MASTER CLASSES
MAKING THE DEAL – KNOWING WHAT
MATTERS
Sponsored by Prudential
SAT 6/15 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | LOEWS HOTEL,
AMERICANA 1
Instructors: Entertainment lawyers Lisa Davis, Marcie Cleary and Sean Jefferson — Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
This master class covers the common legal issues and major deal points that should be addressed when producing an independent motion picture from the perspectives of talent, producers and financiers. Topics will include an explanation of revenue waterfalls, maintaining creative control and the importance of clarity regarding the rights acquired.
PRODUCING FILM AND TELEVISION
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Sponsored by Prudential
SUN 6/16 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | LOEWS HOTEL, AMERICANA 1
Instructor: Datari Turner, Producer (Shut Up and Dribble, A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.)
This master class provides an overview and will cover the following: the role of a producer, finding the right script, raising money, attaching talent, assembling your team, producing the film, navigating film festivals, distribution and working with sales and talent agencies.
WRITING FOR TELEVISION
Sponsored by Prudential
SUN 6/16 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | LOEWS HOTEL, AMERICANA 1
Instructor: Karen Horne, SVP of Programming Talent Development & Inclusion for NBC Entertainment and Universal Television Studios
This master class presents a valuable introduction into what it takes to become a television writer, packaging and pitching your idea for general meetings, detailing what that looks like and breaking down what to expect on the journey to selling a project. Topics surrounding the unscripted programming world will also be covered.