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IIFF/LA Townhall Meeting at LA Film School in Hollywood –
Where Film & Finance Meet to Succeed Together
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*** Don't miss our Film Financing Workshop on 4/25 in Los Angeles or the new, soup-to-nuts Film Business Workshop on 4/25-26 in San Francisco ***
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 a special Film Financing Townhall in Hollywood. Our friends at The Los Angeles Film School are hosting us at their state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city, conveniently located near the corner of Sunset & Vine.
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 Townhall in Manhattan & July '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 José, 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.
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 après-meeting celebration will take place at an area restaurant.
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The event will be moderated by Thomas Trenker (LinkedIn profile | full bio | brief bio) who founded the Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF) and runs FilmAngels, the world's first professional angel investor organization for independent film. Besides that and organizing a variety of events and initiatives at the junction of filmmaking, entrepreneurship and venture capital, Mr. Trenker is always on the lookout for worthwhile and intriguing new indie film projects that are seeking investor financing. Don't hesitate to connect with Mr. Trenker on LinkedIn or in person at this or another upcoming IIFF meeting. (more)
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The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS)
6363 W. Sunset Boulevard (btw. N. Cahuenga Blvd. & Vine St.)
Main Theater
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 860-0789
Map: See a map of 6363 W. Sunset Blvd. at Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live or Yahoo.
This month's Film Financing Townhall is graciously hosted by The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS), a leading entertainment media school where current film industry professionals with credits on movies such as Spider-Man, The Matrix, Blade Runner, and Fight Club share their knowledge with a new generation of aspiring filmmakers. Located in the heart of Hollywood, LAFS integrates hands-on filmmaking experience with a state-of-the art curriculum to provide world-class instruction.
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7:00 PM ... Kick-Off & Welcome
7:00-8:00 PM ... Four Featured Presentations with Q&A (4x 15 mins)
8:00-8:15 PM ... Networking Break I (15 mins)
8:15-9:00 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q&A (3x 15 mins)
9:00-9:15 PM ... Networking Break II (15 mins)
9:15-10:00 PM ... Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A (45 mins)
10:00+ PM ... Community Time at Area Restaurant
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1) Three Sources of Film Finance: Finding the Right Fit for Your Project
— by John Cones (bio), Securities/Entertainment Attorney at Law Office of John W. Cones … (more) »
2) Through the Studio Microscope: What Kinds of Movies Make Money & Get Financed
— by Michael Youn (bio), VP of Business Development & Strategic Planning at Lionsgate … (more) »
3) Talent & Finance: Making the Relationship Between Indie Film Finance & Talent Attachments Work
— by Randy Mendelsohn (bio), President/CEO at Atomic Finance & Capital … (more) »
4) Domestic Film Tax Incentives: How They Work, Which to Choose & Outlook on Their Future
— by Josh Lederer (bio), Managing Director & Tax Credit Broker at Fallbrook Capital … (more) »
5) Film Financing 101: What You Must Know Before Reaching Out to Investors
— by Elsa Ramo (bio), Entertainment Attorney at Law Offices of Elsa Ramo … (more) »
6) Foreign Sales Trends: Advice on Financing & Marketing Your Movie Abroad
— by Roman Kopelevich (bio), Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions at Bleiberg Entertainment … (more) »
7) Winning & Keeping Investors: Executable Ideas for Your Investor Relations
— by Wayne Repich (bio), Private film financier & expert of 20+ years in real estate finance … (more) »
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– Randy Mendelsohn, Esq. (topic): Mr. Mendelsohn is President/CEO at financing boutique Atomic Finance & Capital as well as the Mendelsohn Law Office, a full-service transactional entertainment law firm that specializes in high-level, complex entertainment, banking, business and international law with a particular emphasis on motion picture and television finance, production, distribution and talent agreements. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Mendelsohn has developed a practice specializing in the structuring, negotiating, strategizing and documenting of all types of transactions pertaining to the entertainment industry on behalf of financiers, distributors (both foreign and domestic), television broadcasters, production companies, foreign sales companies, management companies, actors, rights holders, writers, directors and producers in the US and Europe. Mr. Mendelsohn has formed Atomic Finance & Capital to make use of his vast resources and relationships in a non-legal context with applications inside and outside of the entertainment business. With the help of strategic partners, he has arranged financing for various business projects including projects related to the entertainment business (motion picture and television production, acquisition and prints and advertisements for theatrical release) and others outside of the entertainment business (hospitals, schools, sports venues, casinos and the construction of various real estate projects). Mr. Mendelsohn has extensive experience in film financing, having represented banks/funds/investors providing funding for 100+ motion pictures. He has also been an internationally featured speaker at entertainment industry and film financing panels and symposiums for the Beverly Hills Bar Association and in Los Angeles, Cannes, Park City, San Juan and Warsaw. »
– Michael Youn (topic): Mr. Youn is currently the Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Lionsgate Entertainment, where he has a broad portfolio that covers various film and business development initiatives, evaluating film and library acquisitions, next-generation technology, studio green-lights, and the distribution and marketing of Lionsgate films. Previously, Mr. Youn was an investment banker with UBS, specializing in derivatives trading. He also worked briefly at Zacks Investment Research as a media and entertainment analyst, tracking sector trends and outlooks. Mr. Youn earned his MBA from the Walter A. Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a Master's Degree from Northwestern University, another Master's from DePaul University, and a BA from Northwestern University. »
– John W. Cones, Esq. (topic): Mr. Cones is a leading securities/entertainment attorney who has practiced in Los Angeles and area for eighteen years, advising independent feature film producers and others on matters relating to investor financing of feature films and other entertainment projects. He has prepared or participated in the preparation of business plans and/or the required securities disclosure documents, along with Blue Sky compliance, for more than 250 such offerings during his 18-year securities law career, including public and private production-money offerings for feature films, television pilots, documentaries, infomercials, live stage plays and Internet companies. Mr. Cones' clients have produced or distributed some 50 feature and documentary films with funds raised through such offerings. Other such offerings have been conducted for development, packaging and completion funding. In a broader sense, Mr. Cones also works with entrepreneurs on the investor financing of business startups. He has lectured more than 350 times to an aggregate audience of approximately 5,400 on topics relating to film finance and distribution for the American Film Institute (AFI), the UCLA graduate-level Independent Producers Program, UCLA Extension, the USC Cinema/TV School, the USC Cinema/TV Alumni Association, IFP/West, American University (Washington, DC), the Nashville Bar Association, Cal Western School of Law, the University of Texas Entertainment Law Institute, North Carolina School of the Arts, California Lawyers for the Arts, Columbia College Hollywood and other film industry organizations. In addition to several articles, Mr. Cones has authored six books on those same topics including "Introduction to the Film Industry: A Guide for Students, Filmmakers and Scholars", "Dictionary of Film Finance and Distribution: A Guide for Independent Filmmakers", "Film Industry Contracts", "43 Ways to Finance Your Film", "The Feature Film Distribution Deal" and "Hollywood Wars". He also hosts an online discussion forum about investor financing of entertainment projects and maintains a website for his law practice. Mr. Cones is a member of the California and Texas Bar Associations. He resides in Westlake Village, CA. »
– Josh Lederer (topic): Mr. Lederer is Managing Director at Fallbrook Capital Corporation, where his responsibilities include the marketing of tax credit investments to institutional investors with a specialty in state historic and film credits. Since joining Fallbrook Capital in 2004, he has helped structure dozens of tax credit transactions representing more than $50M of investments. Mr. Lederer has worked on films made in Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Missouri, collaborating with large Hollywood studios, small independent production companies and other clients to help maximize the funds they receive in return for state motion picture tax incentives. He has a thorough understanding of domestic film tax incentive programs and can help production companies find the location that is right for their specific production based on budget, crew and necessary outdoor shots (e.g., desert, beach, snow). Mr. Lederer graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz. »
– Elsa Ramo, Esq. (topic): Ms. Ramo is an entertainment attorney, representing many corporate clients as well as individual writers, directors, and producers in the entertainment industry. She graduated from University of San Diego School of Law, and began her career at Davis Dixon Kirby LLP as an associate establishing their Los Angeles Office. Ms. Ramo founded her own firm in 2005 on the Universal Studios backlot when approached by several clients who wished for her to handle their independent productions. Since then, her practice has successfully grown and is currently located in Beverly Hills. Ms. Ramo's specialties span the spectrum of entertainment legal needs: Corporate/Entity Representation, Contract Negotiation, Review and Drafting, Producer/Writer Representative Services, Trademark and Copyright filing and litigation, and Corporate Formations, Acquisition, and Mergers. The focus of her practice is to be a legal resource to film financiers, producers and other creative individuals in the film, music and television industries. Some of the projects Ms. Ramo has worked on include: Weinstein's "Toxic" and "Suffering Fools" starring Alan Cummings and Anne Heche; "Across the Hall" starring Brittany Murphy; "Loaded" starring Jesse Metcalfe; Jamie Kennedy's documentaries "Unwashed" (featured on Comedy Central) and "Heckler" (released this year); "Border"; Sony Pictures' "Chasing Ghosts" with Michael Madsen; Lionsgate's "Gene Generation"; "Creepshow III"; the television series "The DL Chronicles" (featured on Here!); and "The Bridge to Nowhere" directed by Blair Underwood. »
– Roman Kopelevich (topic): Mr. Kopelevich is Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Acquisitions at financing, production and international sales company Bleiberg Entertainment. He oversees Bleiberg's international sales slate and handles sales operations for its film library in all territories worldwide as well as North America. These include the international sensation "The Band's Visit" which won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, Munich Film Festival, Karlovy Vary, Copenhagen and Jerusalem Film Festivals; as well as "He Was a Quiet Man" starring Christian Slater, Elisha Cuthbert and William Macy; "Adam Resurrected" directed by Paul Schrader and starring Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe; "Lonesome Jim" starring Casey Affleck and Liv Tyler; "One Last Dance" starring Harvey Keitel; "Heckler" starring Jamie Kennedy and "Stephanie Daley" starring the Oscar winners Tilda Swinton and Timothy Hutton. Most recently, he spearheaded the acquisition and foreign sales of "Gene Generation", a science fiction action film starring Bai Ling, and the Sundance Festival favorite "The Vicious Kind" starring Brittany Snow. Mr. Kopelevich has over 16 years of experience in the international sales arena. Prior to his current post, he served as Director of International Sales at Morgan Creek Productions, where he sold the foreign rights to "The Good Shepherd" starring Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro, as well as "Two for the Money" starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey. Before that, Mr. Kopelevich served as Director of Distribution Services for Media 8 Entertainment, where he handled foreign rights sales and distribution focusing on international theatrical, video/DVD and television distributors in Europe, South Asia, Latin America and the Middle East for films including the Oscar winner "Monster" starring Charlize Theron, "Upside of Anger" starring Kevin Costner, "Havoc" starring Anne Hathaway, "Man About Town" starring Ben Affleck, and "Running Scared" starring Paul Walker. Prior to Media 8, Mr. Kopelevich was Vice President of Entertainment Sales and Marketing at Filmbazaar.com. As a founding partner, he conceptualized, developed and launched the website and created and executed global marketing activities as well as sales campaigns to sell services to independent foreign sales companies and international distributors. Additionally, he spearheaded development of strategic outreach programs and oversaw campaigns to secure industry partnerships and led business trips to China, Hong Kong and Italy. Before joining Filmbazaar, Mr. Kopelevich worked for two years as Director of Sales at Fox International Home Entertainment, overseeing sales of Fox theatrical and straight-to-video titles. He began his career at New World Entertainment in 1992, where he handled video and television sales for one of the largest independent film libraries. »
– Wayne Repich (topic): Mr. Repich's success during his 20+ year career has allowed him access into the entertainment industry, through his many clients in that field. Regularly a resource and advisor to them, he is now focusing on this area for future professional endeavors. Mr. Repich is an expert in real estate and finance. He is licensed in California as a Real Estate Broker and General Contractor, and in Nevada as a Real Estate Broker-Salesperson. For decades, Mr. Repich has utilized his professional skills in many areas of real estate, including sales, development and finance. He has founded several mortgage banking companies, and was a Partner in Vanguard Financial Ltd. since its inception in 1995. Mr. Repich was responsible for individual and subdivision loans, commercial purchase transactions, financing for selective builders and developers, and institutional and private money transactions. He has overseen staff selection, development and training. He has arranged, and/or brokered through his offices over 3,000 mortgage loans. Moreover, Mr. Repich is a Past-President of the California Association of Mortgage Brokers (CAMB), has been honored by being named California's "Mortgage Broker of the Year", and is a CAMB Presidential Award recipient. He has also received numerous other accolades throughout his 20+ year career. In the earlier years of Mr. Repich's real estate career, he managed a full-scale marketing and sales firm for select California developers, which included providing comparative analysis, market research, formal critique of building plans and designs, promotional and advertising support, media selection and management, marketing professional sales staff selection, all sales training, and implementation of innovative marketing strategy and sales plans. In the "down market" of the early 1990's, he was frequently sought out for his consulting expertise, ability to provide workout solutions, and land brokerage services for major builders. Mr. Repich is a sought-after speaker, the author of many articles in trade publication, and has been interviewed and featured locally and nationally in a variety of media (newspapers, publication, and radio). »
– Thomas Trenker (topic): A Wall Street investment banker & Silicon Valley startup executive turned independent film financier, Mr. Trenker (LinkedIn profile | full bio) serves as Chairman of the Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF), an innovative, independent social-impact organization that endeavors to bridge the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance for the benefit of all stakeholders, including the public at large. IIFF was founded in 2003 and incorporated in California as a not-for-profit, public benefit corporation. Headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF has active chapters in multiple cities across the US and continues to grow and expand rapidly. Mr. Trenker is also Managing Director of FilmAngels, the world's first professional angel investor organization for film. Modeled after the way successful angel groups function in Silicon Valley, and adapted to the unique characteristics of the movie industry, FilmAngels focuses exclusively on the financing of independent films and film-related ventures. FilmAngels was founded by a group of accomplished Silicon Valley professionals with backgrounds in venture capital, investment banking, corporate law, real estate, software, and angel investing. The founding team developed the FilmAngels process and established the FilmAngels organization to address the unfilled need for a structured, highly efficient and, ultimately, more effective environment for the screening and financing of high-risk independent film projects. In addition to his leadership roles at FilmAngels and IIFF, Mr. Trenker organizes a variety of events and initiatives at the junction of filmmaking, entrepreneurship & venture capital. He is always on the lookout for worthwhile and intriguing new indie film projects that are seeking investor financing; don't hesitate to connect with Mr. Trenker on LinkedIn or at an upcoming IIFF meeting. »
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6363 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles,
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)
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The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is an innovative, independent social-impact organization that endeavors to bridge the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance for the benefit of all stakeholders – including the public at large.
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