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Elements of
ing Your Project
Media Workshop Series Fundraising Intensive Master Classes Learn from the best in the business!
OCTOBER - NOVEM
Producing and Distributing the Feature Film: A Case Study of Me and You and Everyone We Know
end both nights and save! Attend both nights and save! Thursday, October 13 | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $75/60* + $5 materials fee
ng Your Project Pass: $100/80* Fundraising Intensive Pass: $100/85*
D o n ’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the producers of Miranda July’s ce
Perfect Pitch I. The Secrets of Successful Proposals film, Me and You and Everyone We Know. P roducers Suzi Yoonessi and IFC Films’
ber 26 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | $60/50 Tuesday, October 18 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | $60/50 + $5 materials fee will present will share their strategies in not only making the film, but how they coll
the film the lauded theatrical release that it did. Topics will include: establishing the
ent of getting a project funded and distributed Join us for an evening of grantwriting how-to’s with Debra working with key creatives, seeking financing and fundraising options, developing t
ating what it’s about. An effective pitch Zimmerman, WMM’s Executive Director. Zimmerman, whose plan, and negotiating distribution.
ents that are compelling and unique, and piques workshop has been presented at conferences and festivals
ers and funders to want to know more. worldwide, will share advice from her years of experience as a Executive Producer Holly Becker is Director of Production and Development of IFC
media grants panelist on what makes for a strong proposal. elaborate on how IFC became involved in the project. In addition to Me and You..., Y
cumentary producer and director Jeffrey p roduced a number of narrative and nonfiction shorts, including Ve r n, acquired by the San Francisco Museum of M
Topics include: identifying a proposal’s 13 elements, writing an
a workshop designed to help you distill your With It, starring Tim Roth. She is currently producing Migel Art e t a ’s new short drama, Are You the Favorite Person
effective synopsis, crafting a fundraising plan, and
asive pitch. Following a general overview, also written by Miranda July, starring John C. Reilly.
approaching the best funders. Successful proposals will be
assigned to small groups to practice-pitch their
discussed. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your skills
rmal environment. This workshop is essential Documentary Master Class with The Weather Underground’s Sam Green
and take the intimidation out of grantwriting!
up to attend festivals and markets, and to
Tuesday, November 8 | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $75/60* + $5 materials fee
for their projects. II. Meet the Funder
Learn a few tools of the trade with renowned documentary producer, director, and editor Sam Green.
include over 30 films which have aired on Tuesday, November 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $50/40*
His film, The Weather Underground, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary and
nd HBO, among other channels. Titles include: Here is your chance to meet the program officers and also included in the 2004 Whitney Biennial. Green will elaborate on how to shape your story into a
hts (premiered at Smithsonian Institute); ‘Til representatives of prominent media funders and find out how to compelling nonfiction film and how to find its audience. Topics will include: crafting your framework and
Telly Award finalist); Science Times (a series impress their review panel. Get tips on how to best approach, storyline, creating relationships with subjects and shooting interviews, researching and approaching
on biography, The Man From Hope. He also cultivate, and maintain a positive relationship with foundations. funders, managing the production, collaborating with your DP and editor, and negotiating distribution.
Portraits for Showtime with Robert Altman. Most importantly, stay one step ahead of the rest by personally Green received his Masters Degree in Journalism from University of California at Berkeley, where he
engaging with your next potential funder! Featured foundations studied documentary filmmaking with acclaimed filmmaker Marlon Riggs. His other award-winning
our Sample Back By Popular Demand! include: The Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media and documentaries include The Rainbow Man/John 3:16, N-Judah 5:30, and Pie Fight ’69. Don’t miss this
mber 2 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | $50/40* The North Star Fund, which support social justice-driven rare opportunity to learn from Green’s producing and directing experiences!
monstrates your filmmaking ability and the documentary projects. Attendees receive current applications
your project–and decisions are often made and guidelines from each funder.
roject’s sample. This workshop will examine Discount Rates About Women Make Movies
buyers are looking for, and how filmmakers Getting to “Yes” with ITVS Discounts of up to 20% are available to all Women Make Movies
edit room. After a moderated discussion, Wednesday, November 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $50/40* Filmmakers and Friends of WMM who have donated $50 or more Established in 1972 to address the underrepr
in the last year. (Prices indicated with an asterisk *). Students misrepresentation of women in the media, W
anaging Director, IFP Documentary Funding The Independent Television Service is a key funder of Movies facilitates the production, distribution
eening Series, including the Radziwill are also eligible for the discounted rate. Please include
independent film projects, and getting to “yes” is definitely a films by and about women.
d) and Edin Velez (grants panelist and a copy of your I.D. with registration.
skill: Before getting the green light, the average funded project To get updates on funder deadlines, filmmake
mentary filmmaker, This and That...) will has applied at least three times. A panel of successfully-funded Financial Assistance Scholarship Program local events please subscribe to our e-newsl
rial submitted by audience members and filmmakers will talk about their experiences in applying to and One full Media Workshop Series scholarship will be awarded to Can Use by sending an e-mail to: workshops
o key questions such as: Is the concept of your eventually working with ITVS. They will share recommend- an individual in need of financial assistance. Additionally, one This Series is funded, in part, by
urately conveyed? Does the footage chosen ations for putting forth a strong application, and what to expect single complimentary seat will be reserved for each individual public funds from the New York City
nt to know more? once you’re funded. Filmmakers include Meema Spadola (Red workshop. These are available on a first-come first-serve basis, Department of Cultural Affairs and
mple screened and receive feedback in a Hook Justice; Our House); Laura Poitras (Flag Wars; My and interested attendees must call to inquire: 212-925-0606 x322. the New York State Council on the
nment! Reserve your spot by Fri., 10/28: Country, My Country); Lisette Flanary (American Aloha: Hula Special support provid
; 212.925.0606 x302. Beyond Hawaii) and Socheata Poeuv (New Year Baby). Photo Credits: Dreams of Jagodina (by Nora Malone) and A Knockout The Academy Foundat
(by Tessa Boerman and Samuel Reiziger), both WMM titles. of Motion Picture Arts