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Monday, May 04, 2009 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)
*** Don't miss this month's Film Financing Workshop on 5/23 in Los Angeles & our next Film Financing Townhall in Vancouver (5/11) or San Francisco (5/14) ***
The New York Metro chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its acclaimed series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with another special Townhall Meeting in New York City. Our friends at School of Visual Arts are again hosting us at their main building in the heart of Manhattan, conveniently located near the corner of 23rd St. & 3rd Ave.
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 once again 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 presentations & 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 expertly moderated by David Rosen (bio), a veteran executive in the media and technology industries with over 25 years of hands-on experience in fundraising, business development, strategic planning, competitive analysis, market research and strategy. David serves as VP of Corporate Development at IP video networking company ComCam. He is the Executive Producer of the Digital Independence conference.
Previously, David worked as VP of Business Development and Marketing at Advanced Visual Systems, International Marketing Director at pioneering computer maker Commodore, and VP of Entertainment Services at LINK Resources/IDG. He has served on the Board of Directors or Advisors at Independent Television Service (ITVS), Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Rockefeller Foundation's National Video Resources (NVR), and Film Arts Foundation (FAF). David was also an advisor to Rep. Richard Gephardt, several leading foundations, and other public-policy organizations. He is the author of the book "Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films" as well as numerous articles. His TV credits include ABC's "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald" and PBS's "The American City" with John Lindsay. (more)
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School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Main Building – Film, Video & Animation Department
209 East 23rd Street (btw. 2nd & 3rd Avenue)
Amphitheater, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 592-2000
Map: See a map of 209 E 23rd St. at Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live or Yahoo.
Nearest subway station (ca. 0.2 miles walking distance): 6 Line station at 23rd St. & Park Ave.; all nearby subway stations can be found here.
Subway & walking directions: Take the 6 Line to 23rd St. and walk two and a half blocks East on 23rd St.; look for the entrance to SVA's Main Building on the left-hand side of 23rd St., on the block between 2nd & 3rd Ave., near the NE corner of 23rd St. & 3rd Ave.
This month's Townhall is graciously hosted by the prestigious School of Visual Arts (SVA), one of the nation's largest independent, regionally accredited art –and film– schools.
SVA, located in the heart of New York City, is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists, offering graduate, undergraduate and continuing-education classes. From its inception in 1947 as a trade school with three instructors and 35 students, SVA has grown into a dynamic, multidisciplinary institution with a faculty of more than 800 and a student body of almost 3,500. Along the way, SVA has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA distinguishes itself by its extensive facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, unique program philosophies, and the size, breadth and professional standing of its faculty. Each faculty member is a practicing artist, filmmaker, designer, or photographer committed to the professional art world as well as to teaching the next generation of artists.
Very special thanks go to SVA's Film, Video and Animation Department and its Chairman, Reeves Lehmann. The members of the Film, Video and Animation Department are industry-renowned for turning ideas into cinematic works of art; the faculty even includes Oscar winners. SVA is one of the best-equipped film and animation schools in the country with industry-standard digital facilities that rival many professional studios.
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6:30-6:40 PM ... Kick-Off & Welcome
6:40-7:30 PM ... Five Introductory Presentations (5 x 10 mins)
7:30-7:45 PM ... Networking Break (15 mins)
7:45-9:15 PM ... In-Depth Q&A Session with Panel Discussion (90 mins)
9:15-9:30 PM ... Wrap-Up & Networking (15 mins)
9:30+ PM ... Community Time at Area Restaurant
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1) New Models of Film Distribution: Meaningful Options for Filmmakers & Financiers?
— by Richard Lorber (bio), President at leading specialty film distributor Koch Lorber Films; President/CEO at Lorber HT Digital, distributor of documentary programming for targeted interest groups; Chairman at NYC's leading nonprofit cinema Film Forum; fmr. Co-Chairman at WinStar TV & Video; fmr. Co-Founder at top indie film & video distributor Fox Lorber … (more) »
2) Legal Issues Around Digital Distribution: What Producers & Investors Need to Know!
— by Steven Beer, Esq. (bio), high-profile entertainment attorney at leading international law firm Greenberg Traurig; sought-after Producer's Rep & successful indie producer (e.g., "Empire" with John Leguizamo & Denise Richards, "Hi-Life" with Daryl Hannah & Eric Stoltz); fmr. Exec. Board President & National Board Member at Independent Feature Project (IFP) … (more) »
3) Making Digital Distribution Work: Key Lessons from AOL & SnagFilms
— by Andrew Mer, Esq. (bio), VP of Content Partnerships at online distributor SnagFilms, founded by fmr. AOL Vice Chairman Ted Leonsis; built SnagFilms' library of over 650 titles; fmr. chief acquisitions consultant for all-documentary broadband platform AOL True Stories; fmr. head of creative development at Elixir Films; fmr. fine arts insurance broker & consultant … (more) »
4) Indies & the Big Screen: Current State of Theatrical Distribution for Independent Films
— by Wendy Lidell (bio), Founder of distribution company International Film Circuit (InFC), bringing quality international cinema to American audiences; also provides theatrical releasing services to producers & distributors (e.g., City Lights Pictures, Celluloid Dreams, Liberation Entertainment); fmr. head of Wellspring Media's theatrical distribution division … (more) »
5) Distribution Dollars: Is There (New) Money at the Backend?
— by David Rosen (bio), veteran media & tech exec. with 25+ years in fundraising, business development, market research & strategy; helped take 2 high-tech companies public; fmr. Exec. Producer at Digital Independence conference; author of "Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films"; fmr. Board Director at Independent Television Service (ITVS) & Film Arts Foundation (FAF) … (more) »
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– Richard Lorber (topic) is the President and CEO of Lorber HT Digital. The company distributes specialty documentary programming for targeted interest groups via digital delivery, direct-to-consumer DVDs and traditional retail video distribution, as well as to the educational market. Its content specialty is "transformative" programming centered in the domains of spirituality, consciousness, culture and the frontiers of science. Under its distribution label Alive Mind, Lorber HT Digital seeks "Aha! response" content with an intellectual pedigree for critical thinkers and enlightened believers alike. The company has also recently launched two new theatrical and DVD labels: Lorber Films for award winning international films and documentary features and Knitting Factory Entertainment for music documentaries and performance videos. An entertainment industry veteran, Richard was the Co-Founder and head of Fox Lorber, which he later merged into WinStar TV and Video. As Co-Chairman of WinStar TV and Video, he acquired Wellspring Media. He also continues to serve as President of Koch Lorber Films, a leading specialty film distribution company which operates independently of Lorber HT Digital. Before beginning his business career, Richard earned Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University and spent several years teaching art history (as Assistant Professor at New York University) and writing art criticism ("Artforum"). More recently, he was for four years an adjunct instructor at The New School's Media Studies graduate division, teaching entertainment business related courses. The French government has honored Richard with the "Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Film Forum, New York City's nationally influential nonprofit cinema for independent fiction and documentary feature premieres and repertory programming. »
– Steven C. Beer, Esq. (topic) is a high-profile entertainment attorney and a Shareholder in the Entertainment practice at the New York office of Greenberg Traurig, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the US and the World. He has served as counsel to numerous award-winning writers, directors and producers, as well as industry-leading film production, film finance and film distribution companies. Moreover, he has worked with multi-platinum musical artists (e.g., Britney Spears, N'Sync, Backstreet Boys) and high-profile record labels (e.g., Jive Records, A&M Records, RCA Records). Steven is also the Founder of R&B FM, a film production company focusing on producing music-oriented films. Before joining Greenberg Traurig, he established the entertainment and media law firm Rudolph & Beer in 1993 with partner Laurence H. Rudolph. Steven has extensive experience in film, television, music, and publishing; negotiating contracts; film production and consulting; licensing intellectual property; producer's representations; media and advertising; as well as sports law. He has acted as Production Counsel, Producers' Representative and/or Legal Counsel on "W" (Lionsgate), "The Ten" (Think Film), "The Matador" (City Lights), "Strange Culture" (Sundance, New Video/Docurama), "Red Without Blue" (Sundance, Indipix), "The Elephant King" (New Films International), "Tis' Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris" (Outsider), "This Film is Not Yet Rated" (IFC), "Strange Culture", "Freedom's Fury", "Things To Do" (Mongrel), "Who Killed Cock Robin?" (Sundance), "Mall Cop" (Sundance), "5th World" (Sundance), "This Revolution" (Sundance), "Zombie Honeymoon" (Sundance), "Farmingville" (Sundance), "Imelda" (Sundance), "Persons of Interest" (Sundance), "Let The Church Say Amen" (Sundance), "Derrida" (Zeitgeist), "My Father, the Genius" (Sundance Channel), "Daydream Believer" (Sundance Channel), "L.I.E." (Lot 47), "The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack" (Lot 47), "Black and White" (Screen Gems), "Man of the Century" (Fine Line), "Tumbleweeds" (Fine Line), "Niagara, Niagara" (TSG), "Drunks" (TSG), "Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist" (Lionsgate), "Crossroads" (Paramount), and other films. Steven has been credited as Executive Producer, Producer or Associate Producer on "Strange Culture", "The Untold Story of Emmett Lewis Till" (Think Film), "Zombie Honeymoon" (Showtime), "Dorian Blues" (TLA), "Death of a Dynasty" (directed/produced by Damon Dash, CEO of Roc-a-Fella Records), "Empire" (Universal), and "Hi-Life" (Lionsgate). He is a Member, former President, and former Executive Board Member of the Independent Feature Project (IFP) in New York; Co-Founder of the Center for the Protection of Athletes Rights (CPAR); former Planning Committee Member at IFP's Gotham Awards; former Advisory Board Member at GenArt Film; Advisory Board Member at the Bahamas International Film Fesitval; Member of the Sports & Entertainment Law Forum at the American Bar Association; Member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS); Executive Committee Member at NATAS' Young Media Professionals; and Advisory Board Member of the Villanova Sports & Entertainment Law Journal. Early in his career, Steven worked as Legislative Assistant to US Senator Arlen Specter. He received his JD from Villanova University School of Law and his BA (summa cum laude) from Washington University in St. Louis. »
– Andrew Mer (topic) is Vice President of Content Partnerships at SnagFilms, an online distribution company founded by long-time AOL executive and Vice Chairman Emeritus Ted Leonsis. SnagFilms is committed to finding the world's most compelling documentaries and making them available to a wide audience. Andrew has been instrumental in building the SnagFilms library of over 650 documentary films. The library consists of single titles from individual filmmakers and producers to multiple titles from many of the most widely known and respected distributors, aggregators and broadcasters including Arts Alliance America, E1 Entertainment, Alive Mind, Cactus Three, PBS, ITVS and IndiePix. Prior to SnagFilms, Andrew worked as an independent consultant to the film industry in development and acquisitions. His most recent client was AOL where he served as chief acquisitions consultant for AOL True Stories, an all-documentary broadband platform. He helped build and develop AOL True Stories' slate of documentary films beginning with its launch slate. Previously, Elixir Films engaged Andrew to head its creative development efforts. At Elixir, he was responsible for developing all film and TV projects as well as scouting for new creative talent and project opportunities. Elixir Films' credits include the international non-fiction television series "Long Way Round" with Ewan McGregor. Before entering the film industry, Andrew worked in the art world as a fine arts insurance broker and consultant. He is an experienced attorney who lives and works in New York City. »
– Wendy Lidell (topic) founded International Film Circuit (InFC) in 1987 to bring quality international cinema to American audiences through innovative distribution strategies. Over the years, the means by which InFC has pursued this goal have changed in response to changing media technology and market conditions. At its inception, InFC circulated touring packages of films to media art centers nationwide, and later turned to more traditional distribution. It was responsible for introducing American audiences to films by world-renowned filmmakers including Hou Hsiao-hsien, Raoul Ruiz and Alexander Sokurov. In the '90s, InFC turned toward conventional film and video distribution, culminating in a six-year strategic alliance with Fox/Lorber Associates, which became Winstar Cinema and then Wellspring Media. In 1998, Wendy left InFC to head Wellspring's theatrical division before returning to independent distribution in 2004 via her InFC label. In addition to distributing its own titles to the theatrical, nontheatrical, television and home video markets, International Film Circuit provides theatrical releasing services to producers and other distribution companies. Among its recent clients are Northern Arts Entertainment, California Newsreel, Celluloid Dreams, Ruth Pictures, Shout Factory, Cine 02 Productions, Persistence of Vision Films, Liberation Entertainment, City Lights Pictures and Indiepix Studios. »
– David Rosen (topic) is a veteran of the media and technology industries. He has over 25 years of experience in new business development, strategic planning, competitive analysis, market research and strategy, focusing on startup and business-unit initiatives, fundraising projects, new product/service introductions and US market entry by foreign companies. Mr. Rosen serves as VP of Corporate Development at ComCam, an innovative Internet Protocol (IP) video networking company. Previously, he held a number of executive positions including: VP of Business Development and Marketing at Advanced Visual Systems (formerly MuSE Technologies), a leading provider in data-visualization tools and solutions; International Marketing Director at desktop computer maker Commodore International, where he oversaw the worldwide introduction of the first CD-ROM (Amiga) system and over 100 titles; and VP of Entertainment Services at LINK Resources/IDG, consulting on new-product introductions and strategy for Apple, AT & T, CBS, Hughes, Microsoft, Philips and other leading companies. Mr. Rosen is the Executive Producer/Convener of Digital Independence, a conference on creativity, technology and democracy that has been supported by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations and other prestigious organizations. In the past, he has served on the Board of Directors/Advisors for the following non-profit groups: Independent Television Service (ITVS), public television's principal producer and distributor of independent programs (where he also held the position of Treasurer); Museum of Modern Art (MoMA/NY, Video Collection); Rockefeller Foundation's National Video Resources (NVR); Film Arts Foundation (FAF); and the "Shaping San Francisco" social history multimedia project. He has also been an advisor to Rep. Richard Gephardt, the Benton, Ford and MacArthur Foundations, and other public-policy organizations. Moreover, Mr. Rosen is the author of "Off-Hollywood: The Making and Marketing of Independent Films" (Grove, 1990), which was originally commissioned by Robert Redford's Sundance Institute, and, most recently, "The Next Telecom War: Moving From Net Neutrality to Infrastructure Common Carriage" (Filmmaker Magazine, Summer 2008). He has also written for the Hollywood Reporter, Red Herring, San Francisco magazine, Foundation News and contributed to numerous college-level management textbooks and other publications. He conceived and prepared the treatment for a four-part television series on the digital communications revolution for the Socratic Dialogues/MIT Media Lab. Mr. Rosen's TV credits include the six-hour ABC miniseries "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald," and the Emmy-winning PBS series "The American City" with John Lindsay. »
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