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.
Recording access is still available by getting a Series Pass or becoming a FCSF member.
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.
Recording access is still available by getting a Series Pass or becoming a FCSF member.
Attainable Production
Thu, Aug 13 @ 1pm PT / 4pm ET
virtual
This seminar will address production approaches for making films that are achievable and cost-efficient during a time of disruption. The panelists will share their unique processes and choices that help them get their films completed while staying focused on their top priorities. We will emphasize how to get the most out of your funding by working strategically and finding efficiencies.
Register by August 12 at 5pm PT to get access to the live event!
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, Aug 6, 1:00-2:30pm pt
virtual
Topic: Life/Work Balance
A recurring theme in our Reinvention for Disruptive Times seminar series has been the need for trade-offs and making choices about what we prioritize as independent filmmakers. For this Drop-in, we will be opening up the discussion on life/work balance.
How does one juggle work, family, friends, and filmmaking all at the same time?
How and when do we allocate time for creative work as mounting responsibilities take over our day?
What role do finances play in making decisions about our life/work balance?
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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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