Hero Pictures, in conjunction with author and entrepreneur Jeffrey Taylor, release final agenda for upcoming film finance seminar in LA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) January 29, 2011 -- Agenda

The morning session will present three major themes; How to Improve Your Selling Skills, How to Fill Seats in the Theater and How to Find and Attract Potential Investors.

Specific topics include:

Mandatory Skill Set
Common Mistakes
Achievement Blockers
First Impressions
WIIFM
Emotions and Logic
Value-driven Pitching
12 Steps to Improving Your Sales
General Observations
Bad News
Evolution of the Movie Theater
Advertising, Marketing and Branding
Self-Branding

Film Festivals
Fourwalling
Distribution
Brokers vs Distributors
History of Movie Finance
The Truth About Investors
Accredited Investors
Know Your Investor
Pitch Elements
How to Write a Great Pitch Letter
Financing Faux Pas
Hidden Dangers

The afternoon session will present three additional themes;
How to Prepare the Perfect Budget, What does the "perfect" business plan look like and The Three Pillars of Private Film Finance.

Specific topics include:

Budget Sections
The Line Producer

Budgets
Overhead
Elements of Successful Business Writing
Overview
Why You Need A Well-Written Business Plan
Executive Summary
Business Plan Overview
Timelines of Producers, Directors, Actors and Distributors
Financing Package
Friends & Family
Product Placement
Tax Incentives
Do Tax Incentives Work?
The Investors from Zoord
Role Play
Practice Your Pitch

For more information please contact Jeffrey Taylor at (602) 708-4981 or Tyler Pukatch at (310) 997-6393.

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