PRE-PRODUCTION AND FUNDING ESSENTIALS

All panels are free and open to the public. NO TICKET REQUIRED Which concepts make the transition from idea to production? What are the steps along the way? The range of activities necessary to take a film from conception to production will be explored in this panel, including the initial development of the project, the writing process for fictional works and documentaries, the logistics of casting, crew, locations, and scheduling, and the many additional planning steps necessary before shooting begins. Funding options will be considered, including crowdfunding, deferrals, product placement, pre-sales, tax incentives, various investor models, grants, and the traditional studio route.