Friday, August 20, 2010
CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT "FILM DISTRIBUTION SERIES" - August 25, 2010
(This series will sell out! Walk-Ins welcome but we recommend registering on line in advance!)
August 25, 2010: Film Series (part 1) U.S. Distribution- Negotiating the Theatrical Agreement. Speaker: Akua Boyenne
DESCRIPTION: All too often in the independent film world, making a movie is not nearly as difficult as securing a distribution deal. Getting distribution is frequently more challenging than raising financing and producing the film. Even so, many filmmakers mistakenly believe if they make a good film, distribution will be easily obtainable. This is a huge mistake. Distributors must feel confident that they can make a make a solid return on their investment to cover the cost and time involved in distributing a film. Although not necessary, having a name director or star can improve the chances of securing distribution. Often film festivals are used to get distribution.
• In this introductory class we will look at the various ways to obtain U.S. film distribution as well as how to negotiate a U.S. theatrical distribution agreement.
This workshop is Part 1 of a four-part series on film distribution. Registration for all four workshops is encouraged but not required.
September 1, 2010: Film Series (part 2) U.S. Distribution- Negotiating the Producer Representative Agreement
Speaker: Akua Boyenne
September 15, 2010: Film Series (part 3) Foreign Distribution-
Negotiating the Sale AgreementSpeaker: Akua Boyenne
October 27, 2010: Film Series (part 4) Self Distribution- Exploring
Alternative DistributionSpeaker: Akua Boyenne
SPEAKER: Akua Boyenne, Esq. is a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, Tufts University and extensive programs at UCLA Entertainment Law Studies. She is admitted to practice in California, New York and New Jersey, is a member of the American Bar Association (Entertainment Law Section), the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Entertainment and Intellectual Property Section), Film Independent, Inc. and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
WHERE: Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
ADMISSION: General Admission: $20, Members of CLA, Santa Monica
Residents and Co-sponsors: $10, C.L.A. Senior Citizen Members & C.L.A.
StudentMembers: $5
REGISTRATION: Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, email us (please include your contactinfo and specify the workshop date(s)) at: toyin.moses@calawyersforthearts.org
, or register online at:
http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/Default.aspx?pageId=597507
August 25, 2010: Film Series (part 1) U.S. Distribution- Negotiating the Theatrical Agreement. Speaker: Akua Boyenne
DESCRIPTION: All too often in the independent film world, making a movie is not nearly as difficult as securing a distribution deal. Getting distribution is frequently more challenging than raising financing and producing the film. Even so, many filmmakers mistakenly believe if they make a good film, distribution will be easily obtainable. This is a huge mistake. Distributors must feel confident that they can make a make a solid return on their investment to cover the cost and time involved in distributing a film. Although not necessary, having a name director or star can improve the chances of securing distribution. Often film festivals are used to get distribution.
• In this introductory class we will look at the various ways to obtain U.S. film distribution as well as how to negotiate a U.S. theatrical distribution agreement.
This workshop is Part 1 of a four-part series on film distribution. Registration for all four workshops is encouraged but not required.
September 1, 2010: Film Series (part 2) U.S. Distribution- Negotiating the Producer Representative Agreement
Speaker: Akua Boyenne
September 15, 2010: Film Series (part 3) Foreign Distribution-
Negotiating the Sale AgreementSpeaker: Akua Boyenne
October 27, 2010: Film Series (part 4) Self Distribution- Exploring
Alternative DistributionSpeaker: Akua Boyenne
SPEAKER: Akua Boyenne, Esq. is a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, Tufts University and extensive programs at UCLA Entertainment Law Studies. She is admitted to practice in California, New York and New Jersey, is a member of the American Bar Association (Entertainment Law Section), the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Entertainment and Intellectual Property Section), Film Independent, Inc. and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
WHERE: Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
ADMISSION: General Admission: $20, Members of CLA, Santa Monica
Residents and Co-sponsors: $10, C.L.A. Senior Citizen Members & C.L.A.
StudentMembers: $5
REGISTRATION: Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, email us (please include your contactinfo and specify the workshop date(s)) at: toyin.moses@calawyersforthearts.org
http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/Default.aspx?pageId=597507
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