Filmmakers Boot Camp in San Francisco - May 2-4

[Luke Fedoroff]

WHAT: Filmmakers Boot Camp

WHEN: May 2-4, 2008 (Fri., 6pm-10pm, Sat. 10am-6pm & Sun., 10am-6pm)

WHERE: San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking, 2565 Third St., San Francisco, CA

WHO: Writers, Directors, Producers, Anyone!

HOW: Register online at Film Boot for SF boot camp.

FEES:
• GENERAL ENROLLMENT: $395
• STUDENTS: $150 (enter SFSTU150 as discount code when registering online)
• FILM ORG. DISCOUNT: $300 -- available to members of BAWIFT & SF CUTTERS. (enter SFORG300 as discount code when registering online.)

The Filmmakers Boot Camp is taught by Larry Meistrich, NEHST Studios Chairman, Founder and Hollywood insider. Meistrich offers a rare opportunity for local aspiring filmmakers and writers to learn the A-Z’s of successful filmmaking from his own experiences and successes. Meistrich founded the first indie film studio ‘The Shooting Gallery’ and is the award-winning producer of Sling Blade, Belly, You Can Count on Me, and Croupier. “We are working hard to help break down the Hollywood barriers and make sure other talented aspiring film makers and actors can have access and take part in the industry as well,” states Meistrich.

The Filmmakers Boot Camp is a three day intensive workshop which will cover the how to's of; producing, financing, filmmaking, and content creation. Topics include: how the business is changing/strategies you can use to succeed, career opportunities in the new media, and secrets to pitching your ideas and producing/negotiating/distributing a feature film. All Film Boot Camp attendees will get an insider’s look at how to navigate the film industry and then will have the chance to pitch and potentially sign their own production deal. Over 12 deals have been made already… are you next?