2009 CERTIFIED FILM FESTIVAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM DECEMBER 4-5, 2009

5 Reasons to Register for the Upcoming 2009 Certified Film Festival Professional Program:
1. To possess the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to successfully operate and manage a film festival
2. To learn from some of the most esteemed and accomplished professionals in the industry
3. To acquire more knowledge about film festival work, particularly for those who aspire to a career as a film festival founder, director, or staff member
4. To explore and master the principal film festival topics
5. To demonstrate your commitment; and strive for the premier level of accomplishment in the Film Festival Profession
The Certified Film Festival Professional Program (CFFP) is a two-day course that provides an in-depth training curriculum covering the most important elements involved in film festival work. The certification program is designed to be comprehensive and challenging. It is comprised of a combination of required course work, outside activities, and other demonstrations of mastery of written materials.
The faculty consists of some of the most esteemed and accomplished professionals from the industry. Each faculty member has a minimum of fifteen years of full time festival experience in the core areas of management.
CFFP faculty members include:
Mark Fishkin
Founder and Executive Director
California Film Institute
Carl Spence
Artistic Director
Seattle International Film Festival
Graham Leggat
Executive Director
San Francisco Film Society
Bonnie Voland
Head of International Marketing and Publicity
IM Global
The faculty will cover fundamental principles for the following areas of a festival:
• Management & Operations
• Marketing & Public Relations
• Programming
• Development & Sponsorship
• Legal Considerations
The Certified Film Festival Professional Program will be offered as part of the 2009 International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) Las Vegas, 2010 IFFS Europe, and other venues worldwide as announced.
The 2009 Certified Film Festival Professional Program is limited to 30 seats, with currently only 12 spots remaining. If you or one of your colleagues is interested please contact us today to learn more about the course and reserve your seat. Please contact Wyatt Royce at +1 (561) 277-9452 or wyatt@michaelbass.com