{"product_id":"how-to-attach-a-director-to-your-project-to-get-investors-and-execs-interested","title":"How to Attach a Director to Your Project to Get Investors and Execs Interested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15__2__5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: large;\"\u003eLearn from Aimee Schoof, a producer of over 35 feature films including THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES and the upcoming QUEEN OF THE RING. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe know how passionate you are about your projects. But no matter how passionate you are and no matter how fantastic your script is, it’s not easy to stand out to investors and executives. But attaching a notable or exciting director to your project can make a big difference. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #cccccc;\"\u003eFinding a director with a good reputation or recent buzz that believes in your project and wants to helm it can add a level of legitimacy that will allow you to break through from a saturated marketplace and get the attention your project deserves. However, \u003cstrong\u003efinding the right director and bringing him or her on board can often require a bit of finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eOften when filmmakers consider attaching talent to a project, they think more of actors. No doubt attaching a famous actor to your project can help boost its profile, but attaching a great or exciting director can boost it in an even more powerful way and can give potential stakeholders more confidence that the final product will end up great. This is something an actor usually can’t guarantee, no matter how famous they are. From a producing perspective, there are a lot of similarities in the approaches of attaching an actor and director, but there are key differences as well. When you attach a director, you’re handing over the keys to a project you’re passionate about and allowing them to take it in their own direction. It can be a scary or difficult position, but finding a director who’s the right fit and who will add a level of gravitas or buzz might be what it takes to get your project made. Let’s discuss how to make that happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAimee Schoof is the co-founder of Intrinsic Value Films and a veteran film producer with 35 features under her belt. Of those 35, 9 have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, four at the Tribeca Film Festival, three at SXSW, and one each at LA Film Festival, Toronto, Venice, New York FF, New Directors\/New Films, and Berlinale, to name a few.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aimee’s company develops, produces and sells independent films that have been distributed worldwide, have won many awards and been honored with numerous nominations. Accolades include winning a \u003cstrong\u003eSloan Sundance Award\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eSundance Special Grand Jury Prize. \u003c\/strong\u003eAimee’s work has led her to be \u003cstrong\u003enominated five times by Film Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e as a producer. She is currently both a \u003cstrong\u003eSundance and Film Independent Fellow\u003c\/strong\u003e and has worked in international sales attending all major markets, and regularly lecturing on film finance and production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003eExclusively for Stage 32 in \u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #cccccc;\"\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e on-demand webinar, Aimee will teach you how to find the right director for your project and what you need to do to bring them on board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003e She’ll show you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ehow to build your director wish list\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ehow to find the next hot directors before they’re out of your budget or reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003e. She’ll then give you tips on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ehow to initially approach a director\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003e you’re interested in, whether it’s through them directly, through their reps or through your own network. Aimee will also explain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ehow she pitches her own projects to get directors excited to come on board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003e. She will discuss the legalities of attaching a director and show you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ea real shopping agreement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: medium;\"\u003e she uses to help seal the deal, and will finally go over h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eow you can use your newly attached director to your advantage to help sell your film or bring in partners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough her career, Aimee has helped attach many directors to her projects and understands the steps that need to be taken to make this process smooth and beneficial.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003ePraise for Aimee’s Previous Stage 32 Webinars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I've taken many Stage 32 webinars and they've all been wonderful, but Aimee's had me ready to run through a wall! 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