Events
Webinar Series
Reinvention for Disruptive Times
Presented by Filmmakers Collaborative SF and Re-Present Media
With the ongoing funding and socio-political challenges facing independent film and public media, it’s clear the need to pivot and reinvent is essential to making progress on our film projects. This includes all phases of the filmmaking process: from fundraising to production and distribution.
This year’s Getting Down to Business seminar series, Reinvention for Disruptive Times, focuses on practical solutions and strategies to adjust to the current climate. We will look at what we can learn from the past and present—and strategize about new ways to make our projects relevant and achievable during this time of disruption.
The four 90 minute seminars will be moderated by Jennifer Crystal Chien from Re-Present Media and Kevin White from Filmmakers Collaborative SF. Each session will feature guest panelists from different backgrounds and perspectives to help give our audience ideas and strategies to maneuver the road ahead.
Tickets
$15 Series Pass includes all four sessions and access to the recordings for the duration of the series.
$5 Individual Session Tickets.
Free for FCSF Members. The promo code is available on the member portal. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Fee waivers are available for those who are facing financial burdens. Please fill out the Fee Waiver Request Form and our staff will be in touch.
For questions and accessibility requests: email info@filmmakerscollaborative.org
Strategic Reinvention
Thu, July 16 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET
virtual
This seminar will be an overview of the emergent challenges indie filmmakers face, with an emphasis on the need for vigilance and reinvention. We will look at some of the recent data from surveys demonstrating real life challenges for filmmakers that need to be addressed from the Center for Media and Social Impact, then unpack some of the trends and strategies discussed in The Shorenstein Center’s Doc Symposium.
Register before July 15 at 5pm to get access to the live event!
Fundraising Redux
Tue, July 28 @ 11am PT / 2pm ET
virtual
This seminar will address current financial challenges, funding opportunities, and creative approaches to retooling your project development and funding. We will highlight creative strategies used by filmmakers to fundraise during these challenging times.
Attainable Production
Thu, Aug 13 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
virtual
This seminar will address the producing process with strategies for making films that are achievable during a time of disruption. We will discuss what kinds of production strategies will help your film become more likely to get made. We will emphasize how to get the most out of your funding by working strategically with film industry partners, securing non-monetary support, and finding efficiencies with AI and other resources.
Rethinking Distribution
Wed, Aug 26 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET
virtual
This seminar will address strategies to navigate the increasingly consolidated distributor ecosystem that often marginalizes filmmakers’ distribution goals and success. We will look at what kinds of alternative strategies are working to reach audiences in this climate, and how we can develop strategic distribution plans responding to current trends. We will also look at innovations to address consolidation, repackaging, and the loss of diverse distributors.
Member Drop-in
thu, July 9, 1:00-2:30pm pt (2nd Thursday)
virtual
Preview: Reinvention for Disruptive Times
In addition to our normal catch-up during the Drop-in this Thursday, we will also do a preview of our upcoming seminar series, Reinvention for Disruptive Times!
The series focuses on practical solutions and strategies to adjust to the current climate.
Each of the four seminars will look at what we can learn from the past and present—and strategize about new ways to make our projects relevant and achievable during this time of disruption. We will cover some of the key themes for the seminar, and give a quick rundown of some of our amazing speakers. Note, the seminar series is free for all members!
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First Thursday Drop-in is an opportunity for FCSF members to meet each other virtually, learn about each other’s projects, and build community. We usually cover a film related topic while also discussing our projects and addressing questions members may have.
FCSF Members Only. Members can find the Zoom link on the member portal. We will also send a reminder email.
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