The second part of my Q&A interview with Producer/Actress Charlene Blaine-Schulenburg concentrating on her point of view as a film producer. Q. What made you decide to start your own production company? A. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been a story teller and have dreamed of ‘creating’ stories. In 1993 I helped [...]
Recently I received a few requests for information regarding any upcoming film funding events and there are two on the calendar that I’m familiar with, one this month and the other in September. First of all, The Incentives Office is holding a Summer Spectacular Incentives Symposium on Friday, July 30th at the Landmark Theatre in West Los [...]
This month two Film Financing Conferences are being held in Los Angeles. First there is the 2nd Annual Film Finance Forum beginning on the 2nd and running through the 4th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, then on the 8th and 9th the 2010 International Film & TV Summit is being held at the Luxe Hotel. [...]
Although I think about signing up for film courses, I never seem to have the time or funds available. However, because of the developing technologies and business models within the industry, I have been taking various seminars and attending conferences for over two years. One of the most informative online courses I’ve found is producer/director David Basulto’s Film School [...]
If you are a filmmaker looking for valuable legal information online, subscribe to Attorney Mark Litwak’s Entertainment Law Resources Newsletter. Each issue features an article written by Mark focusing on a particular aspect of the law. The latest piece entitled “Distributing Your Indie Film” offers tips for leveraging deals and improving terms when negotiating. The newsletter also gives details about Litwak’s one day [...]
I received an email from Entertainment Attorney, Corky Kessler regarding the status of Section 181, the Federal Tax Incentive that’s part of the Jobs Creation Act. Passed in 2004, Section 181 was set up to curb the number of runaway productions shooting films outside of the U.S. If the newly drafted legislation, which is called The Extender Act of 2009, doesn’t become [...]
Every week I receive several emails promising to deliver a wealth of knowledge related to the filmmaking industry and all I have to is ….yeah, that’s right, click on the link and pay for the latest course, ebook or access code that will unlock the treasure chest and teach me how to be a fantastic screenwriter, producer, filmmaker etc… Now, [...]
This week The L.A. Office Roadshow Live rolls into Los Angeles on September 15th and 16th bringing in-depth presentations, promotional plans, upcoming marketing opportunities and first- class networking with top entertainment and brand companies. Eight of the largest studios are participating in the event: Dreamworks, Marvel, MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal, Walt Disney Studios and Warner [...]
Earlier I posted tips for screenwriters that I learned at the Section 181 Seminar given by Corky Kessler. Now, here’s some suggestions he offered for producers. First of all, when negotiating contracts, know what your “give mes” are. Be willing to compromise on certain items that are not critical and focus on getting what’s important for you [...]