THE LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 24, 2012: INDEPENDENT FILM FINANCE STRATEGIES
With Akua Boyenne, Esq.
This workshop is designed to give emerging filmmakers a broad understanding of how independent feature films are funded. It is essential that filmmakers have a solid Financing Plan in place before starting to raise financing for the film. Since every film is different you must explore the various avenues of film financing and determine which ones are appropriate for your film. In this workshop, we will start by looking at Private Equity and the issues related to investor financing. Next, we will explore State Tax Incentives and the difference between tax credits and cash rebates. Then we will look at the elements you need in place to take advantage of Presales and how to monetize Presales. And finally, we will discuss when to use and how to maximize your Crowd Funding campaign.
AGAPE INTERNATIONAL
JANUARY 15, 2012: ENTERTAINMENT LAW BASED ON SPIRITUAL
PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES
With Akua Boyenne, Esq.
Are You an Actor, Producer, Director, Writer or desire to be in “The Business”?
Well, this workshop is for You! Through a legal contract you will learn Entertainment Law, Spiritual Principles and how to: Combine Spiritual Practices with Entertainment Law, Negotiate the Deal Points of a Contract, Manifest More Money, Create a Deal to Reflect Your Gifts & Talents and So Much More!
FILMMAKERS LEGAL & BUSINESS WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 5, 2011: INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES
With Akua Boyenne, Esq.
Akua, an entertainment attorney specializing in motion picture and television transactions, will survey various strategies for distributing independent feature films. She’ll start by discussing the importance of obtaining U.S. theatrical distribution, even a limited release, as it drives DVD, VOD, TV and foreign sales. Next, she’ll discuss using a producer’s representative to create a successful film festival strategy, and when is the right time to hire a foreign sales agent to take your film to film markets (e.g. AFM and Cannes). Finally, she’ll examine the various methods and platforms of self-distribution.
LA TALK RADIO
October 23, 2011: When to Form a Limited Liability Company
With Akua Boyenne, Esq.
Filmmakers frequently form a Limited Liability Companies (LLC) to produce and own their film. Akua will discuss the best time to form a LLC for your film and also discuss the benefits. You will learn the LLC combines the best characteristics of corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships and creates one of the most popular business structures in use today. It is ideal for the filmmaker who is looking for the limited liability aspects of a corporation and the partnership advantage of pass-through taxation.