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IIFF San Francisco Chapter Meeting (November 2005)Tuesday, November 29, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)San Francisco, CA |
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Where Film & Finance Meet To Succeed Together.
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This month's community event of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) features a powerful roster of highly topical speakers from backgrounds in film, finance, and beyond. We are delighted to again welcome real-world financiers among our presenters for the evening.
IIFF's unique mission is to sustainably expand the scope & appeal of film financing, and to do so for the benefit of the public at large. Our monthly Chapter Meetings bring together a wide array of professionals from relevant backgrounds for a vibrant evening of insightful presentations, inspiring discussion and focused networking. Past meetings (e.g.: August | July | June | May | April | March) have reliably delivered useful insights into the business of film, provided valuable networking opportunities, and managed to draw large and enthusiastic crowds.
Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, technologists, attorneys, bankers, venture capitalists and other non-film professionals are cordially invited to learn more about independent film. Are you considering taking an active role in film or would you like to expand your current involvement? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the like-minded... Established and aspiring filmmakers are, naturally, more than welcome to join us as well!
The evening's five presentations will address key issues relevant to filmmakers, financiers, and anyone interested in the economics, business mechanics, and financial dynamics of film. The presentations will be followed by Q&A time. Attendees will also have ample opportunity to interact & network with our distinguished presenters and amongst themselves.
An informal apres-meeting celebration will take place at a nearby restaurant starting at 9:00 pm.
The event will be expertly moderated by Scott Kirsner (bio | blog) who writes about innovation in publications like the New York Times, Wired, Fast Company, the Boston Globe, Salon.com, and Newsweek. Besides that and organizing conferences on entrepreneurship & innovation, Scott is also working on an "exceptionally fun" book about new technologies that have changed (and are changing) Hollywood.
Merchants Exchange Building
465 California Street at Montgomery, 8th Floor
Haydn Williams Conference Room at The Asia Foundation
San Francisco, CA 94104
(parking & walking directions: see this map)
This month's chapter meeting is graciously hosted by The Asia Foundation, a leading non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in San Francisco that promotes governance and legal reform, economic development, women's empowerment, and improved international relations in Asia.
Very special thanks go to John Karr, The Asia Foundation's Director of Digital Media, for his help and advocacy. With over a decade of development assistance experience, John is responsible for leveraging new media's potential as a programming and communications tool. John has developed and implemented projects in many countries in Asia, including Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, and North Korea. Recently, John served as a key project advisor and executive producer for Afghanistan Unveiled – a 2005 Emmy-nominated documentary focusing on Afghan women.
6:00-6:30 pm ... Registration and introductions
6:30-7:45 pm ... Three presentations with Q&A (3x 20 min)
7:45-8:15 pm ... Networking break (30 min)
8:15-9:00 pm ... Two presentations with Q&A (2x 20 min)
9:00-10:00 pm ... Community time at nearby restaurant
Confirmed speakers:
- Tom Schulz, Member, The Angels' Forum; General Partner, Halo Fund; Co-founder & CEO, Sageera Institute
- Alexander Cohen, Co-founder & Chairman, UndergroundFilm.Org; Faculty Member, Film Studies at UC Berkeley
- Joel Bachar, Co-founder & Curator, Microcinema International
- Dr. Patrick O'Heffernan, Nonprofit Fundraiser & Executive; Media Strategist & Campaign Manager; Emmy-winning Producer; Author; former Prof. of Int'l Relations at Georgia Tech
- Thomas Trenker, Founder & Chairman, Institute for Int'l Film Financing; Managing Director, FilmAngels
Online registration is available at http://iiff-chapter-sf.mollyguard.com (bottom of this page)
Early bird registration NLT November 22nd:
IIFF Member ... $20 if registered online no later than November 22nd
Non-member ... $30
Regular registration NLT November 28th:
IIFF Member ... $30 if registered online no later than November 28th
Non-member ... $40
On-site registration:
IIFF Member ... $40
Non-member ... $50
NOTE: Non-member portion of attendance fee can be credited towards IIFF annual membership fee.
To learn more about membership with IIFF, email us at membership@filmfinancing.org, or approach an IIFF team member during the event.
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The Buzz: The following is a sampling of what others are saying about IIFF Chapter Meetings... "Wow. Last night was great! I want to thank you again for the inspiring work you do. This is such as big need [...] and you're truly doing the work of angels (literally and figuratively)." -- Brant Smith, Producer, Quality of Life "I really must say that I found all speakers very interesting, and I was hanging on their every word. IIFF, the mission and content, seems to be a good fit for me, because it is my dream to run a medium size production house. [...] Thank you, BIG THANK YOU [...], for inviting me to this very quality and important event." -- John Henry, Owner, John Henry Filmworks "Let me again say I think you did a great job putting yesterday's event together -- great crowd, smart presentation, lots of enthusiasm." -- David Rosen, Convener/Executive Producer, Digital Independence Would you like to speak out? Send your comments to team@filmfinancing.org. |
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When & Where
Merchants Exchange Building
465 California Street
Haydn Williams Conference Room (8th floor) at The Asia Foundation
San Francisco,
CA 94104
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)
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Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF)
The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) is an innovative, independent social-impact organization that endeavors to bridge the gap between the worlds of filmmaking and finance for the benefit of all stakeholders – including the public at large.
Founded by Thomas Trenker in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, IIFF has chapters in the Bay Area, New York City, New England, Florida, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, London, the Pacific Northwest and the Lower Midwest.
Help launch or run an IIFF chapter in your area! We make it easy and worthwhile. Email the chapter development team and tell us about yourself. Or join our online community at http://forum.filmfinancing.org to keep in touch with a growing number of filmmakers and financiers.