If there’s one basic, all-encompassing piece of advice to take away from the Ifp Week 2019 panel “Where Do We Go From Here?” concerning those crippling migraines known as tax incentives it’s this: Talk to someone. Even if you’re that rare filmmaker with a head for business, tax incentives can be mind-foggingly complicated. “Talk to someone” and variations on it are uttered again and again by the three panelists and their moderator, John Hadity, an industry veteran who knows as much about the subject as they do. “All the programs, they sound familiar,” Hadity said. “But […]...
- 9/20/2019
- by Matt Prigge
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
If there’s one basic, all-encompassing piece of advice to take away from the Ifp Week 2019 panel “Where Do We Go From Here?” concerning those crippling migraines known as tax incentives it’s this: Talk to someone. Even if you’re that rare filmmaker with a head for business, tax incentives can be mind-foggingly complicated. “Talk to someone” and variations on it are uttered again and again by the three panelists and their moderator, John Hadity, an industry veteran who knows as much about the subject as they do. “All the programs, they sound familiar,” Hadity said. “But […]...
- 9/20/2019
- by Matt Prigge
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
FilmNation COO Milan Popelka tells Arab producers that there’s more money out there than good projects, but that capital is very specific in what it’s looking for.
Dubai Film Market’s finance panel told a packed audience of Arab filmmakers and producers that there is an untapped well of financing out there for those disciplined enough do their homework, be realistic and focus on universally resonant stories.
“The good news right now is that capital is a commodity. There is more money out there looking to find good projects than there is good product,” insisted Milan Popelka, chief operating officer of leading production and sales outfit FilmNation Entertainment. “So if you can put together good material, you’re in a really great spot. But that capital is very specific in what it is looking for.”
“It is really important to understand whom it is you are sitting across the table from,” advised [link=nm...
Dubai Film Market’s finance panel told a packed audience of Arab filmmakers and producers that there is an untapped well of financing out there for those disciplined enough do their homework, be realistic and focus on universally resonant stories.
“The good news right now is that capital is a commodity. There is more money out there looking to find good projects than there is good product,” insisted Milan Popelka, chief operating officer of leading production and sales outfit FilmNation Entertainment. “So if you can put together good material, you’re in a really great spot. But that capital is very specific in what it is looking for.”
“It is really important to understand whom it is you are sitting across the table from,” advised [link=nm...
- 12/11/2016
- ScreenDaily
The mission of the Minority Independent Producers Summit (Mips) to help level the playing field for underrepresented communities has struck a cord with serious industry leaders and are joining forces to help promote and advocate increased participation by independent producers from those of color, Lgbt, women and those with disabilities in the worlds of film, television and digital media. The non-profit organization is proud to announce new sponsorship agreements with leading cable giant, HBO as well as SAG-aftra, The Producers Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America, for its inaugural launch in NYC this month.
“The Mips progressive plan of action is the first of its kind to present premium opportunities for the underrepresented communities within the entertainment industry,” says Anre Garrettt, producer and founding partner of Mips “Mips is excited to have joined forces with such important industry leaders as HBO, SAG-aftra, WGA, PGA, Ifp who support the same cause.”
“ The Writers Guild of America, East is dedicated to increasing diversity not just in the ranks of film, television and new media creators, but also in the stories they tell. We applaud the Minority Independent Producers Summit for creating a venue for the people who make up this industry to come together and broaden the discourse.” Dana Weissman, Director of Programs, Writers Guild of America, East
“SAG-aftra is proud to support Mips (Minority Independent Producers Summit) in its inaugural year and are thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with the summit attendees so we can work as effectively as possible together towards our shared goal of a truly inclusive media and entertainment industry.” -- (Adam Moore, SAG-aftra)
As sponsoring partner of the first day of Mips Summit, HBO will be hosting the moderated panel discussion, “What does Diversity in Media today truly mean? And to whom?”, slated for opening day, June 25th at HBO media center and will present a special Mips Chat on June 27 th at Mist Harlem.
The Producers Guild of America will present “Perspective (or A Matter of Perspective)” with panelists including: Julie Dash (producer, director, writer and author); María Agui Carter(producer, director, writer, as well as former chair of Nalip and staff producer at Wgbh); Lauren Grant (producer, multi-Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, PGA member and former chair of Bdc and at Firelight Media) and will be moderated by Rachel Watanabe-Batton: Producer, Vice Chair of PGA East as well as Diversity Committee Chair and Co-Chair of PGA Women’s Impact Network
Some of the Mips Guest Speakers & Workshop Facilitators include: Damian Benders, Svp SnagFilms; John Hadity, Evp Entertainment Partners Financial Solutions; Jamie Wilkinson, CEO Vhxtv; Richard Guay, Producer, Founder Passion First Funding Portal; and Jorge Rivera , Producer and Screenwriter, just to name a few.
Currently, the non-profit organization is supported by a league of renowned Advisory Board members including: John Quiñones, producer / actor / writer / host of ABC’s Primetime and "Good Morning America”; Molly Smith , Exec Producer The Blind Side, P.S. I Love You; Elizabeth Gardner Potter, Producer Former Co-Owner NY International Latino Film Festival; Jamal Joseph, Writer / Director for Black Starz, HBO, Fox TV, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros, and A&E; and many others.
Mips 2014 conference will run from June 25 – 27, 2014 at Tribeca Cinemas and Mist Harlem in NYC. Each program within the conference has been designed to help open doors, boost collaborations, create opportunities, help break the distribution blockade, and provide insight and guidance on acquisition and funding.
Founding members Melanie Walters is an Emmy® award-winning producer, Sheila Quann, partner of Hard Headed Media; Anre Garrett, producer and founder of Hard Headed Media, along with Susan Schein, industry veteran and Founding Director of the award-winning Entertainment Industry Incubator.
About Minority Independent Producers Summit
A non-profit organization committed to furthering the growth and development of minority independent producers and content creators from underrepresented communities such as those of color, Lgbt, women and those with disabilities. More info at: www.MIPSummit.com...
“The Mips progressive plan of action is the first of its kind to present premium opportunities for the underrepresented communities within the entertainment industry,” says Anre Garrettt, producer and founding partner of Mips “Mips is excited to have joined forces with such important industry leaders as HBO, SAG-aftra, WGA, PGA, Ifp who support the same cause.”
“ The Writers Guild of America, East is dedicated to increasing diversity not just in the ranks of film, television and new media creators, but also in the stories they tell. We applaud the Minority Independent Producers Summit for creating a venue for the people who make up this industry to come together and broaden the discourse.” Dana Weissman, Director of Programs, Writers Guild of America, East
“SAG-aftra is proud to support Mips (Minority Independent Producers Summit) in its inaugural year and are thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with the summit attendees so we can work as effectively as possible together towards our shared goal of a truly inclusive media and entertainment industry.” -- (Adam Moore, SAG-aftra)
As sponsoring partner of the first day of Mips Summit, HBO will be hosting the moderated panel discussion, “What does Diversity in Media today truly mean? And to whom?”, slated for opening day, June 25th at HBO media center and will present a special Mips Chat on June 27 th at Mist Harlem.
The Producers Guild of America will present “Perspective (or A Matter of Perspective)” with panelists including: Julie Dash (producer, director, writer and author); María Agui Carter(producer, director, writer, as well as former chair of Nalip and staff producer at Wgbh); Lauren Grant (producer, multi-Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, PGA member and former chair of Bdc and at Firelight Media) and will be moderated by Rachel Watanabe-Batton: Producer, Vice Chair of PGA East as well as Diversity Committee Chair and Co-Chair of PGA Women’s Impact Network
Some of the Mips Guest Speakers & Workshop Facilitators include: Damian Benders, Svp SnagFilms; John Hadity, Evp Entertainment Partners Financial Solutions; Jamie Wilkinson, CEO Vhxtv; Richard Guay, Producer, Founder Passion First Funding Portal; and Jorge Rivera , Producer and Screenwriter, just to name a few.
Currently, the non-profit organization is supported by a league of renowned Advisory Board members including: John Quiñones, producer / actor / writer / host of ABC’s Primetime and "Good Morning America”; Molly Smith , Exec Producer The Blind Side, P.S. I Love You; Elizabeth Gardner Potter, Producer Former Co-Owner NY International Latino Film Festival; Jamal Joseph, Writer / Director for Black Starz, HBO, Fox TV, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros, and A&E; and many others.
Mips 2014 conference will run from June 25 – 27, 2014 at Tribeca Cinemas and Mist Harlem in NYC. Each program within the conference has been designed to help open doors, boost collaborations, create opportunities, help break the distribution blockade, and provide insight and guidance on acquisition and funding.
Founding members Melanie Walters is an Emmy® award-winning producer, Sheila Quann, partner of Hard Headed Media; Anre Garrett, producer and founder of Hard Headed Media, along with Susan Schein, industry veteran and Founding Director of the award-winning Entertainment Industry Incubator.
About Minority Independent Producers Summit
A non-profit organization committed to furthering the growth and development of minority independent producers and content creators from underrepresented communities such as those of color, Lgbt, women and those with disabilities. More info at: www.MIPSummit.com...
- 6/25/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Exclusive: Shirley MacLaine is set to star and Alan Arkin and Vera Farmiga are negotiating to star in the Sue Kramer-directed indie feature The Locals. The film puts a contemporary spin on the Romeo and Juliet tale by injecting a Jewish/Italian twist. Kramer wrote the script. eOne Entertainment is selling foreign territories, and production starts in the Bronx later this fall. “These two cultures have so much in common,” Kramer said. “Love of gab, love of food, they talk with their hands, and they feed you with guilt.” The film will be produced by Grow Pictures’ Jill Footlick, Curious Pictures’ Marina Grasic and Kramer through her Bella Films banner. Curious is co-financing with private-equity partners and Uas. John Hadity will be exec producer alongside Movie Package Company’s Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield. Kramer is repped by Wme and Brillstein, MacLaine and Arkin by ICM, and Farmiga by CAA.
- 9/12/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Despite a credit crunch that has wealthy investors hiding cash under their mattresses rather than risking it on films and Wall Street retreating from financing studio slates, Hollywood isn't running out of money.
Witness James Janowitz of Pryor Cashman. The attorney is buttoning up a $250 million structured finance arrangement -- including money from hedge funds -- that will help pay for the production of a dozen films.
"The market isn't as strong as it once was, but there is activity, and the structures make sense as long as they don't unduly favor the studio or producer," Janowitz says.
In short, a film-finance bubble that pumped billions into Hollywood during the first few years of the new millennium has popped, but the show is going on with new -- and a few old -- players.
Foreign investors and government entities, including U.S. states and foreign territories offering incentives, have taken up some of the slack.
Witness James Janowitz of Pryor Cashman. The attorney is buttoning up a $250 million structured finance arrangement -- including money from hedge funds -- that will help pay for the production of a dozen films.
"The market isn't as strong as it once was, but there is activity, and the structures make sense as long as they don't unduly favor the studio or producer," Janowitz says.
In short, a film-finance bubble that pumped billions into Hollywood during the first few years of the new millennium has popped, but the show is going on with new -- and a few old -- players.
Foreign investors and government entities, including U.S. states and foreign territories offering incentives, have taken up some of the slack.
- 8/27/2009
- by By Georg Szalai and Paul Bond
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amid the rubble of the contracting indie film sector, Df Indie Studios is raising its banner with plans to finance and distribute 10-12 films a year, each budgeted at as much as $10 million. The new outfit also is promising to be more producer- and investor-friendly.
Mary Dickinson and Charlene Fisher, both experienced in structuring entertainment ventures, spent two years researching opportunities and pitfalls in the arena before putting the company together. They have raised $100 million in capital from private investors, backed by $150 million in guarantees from output deals they are assembling and expect to announce shortly.
The Dfis co-founders said they will be working with a group of producers -- all agreeing to the same deal terms -- that includes Ted Hope and Anne Carey's This Is That Prods., Ridley and Tony Scott's Scott Free, Samara Koffler's RedBone Films and Jennifer Fox.
However, a spokesman for Scott...
Mary Dickinson and Charlene Fisher, both experienced in structuring entertainment ventures, spent two years researching opportunities and pitfalls in the arena before putting the company together. They have raised $100 million in capital from private investors, backed by $150 million in guarantees from output deals they are assembling and expect to announce shortly.
The Dfis co-founders said they will be working with a group of producers -- all agreeing to the same deal terms -- that includes Ted Hope and Anne Carey's This Is That Prods., Ridley and Tony Scott's Scott Free, Samara Koffler's RedBone Films and Jennifer Fox.
However, a spokesman for Scott...
- 6/14/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- "There's a new (film) financing economy out there," exclaimed John Hadity, Miramax Films executive vp motion picture and television production finance, on the state of film financing amidst a continually uncertain economy. "You sometimes have to give up some more control than in the past, because there are more people financing with split rights." Responsible for a portfolio of Miramax production budgets valued in excess of $3.75 billion, Hadity was one of a handful of top guns from the worlds of film, cable television, branded entertainment and the home entertainment world who came out Thursday night for a panel discussion on the future of film and TV financing in the post pre-sales world. The event was hosted by the Producers Guild of America East and The Hollywood Reporter. "There is an enormous trend to do equity (financing) deals," Hadity said. While this means movies can still get financed despite some dried-up foreign money sources, filmmakers must now provide more proof that a project has the potential to be a success, he said.
- 9/22/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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