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IIFF New York City Film Financing Townhall (January 2010): Networking & Education for Filmmakers & FinanciersMonday, January 25, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)New York, NY |
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IIFF/NYC Townhall Meeting at SVA in Manhattan –
Where Film & Finance Meet to Succeed Together
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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 seven 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 has served 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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6:00-6:30 PM ... Registration, Sign-In & Networking (30 mins)
6:30-7:30 PM ... Four Featured Presentations with Q&A (4x 15 mins)
7:30-7:45 PM ... Networking Break (15 mins)
7:45-8:15 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q&A (3x 10 mins)
8:15-9:00 PM ... Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A (45 mins)
9:00+ PM ... Community Time at Nearby Restaurant
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1) Hedge Fund Money & Films: What We Look for
— by Aaron Kaufman (bio), President at Overnight Films; top-tier hedge fund equity investor; has produced with A-list talent like Robert De Niro, Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Matt McConaughey & Salma Hayek … (more) »
2) Pick-Ups at the Mini-Major Level: What Works & What Doesn't
— by Kristin Jones (bio), Sr. VP of Production, International Development & Acquisitions at Miramax; veteran studio exec with sharp eye for promising projects; oversaw Academy Award winners "Tsotsi" & "The Queen" & smash hits "Becoming Jane" & "Gone Baby Gone" … (more) »
3) Net Profit Arrangements With Talent in the Current Environment
— by Michael Rudell, Esq. (bio), Partner at Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo; leading entertainment attorney with A-list talent & Fortune 500s as clients; repped famous authors in publishing, movie & TV deals; called "absolutely legendary" by Chambers USA's Leading Lawyers … (more) »
4) Step-by-Step Tips on State Film Tax Incentives: Who's Got the Best Deal?
— by Bruce Deichl (bio), Founder at Tax Credits LLC; leading authority on state tax incentives for film; worked with leading studios including Paramount, Disney & Fox on movies like Oscar hopeful "Up in the Air," "Invincible," "The Happening" & "Bride Wars" … (more) »
5) Pay Contracts & Agreements: So You've Got Interest, Now What?
— by Deborah Hrbek, Esq. (bio), Founder at Law Offices of Deborah Hrbek; international tax & finance expert specializing in smaller production companies & artists; reps Oscar-winning producers John Canemaker & Peggy Stern as well as viral Internet sensation Obama Girl … (more) »
6) Tax Credits From an Investment Banker's Perspective
— by Michael Hansen (bio), Founder & Managing Director at film finance company that lends against state & federal tax credits, Three Point Capital; fmr. investment banker at Smith Barney & UBS turned tax credit specialist; deals primarily with smaller independent productions … (more) »
7) Protecting Your Assets: Copyright Licensing & Why It's Important
— by Jeffrey Jacobson, Esq. (bio), Partner at Jacobson & Colfin a.k.a. The Firm; seasoned contractual rights lawyer with over 30 years experience who specializes in copyright issues in entertainment; has represented The Rolling Stones & Toni Braxton … (more) »
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– Aaron Kaufman (topic) is on the forefront of private-equity investing as the President of Overnight Films, where he currently has projects in production featuring mega-stars like two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, Academy Award nominee Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Salma Hayek, Michelle Rodriguez, Matt McConaughey and Eva Mendes. Prior to Overnight, Mr. Kaufman founded Barbarian Films, a media investment fund and production company which structured financing for independently produced films. Barbarian financed and co-produced "13," starring Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon, and "Spread," with Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche. Prior to Barbarian, Mr. Kaufman was Vice President of Spackman Group, a private equity group based in Hong Kong and founded by billionaire investor Charles Spackman, which specialized in film and media investments. The group later sold its 51% stake in Sidus to Korean Telecom and KTF Co. for $29 million in a high-profile acquisition which set off a spate of deals for Korean film producers. Mr. Kaufman then extended the Spackman Group's film investment strategy to the US market. Additionally, as Head of Business Development and Strategic Planning for Chris Blackwell's Palm Pictures, he assisted in securing financing and strategic partnerships as well as marketing Palm's film properties and DVD catalog. Mr. Kaufman was integral to the successful launches of Palm Picture's landmark Directors Series DVD releases which first introduced the work of then up-and-coming filmmakers such as Spike Jonze, Mark Romanek, Michel Gondry and Chris Cunningham. »
– Kristin Jones (topic) is an integral member of the Miramax team, where she is responsible for revising the creative, legal and financial processes on films chosen from ideas, pitches, books and scripts from both domestic and international sources. She has overseen more than twenty film projects resulting in eleven Academy Award and nine Golden Globe nominations, including Academy Award winners "Tsotsi" and "The Queen," and hits like "Becoming Jane," with Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway and international sensation James McAvoy, and "Gone Baby Gone," with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and Academy Award nominee Casey Affleck. Ms. Jones also manages Miramax staff at film festivals and is responsible for the company's international development and co-production projects. Prior to Miramax, she served as the Vice President of Production and European Acquisitions at Buena Vista International, where she worked out of the London office and oversaw the creative, legal and financial elements for all projects, which included the worldwide hit "Calendar Girls," starring timeless Academy Award winner Helen Mirren. Before that, Ms. Jones worked as a literary agent at Big Five talent agency ICM, evaluating up-and-coming writers, directors and actors. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, and from the University College of London with a History Concentration in 1991. »
– Michael I. Rudell, Esq. (topic) is a Partner at prestigious Manhattan law firm Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, where he has worked for 37 years. A leading entertainment attorney, Mr. Rudell has served as counsel to numerous individuals and corporations, ranging from A-list celebrities, to start-up venture capitalists, to Fortune 500 companies. He represents world-renowned authors of fiction and non-fiction books in their deals with literary publishers and motion picture and television companies, as well as journalists, on-air news correspondents and producers of theatrical and television productions. Mr. Rudell has been included in each edition of The Best Laywers in America, and referred to in Lawdragon Magazine as one of America's 500 top attorneys. Chambers USA's Leading Lawyers for Business referred to him as "absolutely legendary" in the world of media and entertainment. In July of 2008, The Hollywood Reporter also listed Mr. Rudell as one of the country's Power Lawyers. He has been Chairperson of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries and has written over 300 columns on the subject of Entertainment Law. Mr. Rudell received his Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University and his LLB from New York University (NYU) School of Law. He is admitted to the Bars of New York, New Jersey and California. »
– Bruce Deichl (topic) has over thirty-six years of leadership experience in the banking and investment industries. He is in his ninth year as President of Tax Transfer Corporation, which specializes in New Jersey tech and biotech credits. Mr. Deichl has also co-founded Tax Credits LLC, which specializes in film credits. While running Tax Credits LLC, he has worked on blockbusters including Paramout's "Shutter Island" and "Up in the Air," Disney's "Invincible," Miramax's "Adventureland," and Fox's "The Happening" and "Bride Wars." Prior to this, Mr. Deichl was President of Royal Capital, where he specialized in reverse mergers and was involved in several successful mergers. Before that, he was an institutional municipal bond salesman for Thomson McKinnon Securities and Marine Midland Bank. Mr. Deichl also served as a Board Director for the Marty Lyons Foundation, which grants special wishes for terminally ill children, for twelve years and founded its New Jersey chapter, which he chaired for five years. He has acted as an advisor to several other states considering similar tax credit programs and has been actively involved with suggesting legislation to improve several states' film credit programs. Mr. Deichl earned a BA in Economics from the University of Notre Dame in 1969. »
– Deborah Hrbek, Esq. (topic) is a highly sought-after entertainment negotiations attorney, who specializes in smaller production companies and artists, including Academy Award-winning producers John Canemaker and Peggy Stern, as well as viral Internet sensation "Obama Girl." Her practice and focus is very well-rounded, featuring not just celebrities and filmmakers, but musicians, independent record labels, TV and film producers, directors, writers, talent, photographers, visual artists, and art investors too. Ms. Hrbek's clients also include entrepreneurs, small business owners and startup Internet and technology companies. She has at least a dozen small production clients with whom she discusses angel investment opportunities and contractual obligations, drawing from her experience in the venture capital community. Prior to opening her own firm, Ms. Hrbek practiced law at a British Virgin Islands-based international corporate law firm during the height of the dot-com boom, with most of her firm's clients being in the technology business. She prepared investment agreements and other financing documents for international technology companies raising capital through IPOs and private placements, and also handled international corporate litigation. Ms. Hrbek received her JD from King's College, Cambridge University in 1988. »
– Michael C. Hansen (topic) is a veteran film tax credits broker and investor, having served on all sides of the incentives deal, including broker, banker and buyer. He currently owns his own firm, Three Point Capital, a finance company that specializes in lending against state and federal tax credits. This brand new venture seeks to help others in the film industry find realistic solutions in deploying incentive capital. Prior to forming Three Point, Mr. Hansen served as Managing Director at Bayberry Capital Group, which specializes in asset backed lending, alternative energy, and film production incentives. It was here that he recognized his potential in brokering film production incentives. While at Bayberry, Mr. Hansen also co-authored a guide to film tax incentives called "Beyond the Basics," which features step-by-step instructions for researching, developing and obtaining incentive funding under various rebate and credit scenarios. Prior to Bayberry, he worked as a private wealth management consultant with investment banking heavyweights UBS and Smith Barney, specializing in municipal bond portfolios. Mr. Hanse graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Mathematics, Logic and Advanced Algebra in 1998. »
– Jeffrey E. Jacobson, Esq. (topic) is on the forefront of contractual rights litigation and copyright infringement issues in the entertainment industry. He routinely serves many of the industry's top talent and artists, having represented, in the past, Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones, Toni Braxton, and the producer of the Backstreet Boys. In addition to practicing law at Jacobson & Colfin, P.C. (a.k.a. The Firm), Mr. Jacobson serves as an Associate Professor at Five Towns College in New York, teaching copyright law, and as President of Fifth Avenue Media, a specialty branding company with a focus on entertainment marketing. He also serves on the prestigious Entertainment Law Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and has served on their Trademark and Unfair Competition Committee. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Jacobson worked as private counsel for SESAC, a premier music licensing and performing rights organization. He received his degree in Philosophy from Fordham University, and his JD from New York Law School in 1980. »
– David Rosen (moderator) 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 has served 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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School of Visual Arts (SVA)
209 E 23rd Street
Amphitheater - 3rd floor
New York,
NY 10010
Monday, January 25, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)
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