TONY GRISONI JOINS LINE UP FOR 'SHOW ME THE MONEY' (02/02/2011)
Screen Yorkshire is very excited to announce that highly esteemed screenwriter Tony Grisoni (Red Riding, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) joins the line up of leading industry figures for ‘Show Me The Money’, a one day conference exploring new financing and production strategies for the low budget filmmaker. Tony will discuss his path to career success as a screenwriter and reflect on the challenges currently facing the industry in a session entitled ‘Fear & Loathing in British Film.’
Show Me The Money, which takes place at Leeds College of Music & Northern Ballet Leeds on 17th February, brings a formidable list of speakers from across the UK Film Industry, including: Elliot Grove - founder of the Raindance Film Festival, Piers Tempest - Salt (International Sales Agent) & Tempo Production, Isabelle Stead - Company Director, Human Film, Sarah Mosses, Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation, Ramón Calderón, Riot Cinema Collective, The Cosmonaut and David Nicolas Wilkinson, Guerilla Films, Saif Chaudhry, Stereografix and Mike Gubbins, Film Analyst & Ex-Screen International Editor.
The day of sessions will close with a screening of Red Riding: In The Year Of Our Lord 1980 followed by a screentalk. Adapted by Toni Grisoni from local author David Peace's cult noir novels, The Red Riding Trilogy (Revolution Films) achieved critical acclaim when the series of films screened on Channel 4 in 2009, before going on to achieve box office success at cinemas across the globe. The films were shot in the region in 2008 with funding and logistical support from Screen Yorkshire.
Show Me The Money is aimed at filmmakers making shorts and low-budget feature films that want to increase their market awareness and understanding of technologies in order to raise their game and/or progress to making first feature films. Industry led sessions will take the filmmaker on a journey, from how to develop a creative project for a specific audience, through traditional and new methods of raising finance for production, to having the edge over competition in the marketing stakes. Participants will also have an opportunity to attend a range of workshops focusing on low budget production methods.
Hugo Heppell, Head of Production at Screen Yorkshire, says: ‘’Any successful filmmaker will tell you that many incredible ideas don’t make it to the screen because projects hit a wall when it comes to the finance. As the funding landscape for film enters a period of immense change and uncertainty, there’s never been a more pertinent time to regroup and debate the current challenges facing filmmakers in the UK today.
Whether you’re a producer, screenwriter or director, just starting out in your career or already established, our line up of leading industry specialists will arm you with the latest insider skills and knowledge and give you the best possible chance of getting your project off the ground.’’
When: Thursday 17th February 2011, 10.00am - 4.30pm
Where: Leeds College of Music & Northern Ballet Leeds
Tickets: £20 at http://showmethemoneyfebruary.eventbrite.com/
Organisers advise early booking as the conference is expected to sell out.
SCHEDULE
10.00 Arrival & Registration
10.30 Welcome & Introduction
Creativity & Audiences Keynote
Mike Gubbins, Film Analyst & Ex-Screen International Editor
11.15 Strand A - Where Is The Money? The Future for Production & Commissioning
As the landscape of public funding changes and the purse strings pass on to new organisations, just where can Producers find their funding from and secure commissions for the future? Featuring: Piers Tempest, Salt (International Sales Agent) & Tempo Productions & Isabelle Stead, Company Director, Human Film, Sheffield Doc/Fest & Hugo Heppell, Screen Yorkshire
11.15 Strand B - A Practical Introduction to Low Budget Film making
You're in prep, you have a director wanting the earth, a budget that's going to be stretched and a long to-do list. This session will take you through the considerations that a Producer has to make when working on a low budget feature. From budgeting, to finding and negotiating your crew and locations to making sure that you keep to schedule and shooting safely through to making it to Post. Featuring Elliot Grove, Founder of the Raindance Film Festival
12.30 Lunch & Networking - Northern Ballet
13.30 Strand A - Raise Me The Money: Crowdfunding, Digital Distribution & Sponsorship
There's never ever going to be enough money in the budget to make the film that you want, but there are opportunities out there. Raise me the money aims to get you to think creatively- and we don't just mean the about the script.Featuring: Sarah Mosses, Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation, Ramón Calderón, Riot Cinema Collective, The Cosmonaut and David Nicolas Wilkinson, Guerilla Films.
13.30 Strand B - 3D - An Introduction: for first time 3D film makers
How easy is it to make your first low budget feature or short in 3D when you haven't quite got the same budget that "Avatar" had ? . This session will introduce film makers to the basics of 3D, Kit & Rigs, Producer considerations, workflow and post all on a much smaller budget. Featuring: Saif Chaudhry, Stereografix
14.45 Strand A - Fear & Loathing in British Film: In Conversation with Tony Grisoni
The renowned British Screenwriter talks to Bill Lawrence (Reel Solutions) about his career to date, prior to the evening's screening.
14.45 Strand B - Having The Edge Over Your Competition
Forget sending out a CV into the ether and hoping for the best, you now need to think about "twittering" your career, maximising your online presence and getting out there. Listen and learn. Featuring: Sarah Sarahphotogirl, Elliot Grove, Raindance Film Festival and Michelle Eastwood, Escape Films.
16.00 Afternoon Break
16.30 Screening of Red Riding: In The Year Of Our Lord 1980
followed by From Script to Screen: Tony Grisoni in conversation with Bill Lawrence following the screening.
From 19.15 Networking Drinks at The Wardrobe
