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Course Description

In today's ever-changing market, filmmakers need to have a working understanding of a wide variety of financial models in order to successfully fund the different phases of their entertainment projects. This course explores film finance methods, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each, and provides sources for additional information. The goal is to become familiar with numerous ways to finance a feature or documentary film that may vary at different stages of your career. In addition, you are exposed to many different sources of additional information regarding film financing so that you may be confident with your choices relating to film finance. You also gain an awareness of the many film finance scams that exist in the marketplace so that you are in a better position to avoid such problems. Topics include gifts and grants, active and passive investor financing, federal and state securities law compliance, lender financing, studio/industry financing and the broader film finance environment.

Course Outline

Gain an understanding of a wide variety of financial models for funding an entertainment project, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Independent Film Financing
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 28, 2024 to Dec 08, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Materials required. Internet access required. 

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) 43 Ways to Finance Your Feature Film: A Comprehensive Analysis of Film Finance by John W. Cones Southern Illinois University Press 3rd edition ISBN 0809326930
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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