FILM FUNDING AND DISTRIBUTION ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS WITH THOMAS MAI
Brought to you by SPADA with the assistance of the NZFC
Auckland - Wednesday 16 June
Wellington - Thursday 17 June
Film Distribution Strategies 2.0 - Don't Work Harder. Work Smarter. Join independent film distribution expert Thomas Mai and learn more about how to promote, fund and distribute your films in today's ever-changing marketplace. Thomas is a leading voice regarding "New World" film marketing and distribution business models. Thomas will talk about VOD/COD/DOD, Social Media, Crowdfunding and how it affects the film industry.
Thomas has sold over hundreds of feature films to distributors around the world ranging from the smallest independent films to bigger films with Hollywood stars. Thomas was Managing Partner and producer in Klondike Film from 1996-1998, CEO of Trust Film Sales from 1998-2000, the Managing Partner and producer of ZentAmerica. Thomas was CEO of Los Angeles based Katapult Film Sales from 2004-2006 and from 2006-2009 was Head of New Business at TrustNordisk, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Registration Fee: Concession $50; non-concession $80. For further details contact sandy@spada.co.nz.
CO-PRO/SPIF ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Brought to you by SPADA with the assistance of the NZFC
Auckland - Friday 25 June, 9.30-5.30pm
This workshop will focus on international co-productions and the Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF); and includes structuring and financing film co-productions and case studies of successful New Zealand/ international co-productions. Panelists include New Zealand producers Richard Fletcher and Trevor Haysom, and Entertainment Lawyer Matt Emery. We’re also delighted to welcome Australian producer Sue Taylor of Taylor Media to the panel. Sue’s latest film, The Tree, a French/Australian co-production, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marton Csokas and Aden Young was selected to present at the Closing Ceremony of the 63rd Cannes Festival.
Registration Fee: Concession $50; non-concession $80. For further details contact sandy@spada.co.nz.