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Raindance LA Producers' Certificate Course

WHAT A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCER NEEDS TO KNOW

On Tuesday March 5th,* join producer/director Julia Verdin's*celebrated*online and in person course on producing films and television.

"This course is perfect for writers or directors who want to produce their own work,*or anyone who wants to update their producing knowledge with the latest information and practical tips."

Julia Verdin (producer*Stander, The Merchant Of Venice)*​
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Business Plan* *

Producers need*to approach the financing and production of any project like any business and first up, you need a business plan.* Learn how to create a business plan for your film, what needs to be in it and how to make it attractive. *

****Marketing & Selling**
You’ll learn about the key elements needed to sell a film effectively and how to get your film visible in a crowded market place. You'll learn the best ways to create an effective marketing and distribution strategy, and how*to maximize a film’s revenue potential - while you protect yourself from your revenue going into someone else’s pocket rather than yours.


Budgeting & Scheduling* *
As a producer you are responsible for keeping on budget:*you can hire a line producer to make a budget for you but you need to understand how a budget gets made up, what the big ticket items are.* If you need to bring a budget down- how can you do that and still make a good film?* You’ll also learn basics of scheduling and ways to schedule smartly and keep your budget down.
GUEST SPEAKER: CHARLES BERG*- TOP LINE PRODUCER

*Legals**
Learn about chain of title and protecting your IP;* how to hire*cast and crew and other types of contracts you will need;* how to set up an*LLC and what’s involved.* You'll learn about overall production legal and what’s involved.
*GUEST SPEAKER:*LUANNE MORROW* -*ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY*

*Financing**
Explore the different ways to fund films and TV projects - you'll need to know the options and the many other approaches to funding your project that might give you more control and a better chance at making profits. You'll also learn*how to mitigate your investors' risks and give them the best chance to maximize profits.
GUEST SPEAKER:*JASON PIETTE*-*PRODUCER

If you have any questions about this course, contact us at losangeles@raindance.org.
 
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