 2 hrs with a the top Entertainment Lawyer in our masterclasses!)
PTC Masterclass: Christine Corner, Senior Partner Media Department, Grant Thornton Accountants
Christine takes us through the terms of the current UK Film Tax Credit in depth as well as how to qualify as a British Film. She also discusses the use of the EIS Scheme, additional sources of finances and how your stakeholders and financiers recoup their investment in your project.
Co-Productions Masterclass: Lee Stone, Partner with Entertainment Law firm Lee and Thompson
Lee is discussing co-production agreements as well as how to find a co-producer, what countries we have co-production agreements with and what responsibilities each partner will hold. Lee will also talk about the legal implications of rights, finance share and international conventions.
Assignments & Live Sessions:
Included in this section of the First Feature Producing Programme are:
Marked Assignment Three: Write and deliver a Finance Plan or sources of Finance for your film.
Live Session Three: Discuss different finance plans in the group from micro and low budget productions through to co-productions and foreign shoots. Mentor to lead several Role Play exercises in various Financing situations: Development, Equity, Investor and Government Body.
To take the additional Live Sessions and Marked Assignments, you must register for the full course or purchase the relevant sections later on.
Minimum requirements:
This course is aimed at all filmmakers who have already produced a short or a feature film or corporate or music video and are now looking to develop a fully packaged and financed project.
Suitable for:
Filmmakers (Producer writer directors line producers etc) - who have made any kind of short
MA or BA level Media student who really wants to understand the next step up - making a feature film
Promo or music video maker - corporate director / prodcuer again who has a first feature idea doc or fiction and is looking to skill up
First feature makers who have made a 'no budget' on credit or Equity film BUT who havent encountered the industry contracts sales or distribution side of the business
First feature or development participamnts who do not know / have not been trained on the legal financial and sales aspects of how a film product is sustainably made and managed
It is also ideal for those looking to make the leap from prize winning or funded or sold Shorts to feature filmmaking: documentary or fiction.
This course will expire after One Year: Please make sure that you have all your notes, exercises, reflective questions and assignments as well as all downloaded documents saved on your own computer.
