"Just like Directors need to take Acting classes, Creators need to take Development classes. You have to understand the entirety of the business you're in if you want to grow and succeed."
- Lee Aronsohn

TWO DAY COURSE:

This is a REPLAY of a pre-recorded course.

Designed to give you a general understanding of how financial deals are structured, topics include how film financing is secured, connecting the production budget to the financing, when a completion guarantor is required, and the various types of domestic and international distribution arrangements. You also learn about third-party profit participation agreements and the practical aspects and procedures that underlie them; terms and definitions that impact bottom line considerations, including contingent compensation; distribution fees and expenses; the producer's share of profit; distinctions between production, distribution, and marketing costs; and how these costs may significantly impact recoupment and profits.Learn about a wide variety of financial models for funding an entertainment project. We will even provide information to connect you with the 9 largest film financiers in Los Angeles.

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with DGA, PGA and SAG/AFTRA rules: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.