{"product_id":"how-to-work-with-sales-agents-to-get-your-film-made","title":"How To Work With Sales Agents To Get Your Film Made","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/stage32top.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003eLearn from entertainment lawyer and producer Elizabeth Kormanova, who has helped close \u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #42C2CB;\"\u003efinancing for\u003c\/span\u003e the movies THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER, PINOCCHIO, THE CARD COUNTER, MAY DECEMBER, LEE and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 194, 203); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll receive a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSales Agency Term Sheet Template, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistribution Deal Memo Template, and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyalty Report Template to help on your next project!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-sale financing of a feature film involves working with a sales agent to secure distribution agreements with international buyers BEFORE the film is even produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizing pre-sales is a crucial component in film financing that can contribute directly to the success of your movie.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-sales financing is usually navigated by financial specialists called sales agents. This is how many independent films get financed and made and \u003cstrong\u003eStage 32 is here to show you how it's done. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBy understanding the importance of the role of a sales agent and how to utilize pre-sales film financing, filmmakers can not only secure the necessary funds but also gain valuable market validation and mitigate financial risks. But there are things to consider when trying to secure pre-sales financing. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWhen do you need to consider pre-sale financing? How do you find a sales agent that is a good match for your project? How do you approach a sales agent and negotiate your deal? And, once you’ve completed your film, how can you ensure it receives wide distribution? 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Elizabeth has worked on the financial closings of the feature films \u003cstrong\u003eTHE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, PINOCCHIO directed by Matteo Garrone, THE CARD COUNTER directed by Paul Schrader, MAY DECEMBER directed by Todd Haynes, LEE directed by Ellen Kuras, and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth is excited to share her abundant insight on this topic exclusively with the Stage 32 community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will learn how to assess your financial plan utilizing pre-sale financing and how to coordinate it with other potential funding sources, such as equity, grants, or tax incentives. You will also learn how to prepare your sales materials, how to collaborate with sales agents and buyers to create a comprehensive marketing and distribution plan and how to maximize the revenue potential of your film and keep track of the results. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eThere will be a Q\u0026amp;A with Elizabeth where you’ll be able to ask her specific questions and receive her guidance on how to best approach your own work with sales agents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to help you navigate pre-sale financing and working with a sales agent on your next project. 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