To be removed from the list email ralph@ film-program-cannes.com "subject-remove" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Film Program Cannes http://www.film-program-cannes.com Presents Year-Round "Film Funding and Financing" Intensive Network Learning Sessions "on location during the major markets" 2 Successful Years of Proven Results Lodging Included in Cannes Save Money, Network & Master New Industry Trends and Standards Attend the Film Program Cannes while attending the Market and network with professional industry peers during the premiere industry events this year. On location lodging included with breakfast while attending the market makes it convenient and economical. The Master core course content is comprehensive. The workbook and DVD will become the center stone of your professional working library. http://www.film-program-cannes.com Questions? ralph@film-program-cannes.com <mailto:ralph@film-program-cannes.com> During the following film industry events there will be a Film Program "Intensive Course" at CIC's beach side campus in Cannes, France 1. MipCOM & MipCOM Junior in October 2. MiPTV, MiPDOC & MILIA in April 3. Cannes Film Festival & Market in May DATES & LOCATIONS: http://www.film-program-cannes.com/fpc_calendar.html

Regular registration fee: $1500 USD. Your fee with special early registration is $1100 USD. Your fee includes 14 days room with breakfast: on site. There are a limited number of room and board options available at the campus and all are on a first-come first-serve basis. If you want to take advantage of this option you should email your intent as soon as possible. The campus is located on the Cannes Beach 10 minutes from the Palais, home-site of the conference and the Cannes Film Festival.

To obtain the discount, choose the "early" option during the registration process. You can combine this discount with any other discount offered for the Intensive.

Film Production and Producing, Understanding and Use of the Contemporary Film Marketplace 1) Understanding the Film Industry and Film Markets Brief history of film industry, global and Hollywood, Economic overview of film industry, Globalization of industry and impact on non-Hollywood production The Film Markets: - Cannes, Berlin, MIFED, AFM & the TV/DOC Markets - MiPCOM, MipDOC, MipTV Understanding Foreign Sales and pre-sales, Licenses vs. Sales, Licenses and sales agreements, Foreign Delivery Requirements, Market research and strategies, Genres and foreign sales, Star power - still a star system 2) Finding, Developing and Packaging for the Investment Market Finding material: Original scripts vs. stories based on other material, Options - strategies and agreements - Chain of Title, Writing and rewriting - Writers' agreements, Dealing with writers' representation, Negotiations - Payments - Deferrals and step deals Packaging, Final Script as part of contractual obligations, Attaching Director, Attaching Key Cast and other elements - Lead, Preliminary Budget as a function of project scope and cast. 3) Preparing the Financials of the Package, Contracts, Legal Preliminary Production Schedule - Prior to Final Budget, Shooting schedule and Board prepared by producer, Day out of Days for cast, Introduction to Scheduling Software, Production Management Considerations, Preparation of Full Production Budget, Schedule folded into accurate budget, Introduction to Budgeting Software, Multiple Budget Strategies Hi-Lo, Analysis of schedule and location changes on budget Production Financing: PFD Financing legal considerations, Industry vs. Private moneys, Legal entities - Corporation - LLC, Bifurcated financing - Banking contracts - Cash Flow, Guarantors and gap financing based on pre-sales. 4) The Producer's Functions During the Making of the Film Role of Producer in Pre-Production: Relationship with Director and Casting Director, Story boards and their function, Banking, accounting, auditing and chart of accounts, Union and Guild Negotiations - waivers - union deferrals, Crew considerations and hiring, Locations and scouting - Location contracts Music and licenses for music on camera, The Production Management team AD PM POC DP, Production Paperwork and record keeping, Product clearances and Product Placement, Rehearsal and the care and feeding of talent. Role of Producer in Production and Post-production: Making the schedule, Production reports, Cost Reports and the Completion Bond Company, Facilitating production and staying out of trouble, The continued care and feeding of Director and cast, Director's cut and then final picture lock, Music - composer, underscore, Master and Synch Licenses Sound packages and mix Laboratory Finishing. 5) Completion & Delivery, Festivals and Marketing the Film Completing the Film: Delivery Requirements, Physical Delivery IP IN M&E Video Mastering, Legal and Contract Document Delivery, Preparation of marketing materials, Key Art, Foreign delivery Marketing strategies and publicity, Publicity agencies, Press Kits, Preparing for the Market: Research and identifying distributors by territory, Seeding the market, Market materials and plans, Heading to market, office and communications, Sales negotiations ask and take prices by territories, Talent availability and support and press relationships, Closing deals and financial and banking arrangements. Part 2: Market/Festival activities & Daily Evaluation Review of Daily Trades: Screen International, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Moving Pictures Q & A session: Previous Day's Festival and Market trends and what's Next? Students join their Festival/Market activities of choice. Meetings, panels, research Buyers and sellers, and research film commissions and financial incentives. Optional Bonus Sessions- 1). Script/Concept Breakdown - The key to a well-budgeted, successful production. How to breakdown your script or project proposal (for documentaries) into all the key components characters, interviews, locations, vehicles, special needs, etc. that require intensive pre-production. 2). Choosing a format - The million dollar question - 35mm, 16mm or Super16mm film OR on DV, digi Beta or HD - how to decide. Includes, Vendors/Labs - How to find the right ones and build successful relationships GO TO Film Program Cannes for information http://www.film-program-cannes.com