Independent Film Master Class ROCKS!

FA's Independent Film Master Class finished as strongly on Sunday as it began on Saturday. Although the A to Z independent filmmaking seminar couldn't possibly address all issues in detail over a single weekend, all the key points were hit with force and eloquence. Although dense with information, some of the most valuable take-aways were insights dealing with an over-all perspective on how to approach each step of the process. It really was everything we hoped it would be - a profoundly valuable, real-world guide to getting indie films made.

Deep thanks to all in attendance. And special thanks to all of our speakers - Sean Hood, Michael Blaha, Jon Reiss, Mark Stolaroff, Michael Cioni, Orly Ravid, Ryan FitzGerald, Illya Friedman, Marco Cordova and the filmmaking team of "Pig".

We hope to do it again in June. And hope you can make it.

FAers win at Tribeca Film Festival!

Two FAers win the Audience Award at The Tribeca Film Festival: Tom Putnam for "Burn" and Liam Finn for "Any Day Now".

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tribeca-2012-any-day-now-burn-317791

REMINDER - The Independent Film Master Class - THIS WEEKEND!!

Presented by The International Academy of Film and Television in association with Filmmakers Alliance

REGISTER NOW!!

When: Saturday, April 28th 2012 - 10 am to 5 pm
and Sunday, April 29th 2012 - 10 am to 5 pm

Where: International Academy of Film and Television
635 S. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502

Filmmakers Alliance's INDEPENDENT FILM MASTER CLASS is the complete, a definitive, step-by-step, two-day seminar for independent filmmakers giving you the KEY information you need to get your film MADE and SEEN. The INDEPENDENT FILM MASTER CLASS is a clean, clear, concise and complete independent filmmaking blueprint for your film project that will allow you to sustain your life as a filmmaker!!

DAY 1

• Concept, Story and Script Development - Developing ideas and concepts that work! Then, writing that script in a way that will get your film made without compromising your vision.

• Web Tools For film - New tools and programs are developing almost daily to help indie filmmakers manage every stage of a film’s life and maximize time/money. Find out about some of the best.

• The Legalities - What needs to be done to get your production up and running and to avoid any legal issues at any point down the road.

• Private Equity Financing, Grants, Crowdfunding and Tax Credits - Where to find the money and what you need to do to get it.

• Distribution Planning - What you need to do at the front end (and throughout) to prepare for the back-end success of your film.

DAY 2

• Pre-production and Production - How to get the most filmmaking bang from your budget - creatively and cost-efficiently managing your project. Also, how best to work with actors, crew, locations, unions, guilds, crafts to ensure your film not only gets made, but looks exponentially more than its cost.

• Post-Production - New technologies and methodologies are making it easier to high end work with a low end budget. Find out what they are and what you need to do give a stunning, world-class finish to your film and how to prepare for it long before you reach post.

• Festivals, Marketing Distribution - Understanding the festival circuit and how to use it to your film’s greatest advantage. And devising and executing a distribution plan that will give your film it’s best shot at success and sustain your filmmaking life!

Speakers include:

• Writer-director Sean Hood (http://genrehacks.blogspot.com) discussing concept/story development and screenwriting for Indie features.


• Entertainment attorney Michael Blaha (http://www.fringemanagement.com/michael.html) discusses all things legal.


• No-budget filmmaking specialist Mark Stolaroff (http://www.nobudgetfilmschool.com).


• Post-production expert, Michael Cioni (http://www.lightirondigital.com).


• Distribution guru Jon Reiss (http://jonreiss.com/strategy).

• Film Collaborative's Orly Ravid, discusses distribution, sales/licensing and contract/negotiation services with a focus on new media digital distribution (http://www.thefilmcollaborative.org).

The seminar also includes filmmaker case-studies and open Q&A periods, so come prepared with your specific filmmaking questions - the ones that most have you stumped - so that we can take you to the next level.

REGISTER NOW!!

Ticket Prices:

$199 - General seminar fee.

$149 - Single Day seminar fee.

$274 - Includes seminar fee plus one year of Filmmakers Alliance membership.

$224 - Includes Single Day seminar fee plus one year of Filmmakers Alliance membership.

REGISTER NOW AND TAKE YOUR BEST FIRST STEP TO GETTING YOUR FILM MADE AND SEEN!!

THE INDEPENDENT FILM MASTER CLASS - April 28/29 in Burbank

Presented by The International Academy of Film and Television in association with Filmmakers Alliance

REGISTER NOW!!

When: Saturday, April 28th 2012 - 10 am to 5 pm
and Sunday, April 29th 2012 - 10 am to 5 pm

Where: International Academy of Film and Television
635 S. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502

Filmmakers Alliance's INDEPENDENT FILM MASTER CLASS is the complete, a definitive, step-by-step, two-day seminar for independent filmmakers giving you the KEY information you need to get your film MADE and SEEN. The INDEPENDENT FILM MASTER CLASS is a clean, clear, concise and complete independent filmmaking blueprint for your film project that will allow you to sustain your life as a filmmaker!!

DAY 1

• Concept, Story and Script Development - Developing ideas and concepts that work! Then, writing that script in a way that will get your film made without compromising your vision.

• Web Tools For film - New tools and programs are developing almost daily to help indie filmmakers manage every stage of a film’s life and maximize time/money. Find out about some of the best.

• The Legalities - What needs to be done to get your production up and running and to avoid any legal issues at any point down the road.

• Private Equity Financing, Grants, Crowdfunding and Tax Credits - Where to find the money and what you need to do to get it.

• Distribution Planning - What you need to do at the front end (and throughout) to prepare for the back-end success of your film.

DAY 2

• Pre-production and Production - How to get the most filmmaking bang from your budget - creatively and cost-efficiently managing your project. Also, how best to work with actors, crew, locations, unions, guilds, crafts to ensure your film not only gets made, but looks exponentially more than its cost.

• Post-Production - New technologies and methodologies are making it easier to high end work with a low end budget. Find out what they are and what you need to do give a stunning, world-class finish to your film and how to prepare for it long before you reach post.

• Festivals, Marketing Distribution - Understanding the festival circuit and how to use it to your film’s greatest advantage. And devising and executing a distribution plan that will give your film it’s best shot at success and sustain your filmmaking life!

Speakers include:

• Writer-director Sean Hood (http://genrehacks.blogspot.com) discussing concept/story development and screenwriting for Indie features.


• Entertainment attorney Michael Blaha (http://www.fringemanagement.com/michael.html) discusses all things legal.


• No-budget filmmaking specialist Mark Stolaroff (http://www.nobudgetfilmschool.com).


• Post-production expert, Michael Cioni (http://www.lightirondigital.com).


• Distribution guru Jon Reiss (http://jonreiss.com/strategy).

• Film Collaborative's Orly Ravid, discusses distribution, sales/licensing and contract/negotiation services with a focus on new media digital distribution (http://www.thefilmcollaborative.org).

The seminar also includes filmmaker case-studies and open Q&A periods, so come prepared with your specific filmmaking questions - the ones that most have you stumped - so that we can take you to the next level.

REGISTER NOW!!

Ticket Prices:

$199 - General seminar fee.

$149 - Single Day seminar fee.

$274 - Includes seminar fee plus one year of Filmmakers Alliance membership.

$224 - Includes Single Day seminar fee plus one year of Filmmakers Alliance membership.

REGISTER NOW AND TAKE YOUR BEST FIRST STEP TO GETTING YOUR FILM MADE AND SEEN!!