Learn from a top producer & film financier of high-net-worth individuals from Monaco to Switzerland!

Producing a film can be a wildly expensive endeavor. One of the hardest parts is securing enough money to execute the full vision of the film. There are a number of paths to take, but one of the most accessible is getting a co-producer. The landscape of financing a film project is a difficult one and if you’re not careful you’ll be missing some of the most critical financial structures you, as filmmakers, must be aware of and know how to use! 

If you’ve heard of co-productions but still aren’t clear on what this really means in practice, you’re not harnessing the power that’s available through cross-border collaboration. If you haven’t explored using Co-Productions to finance your film then you are potentially leaving serious money on the table. Now you can educate yourself so you are aware of all the funding possibilities as you just may be surprised at the doors Co-pros open financially.

To guide you away from overlooking serious financial opportunities, we are thrilled to welcome back Emma Louise Smith, a seasoned Producer, Executive Producer and Financier with extensive experience in international finance and co-production who has worked on dozens of feature films. Emma is an International Advisory Board Member for the International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA), where she mentors producers in finance and co-production. With a background as an ACCA chartered accountant and experience advising Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI), Emma brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to guide you through the intricacies of lining up co-producers for your film

In this webinar, you will discover how co-productions can financially subsidize your film by learning the process of co-production, how to find co-producers and how to set up a co-production once you have found the right partner. You will also learn the financial structures around co-producing and as well as the legal factors to consider. You will leave this webinar better prepared to get your film funded by partnering with Co-Producers who share your vision.

PLUS!  Receive a comprehensive handout detailing the most common requirements for inter-country tax treaties

Praise for Emma:

“Emma was very warm, professional. Genuinely wanting to further our projects. She gave us tons of information.” -Betty S

“First, I'd like to say Emma's class was fantastic. She's so generous with information and tailored the subject matter to our individual projects. It felt personal and extremely relevant! If anything, I'd say going deeper into some of the more challenging subject matter such as return on investment, cash flow, and waterfalls. That being said, Emma illustrated them with a lot of clarity.” -Carley B

• How Co-Productions Work

• The co-production process

• How co-producing can benefit your film project

• Timelines 

• Timelines involved in setting up a co-production 

• From initial discussions to final agreements

• Where to Look

• The best resources and networks for finding co-production partners that align with your film’s vision

• Finance Structure 

• Financial structures of co-productions

• Maximize your funding opportunities

• Application Requirements 

• What you need to have in place to apply for co-production funding

• Documentation

• Legal considerations

• Dos and Don’ts

• Common pitfalls 

• Best practices 

• How to have a smooth process

• Q+A with Emma

“Emma was very warm, professional. Genuinely wanting to further our projects. She gave us tons of information.” -Betty S

“First, I'd like to say Emma's class was fantastic. She's so generous with information and tailored the subject matter to our individual projects. It felt personal and extremely relevant! If anything, I'd say going deeper into some of the more challenging subject matter such as return on investment, cash flow, and waterfalls. That being said, Emma illustrated them with a lot of clarity.” -Carley B