The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) and Avila University’s school of Film and Digital Media are hosting a symposium on fnancing for filmmakers July 22, 5-10 p.m. at the Whitfeld Center at Avila University. The symposium is presented by Thomas Trenker, founder of the Institute for International Film Financing—whose mission is to responsibly and sustainably expand the scope and appeal of film financing.
WHAT: Financing for Filmmakers
WHEN: July 22, 2010 from 5-10 p.m.
WHERE: Whitfield Center at Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
(800) 462-8452
Registration (ends 1 day before event):
IIFF Member … $35
Non-member … $45
On-site registration (at the door):
IIFF Member … $45
Non-member … $55
From the IIFF website: The Lower Midwest Chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is launching its presence in Kansas/Missouri with an extravaganza at the junction of film & finance, the first-ever Film Financing Townhall in Kansas! We are pleased to be collaborating with Avila University, located in the heart of the city.
This grassroots community get-together has been carefully 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 welcome real-world financiers among our guests for the evening!
Featured Moderator:
The event will be moderated by BEN MEADE (LinkedIn profile | full bio | brief bio), who is a Professor of Film and Digital Media in the School of Visual and Communication Arts. Dr. Meade is also a highly respected and acclaimed filmmaker and producer in the Kansas City area, having had his shorts and features played worldwide in festivals including IDFA (The International Documentary Festival of Amsterdam, The Sundance Film Festival, The Zagreb International Film Festival (Croatia), The Mostra Valencia Film Festival (Spain), Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival, International Film festival of Copenhagen (Denmark), The Tribeca Film Festival, The Boston Underground Film Festival, The Sidewalk Festival, The Denver International Film Festival, and The Santa Fe Film Festival. Dr. Meade received his Bachelor of Science in Communication from Central Missouri State University in 1977, his Masters Degree in History from Baker University in 1994, and a Ph.D. in Theatre and Film from the University of Kansas in 1999.
6:00 PM … Kick-Off & Welcome
6:00-7:00 PM … Four Featured Presentations with Q&A; (4x 15 mins)
7:00-7:15 PM … Networking Break I (15 mins)
7:15-8:00 PM … Three Featured Presentations with Q&A; (3x 15 mins)
8:00-8:15 PM … Networking Break II (15 mins)
8:15-9:00 PM … Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A; (45 mins)
9:00-9:15 PM … Networking Break III (15 mins)
9:15-10:00 PM … Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A; (45 mins)
10:00+ PM … Community Time at Area Restaurant
That’s great production financing is the most important skill that can seem unrelated for film students. Without it though even the most talented film makers can’t get their movies made.
Dano