Making Media Now

I'll be part of the Making Media Now conference in Waltham at the end of May, speaking of funding documentaries and specifically the structure we used for funding FLYING DOWNHILL, a belnd of non-profit (this organization's structure) and a for-profit venture.

Here's a press release for the conference:

Making Media Now is a full-day conference for media makers of every skill level organized by Filmmakers Collaborative. Held this year on the beautiful Waltham, MA campus
Of Bentley College, Making Media Now 2008 will continue its tradition of providing the New England film and video community with the latest information and case studies around the art and business of filmmaking, access to leading national industry experts, demonstrations of cutting-edge products from film and media companies at our trade show, and networking with colleagues from around the region.

Our panels will feature topics such as:

New Models for Documentary and Feature Film Financing
Story Structure and Perfecting your Pitch
Animation and Film Scoring Techniques
A Pitch Session with national television executives
And more!

Making Media Now 2008 will also offer one-on-one consultations to attendees on tax credits, story structure, legal issues, fundraising trailers, and advice from national public television programmers. A luncheon with a keynote speaker is included in the cost.

Early bird registration through April 25th is $99. Between April 26th and May 9th the cost is $125; and after May 9th, the fee is $150. We have a discounted rate for students with valid IDs. Registration and more information are available now at www.filmmakerscollab.org.

For more information, contact Filmmakers Collaborative at
781-647-1102 or info@filmmakerscollab.org.

What: Making Media Now 2008, a full-day conference for media makers
Where: Bentley College, Waltham MA
When: Friday, May 30th 2008 -- 9:00am ˆ 6:30pm
Contact: Jennifer Kaplan or Anna Saraceno
Phone: 781-647-1102
E-mail: info@filmmakerscollab.org
Website: www.filmmakerscollab.org