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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 successful series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with a special Townhall Meeting in New York City. Our friends at School of Visual Arts are hosting us at their headquarters 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 six 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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Featured Moderator:
The event will be expertly moderated by David Rosen (bio), a veteran executive in the media and technology industries with over 25 years of 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 also the Executive Producer of the Digital Independence conference. Previously, he 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.
David 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). He was also an advisor to Rep. Richard Gephardt, several leading foundations, and other public-policy organizations. David 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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Meeting Venue:
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.
Our Host:
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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Schedule:
7:00 PM ... Kick-Off & Welcome
7:00-8:00 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q & A (3x 20 min)
8:00-8:15 PM ... Networking Break I (15 min)
8:15-9:15 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q & A (3x 20 min)
9:15-9:30 PM ... Networking Break II (15 min)
9:30-10:00 PM ... Moderated Panel Discussion with Q & A (30 min)
10:00+ PM ... Community Time at Area Restaurant
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Program Details:
1) The New Pitch: Are Films the Secret Upside of the Financial Crisis?
— by Dan Cogan (bio), Co-Founder/Executive Director at Impact Partners, a film investment service group for high-net worth individuals seeking to promote social change; Impact Partners aims for both profit & creating films with significant social value … (more) »
2) Not-for-Profit Film Financing: A Viable Option for You?
— by Judith Helfand (bio), Co-Founder at film fund Chicken & Eggs Pictures, providing financing, mentorship & exec. producing services to women filmmakers passionate about social justice, environmental & human rights issues; Co-Founder at national nonprofit Working Films … (more) »
3) Coping Skills for Filmmakers & Financiers: How to Make It Through the Current Crisis
— by Slava Rubin (bio), Co-Founder/Chief of Strategy & Marketing at IndieGoGo, helping filmmakers overcome fundraising challenges; Advisor to IFP Film Market & Film Labs; speaker at Sundance, SXSW, Silver Docs; fmr. Strategy Consultant at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants … (more) »
4) Keeping It Legal: How the New Financial Climate Affects Fund-Raising for Film
— by David Davoli, Esq. (bio), seasoned entertainment attorney representing producers in structuring, financing & distribution of films; negotiated deals for high-profile projects including adaptation of Stephen King's "Bag of Bones" & Ridley Scott's Reagan/Gorbachev biopic "Reykjavik" … (more) »
5) Financing Indies in Tough Times: Survival Secrets for the Long Haul
— by Jared Moshé (bio), President at indie financing & production company Sidetrack Films; producer of Emmy nominee "Favela Rising", Sundance world premieres "Destricted" & "Low and Behold", Independent Spirit Award nominee "Kurt Cobain About a Son" & SXSW world premiere "Beautiful Losers" … (more) »
6) It's Still the Plan: Why a Good Film Business Plan Is More Important Than Ever!
— by David Rosen (bio), veteran of media & tech industries with 25+ years experience in fundraising, business development, market research & strategy who helped take 2 high-tech companies public; VP of Corporate Development at IP video networking company ComCam; Executive Producer at Digital Independence conference; fmr. executive at Advanced Visual Systems, Commodore & LINK Resources/IDG; fmr. Board Director/Advisor at Independent Television Service (ITVS), Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Rockefeller Foundation's National Video Resources (NVR) & Film Arts Foundation (FAF); author of "Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films" (Grove, 1990) … (more) »
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Speaker Bios:
– Dan Cogan (topic): Co-Founder and Executive Director at Impact Partners, a film investment service group for high-net worth individuals seeking to promote social change through film; Impact Partners pursues a dual bottom line, aiming for both profit and the creation of films with significant social value; Founder of New York-based production company DMC Films, devoted to discovering emerging voices in film and to exploring new models of independent film finance; launched the screenwriting and directing competition Chrysler Film Project, secured co-financing for the winning film; fmr. speechwriter for Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA); fmr. journalist for The New Republic, The New York Observer and The Washington Monthly. »
– Judith Helfand (topic): Co-Founder at hybrid film fund and nonprofit organization Chicken & Eggs Pictures, providing financing, mentorship and executive producing services to women filmmakers passionate about using their storytelling skills to address social justice, environmental and human rights issues; Co-Founder at national nonprofit Working Films, linking independent non-fiction filmmaking with cutting-edge activism; documentary credits include Sundance world premiere "Everything's Cool" (2007), Sundance winner and two-time Emmy nominee "Blue Vinyl" (2002), and Peabody Award winner "A Healthy Baby Girl" (1997); awarded United States Artist Fellowship Grant and Tribeca Film Institute's Media Arts Fellowship; fmr. full-time faculty member at NYU film school. »
– Slava Rubin (topic): Co-Founder and Chief of Strategy and Marketing at IndieGoGo, an online social marketplace that helps independent filmmakers overcome fundraising challenges; frequently speaks at conferences (e.g., Sundance, SXSW, Slamdance, Silver Docs) and writes on disruptive technologies impacting the media industry, from finance to distribution; serves as Advisor to IFP Film Market and Film Labs; fmr. Strategy Consultant at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, working on projects from startup go-to-market strategies to corporate execution plans; expert in audience building, marketing, DIWO (Do-It-With-Others), fundraising, and film finance; started annual charity event Music Against Myeloma, raising funds and awareness to fight this rare form of cancer. »
– David Davoli, Esq. (topic): Seasoned New York City-based entertainment attorney and Managing Partner at the Davoli Law Firm, representing producers in the structuring, financing and distribution of film, TV and theater projects; in-house counsel for Sennet Entertainment whose slate includes "Clandestine" (prequel to "LA Confidential") and the Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell vehicle "Ashes to Ashes"; negotiated deals for high-profile projects including the film adaptation of Stephen King's "Bag of Bones" and Ridley Scott's Reagan/Gorbachev biopic "Reykjavik"; fmr. Managing Member at production company Fraternal Artists; worked for Alec Baldwin's El Dorado Pictures on the feature projects "Heavens Prisoners", "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1995) and "The Juror". »
– Jared Moshé (topic): President and Principal Partner at independent financing and production company Sidetrack Films; producer of IDA Award winner and Emmy nominee "Favela Rising" (2005), Sundance world premiere "Destricted" (2006), Independent Spirit Award nominee "Kurt Cobain About a Son" (2006), Sundance world premiere "Low and Behold" (2007), and SXSW world premiere "Beautiful Losers" (2008); fmr. Manager at The Film Sales Company, closely involved in the domestic and international sale of 75+ films including "My Architect", "C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America" and Oscar winner "Born Into Brothels"; worked in development with Robert Downey, Sr. and at Magnet Entertainment during the production of "The Truth About Charlie" and "Adaptation". »
– David Rosen (topic): David 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 U.S. market entry by foreign companies. David 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 Commodore, 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. David 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, David 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. He has 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. David'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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Registration:
Online registration is available at http://nym.filmfinancing.org/111708 (top of this page)
Early bird registration NLT Sunday, November 2:
IIFF Member ... $25 if registered online no later than 11/2
Non-member ... $40
Regular registration NLT Sunday, November 9:
IIFF Member ... $35 if registered online no later than 11/9
Non-member ... $50
Last minute registration NLT Sunday, November 16:
IIFF Member ... $45 if registered online no later than 11/16
Non-member ... $60
On-site registration (at the door):
IIFF Member ... $55
Non-member ... $70
To learn more about membership with IIFF, email our Membership Bureau, or approach an IIFF team member at or after the event.
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School of Visual Arts (SVA)
209 E 23rd Street
Amphitheater - 3rd floor
New York,
NY 10010
Monday, November 17, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)
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