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INDIVIDUAL DATES - THE BUSINESS OF FILMMAKING
A FREE virtual seminar for emerging and interested filmmakers, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry.
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Date and time
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Online
About this event
July 12, 2021
Knowing Your Audience: Clear and Effective Writing for Business
Instructor: Gail Robertson
Write with Confidence, Internet Profiles, Format for Business, Know Your Audience, Polish Emails and Memos
July 19, 2021
Media Relations: Being Proactive vs Reactive
Instructor: Rob Miller
Press Releases, Conducting Interviews, News Writing, Crises Communications
July 26, 2021
Panel Discussion: Funding Your Film Projects
with Ted Bezaire, Pat Jeflyn, Mike Stasko ---- OTHERS TBA
Sponsorships, Partnerships, Telefilm, Crowdfunding, Investors, ON Tax Credits
August 2, 2021
Marketing & Advertising on a Budget
Instructors: Zach Andary and Cassidy McNea
Graphic Design, Web Development, Social Media, Mail Chimp
August 9, 2021
Event Planning: Making it Count
Instructor: Lori Baldassi
Press Events, Opening Nights, Fundraising Events, and More
August 16, 2021
Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned from Emerging Film Entrepreneurs
with Mitch Brandget, Drew Hyttenrach, Selena McCallum, Walter Riggi, Sikandar Saleem
August 23, 2021
Panel Discussion: Live Local, Work Global
with Gavin Michael Booth, Nicole Gellman, Carlo Scriganro --- OTHERS TBA
Setting Goals, Sourcing On-line Work, Sourcing Talent, Networking, Referrals
August 30, 2021
Hour one:
Business Basics: Incorporation, HST, Insurance, Payroll
Instructor: Leona MacIntyre
Hour two:Sourcing Internships and Engaging a Mentor
with Amanda Gellman and Ben Wright