You've Completed Your Pitch Deck, Now What?
Overview
Are you an independent filmmaker who has just completed your pitch deck and wondering what the next steps are? Join us for an insightful webinar titled “You Finished Your Deck, Now What?” co-hosted by Greenlit and The Gotham. This event is specifically designed for producers, directors, and screenwriters ready to move their projects from the development phase to production and beyond. Film Startup's Kevin Christoffersen and Side Street Studios' John Fessler will join Greenlit CEO Ian Grant to discuss:
• Preparing for an Investor Pitch: Gain insights into researching potential investors, crafting a compelling pitch narrative, and practicing your delivery for maximum impact.
• What to Include in Your Pitch: Discover the key elements that make a strong pitch, including market analysis, financial projections, and unique selling propositions.
• The Financing Process: Understand the different funding options available, strategies for securing initial funding, and navigating the complex landscape of film financing.
• Attaching Sales Agents: Learn about the role of sales agents, how to prepare and approach them, and the key points to cover in negotiations to secure the best possible distribution deals for your project.
Gotham Members may attend this workshop for free! Log-in to your account and RSVP from your Member Dashboard.
Panelists
Kevin Christoffersen
Film StartUp - Development Executive
Kevin Christoffersen has been working in just about every form of media for nearly 3 decades - producing content internationally across 4 continents while living in 5 countries.
He is an Educator and Development Executive of, 'Film StartUp.' In this role, Kevin guides filmmakers through the A-to-Z feature film development process with workshop courses, development labs, webinars, and consultations. A recent strategic partnership with Largo Films has introduced artificial intelligent analytics into the casting, financing, and distribution strategies within the dynamics of each of his projects.
Kevin was based in Switzerland for over 7 years as Executive Producer of World Television (WTV) managing large scale live broadcast event productions for Fortune 500 companies, United Nations agencies and NGO's including the annual WEF Davos Conference. While operating on both sides of the Atlantic, he continues to form new industry partnerships along the way…
John Fessler
Side Street Studios - Sales & Financing
John Fessler, the founder of SSS, brings a wealth of experience in finance, accounting, and media from his tenure at PwC. Leveraging this expertise, he established SSS with a vision to innovate film financing and sales. Notable collaborations include a strategic alliance with Scott Huneryager’s, Za Za Rev Motion Pictures and a co-production with Ace Pictures Entertainment. His most recent EP credits include Cyprian Films’ feature “MotherWitch” where he developed the financial model, sales estimates, and assisted in securing equity investments for principal photography in Cyprus. His partnership with Ace Pictures Entertainment includes development and financing for “Dunwich”, a horror feature written and directed by Richard Stanley.
Moderators
Ian Grant
Greenlit - Co-Founder & CEO
Ian is the co-founder and CEO of Greenlit, a film financing platform for entertainment professionals. He is also a film producer, actor, and stuntman. Prior to co-founding Greenlit, Ian was the first hire at Squire, a YC-backed company valued at $750M a fintech platform for barber shops. He previously co-founded Minorities in Film, a community-driven, creative platform that empowers underrepresented voices in the film industry.
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Location
Virtual Online
RSVP Instructions
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This class will occur virtually via Zoom. Spaces are limited.
This event will be recorded. A video replay link will be shared with registrants in the week following the event.
If you are coming with a guest, they must RSVP independently.
Contact
Questions about the event? Contact [email protected]
