The Institute for International Film Financing, San Raphael
The IIFF is coming to the North Bay! The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its successful series of educational and networking meetings at the junction of film and finance with a special premiere in the North Bay region of the Bay Area, just a short drive from San Francisco. We have teamed up with Ursa Minor Arts + Media in San Rafael (Marin County) to bring you this month’s Townhall Meeting on the evening of March 21 at their state-of-the-art facilities north of downtown San Rafael. Please find complete event details at …
http://events.filmfinancing.org/sfb/?id=032107
IIFF North Bay Townhall Meeting: San Rafael Premiere Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:00 - 10:00pm PST
Ursa Minor Arts + Media
4318 Redwood Highway
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 444-0500
LIMITED CAPACITY. Register now to secure your spot and avoid disappointment. Take advantage of IIFF’s filmmaker-friendly ONLINE REGISTRATION DISCOUNT by signing up at …
http://events.filmfinancing.org/sfb/?id=032107
This one-of-a-kind event for filmmakers and financiers follows IIFF’s proven formula and again features a powerful, highly topical lineup of outstanding presenters and expert panelists. Confirmed speakers for Wednesday evening include:
1) MARK FISHKIN, Founder & Festival Director at Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF); Founder & Executive Director at California Film Institute (including San Rafael’s Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center)
2) TIM HARRINGTON, CFP, Chairman at San Francisco Financial Planning Association (FPA); Partner at financial planning & investment management firm Marin Financial Advisors; fmr. investment banker at Barclays Capital
3) JEFFREY WEISSMAN, veteran Actor of 36 years who starred & co-starred in dozens of major movies & TV shows grossing over $ 1 billion worldwide, including “Back to the Future II & III” (with Michael J. Fox), “Pale Rider” (Clint Eastwood), “Twilight Zone: The Movie” (John Lithgow), “Diagnosis Murder” (Dick Van Dyke), “Saved by the Bell”, “Dallas” & “Max Headroom”; Director; seasoned Acting Coach at Dominican University of California, Sonoma State University, several acting studios & as guest lecturer at many colleges; Instructor at Ursa Minor Arts + Education Center
4) MARK ESSMAN, Executive Director at Marin County Visitors Bureau (includes recently established Film Coordinator office); about 20 years of experience in business associations, hospitality & event promotion; Board Member at San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
5) MITCHELL STEIN, Principal at Mitchell Stein Productions; Producer of “Dream With the Fishes” (starring David Arquette), “Christmas in the Clouds” (Graham Greene), etc.; over 2 decades of hands-on experience as independent producer in film, television & audio
6) GERALD FINTON, EA, CFP, Principal at Gerald Finton Tax & Financial; Securities Broker, Insurance Agent & Tax Accountant; professional speaker with 30+ years of experience in investing & tax planning
The full program of speakers and their topics, additional event details, and DISCOUNTED ONLINE REGISTRATION are available at http://events.filmfinancing.org/sfb/?id=032107
If you run into trouble registering online or have questions about this meeting or IIFF in general, please join our discussion mailing list at http://forum.filmfinancing.org. By participating in this interactive moderated list, you will also be able to explore –and stay in touch with– IIFF’s growing community of filmmakers and financiers!
Please support IIFF’s vital mission of “bridging the gap between filmmaking and finance,” and spread the word or bring along your friends and colleagues. This upcoming meeting marks IIFF’s premiere in San Rafael — or anywhere north of San Francisco!
By participating in Wednesday’s launch event, you can help build a vibrant community at the nexus of independent film and finance; by turning out in force, you can help us prove that there is as viable a base of film entrepreneurs in and around San Rafael as there is in Silicon Valley. IIFF is committed to conducting regular film financing meetings in the North Bay if there is enough interest on your part.
My colleagues and I would be delighted to see you on the 21st for an evening of insightful presentations, inspiring discussion, and productive networking!
Best regards,
Thomas Trenker.
P.S.: Do you or a friend have a film project or other film related venture that you would like to bring to the attention of FilmAngels, the professional angel investor group for independent film that IIFF helped launch? Don’t forget to leave an executive summary or treatment with the registration desk upon check-in.