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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?v Alex Usborne 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.

Download "Where Is The Money? The Future for Production & Commissioning" Duration: 1:00, 20.7 MB

Past entries

The Art of Pitching and Presenting your Production: Part 2

Experienced producer and screenwriting expert Alby James talks through the process of selling your project; from the crucial one page outline that will help you secure funding, to nailing that log line to ensure that your production stands out in the TV listings mag. Using examples of well known films, other considerations covered include; identifying & translating your genre, character exploration, knowing and targeting your market and making  your project timely and relevant. Alternatively,  Watch our highlights video

This masterclass 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.

Download "The Art of Pitching and Presenting your Production: Part 2" Duration: 34:30, 15.8 MB

The Art of Pitching and Presenting your Production: Part 3

Experienced producer and screenwriting expert Alby James talks through the process of selling your project; from the crucial one page outline that will help you secure funding, to nailing that log line to ensure that your production stands out in the TV listings mag. Using examples of well known films, other considerations covered include; identifying & translating your genre, character exploration, knowing and targeting your market and making  your project timely and relevant. Alternatively,  Watch our highlights video

This masterclass 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.

Download "The Art of Pitching and Presenting your Production: Part 3" Duration: 40:34, 18.6 MB

The Art of Pitching and Presenting your Production: Part 1

Experienced producer and screenwriting expert Alby James talks through the process of selling your project; from the crucial one page outline that will help you secure funding, to nailing that log line to ensure that your production stands out in the TV listings mag. Using examples of well known films, other considerations covered include; identifying & translating your genre, character exploration, knowing and targeting your market and making  your project timely and relevant. Alternatively,  Watch our highlights video

This masterclass 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.

Download "The Art of Pitching and Presenting your Production: Part 1" Duration: 26:13, 12.0 MB

Fear & Loathing in British Film: In Conversation with Tony Grisoni

British Screenwriter Tony Grisoni (Red Riding, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) talks to Bill Lawrence (Reel Solutions) about his career to date, from directing and producing short films, to emerging as an internationally renowned screenwriter. Topics include the provenance of his successful partnership with Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Tideland), the process from book to script and what inspires him as a filmmaker; from collecting stories to drawing on real life experiences.

This podcast was recorded at ‘Show Me The Money’, an event exploring new financing and production strategies, which took place in Leeds on 17^th February. The 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.

Download "Fear & Loathing in British Film: In Conversation with Tony Grisoni" Duration: 1:06 hrs, 19.0 MB

Low Budget Filmmaking - Having The Edge Over Your Competition

This session with, Sarah Sarahphotogirl, Elliot Grove, Raindance Film Festival and Michelle Eastwood, Escape Films focuses on how to market and sell yourself on a microbudget. Forget about sending your CV out into the ether and hoping for the best, you need to think about tweeting your career, maximising your online presence and getting out there. Topics covered include PR versus advertising, marketing and branding, identifying your USP, tricks to maximise your social networking strategy and the importance of face to face contact.

This podcast was recorded at ‘Show Me The Money’, an event exploring new financing and production strategies, which took place in Leeds on 17^th February. The 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.

Download "Low Budget Filmmaking - Having The Edge Over Your Competition" Duration: 59:08, 13.5 MB

A Practical Introduction to Low Budget Filmmaking with Elliot Grove

Indie film guru Elliot Grove, founder of the Raindance Film Festival, presents some key considerations for low budget feature film producers. In this highly engaging session, Elliot talks about the common pitfalls of deal making and unpicks the UK tax breaks system before moving onto the importance of selling your product – from standing out from the crowd at film festivals to tricks that you can employ to help ensure that you are taken seriously.

Download "A Practical Introduction to Low Budget Filmmaking with Elliot Grove" Duration: 56:16 mi, 16.1 MB

Raise Me The Money: Crowdfunding, Digital Distribution & Sponsorship for filmmakers

There's never going to be enough money in the budget to make the film that you really want, but there are opportunities out there. 'Raise me the money' brought together some of the industry's most creative thinkers to discuss innovative new ways to finance your project, build awareness, connect with your audience and break into new markets. This podcast features Sarah Mosses, Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation, Ramón Calderón, Riot Cinema Collective, (The Cosmonaut)and David Nicolas Wilkinson, Guerilla Films.

Download "Raise Me The Money: Crowdfunding, Digital Distribution & Sponsorship for filmmakers" Duration: 1:15 hrs, 25.8 MB

Triangle Film Masterclass – The Expert’s View: Part 1

Producers Allan Niblo and James Richardson from Vertigo are joined by writer/director Gareth Edwards and screenwriting expert Alby James about partnerships, people and how teams work. This podcast was recorded at the launch of the Triangle programme in Salford on 2nd February 2011.

Download "Triangle Film Masterclass – The Expert’s View: Part 1" Duration: 22:07, 18.2 MB

Triangle Film Masterclass – The Expert’s View: Part 2

Producers Allan Niblo and James Richardson from Vertigo are joined by writer/director Gareth Edwards and screenwriting expert Alby James about partnerships, people and how teams work. This podcast was recorded at the launch of the Triangle programme in Salford on 2nd February 2011.

Download "Triangle Film Masterclass – The Expert’s View: Part 2" Duration: 22:35, 17.3 MB

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