September 25, 2008
"Show Me The Money - New Forms of Financing and Distribution for Independent Feature Films and Documentaries".
This seminar discussed the trends, the tools and the companies pioneering DIWO (Do-It-With-Others) Funding and Distribution. As social networking approaches the mainstream, online fundraising accelerates, and as the costs of production drops, it has never been a better time for independent artists to build their audiences and raise money online. "Show Me The Money" is for the independent artist trying to understand how hybrid video strategies (mixing retail and direct sales online) work, as well as peer-to-peer funding through social networking web sites. You will learn the tools and tactics for:
- Online Fundraising
- Audience Building
- DIWO Filmmaking
- Online Viral Campaigns and
- Self Distribution.
Learn from the experts on their new approaches to global distribution and make the movie you want to see.
MODERATOR:
- Peter Broderick - President of Paradigm Consulting - explores cutting-edge-techniques for maximizing audience and revenues.
PANELISTS:
- Danae Ringelmann, CFA: Founder of IndieGoGo - reveals new techniques, tools and tactics for filmmakers to enlist audiences for help in creating, funding and distributing their films.
- Anand Chandrasekaran - Producer of "Tapestries of Hope" - discusses raising online funding through social networking sites.
- Mark Jonathan Harris, B.A. - Academy Award Documentary Filmmaker - Executive Producer of "Spirit of the Marathon" and Producer of "Darfur Now" - examines new methods of innovative distribution.
