The Business of Film: Money, Law, & Markets

See also, Independent Filmmaking Certificate Program for the aspiring professional or serious amateur interested in writing, directing, producing, and marketing an independent film.

Introduction

Students meet for two six-hour Saturday sessions conducted on campus. Students examine the methods of marketing and distribution, including the options of film studio financing, limited partnerships, and individual investors. Also covered are various distribution contracts, such as a distribution deal, television contract, foreign sales deal, co-production deals, and DVD sales. The workshop curriculum will focus on pitfalls throughout the distribution process, regarding contracts, licensing periods, advances against royalties, self-distribution, and liabilities.

Instructor

Lance Rosen

Schedule and Fees

Schedule: (2 sessions) Saturdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Apr. 17 & May 1, 2010; $375; 1.2 CEUs.

How to Register

Course registration # 102354

By telephone: Register using VISA or MasterCard by calling 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325, Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m–5 p.m.
Online: Register online for course # 102354.
By mail or fax: Print and mail or fax a registration form.
In person:
- UW Extension, University District, Seattle
  (Administrative offices for UW Educational Outreach)
  4311 - 11th Ave. NE (see map)
  Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the building garage (entrance on 11th Ave. NE), in stalls marked "UW Educational Outreach."