A New Exclusive Webinar!

One of the industry's top independent film producers spills his secrets on how to overcome one of the biggest strategic dilemmas producers face - should you try to cast talent or raise money first for your feature film?

You're facing one of the dreaded catch-22s of our industry... what should you try to secure first for your feature film - your cast or your financing?

It can feel like you cannot have one without the other, yet you have to start somewhere.

Surely, having a great name attached to your project is bound to attract investors' attention, right? At the same time, with investor funding secured, agents' attention is much easier to grab, which will help land A-list talent for your project. Having the best of both worlds is not easy... but it's entirely possible! 

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, producer Eric Gozlan will teach you the exact strategies you need to navigate this critical scenario. Eric brings 15 years of experience as an industry insider, producer, and business developer. He will walk you through the nitty-gritty of creating a bulletproof strategy for your feature film. His 2022 film BANDIT, starring Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert and Mel Gibson is currently available on Amazon Prime, Hulu and more.

Eric will teach you how to make the key decisions that set the tone for your entire project. You will learn how to properly assess a piece of talent's value, what investors are really looking for and what casting decisions can move your project ahead. Eric will share tried and true tips and tricks when it comes to pitching investors and attracting the right talent for your feature.

You will explore the pros and cons of pursuing a cast before funding and vice-versa. But what if you were to pursue both at the same time? Eric will explore that scenario too!

Don't miss out on this exclusive chance to learn from one of the industry’s top independent film producers and walk away with a clear, actionable plan that will jumpstart your feature film project!

Want to have both a great cast and financing for you film in hand? Join the webinar to discover how! 

PRAISE FROM ERIC'S TEACHINGS: 

"Eric is a world-class producer and a great communicator. There's nobody I'd rather work with when putting an independent film together." - Sam W

The Strategy

• Which should you pursue first: cast or money?
• Pursuing cast and money both simultaneously;
• The pros and cons of one over the other;
• Setting your budget to accommodate your dream cast.

Determining the right cast

• Which roles should you cast in advance?
• What actors will help you get the money?
• Assessing actors' value;
• Common mistakes when attracting talent early.

Pitching investors & raising money

• Talking to investors successfully;
• Tips and tricks to getting the money when you don't have talent attached;
• The key elements, beyond cast, that constitute a strong package.

Making offers when scouting for talent

• Getting an agent's attention when you don't have the money;
• How much should you offer a talent;
• Pay or Play offers;
• Terms to keep in mind when making offers in development.

Q&A with Eric

All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to gain the skill of balancing budget with creative freedom.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to gain the skill of balancing budget with creative freedom.

Producers who want to gain the skill of balancing budget with creative freedom.

Actors who want to gain the skill of balancing budget with creative freedom.