Friday, June 25 at the 2004 Los Angeles Film Festival

A day of panels and workshops with leading independent film directors, producers, and other professionals.


• The Low Budget Low Down: Panelists identify the types of scripts that are best suited for low budget film, and provide information on inventive budgeting, financing strategies, and outlets of distribution of low budget films
• Special Grant Writing Workshop with ITVS: Richard Saiz, Programming Manager of the Independent Television Service, will teach this intensive workshop focusing on how to write a successful documentary film proposal.
• Tricks of the Trade from the Pros: Line producers, location sound mixers, sound designers, and production designers explain ways in which you can stretch your dollar to achieve the highest production value
• Meet the Guilds: Come and hear about the different guilds’ low budget agreements. With DGA, SAG, and WGA west representatives
• Cinematographers Forum: A group of acclaimed cinematographers will discuss different film and digital shooting options and offer advice on how to choose the right format for your film and how to maximize the potential of each medium
• ITVS Funding for Narrative Projects: Recently funded filmmakers will talk about their experience working with ITVS
• Case Study: Screening of clips and discussion of production issues related to a recently released film