VIDEOS: WHERE IS THE MONEY? WITH ISABELLE STEAD AND ALEX USBORNE (27/07/2011)
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? Watch our highlights videos recorded at Screen Yorkshire's 'Show Me The Money' conference earlier this year for some top tips from two experienced producers.
Where is The Money Part 1: The Future for Production and Commissioning with Isabelle Stead
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? Isabelle Stead, producer and company director at Human Film, gives a detailed account of her complex, but ultimately successful journey as producer on her first feature film, the multi award winning international co-production ‘Son of Babylon’. From establishing a partnership with director Mohammed Al-Daradji and setting up Human Film, Isabelle guides us through strategies for tracking down funding; from targeting key festival markets to pitching to financiers and the significance of commercial viability. Watch video
Where Is The Money? Part 2: The Future for Production & Commissioning with Alex Usborne
Alex Usborne (Picture Palace North, 104 Films) is an experienced producer, with a catalogue of award winning feature films and documentaries under his belt including cult hits The Acid House and Tales from A Hard City. More recently, Alex has emerged as a filmmaker and education specialist with an agenda for social change, running the highly successful scheme for disabled filmmakers, Magic Hour. Alex uses the trajectory of his career so far to illustrate mechanisms for adapting to change and developing your business acumen. Topics include; the importance of long term strategic planning, finding your niche, attracting finance and using clever marketing to generate your publicity. Watch video
Alternatively, listen to the sessions in full in our podcast.
Download "Where Is The Money? The Future for Production & Commissioning" Duration: 1:00, 20.7 MB
The 'Show Me The Money' conference formed part of the Triangle development programme aimed at connecting and supporting filmmakers across the North, an initiative of Screen Yorkshire, Vision + Media and Northern Film & Media, supported by Skillset’s Film Skills Fund.
