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Don't let Social Distancing Stop Your Creativity!

***SPACE IS LIMITED ***

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RAISING MONEY AND ATTRACTING INVESTORS

SOLD OUT

BUDGET WORKOUT

$30

MAY 14

SOLD OUT

LOGLINE WORKOUT

$30

MAY 21

PITCH WORKOUT

$30

MAY 28

DECK WORKOUT

$30

JUNE 4

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BOTH PITCH & DECK

$50

MAY 28 & JUNE 4

FILMMAKER WORKOUT &  ALA CARTE CLASSES

THE FILMMAKER WORKOUT IS BACK AFTER A SUCCESSFUL  APRIL SERIES

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In response to these crazy times, we want to provide a space for filmmakers to KEEP CREATING and HONING your craft from home.  We also want to make it affordable so we are offering a series of workshops starting at only $25 each!

FOR WRITERS, ACTORS, FILMMAKERS OR THE CURIOUS

*All classes include access to private Facebook Group with additional resources

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ALA CARTE WORKOUTS

$30 each (1.5 hours) or 2 for $50

 

BACK BY DEMAND

 

  • PITCHING WORKOUT- MAY 28-7-8:30 pm EST

Pitch your film and get live feedback, learning what makes a great pitch. Pitching in class is optional. 8 pitch slots.

  • DECK WORKOUT- JUNE 4-7-8:30 pm EST

Learn what makes a great deck, see examples and if you have a deck, get feedback live

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  • BUDGETING WORKOUT- MAY 14- 7-8:30 EST**PAST/SOLD OUT**

Using a real budget, learn the basic principles of budgeting so you can create a budget at any level and on any software

  • LOGLINE WORKOUT- MAY 21- 7-8:30 EST**PAST/SOLD OUT**

Your logline is the most important tool to gain initial interest in your film yet one of the most challenging pieces to create, describing your  film in one sentence.  Learn the key components, tricks and workshop your logline.

 

*Please note due to time, only a few decks will be selected for notes (will try to get to as many as possible)

** Participants are encouraged but not required to submit materials & pitches as learning comes through watching the process with example projects

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RAISING MONEY AND ATTRACTING INVESTORS

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**SOLD OUT**

Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm EST; May 5, 12, 19, 26

Cost:  $100 for 4 workouts (Only $25 each!)

or $150 if you want to add 2 bonus workouts (below)

Only 20 spaces available

  • THE BASICS-What you need to pitch investors, decisions you have to make at the start, the waterfall, etc.

  • THE MATERIALS- See examples of materials with a focus on the prospectus & proforma and learn what should be included

  • FINDING INVESTORS- How, where, who and building credibility & trust

  • THE MEETING/PITCH- Learn the components of a successful meeting, how to speak to investors, what you need to know, answering the hard questions, etc. Volunteers will go through mock meetings.

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The Series:

The classes are called workouts because they are  designed so you learn through participating and watching the process as Sara Elizabeth give live notes on attendee’s projects.  One on one’s with Sara Elizabeth are typically $150 an hour but in this special series you will get a chance to submit your work for critique, pitch online, and more.

INSPIRATION. MOTIVATION. GUIDANCE.

THE INSTRUCTOR

Sara Elizabeth Timmins established Life Out Loud Films in 2008 to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women.  Her films have been seen in theatres, the Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime and internationally.  She has worked with talented actors like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas and Mackenzie Foy and writers like NY Times Best Selling Author David Baldacci. Most recently, she field produced the HBO docu series McMillions for Mark Wahlberg’s company premiering at Sundance 2020 and is in development on several feature films and series.  She also works as a consultant for both films and filmmakers and has produced national campaigns for companies like Meyer Natural Foods & Laura's Lean.  Sara Elizabeth believes she has a responsibility through film to spark conversations, that spark action, that spark change and remains dedicated to encouraging the work of talented writers and championing female leaders behind the camera while providing strong female roles on camera.  She is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, SAG and both DGA & PGA eligible and was a Qualified Independent Producer for NBCUniversal/IFTA,. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Xavier University.  (FULL BIO HERE). 

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*non-refundable

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