For Immediate Release:

EMPOWER THE FILMMAKER
Film Independent’s 3rd annual Filmmaker Forum
Oct. 19-21 at the Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles

We’ll give you options you may not know you have. You’ll get real-world advice you won’t find in a book to empower you to make the best decisions for your film.

“Film Independent’s seminars offer current and practical information on getting your film made - it’s like a concentrated, useful dose of film school.” – Ron Yerxa, Producer, “Little Miss Sunshine”

CONFIRMED PANELISTS INCLUDE:

• Stephanie Allain, producer, “Hustle & Flow”
• Josh Braun, Submarine
• Peter Broderick, Paradigm Consulting
• Eugene Hernandez, indieWIRE
• Richard Klubeck, UTA
• Rosanne Korenberg, producer, “Half Nelson”
• Gina Kwon, producer, “Me and You and Everyone We Know”
• Linda Lichter, Lichter, Grossman, Nichols & Adler
• Mark Pogachefsky, mPRm
• John Sloss, Cinetic Media
• Rebecca Yeldham, producer, “The Kite Runner”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INCLUDES:

• Screening of “The Kite Runner” followed by Q&A and reception
• Keynote speeches: Mapping and Sustaining a Career in Film & Distribution Today
• THE MONEY: Where It Is and How to Get It
• YOUR FESTIVAL STRATEGY: Filmmakers Off-the-Record
• THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF PRODUCTION
• BUDGETING AND SCHEDULING
• YOUR SALES TEAM: Filmmakers Off-the-Record
• HYBRID DISTRIBUTION: The Best of Both Worlds
• THE DEALS: Demystifying Contracts
• THE PROFESSIONALS’ ADVICE: Positioning Your Film for Success

PLUS Meet and Greets, Hosted Networking Lunches, and Cocktail Receptions!

Buy your pass today and receive the Film Independent Insider’s Guide DVD set (a $49.99 value). Pass price also includes lunch and parking!

REGISTER AT FILMINDEPENDENT.ORG OR CALL 310.432.1222
Conference pass is $350 for Film Independent members, $399 for non-members.

The 2007 Filmmaker Forum is sponsored by SAGIndie, Kodak, Sony Pictures Classics, Axium, and the Directors Guild of America.