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              International Coproduction (London)

              How to structure a creatively rewarding and financially successful international feature film co-production.

              Sat 6th Feb 2010 and Sun 7th Feb 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30
              London (tbc)

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              Workshop Objectives

              This course will teach you how to put together an international feature film co-production, whilst avoiding pitfalls.

              Who Should Attend

              Anyone who is thinking of producing a feature film (both documentary and drama) and wants to look at raising international finance.

              Workshop Overview

              In today ever more competitive film financing market producers need to look beyond their borders for co-producing partners and the finance they bring. It is a good time for UK producers to look beyond their national borders for co-producing partners and the financial, logistical and cultural assets they bring. This course is designed to guide you through the process.

              • Identifying suitable co-producing countries
              • Current co-production treaties with the UK
              • International Film Finance – Tax incentives and more
              • How to attracting an appropriate co-production partner – creative/financial
              • How to maintain this relationship
              • Co-production markets, film festivals and markets
              • Co-production agreements
              • Managing the paperwork and bureaucracy
              • Structuring the finance for your project
              • How to keep your films artistic integrity whilst still attracting international film finance
              • How to make films that work in the global marketplace

              A CD-Rom will be given to each student with handouts including sample co-production agreements, guides to International Film Finance and Finance Plans.

              Tutors Biography

              Rebecca Knapp is a BAFTA nominated and award-winning film and television producer, who has lecturing in film and television production for the past seven years.

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              What people are saying

              “Fantastic, if all courses were like this the British film industry would be back to the golden years. Becky is a tribute to the industry.”

              “Great balance of information and experience based examples. Good pace. Great provision of resources and materials. Approachable. Good possibilities for group discussions and questions.”

              “Excellent course. Would recommend. Thank you.”

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              International Coproduction – £230*

              * Please note that this is a proforma invoice amount as the Vision Pictures VAT Number is pending.

              Dates: Sat 6th Feb 2010 and Sun 7th Feb 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30

              Location: London (tbc)

              Stock Available: 12

              Order International Co-production Per Person @ £230.00

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              Bursaries

              All UK applicants may be eligible to apply for a Skillset bursary for all Vision courses.

              Please go to http://www.skillset.org/funding/ for more information.

              All Scottish applicants may be eligible to apply for a Skillset bursary for all Vision courses.

              Please go to http://www.skillset.org/uk/scotland/trainingfund/ for more information.