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AIVF's FILMMAKER'S JOURNEY: SUSTAINING YOUR VISION

when: Saturday June 5 and 12
where: Goldcrest Post, 799 Washington St. near 13th St, NYC
(http//www.goldcrestpost.com/directions)

AIVF's Filmmaker's Journey is a day-long intensive workshop with a newly celebrated narrative filmmaker whose production process best demonstrates how to make a good film and get it seen while staying independent.

The workshop starts with a screening of the filmmaker's most recent work, followed by a intimate conversation with the filmmaker. This is one aspect of the workshop that sets it apart from others -- during this time, the filmmaker is there to talk with you. You are guaranteed the opportunity to ask questions, both specific and general, and to have them answered by
the filmmaker. A cocktail reception ends the workshop. Independent producer Amanda Doss will moderate the workshop.

June 5 - SELF DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING with DIRECTOR GREG PAK, ROBOT STORIES

How do independents navigate the distribution and marketing of their film without a distributor? Writer/Director Greg Pak is an award-winning filmmaker whose first feature film, ROBOT STORIES, has played in over 50 festivals, won over 30 awards, and is now screening theatrically across the country. Learn how Greg has successfully built a marketing campaign and self-distributed his film after a year on the world festival
circuit.

June 12 - CREATIVE WRITING and FINANCING with DIRECTOR RODNEY EVANS, BROTHER TO BROTHER

After a six years journey to complete BROTHER TO BROTHER, writer/director Rodney Evans was awarded the 2004 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize, and is screening on the international festival circuit. Join Rodney and members of his creative team for a discussion on he developed his film and
the creative methods of financing he sought to fund it.

Limited to 40 registrants.

12 - 2 p.m.
Screening of Film
2 - 5 p.m.
Breakout Session on Specific Topic
(Includes box lunch.)
5 - 6 p.m.
Networking Reception for Session Participants

Tickets include screening, box lunch, workshop, and networking reception.
1 Session - $80/general; $60/AIVF members and partnering organizations.
2 Sessions - $120 general/ $100 AIVF members and partnering organizations.

REGISTRATION:
http://www.aivf.org/store/index.php?page=catalog&type=events&sid=

Partnering Organizations please use the following codes to receive the AIVF
discount:

Member ID: 999666
ZIP: 55555