Summary
Let a top entertainment attorney show you how to package and sell your projects in this ever-changing industry.
The market for film is undergoing massive changes, so how do you, as a creator, find the funds to make your film in this evolving market?
The answer is packaging.
In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, executive producer and attorney Tiffany Boyle will explain exactly what packaging is and how you can use this financial vehicle to get your film or TV project produced and sold NOW.
In this information-packed webinar, you'll learn the basics of packaging as well as what type of projects distributors are looking for, what genres are pre-sold the most, and how you can access the sales agents and distributors to make it happen.
As the President of Packaging and Sales at Ramo Law, Tiffany has packaged hundreds of films and documentaries. She has served as a Co-Executive Producer and brought in financing for films SOMETHING ELSE (Tribeca) and ARKANSAS starring Liam Hemsworth and Vince Vaughn. She led the sales and packaging for TRAGEDY GIRLS (SXSW) and FREAKS (TIFF), she brought foreign financing to ASHES IN THE SNOW (LAFF) starring Bel Powley, and she sold an autobiography to HULU for development into a limited television series.
Tiffany knows the latest industry trends filmmakers can use to finance their projects and will do a deep dive into the types of projects currently being packaged. Plus, she'll give an overview on pre-sales, tax incentives, and how you, as a filmmaker, can turn this into the capital to get your film produced.
She will discuss the ever-evolving market and how to navigate it as a filmmaker. From finding material, acquiring scripts and projects, attaching talent, getting pre-sales to convert into actual money for your film, and getting tax rebates/incentives.
Getting a movie off the ground is a multi-layered, intricate, complex job, but Tiffany will show you how achievable it can be when you know how to put together a great package. Join us as we simplify the process so you can finance and bring your film to audiences worldwide.
What You'll Learn
The Basics of Packaging
- What is packaging
- What a sales agent does
- What a distributor does
- What is a pre-sale, and what the process is like to get one
Attaching Talent & Directors That Move the Needle
- How to attach a bankable actor
- What actors, talent, and directors matter internationally
- Attaching directors and other talent to progress your project
Tax Incentives and Other Ways to Finance
- What is a tax rebate/incentive
- Other strategies to independently finance
Common Mistakes & What's Selling Now
- What common mistakes up and coming writers make
- What genres are in demand internationally
New Trends In Funding
Q&A with Tiffany
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn about packaging and how to use it for your next project.
All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn about packaging and how to use it for your next project.
Producers looking to learn about packaging and how to use it for your next project.
Actors looking to learn about packaging and how to use it for your next project.
Executive
Since joining Ramo Law in 2009, Tiffany Boyle has leveraged her business-oriented sales and packaging skills to bring hundreds of films and documentaries to fruition. Tiffany connects filmmakers with producers, co-producers, executive producers, co-finance partners, distributors, agencies and other industry representatives. Since 2018 alone, Tiffany has optimized clients’ financial and business positions in more than 35 films and documentaries. Through her critical review of content and strategic use of Ramo Law resources, Tiffany creates successful content packaging that bridges the needs of both client and industry demands.
Recently, Tiffany served as a Co-Executive Producer and brought in financing for films SOMETHING ELSE (Tribeca 2019) and ARKANSAS” starring Liam Hemsworth and Vince Vaughn. She led the sales and packaging for TRAGEDY GIRLS (SXSW 2017) and FREAKS (Toronto IFF 2018), she brought foreign financing to ASHES IN THE SNOW (Los Angeles FF 2018) starring Bel Powley, and she sold an autobiography to Hulu for development into a limited television series.
Experienced with project budgets ranging from micro-sized to $30 million, Tiffany has helped to establish and expand these high-value sales and packaging resources, uniquely accessed outside of the traditional management company and agency model. With her vast experience, Tiffany has been able to help foreign production companies and investors create a foothold in the US marketplace.