Join Tiffany Boyle, President of Packaging at Ramo Law PC - exclusively through Stage 32!

Learn how to attach producers, actors, directors and financing to your project!

The art of packaging—and it is an art—requires juggling many elements at the same time, but it usually comes down to three major factors—attaching a producer or production company, attaching talent (actors and director), and attaching financing. Each is its own unique process, yet at the same time, all are invariably tied to one another—your success with one will usually aid your success with the others. Beyond these three elements, understanding how to pitch your project is vital. No matter how many producers, talent, and other attachable elements you approach, none of it will come to fruition if you don’t have a good pitch and the right materials to send. So how do successfully producer or filmmaker package their project? How can you navigate politics, relationships, and the industry as a whole to secure the elements you need for success? We have you covered.

Since joining Ramo Law over a decade ago Tiffany Boyle has leveraged her business-oriented sales and packaging skills to bring hundreds of films and documentaries to fruition. Tiffany has optimized clients’ financial and business positions on over 200 - yes 200 -  films, documentaries and TV shows. 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. In addition to all these skills, Tiffany also served as a co-executive producer and brought in financing for films like OH CANADA (Paul Schrader, Cannes Palme d'Or Nominee), SOMETHING ELSE (Tribeca), THE CARD COUNTER (Paul Schrader) and ARKANSAS starring Liam Hemsworth and Vince Vaughn. She led the sales and packaging for TRAGEDY GIRLS (SXSW) and FREAKS (Toronto IFF), she brought foreign financing to ASHES IN THE SNOW (Los Angeles FF) starring Bel Powley, and she sold an autobiography to Hulu for development into a limited television series. Tiffany has seen it all when it comes to film and TV packaging and understands what filmmakers need to do to find success with this tricky process.

In this advanced level and intensive 4-session on-demand class, Tiffany will break down the best practices and the steps you should take in securing attachments in order to give your project a strong, marketable package. In her first session she will focus on the initial step you should take of attaching a producer/production company to help shepherd your project forward. Next Tiffany will walk you through how to get both significant actors and directors to pay attention and get attached to your project. In her third session she will delve into financing and teach you everything you need before you approach financiers, the different types of financing there are, and who to approach to secure funding. Finally, Tiffany will walk you how to present your project by explaining what you should pitch, how you should pitch it, and, when you get that bite of interest, what materials you should send next.

Praise for Tiffany:

"Tiffany's knowledge is impressive. It's amazing how many facets of the industry that she knows about. Excellent presenter."

- Mike D.

Session 1 – Attaching a Producer/Production Company

• Packaging Basics
  • What is packaging and why is it important?
• Different Types of Producers & Production Companies
  • Producers who can facilitate financing
  • Producers that function as a sales agent and/or distributor
  • Leveraging international ties
  • Producers with specific genre or budget level specialties
  • Actor-owned or director-owned companies
• What Producers & Companies Are a Good Fit for Your Project?
  • Smaller indie companies vs bigger names
  • How to research and build your wish list
  • Red flags to watch out for
• How to Approach Producers & Production Companies with Your Project
• Q&A with Tiffany

Session 2- Attaching Talent (Actors & Directors)

• What Directors Are a Good Fit for Your Project?
  • Looking at past slates
  • Budget levels
  • At what stage should you attach a director?
  • Making offers-is it necessary?
  • Including directors in the development process
  • How important is a director's name recognition?
• What Actors Are a Good Fit for Your Project?
  • Comedic vs. dramatic actors
  • Understanding the size of your project
  • How important is an actor's name recognition?
  • Attaching actors also as director or producer
• How to Attach Directors
  • Reaching out directly or through reps
  • Finding your connections
  • Making an offer
• How to Attach Actors
  • Reaching out directly or through reps
  • Finding your connections
  • Making an offer
• Q&A with Tiffany

Session 3- Attaching Financing

• What do You Need Before Attaching Financing?
  • The package
  • The script
  • What does a good business plan look like
  • What makes a budget attractive?
• Different Types of Equity/Financiers
  • Mezzanine
  • Debt/Loans
  • Gap
  • Tax credits/soft monies
  • Bridge
  • Development
• Who to Approach
  • What type of funding should you be looking for?
  • Using the connections you already have
  • How much should you be looking for?
  • Bringing on financiers to also operate as producers, sales agents, etc.
• How to Approach
  • The materials you need to have at the ready
  • Approaching through reps
  • Approaching directly
  • Making use of any prior connections
• Q&A with Tiffany

Session 4- How to Pitch Your Package & the Materials You Need

• Materials & Info You Should Have Beforehand
• What You Should Pitch
  • What makes a good logline?
  • Which attachments are most important?
  • Communicating what you are looking from this potential attachment?
  • The 3 questions you ALWAYS need to be able to answer
• How You Should Pitch
  • Verbal pitch vs written pitch
  • Tailoring to who you’re pitching
    • Cover letters
    • Edits to pitch deck, script, etc.
• Next Steps After the Pitch
  • Sending additional materials
  • Script, reels, etc.
  • Offers
• Q&A with Tiffany

WHAT TO EXPECT

• This class is designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced students looking to learn the ins and outs of film packaging. This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed class with significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.
• This class will consist of four sessions, each roughly two hours in duration.
• You will be watching a previously recorded class but we highly recommend doing any assignments to get the most out of the course. 

All levels of producers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to professionally package their next big project for success.

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to professionally package their next big project for success.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to professionally package their next big project for success.

Actors looking to professionally package their next big project for success.

Praise for Tiffany:

"Tiffany's knowledge is impressive. It's amazing how many facets of the industry that she knows about. Excellent presenter."

- Mike D.