Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program

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Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program

INTRODUCTION

PROGRAM INFORMATION OCTOBER 23-26 – LOS ANGELES

From October 23 to 26, 2018, a group of 25 filmmakers and film/tv industry professionals from around the world will participate in the Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program. Participants will experience an “inside track” into the business, legal, commercial, marketing, artistic, academic and new media aspects of the Hollywood audiovisual industry with a four-day intensive schedule of meetings, presentations, panels and other industry activities in the Los Angeles area.

Producers, film executives and screenwriters are welcome to participate with or without film projects. During the intensive program, participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions and discuss their projects with US-based producers, talent agents, sales agents, studio executives and distributors, generating real possibilities for development, financing, distribution and co-production.

Participants will also be provided with an exclusive insider’s tour and access to selected entities and events in the Los Angeles area, the strategic global marketplace for films. Some of the industry functions included are briefing sessions by film executives, a leading talent agency, a talent manager, a studio, as well as independent production companies, entertainment attorney, distributor, sales agent, and finally a “pitching” training session.

The Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program, along with its partners - Hollywood production companies, major studios, talent agencies and other notable representatives of our film/tv community - combined our efforts to develop a unique itinerary for the program participants.

The Program’s objective is to advance the presence of worldwide independent talent and audiovisual content in the US and global markets. The Program allows an overview of how Hollywood works and creates opportunities for international talent representation in the English language film/tv markets. It also promotes coproductions, and creates new inroads and work opportunities for participants.

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Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program

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Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program OCTOBER 23-26, 2018 – Los Angeles

Presentations, Pitching, and other Events* (in years past and previous events we counted with the participation of)

Arenas: Santiago Pozo

Anonymous Content

Donaldson & Calif Law Firm

Immigration Attorney

HBO

HBO documentaries

IM Global

Warner Bros

Focus Features

CAA Creative Artists Agency

Fox Searchlight

Pitch Panel

Pitch Training

Producers Guild of America - PGA

Gersh Agency

Lakeshore Entertainment

Sony Pictures International

Netflix

Tree House Company

United Talent Agency

360 Management

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment – WME

Writers Guild of America - WGA

UTA

Alan Poul (producer of Six Feet Under)

Dan Jinks (producer of American Beauty)

Neal Baer (producer for Under the Dome and Law and Order)

Allan Heinberg ( Sex and the City, Grey’s Anatomy and writer of Wonder

Woman)

*The confirmed schedule of meetings with time and date of each will be available

approximately two weeks prior to the Program, due to internal scheduling practices in many

of the companies and organizations. The Program reserves the right to substitute meetings and

events as needed, based on the availability of executives and speakers, and their own schedules,

in order to ensure a high-level Program consistent with previous years.

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PACKAGE SUMMARY:

Upon arrival in the US, the Program participants will enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation

session. In the following days, in addition to sessions with leading industry entities such as a

visit to a studio, production companies, talent agencies, sales agents and other top Hollywood

players, such as Writers Guild of America (WGA), Producers Guild of America (PGA), the

American Film Institute (AFI), participants will also enjoy an insider’s tour and access to

selected events in Los Angeles, the strategic global marketplace for films. Also included in the

Program are briefing sessions by a leading entertainment attorney, a film industry independent

market consultant as well as “pitching” training sessions.

Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program – Anima Productions hfip.program@gmail.com

(323)334-6186

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Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program October 23-26, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

1) What is the main objective of the Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program? The program is designed to offer an “insider track” into the US audiovisual industry

through an intensive schedule of meetings with executives and entertainment lawyers,

consultants of the independent film industry market and top talent agency executives,

presentations, round tables and social meetings.

2) If I intend to present or pitch a film project, will I need to bring a complete script?

There is no need to bring a complete script. Participants in the Program may bring a film

concept or an existing project.

3) Will I be able to give a script or other materials to program speakers?

There may not be an opportunity to hand out your own project materials since it is film

industry practice not to accept unsolicited materials. However, should a speaker or

executive show interest in your project, it may be translated and presented at a later date.

4) How many opportunities will I have to pitch my project?

There is only one Program pitching panel. However, during the course of the Program, or

as a consequence of the Program, you may arrange for future meetings on your own and

pitch to as many companies as you can.

5) How long should my pitch take?

Pitching should be 10 minutes or less. The exact time will be determined by the panel.

6) Will I need a PowerPoint for pitching? Can I use other materials?

There is no power point for pitching. You can bring some materials but none are required.

The panel may ask for an oral presentation only with no visuals or additional materials. If

you rely on your materials and the panel requests an oral presentation only, you

should be prepared.

7) Will I be able to sell my project during this Program?

In previous Programs, some of the projects have gone on to close deals eventually. Your

success will depend on the stage of your project and its appeal. However, since our goal

is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to present your project in the future, it is not

likely that deals are closed during this week. If you encounter commercial interest in your

project, all negotiations and contractual issues should be handled privately. We offer

various consulting services for those who want us to facilitate their endeavors with their

projects and can have a separate conversation about additional services.

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8) When will I receive the final Program meeting schedule?

The final schedule is expected to be available approximately two weeks prior to the

Program. It will be sent to all participations via email. However, because our speakers

are all active working professionals, there may be changes at the last minute. An

indication of the type of speakers or companies is found in the list of documents provided.

9) Does the Program provide additional information and orientation?

All participants are requested to attend the Welcome Reception and Dinner beginning at

18:30 on October 23. At that time, there will be a full review of the schedule and

activities as well as distribution of the Program Handbook with Rules, Regulations and

other useful information. It is also a chance to meet each other and interact with other

participants. Since working within the group has proven successful in the past, it is highly

encouraged that you do not miss this opportunity.

10) Who can I contact with additional questions about the meeting schedule?

Contact Marcelo Floriao, Director of the HFI Program in Los Angeles, about additional

information on the meeting schedule mfloriao.hfip@gmail.com.

11) Who can I contact about hotel accommodations and ground transportation?

Prior to arrival in Los Angeles contact Marcelo Floriao, Director of HFIP Special Projects

at mfloriao.hfip@gmail.com

12) Who can I contact about general information about Los Angeles?

Contact Marcelo Floriao, HFIP Director at mfloriao.hfip@gmail.com.

13) Can the Program assist me with legal and/or commercial advice regarding my

project? The Program offers a wide variety of audiovisual consulting services including

project development, formatting and investment, as well as co-productions, international

representation, etc. Contact Daniel Dreifuss at dreifuss.hfip@gmail.com

Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program – Anima Productions

hfip.program@gmail.com (323)334-6186

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Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

DANIEL DREIFUSS

Daniel’s international career started with the Oscar nominated No starring Gael Garcia Bernal,

directed by Pablo Larain. In addition, the same film also won the Best Film award at Cannes’

Director’s Fortnight in 2012. This Sony Classics film had worldwide distribution and was

shown at festivals, including Lincoln Center in New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Telluride and

London, to name a few.

Daniel also produced Guernica based on a Spanish Civil War story, starring James

D’Arcy, Jack Davenport and Maria Valverde, released by Sony Classics. Among other

projects, Daniel is currently working with Isabel Coixet – winner of the Goya award for Best

Director in 2018, on the New York set Light on Broken Glass with Academy Award nominee

Patricia Clarkson.

Daniel has served as juror on various other festivals throughout the world and served as Head

of US Programs and was Co-Creator of the Latin American Training Center Production

Immersion Week for Filmmakers. The event, which took place in Los Angeles over a number

of years in the last decade, brought over 175 international Producers and Directors to the US

from Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia to foment coproductions, including

collaborations with IFTA, NALIP, HBO, Focus Features, IM Global, WB, SONY, CAA, UTA

and WME, to name a few.

Daniel was born in Scotland, raised in Brazil and has lived in Los Angeles since 2003. He

started his career at the MPAA - Motion Picture Association of America, both domestically

and internationally. He has also worked at Paramount Pictures in worldwide strategy. He is a

graduate of the AFI-American Film Institute.

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Hollywood Film/TV Industry Program

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

MARCELO FLORIAO

Floriao is a writer and producer who freelanced at Hollywood studios for Oscar nominee and/or

winner producers such as Lindsay Doran (Sense and Sensibility - by Ang Lee), Ricardo Mestres

and Costa Gavras. He wrote and produced his own feature films, including Now Boarding, his

first feature as solo producer, shown at film festivals around the world.

Marcelo Floriao executive produced the United Nations’ affiliated Artivist Festival, for films

with a social conscience. This festival travelled worldwide to cities like Los Angeles, New

York, Washington D.C., London, Tokyo, Mexico and Lisbon. He has additionally produced

the American Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles, and consulted for the Rio

International Film Festival.

Floriao speaks five languages fluently, and has a passion for the arts and advocacy. He is

currently developing projects with Elias Merhige, director of the Oscar nominated film The

Shadow of a Vampire, and with Louis Shaw Milito, nominated for the PGA award for his work

in the CSI series. He started his career as a Sales executive working for US film-based

companies at trade events in Korea, Singapore and China, as well as the USA.

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THE PACKAGE:

- 4 nights (October 23-26) in a three to four star hotel (double occupancy) in the Los

Angeles area (extra nights optional, single rooms for extra charge – contact

mfloriao.hfip@gmail.com);

- Professional Film Industry Meeting Agenda in Los Angeles, both at industry locations

at companies and private conference rooms catered to the event Hollywood locations;

- Welcome dinner and orientation session;

- Breakfasts and lunches;

- Arrival and departure Airport-hotel transfers;

- Ground transportation and daily guidance in Los Angeles to meetings and events in an

air-conditioned bus.

- Supervision and moderation of all sessions by the Program Principals throughout the

participants’ stay for the Program.

- Brief scenic tour of Beverly Hills and Hollywood in between meetings, as we will

pass by world famous sites such as Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard,

Century City and Wilshire Blvd.& Rodeo Drive.

REQUIREMENTS:

- The Hollywood Film/TV Program: is open to film/tv professionals worldwide, with or

without projects in development. It is also open to graduate students.

- A separate program for Students or entry-level people or movie lovers, Hollywood

history buffs who seek a basic overview of the Hollywood industry is available,

tailored, and targeted to address their needs and desires.

- Filmmakers who intend to discuss or present their film projects in group meetings must

provide a up to one-page synopsis (in English) by September 24th. HFIP cannot

guarantee that all projects submitted will be presented. It is our intention to include as

many quality projects as possible.

- Medium-level English proficiency (minimum: good comprehension, average

speaking), equivalent to a TOEFL score 300, is recommended to allow full

comprehension and productivity of the meetings.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide translators, but a participant group is welcome to bring one

or have one provided by a sponsoring entity.

CONTACT:

Daniel Dreifuss Marcelo Floriao

Director, HFIP Director, HFIP

Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California

Tel: +1-818-644-1068 Tel: +1-323-334-6186

dreifuss.hfip@gmail.com mfloriao.hfip@gmail.com

For further information and Entry Form, please email:

hfip.program@gmail.com