FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN- AN INTRODUCTION TO FILM FINANCE

This course provides a basic overview of financing independent feature films. It will give students a clear picture of how to navigate the challenging environment of financing films in the modern world of streaming and limited theatrical opportunities. We will explore in detail how to finance a film from script to screen and provide attendees with practical knowledge in their future careers.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR- Philip Alberstat

COURSE OVERVIEW

DAY 1

1.       Introduction and course overview

2.       The changing landscape of financing film and other content

3.       Financing intellectual property-The development process

4.       Raising Finance

5.       Deal Making

DAY 2

1.       Financing Structures

2.       Co-Financing and Co-Productions

3.       Distribution and Exhibition

4.       Financial Waterfalls and Recoupment

5.       The future of film financing