• Philippa Burgess, Partner, Creative Convergence
  
• Frank Chindamo, President and Chief Creative Officer, Fun Little Movies
• Patricia Mayer, Partner, Mitchell, Silberberg and Knupp LLP

The Internet has dramatically changed the landscape on how indie producers can get exposure for their content; but can it really help you sell for TV and film distribution? How do you sell your idea using these new tools?  Once you've sold it, what is the role of the show runner for TV or executive producer for film? What sort of work experience builds the skills required to become a successful producer? How do you get your idea produced even if you don't yet have traditional producing experience?

You must attend if you have:

• An idea that you think could be turned into a movie
• A screenplay or hot property hidden in a drawer or sitting on your desk ready to be produced
• A non-fiction book or a fiction book that you want to develop into a feature film, TV pilot, movie of the week, or cable TV show
• A project that you know will make a great film, movie, television show, or book, but just don't know where to take it
• A project you're trying to sell with no success, and don't understand why your screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, fiction book, self help book, life story or idea isn't finding the right home

Learn how to pitch and develop your screenplay, book, story or idea made into a movie, TV program, mobile or web series.

You'll learn:

• Recent trends that have changed the face of movies, television, and publishing - and present you with more opportunities than ever before.
• How to promote yourself and your content using technology
• The best work experience to accumulate to become a producer
• How to effectively pitch during the development and sale process
• Common deal terms when negotiating with a broadcast network, carrier, publisher or film studio
• Best practices for Legal and business issues when structuring a deal
• Steps to retain rights over your intellectual property and creative control  
• Key components of a "hot property" and how you can make yours one of them.
• Ways to tap into the huge new Cable TV market.
• The importance of having a clear message and a built-in audience.
• Why you are an important part of your package--and tips to maximize your talents.
• Why Hollywood Buyers Buy - What are they looking for? From whom? And what motivates them to commit to your project?
• What your literary agent may not know about Hollywood that can help you take control of your film and television rights, with your agent or publicist's blessing.
• How to assess if your material is a feature film, television movie, or television series.
• How to get in front of the right people in the right way.

This seminar from industry experts will tell you address the combination of traditional and new media strategies, how to use contacts and introductions, and to reach decision makers.

Includes pitch fest. A few selected members of the audience can give a 2 minute pitch to the speakers; and hear feedback on their ideas. See what a live pitch meeting is like! Once you register, you will be given option to apply to pitch fest by submitting your idea. Three will be selected. You can pitch your TV or Film  idea to our experts. Whether you're developing TV's next big comedy, drama, or reality show, this is your opportunity to bounce it off some of Hollywood's savvy experts.

Venue:

• Playground Media Group/Transmersive, 1813 Centinela, Santa Monica, Ca, 90404 (in media park near Olympic and Bundy)  Free parking in back after 6pm or street parking if you arrive earlier.

• $50.00   Networking dinner, open bar, workshop and program  (recommended if you want to meet speakers)
  
• $30.00    Workshop and program only, excludes dinner