Bankroll Film Finance Seminar on Oct. 24th

Tom Malloy, who has a new book out about film finance called "Bankroll", is teaching an all-day seminar. Tom will share insights based on his success raising money as an actor financing his own films. My business development executive read Bankroll and is enthusiastic to be at the seminar. I'll be there, too. Tom will talk about creating a business plan, finding investors, how to get the first dollar in, and his experience raising budgets from $550k to over $10M.

Presented by Carole Lee Dean and From the Heart, the Bankroll seminar is October 24th, Saturday, 9:30am to 4:30pm, at the Lost Studio, 130 South La Brea, Los Angeles. Continental breakfast included. $79. For a 15% ScreenPlayLab discount, use the code GRANT:

http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/Indie_Film.shtml

* ScreenPlayLab Mixer on Oct. 15th...

Don't forget the ScreenPlayLab mixer is coming up this Thursday, Oct. 15th, 6pm to 9pm, in the Sidebar lounge at the elegant Regency Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. That's the swank hotel from the film Pretty Woman. More than 90 RSVPs so far. To put yourself on the list, use the online form at: www.ScreenPlayLab.com

* ScreenPlayLab Opportunities, Get Involved

I know of many member projects that need help with development, casting, locations, marketing, production and post. It may not pay anything, but it's great experience for the right person. If you want to get involved, let me know.

* Screenwriting Expo on Oct. 15th to 18th...

If you're looking for a big screenwriters conference with thousands of participants and a hundred panels and events, this is it. Register at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. $100+.

http://screenwritingexpo.com/register.html

* Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit on October 19th...

All day conference with panels of television network presidents, the president of ICM, producers, and more. Loews, Santa Monica. 9am. Oct. 19th. $495.

http://www.digitalhollywood.com/VarietySummit.html

* AFM on Nov. 4th to 11th...

The American Film Market hosts over 400 production companies, screens over 500 motion pictures, and previews 100 world premieres and thousands of new projects. In cooperation with AFI Fest Oct. 31st to Nov. 3rd. Network with 8,000 industry professionals. Seminars from 100+ industry leaders. Free seminars. Industry access $250-$795.

http://www.ifta-online.org

Don't miss the AFM Favorite Film Pitch on November 7th to 10th, part of the People's Choice Awards:

http://www.ifta-online.org/afm/favoritefilmpitch/

And, the AFM Finance Conference on Nov. 6th:

http://www.ifta-online.org/afm/seminar.asp

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