Summary
Learn from a top producer & film financier of high-net-worth individuals from Monaco to Switzerland!
Get a comprehensive handout detailing the most common requirements for inter-country tax treaties
As a filmmaker, one of the hardest things to do is to get financing and funding in order. There are a number a paths to take, but one of the most accessible is getting a co-producer. If you haven’t explored using international co-productions to finance your film then you are potentially leaving serious money on the table. Co-productions have become a vital strategy if you are looking to financially subsidize your film project. With some countries offering up to 40% in tax incentives, the opportunity to work with international partners has never been more appealing.
The landscape to 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 filmmaker 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. Maybe you know what it is but wouldn’t be sure when or where to start looking for an international co-pro partner? If you want to be a savvy filmmaker who knows how to unlock funds – this webinar is for you!
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! You will 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! That being said, Emma illustrated them with a lot of clarity.” -Carley B
What You'll Learn
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
Who Should Attend
- Producers who are looking to work on a co-country feature film or television production.
- Filmmakers who are looking to work on a co-country feature film or television production.
- Financiers who are looking to work on a co-country feature film or television production.
- Actors and Directors looking to understand the business behind co-country productions.
Executive
Emma is a Producer, Executive Producer and Financier. She spent several years in advising UNHWI’s (Ultra Net High Worth Individuals), based between Monaco and Switzerland, advising on the structuring of investments and assets and managing projects and teams. As an ACCA chartered accountant, Emma is trained in international finance and audit legislation with Saffery Champness.
Emma is an International Advisory Board Member for the drafted and implemented the policies and procedures required to become a UN partner which began a transition focused within film/TV.
Discovering talent and unique stories to tell is a passion for Emma.
Testimonials
“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! That being said, Emma illustrated them with a lot of clarity.” -Carley B