Creating a Business Plan with Elliot Grove
1 Afternoon
Run in association with Raindance UK - www.raindance.co.uk - this course will enable you to prepare a business plan for presenting to industry funding sources and to private investors.
Once you have scoured film festivals looking for new talent, settled on the next hot director and found that absolutely terrific script, you need to prepare a plan of attack to get the money to shoot your film.
This afternoon workshop will run through the basic essentials you will need, both to present your project to industry investors, as well as how to present your project to private investors.
Course Content
- Choosing and targeting investors
- Structure of a business plan
- Using visual aids
- Preparing sales estimates and income streams
- Money flow explained
- Profit participation
You will also discover a unique way to pool your creative projects, and create a business plan that could allow you to give up the day job.
Who Should Attend:
Writers, directors, producers, actors, filmmakers, cinema lovers, anyone with an interest in how movies are made and who seek a basic introduction to the filmmaking process.
About Elliot Grove
Elliot Grove has worked intensively with writers at Raindance since 1992. He explains the tricks of the trade from practical experience and reveals some of the latest paradigms through lecture, exercises and video clips.
Elliot Grove founded Raindance Film Festival in 1993, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in 1998, and Raindance.TV in 2007.
He has produced over 150 short films, and 5 feature films. He has written eight scripts, one of which is currently in pre-production. His first feature film, TABLE 5 was shot on 35mm and completed for a total of £278.38. He teaches writers and producers in the UK, Europe. Japan and America.
He has written three books which have become industry standards: RAINDANCE WRITERS LAB 2nd Edition (Focal Press 2008), RAINDANCE PRODUCERS LAB (2004) and 130 Projects to Get You Into Filmmaking (2009). His first novel THE BANDIT QUEEN is scheduled for publication in 2010.
Open University awarded Elliot and Honourary Doctorate for services to film education in 2009.
Related websites:
www.raindance.co.uk
www.raindance.tv
www.bifa.org.uk
Cost: Members €40; Non-members €55
Date: 24th September
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Producing a Short Film
1 weekend
Do you want to know what it takes to produce a short film? Experienced producers will take you through the process. This course is theory based with some practical exercises; the course also includes a successful short film as a case study. It is ideal for first time filmmakers.
Cost: €200 waged / €180 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Tutor: Conor Barry
Dates: 2nd & 3rd October
Legal Issues for Filmmakers
1 Saturday
One-day seminar covering such topics as: what is copyright, Contracts, Setting up a production company, Option agreements, screenplay agreements, music copyright and clearances,co-production agreements,distribution agreements, clearances, misc. legal issues in film and TV production.
Cost: €80 waged / €70 unwaged
Date: 13th November
Being an Independent
(setting up your own production company)
1 Weekend
Aimed at those moving into the field of independent production, providing an overview of how the independent sector operates i.e., the commissioning process, raising finance, budgeting and legal copyright, pros & cons, business structures, marketing & long term financial survival.
Cost: €200 waged / €180 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Tutor: Edwina Forkin
Further Dates TBC
Producing a Low Budget Feature
1 weekend
An experienced producer will take you through all aspects of producing a feature script on a low budget. This course is open to everyone and is especially suitable for first-time feature producer/director teams. The course will include a case study of a recent Irish feature film.
Tutor: Conor Barry
Cost: €200 waged / €180 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Further Dates TBC
Introduction to Assistant Directing
1 Day
This course is designed to increase filmmakers' knowledge of how a film set functions. By examining the role of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Assistant Directors students will grasp precisely how to manage a film set and delegate responsibility. Within pre-production we will examine the recce, scheduling and rehearsals. From principal photography we study shooting routines such as crew breakdowns, blocking, cast prep, unit moves, contingency planning, stress management and supporting the Director. This course is valuable to anyone from the Camera Department, the Production department, Directors to potential Assistant Directors.
Cost: €80 waged / €70 unwaged
Time: 10.30 - 5.00
Date: 30th October
Funding Applications
1 Sunday
This one day workshop will take the participants through the application procedure for funding applications. Course work will cover most of the funding schemes with the resource centres, the Irish Film Board, the broadcasters & the Arts Council. An experienced producer will explain each element from a budget summary to a production finance plan.
Cost: €80 waged / €70 unwaged
More 2009 dates TBC
BOOKING INFORMATION
Payment/Booking:
To book a place on any of these courses please contact Filmbase reception in person or call on 01 679 6716. Filmbase Reception opening hours 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
VISA, MasterCard, Laser, company or personal cheque, cash (all in Euros) are all acceptable terms of payment.
Course Cancellation Policy:
If notice is received at least (i) 14 days in advance of the class, the Customer is entitled to a full refund, (ii) 7 days of the class, the customer is entitled to a full class credit which must be used within 3 months of the date of the original class to another class offered by Filmbase. Customer is not entitled to a refund or class credit if less than 7 day advance notice is given. Failure to provide notice at least 14 days in advance of the class obligates the Customer to pay the full price of the class.
Filmbase reserves the right to amend or cancel the date, time and location of a Training class including replacing the personnel who may be scheduled to deliver the Training. In the event a Training class is cancelled, the customer is entitled to a full refund. Filmbase shall not be responsible for any other loss incurred by Customer as a result of a cancellation or amendment.
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