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John Reiss on Making a Brand for Yourself

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 26, 2010

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John Reiss on putting in the work to build a consistent audience for your films.

From the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

The Times, They Are A-Changin’

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Join respected independent film pioneers along with a new guard of thinkers who are diversifying the industry through their approach to both the art and business of independent cinema.

Panelists:
Ted Hope, Partner/Founder – This is that
Lance Weiler, Director/Founder – Workbook Project
Christine Vachon, Partner – Killer …

Paying Your Bills – Sustaining Your Career

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Filmmaker Conference 2009 – Sustaining Your Film Career

How do you make a living as an independent filmmaker? Hear talented filmmakers in different levels of their careers discuss their day jobs, and how they carve out time and money to make their personal work.

Moderator:
Esther …

Documentary: Thinking Ahead

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Filmmaker Conference 2009 – Documentary: What’s Ahead

A forward thinking look at the landscape of documentary. What impact will new technologies continue to have on the genre? Where will we see documentaries have the biggest impact? How will we see the content of documentaries evolve? …

Crowd Sourcing: Building Fans, Bloggers & Press Allies

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Filmmaker Conference 2009 – Crowd Sourcing

From the start of a new project, filmmakers are bringing in audiences, press, fans, and friends to help shape their content and build word-of-mouth. Find out how to increase and retain viewers using new technology and strategic web building …

Who Represents? All About Agents and Managers

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Filmmaker Conference 2009 – All About Agents Managers

Leading agents, managers, and lawyers are part of your resource team. How can they best guide your project from pre-production, through sales and distribution?

Moderators: Jamin O’Brien, Producer – Worldview Entertainment LLC; Mary Jane Skalski, Producer – Next …

Tips from the Pros: Packaging & Pitching Your Project & Yourself

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Script to Screen Conference 2009 – Tips From the Pros: Packaging & Pitching

Industry veterans often discuss how time and time again, filmmakers sabotage themselves and their project in the pitch. How can a filmmaker best prepare to talk about their project? Who should they …

Networking & Notice – Workshops, Contests & Competitions

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Script to Screen Conference 2009 – Networking & Notice

You know you’ve written the next great indie film – now how can you garner attention for it when you’re not represented and have few industry connections? Hear from indie film experts what workshops, contests and …

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