Jeanette Milio – Film Financing Today: How to Finance a Film Between $5MM-$10MM

Some of the most profitable and most award winning films in recent years have been movies made for a budget between $5MM-$10MM. Feature films like The Big Sick, Moonlight, and the megahit Get Out were all made for less than $10MM but grossed 10 or even 20 times their initial investment.

So how do you position your film and make the best use of your $5MM-$10MM budget for profitablity and success?

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, an industry expert will show you the finance, production, and distribution options for your mid-budget film. The market has been hot for this budget level of films, and it’s on innovative filmmakers like yourself to fill in the void and bring your unique perspective to audiences.

Providing her experience and insight in finance and producing is Jeanette Milio. She has worked on over 45 films and television programs for companies like Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, HBO, Showtime, and many more. Her projects have also starred Academy Award-winning performers, including Halle Berry, Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker, and Mickey Rourke. She’s also a member of the Producer’s Guild of America, Women in Film, and the Cannes Film Festival Producer’s Network and structured her own media fund in 2009 that financed theatrical features with a production volume of $60 million.

Jeanette’s providing her vast experience for your benefit and will answer any questions from those who attend the live webinar. You’ll also have access to the recording for future viewings to ensure that you don’t miss any information that can benefit your production. You’ll also walk away with these exclusive handouts from Jeanette:

• Excel Finance Plan Template
• Sample CAMA (revenue/profit) agreement
• Sample story rights agreement (option)
• Sample talent offers for director and cast (pay-or-play)

What You’ll Learn In Film Financing Today: How to Finance a Film Between $5MM-$10MM?

Industry Overview: The Independent Film Finance Model vs the Studio Finance Model

• Comparing the studio finance model with the independent finance model
• Why do studios no longer produce films in the $5MM–$10MM range
• Why producers stepped in to produce $5MM–$10MM films that can find theatrical distribution

The Marketplace Today

• Learn why the marketplace today is looking for films in the $5mm-$10mm budget range
• Understand what films are being bought today, and by whom.
• Learn what projects to choose and why
• Learn how to protect your project (and your investor)
• Verify the demand for your film before producing it

Distribution Options for $5MM-$10MM Films

• Choose the right distribution option for your film in view of optimizing distribution revenues
• Distribution in theaters, with streamers, co-productions, and licensing
• Understand the importance of presales
• Pitfalls of Distribution

Financing a $5MM-$10MM Film

• Understand what finance sources are available today and how to secure them
• Learn how to structure your financial plan to achieve profits
• Understand the financial risks you and your investors face and learn how to mitigate them

Understand the Importance of Creating Value with Your Film

• Understand high-quality production with feasible budgeting
• Understand how to spend money in the right places, and where you must save money
• Understand who to develop a story that sells
• Elevate the value of your project by attaching the right talent

Take Away Documents

• Excel Finance Plan Template
• Sample CAMA (revenue/profit) agreement
• Sample story rights agreement (option)
• Sample talent offers for director and cast (pay-or-play)

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