Summary: Developed and presented by producer/attorney Darlene Cypser, the purpose of this seminar is to give filmmakers the information and tools they need to develop movie projects and prepare them for production. See the outline below for a list of the topics to be covered.

Materials: All attendees will receive a CD-R of forms, spreadsheets and other documents covered in this seminar.

Fee: $50.00

Schedule: Saturday, March 15, 2008 7-9 pm

If you would like to be notified the next time this program is given, please send e-mail ifilm@infernofilm.com

Location: Asgard/Warrior Quest Studio, 2129 South Sheridan Blvd. Unit B, Denver, Colorado (just south of Evans between Rosemary's and Target)

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How to Register: Register and pay online via Paypal or print this form and mail it in with a check or money order. Advance registration is required to pay by check or credit card. Registration at the door will by cash only. Registration for this seminar is limited to 20 attendees. Don't miss out!

Seminar Outline

• Script
  • What makes a good story?
  • What makes a salable movie?
  • Copyright issues
    • Licensing screenplays v. Work-for-hire
    • Book adaptations
    • Registering the screenplay
  • Length
  
  
• Breaking down the Script
  • cast
  • props
  • costumes
  • equipment
  
  
• Locations
  • Finding
  • Permits
  • Contracts
  
  
• Putting your Team Together: Cast & Crew
  • Finding
  • Hiring
  • Contracts (work-for-hire)
  • Name and Likeness Releases
  
  
• Scheduling
  
  
• Drafting a Budget
  • What to include
  • Where to find the numbers
  • Format
  
  
• Financing
  • What rocks to look under
  • Investors' motivations
  • How to impress investors
  
  
• Forming a Production Company
  • Why?
  • What?
  • How?
  
  
• Promotion in Pre-production: What's that Buzz?