This class is ideal for producers/filmmakers who are preparing to write independent film business plans targeting angel investors. It will focus on the key elements that must be in place prior to creating a business plan, as well as plan structure, layout, research, and presentation.

The class will also provide insights on the ethics and psychology of selling high-risk investments, tools for making your deal more attractive, tips for identifying prospects, and suggestions for maintaining successful relationships with investors. Participants will emerge from this class with a clear, real-world strategy for writing a coherent, thoughtful, and powerful business plan. The course includes individual one-on-one meetings with the instructor.

The class is taught by filmmaker Stu Pollard, whose producing credits include Ira & Abby, Dirty Country, Keep Your Distance, and Nice Guys Sleep Alone. His business plans have raised more than $6 million in production funds.

WHEN: Mondays, August 10 - August 31, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WHERE: Film Independent Office
PRICE: $200 for Film Independent members, $250 for non-members
RESERVATIONS: Required - call 310.432.1222 or email Reservations@FilmIndependent.org
Parking validated after 5:30 pm