Women Make Movies Fall 2011 Workshops pt.2

November 30 – December 7, 2011
6:30 – 8:30PM

WMM FALL 2011 WORKSHOP SEASON

(part 2)

Producing – Skill Building for Success Wednesday, November 30 | 6:30-8:30 pm $35 (reg rate) / $25 (discount rate) Being a successful producer requires a wide array of talents, skills and knowledge. From raising money, to negotiating contracts with broadcasters and funders, to pitching your project, being a good producer is essential if you want to get your film made. Yet gaining the skills and learning the business aspects of film production can be challenging. This workshop will provide a rare opportunity to fine-tune your producing chops and offer you a place to ask your questions. Join critically acclaimed filmmakers of GIRLS LIKE US, Tina DiFeliciantonio (WMM Board Member) and Jane C. Wagner, whose current project was one of eight nationally to receive funding from the prestigious MacArthur Foundation and whose work has been screened and broadcast in countries throughout the world, and entertainment attorney Nicole Page, Partner, Reavis Parent Lehrer LLP and Head of Business Affairs, Engel Entertainment, Inc. (and WMM Board Member) to learn what you need to know to move your project forward.

Meet the Broadcaster: Simon Kilmurry of POV Wednesday, December 7 | 6:30-8:30 pm $20 (reg rate) / $15 (discount rate)

Join Simon Kilmurry, Executive Director of the PBS series “American Documentary,” whose programs including the production of the award-winning documentary film series POV. He has been involved in the production and distribution of over 200 POV films and has helped lead new initiatives to increase POV’s reach and diversity – including the broadcast of many films from the PA Program and WMM’s distribution program. Come to meet Simon and hear his advice about both getting into POV and finding general broadcast deals.

Pricing and Discounts

Special Workshop Discount on individual workshops is available to WMM Fiscally Sponsored Filmmakers, members of Asian Cine-Vison, Chica Luna Productions, CineWomen NY, DCTV, Events in the City, IFP, NYWIFT, Shooting People, Third World Newsreel, Cinema Tropical, New York Film and Video Council, UnionDocs, DocuClub, and Film in the City.

Organized by

a4 - Network Admin

Contact

workshop@wmm.com