{"product_id":"think-like-an-entrepreneur-how-to-be-profitable-on-a-sub-1-million-film-in-the-latin-american-market-with-a-film-case-study","title":"Think Like an Entrepreneur - How to Be Profitable on a Sub-$1 Million Film in the Latin American Market - With a Film Case Study","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAs an independent filmmaker or producer, you likely start working on a new endeavor for creative reasons—the chance to tell an amazing story, build worlds, create something of cultural value. Yet this is, of course, not the only element of filmmaking. Like it or not, your independent film is not just a creative endeavor; it’s also a business. You’re sourcing financing and bringing in investors, building a team, and creating a property that will (hopefully) ultimately make money not only in the present, but for years to come. In short, you’re not just a making a piece of art; you’re also running a business. To operate successfully in the world of independent film and continue to make films that you’re proud of, you need to be able to think like an entrepreneur and understand the dynamics and the relation between financing, distribution and recoupment of film investments. Further, you need to open up your creative mindset to the myriad opportunities available all over the world including hot markets found throughout Latin America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe business side of films is often especially difficult for filmmakers and creative producers, but the more you understand, the better your chances of finding a production partner or investor to take your vision forward. Latin American film production is booming right now, diverse with a variety of production hubs all over the region. Big budget international films shoot alongside local films with relatively low budgets, all created for both local and international audiences. Working in the Latin American market, especially with films in the sub-$1MM range can offer you opportunities you haven't thought of before and give you a path to profitability. But to take advantage of this surging market, you need to understand the variety of production and financing options available and how to tap into them. Whether it's hard money, soft money or other methods toward financing and securing the necessary pieces to greenlight your project, getting a handle on the in's and out's of how to proceed will put you in a powerful and advantageous position. Understanding and executing this business model will open new doors to other productions around the world and serve to create a portfolio of proof that will serve as a calling card moving forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Zannoni is an international business specialist for Fintage House, the world's most respected company for revenue and rights protection for industry professionals and companies. \u003c\/strong\u003eDavid negotiates agreements for films and television series and is involved in business development and relationship management specifically in the US, Latin America and $ope. As an international film business specialist David is continuously present to make deals and speak at international film markets, festivals and conferences, including: the \u003cstrong\u003eCannes Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, the American Film Market (AFM), Ventana Sur, the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM),\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eToronto International Film Festival (TIFF),\u003c\/strong\u003e and travels regularly to the United States, the Netherlands, Europe, and all over Latin America. \u003cem\u003eDavid is intimately familiar with how independent films are financed and made profitable all over the world and will share what he knows exclusively about the Latin American market with the Stage 32 community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid will focus on the Latin American market and walk you through what you need to know to finance your independent film, $1MM or less, and leave profitable.\u003c\/strong\u003e He will begin by explaining what a $1MM or under budget looks like in the Latin American region and whether it’s considered a small film. He’ll delve into how film financing works specifically in Latin America, including a breakdown of \u003cstrong\u003esoft money sources versus hard money sources\u003c\/strong\u003e, local vs international productions, forming a co-production as a financing tool, \u003cstrong\u003etax and location incentives\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etaking advantage of government support, and working with film commissions\u003c\/strong\u003e. He will highlight how Latin American film financing is different compared to other regions and how both Spanish speaking and English speaking content works within the region and will go over the notable platforms and TV channels available as well as how they differ. David will outline the production capacities in the region, including fo\u003cstrong\u003er in-house production, co-productions, production servicing, and work-for hire\u003c\/strong\u003e. He will then teach you what specifically Latin America can offer foreign productions, including incentives, co-productions, talent, and shooting locations. He will also discuss how Latin America has its eye on the US, Spain, and the rest of Europe. David will explain \u003cstrong\u003ehow to approach your film as an asset\u003c\/strong\u003e, how to see yourself as an entrepreneur, and how to see filmmaking as a business. David will then go over the \u003cstrong\u003econtinental circle of financing, distribution, and investment recoupment\u003c\/strong\u003e and will explain how revenue and right management works as well as managing your recoupment. He will spend time delving \u003cstrong\u003einto Latin American film contracts, including distribution agreements, CAM agreements, and sales agency agreement\u003c\/strong\u003es. David will ultimately illustrate whether Latin American films can be profitable and how, and analyze with you when a Latin American film can be considered successful, whether it breaks even or finds profitability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus, David will show a case study of a real $1MM Latin American film to illustrate how a film of this leve l can be profitable and exactly how the money flows through from beginning to end.\u003c\/strong\u003e He’ll show financing documents and spreadsheets to illustrate the financing structure and demonstrate how money flows in and out. Through this detailed and practical demonstration, you will leave with strategies and a deep understanding of how to approach your own $1MM film as an entrepreneur and build a finance structure that will leave you and your investors profitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Stage 32 Webinar is Part 2 in David’s \"Think Like an Entrepreneur\" series. \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars\/How-to-Be-Profitable-on-a-1-Million-or-Under-Film-in-the-US-Market\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to check out David’s webinar on being profitable in US marketplace with a sub-$1MM film and \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars\/How-to-Be-Profitable-on-a-Sub-EUR-1-Million-Film-in-the-European-Market-With-a-Film-Case-Study\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to check out his webinar on being profitable in the European marketplace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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 David'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=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"David is incredible and lovely and clearly knows his stuff.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e- Cynthia P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"Eye-opening information. A no-brainer approach that wouldn't be so obvious to the uninitiated.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e- Gary O.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"By far, the best class I've seen on the subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003eKirk K.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"David is a fantastic teacher. 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