Standalone Presentations:

Show Me The Money: Maximizing Your Stock Footage Asset
Presented by:
John Flewin, Consultant, Television, Archives & New Media

This session will look at the options for producers and cinematographers wishing to generate additional revenue from licensing the use of their film footage. Leading footage industry consultant John Flewin will discuss the pros and cons of setting up your own library versus partnering with a stock house.

Working The Festival Circuit
Presented by:
Jan Rofekamp, President, Films Transit International & Diana Holtzberg, Films Transit International

In this session you will learn all about the festival circuit and how best to use it to your advantage. The ins and outs of planning a festival career, where to start, what festivals should be your priority, what the costs are, how much exposure you can reasonably expect to get for your film and the kinds of deals being made at festivals will be explained.

Release Forms
Presented by:
Sylvia Strobel, Sr. Partner, Lehmann Strobel PLC

What is a materials release? Why do you need an appearance release? Is a location release always necessary? Do broadcasters always require releases? Releases codify agreements and reduce liability, but the wording of releases sends a chill over the relationship between subject and filmmaker. Hear about basic release forms, when use is necessary and why the forms benefit filmmakers and subjects. Analyze real-life case studies and discuss the difference between private individuals, public figures and the use of releases for each.