[NEohioPAL]IFP/Chicago Conference: Oct. 31 - Nov. 2

Mon Oct 13 13:44:33 PDT 2003

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12th Annual IFP/Chicago Independent Filmmakers Conference

Register today for IFP/Chicago's 12th Annual Independent Filmmakers 
Conference, October 31 - November 2, 2003!  

The Conference is a unique, weekend-long event at the School of the Art 
Institute of Chicago that offers opportunities for Midwestern filmmakers to push 
their independent and other film projects ahead. Full Conference passes start at 
only $50!

OVERVIEW
Conference highlights include panels and workshops focused on indie 
filmmaking, the Flyover Zone Short Film Festival, the 2004 Production Fund winner 
announcement, premieres of made-in-the-Midwest independent films and of course, the 
Opening Night film and party!  The Opening Night film will be the 
Chicago-made feature film, Uncle Nino, starring Joe Mantegna and Anne Archer.

PANELS AND SPEAKERS
Some of the panel discussions will include: Financing Your Indie Dream Panel; 
The State of Independent Film Distribution; Scheduling on a Budget, 
Post-Production, just to name a few. 

The Conference will feature some of the most respected experts in the 
independent filmmaking community.  One speaker of note, Mark Damon, considered one of 
the world's leading authorities on international distribution, and one of the 
original founders of AFMA, is currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
of MDP Worldwide, a production, distribution and financing company.  Mr. Damon 
has produced or executive produced over 100 films, including such noteworthy 
films as the critically acclaimed World War II drama, Das Boot.

Another featured speaker is Mark Horowitz, who has over 15 years' experience 
in international feature film distribution.  His market experience ranges from 
commercial big budget films with high profile cast to independent art house 
from burgeoning directors. Films Mr. Horowitz has been involved with include 
Academy Award nominee Pollock and World Traveler. Most recently Mr. Horowitz was 
President of Alliance Atlantis Pictures International, distributors of films 
such as Neil Jordan's latest thriller Double Down, the teen hit Slackers, 
David Cronenberg's Crash and Existenz and Neil Labute's In the Company of Men.

In addition, Harris Tulchin who has practiced entertainment, communications, 
and multimedia law since 1978 will be a speaker at the Conference.  He is the 
Co-Author of the book entitled: "The Independent Film Producer's Survival 
Guide: A Business and Legal Sourcebook."  In addition, Mr. Tulchin has served as 
Executive Producer of nine feature films, including the critically acclaimed To 
Sleep With Anger" and Guy financed and distributed by PolyGram, as well as a 
Producer's Rep on hundreds of completed motion pictures.  

DISCOUNT RATES AVAILABLE AT DOWNTOWN HOTEL
Coming from out of town?  We have a special discount rate arranged with the 
Best Western River North Hotel located in the heart of Chicago for just $85 a 
night. When booking a room please request the IFP Chicago Rate. The River North 
Hotel offers every amenity to accomodate your stay, including free guest 
parking and an indoor pool.  To reserve your room, call corporate reservations at 
312-467-0819 or if you have questions or concerns please call Fantasy Greene 
at 312-467-0800 ext 121

For the Conference schedule visit www.ifp.org, call 312-435-1825, or write 
rcowing at ifp.org.

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12th Annual IFP/Chicago Independent Filmmakers Conference</B><BR>
<BR>
Register today for IFP/Chicago's 12th Annual Independent Filmmakers Conferen=
ce, October 31 - November 2, 2003!  <BR>
<BR>
The Conference is a unique, weekend-long event at the School of the Art Inst=
itute of Chicago that offers opportunities for Midwestern filmmakers to push=
 their independent and other film projects ahead. Full Conference passes sta=
rt at only $50!<BR>
<BR>
<B>OVERVIEW</B><BR>
Conference highlights include panels and workshops focused on indie filmmaki=
ng, the Flyover Zone Short Film Festival, the 2004 Production Fund winner an=
nouncement, premieres of made-in-the-Midwest independent films and of course=
, the Opening Night film and party!  The Opening Night film will be the=
 Chicago-made feature film, Uncle Nino, starring Joe Mantegna and Anne Arche=
r.<BR>
<BR>
<B>PANELS AND SPEAKERS</B><BR>
Some of the panel discussions will include: Financing Your Indie Dream Panel=
; The State of Independent Film Distribution; Scheduling on a Budget, Post-P=
roduction, just to name a few. <BR>
<BR>
The Conference will feature some of the most respected experts in the indepe=
ndent filmmaking community.  One speaker of note, Mark Damon, considere=
d one of the world's leading authorities on international distribution, and=20=
one of the original founders of AFMA, is currently Chairman and Chief Execut=
ive Officer of MDP Worldwide, a production, distribution and financing compa=
ny.  Mr. Damon has produced or executive produced over 100 films, inclu=
ding such noteworthy films as the critically acclaimed World War II drama, D=
as Boot.<BR>
<BR>
Another featured speaker is Mark Horowitz, who has over 15 years' experience=
 in international feature film distribution.  His market experience ran=
ges from commercial big budget films with high profile cast to independent a=
rt house from burgeoning directors. Films Mr. Horowitz has been involved wit=
h include Academy Award nominee Pollock and World Traveler. Most recently Mr=
. Horowitz was President of Alliance Atlantis Pictures International, distri=
butors of films such as Neil Jordan's latest thriller Double Down, the teen=20=
hit Slackers, David Cronenberg's Crash and Existenz and Neil Labute's In the=
 Company of Men.<BR>
<BR>
In addition, Harris Tulchin who has practiced entertainment, communications,=
 and multimedia law since 1978 will be a speaker at the Conference.  He=
 is the Co-Author of the book entitled: "The Independent Film Producer's Sur=
vival Guide: A Business and Legal Sourcebook."  In addition, Mr. Tulchi=
n has served as Executive Producer of nine feature films, including the crit=
ically acclaimed To Sleep With Anger" and Guy financed and distributed by Po=
lyGram, as well as a Producer's Rep on hundreds of completed motion pictures=
.  <BR>
<BR>
<B>DISCOUNT RATES AVAILABLE AT DOWNTOWN HOTEL</B><BR>
Coming from out of town?  We have a special discount rate arranged with=
 the Best Western River North Hotel located in the heart of Chicago for just=
 $85 a night. When booking a room please request the IFP Chicago Rate. The R=
iver North Hotel offers every amenity to accomodate your stay, including fre=
e guest parking and an indoor pool.  To reserve your room, call corpora=
te reservations at 312-467-0819 or if you have questions or concerns please=20=
call Fantasy Greene at 312-467-0800 ext 121<BR>
<BR>
For the Conference schedule visit www.ifp.org, call 312-435-1825, or write r=
cowing at ifp.org.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
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