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Legal Toolkit for Producers Using AI

With: Elsa Ramo and Erica Elson

Legal Toolkit for Producers Using AI

With: Elsa Ramo and Erica Elson
As AI tools become more widely available, they also raise questions about ethical boundaries and legal concerns. Led by veteran entertainment attorney Elsa Ramo, this one-hour session covers important guidelines to follow when using AI in your filmmaking workflow. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of common pitfalls and red flags in AI generative content and what guardrails need to be established when it comes to ethics, ownership and technical safeguards. This session provides an overview of different AI use cases in various aspects from development, packaging, production, and distribution.

Harnessing the Power of Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers

With: Alyssa Boyle, Declan Keeney, Jamie Harvey and Niamh Gormley
Virtual production (VP) offers filmmakers a new avenue to achieve high production value on a smaller budget. In this immersive introduction to the technology, viewers receive a virtual tour of Studio Ulster, one of Europe’s most ambitious VP studios located in Belfast, Ireland. Representatives from Studio Ulster discuss the benefits, logistical issues, and challenges unique to VP. Viewers also hear from independent producer Jamie Harvey on his honest experiences working with VP. This session offers an informed, on-the-ground exploration of VP for independent filmmakers curious of the new technologies, including: LED volumes, real-time engines, camera tracking, in-camera VFX (ICVFX), and motion (or emotion) capture (MOCAP).
Advisor Studio

Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement

With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street

Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement

With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs

With: Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón, Kristin Feeley and Katherine Street
Event Bundle

Succeed as a Film Producer

Includes 14 items: Master Class: Success on Set - The Producer’s Role with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL), David Hinojosa (STILL ALICE), Jess Wu Calder (ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI) and Alexandra Byer (COLEWELL), Master Class: Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL), Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen, Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo, Master Class: Producing Your Short Film with Andrew Carlberg (SKIN), Advisor Studio: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Master Class: Crafting Impactful Pitch Decks for Film & TV with Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, and DMA Anderson | presented by IMDbPro, Master Class: Navigating International Production, Advisor Studio: Creative Producing - From Pitch to Picture with Carol Baum, The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY) , Advisor Studio: Allison Carter (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) on the Essential Skills of a Successful Producer, Spotlight: Jason Blum on Entrepreneurial Producing in the Horror Genre, Producer Sev Ohanian (SEARCHING) on Developing & Building Relationships, Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)

Succeed as a Film Producer

Includes 14 items:

  • Master Class: Success on Set - The Producer’s Role with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL), David Hinojosa (STILL ALICE), Jess Wu Calder (ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI) and Alexandra Byer (COLEWELL)
  • Master Class: Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL)
  • Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen
  • Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
  • Master Class: Producing Your Short Film with Andrew Carlberg (SKIN)
  • Advisor Studio: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg
  • Master Class: Crafting Impactful Pitch Decks for Film & TV with Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, and DMA Anderson | presented by IMDbPro
  • Master Class: Navigating International Production
  • Advisor Studio: Creative Producing - From Pitch to Picture with Carol Baum
  • The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)
  • Advisor Studio: Allison Carter (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) on the Essential Skills of a Successful Producer
  • Spotlight: Jason Blum on Entrepreneurial Producing in the Horror Genre
  • Producer Sev Ohanian (SEARCHING) on Developing & Building Relationships
  • Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)

Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to succeed as a producer through this curated video bundle! Industry-leading producers break down practical guidance and behind-the-scenes strategies for producing across formats, budgets, and borders. These Master Classes and Spotlights from our Video Library offer expert insight on everything from navigating pre-production, creating pitch decks, funding and distribution, and more!

Event Bundle

Climate Storytelling & Sustainable Production

Includes 4 items: Master Class: Changing the Narrative - Climate Representation in Film & TV with Jessie Keyt, Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen, Advisor Studio: A Guide to Sustainable Movie Production with Kent Hayward, Creator Meetup: How to Run a Sustainable Film Production with Heidi Kindberg (HBO/HBO Max)

Climate Storytelling & Sustainable Production

Includes 4 items:

  • Master Class: Changing the Narrative - Climate Representation in Film & TV with Jessie Keyt
  • Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen
  • Advisor Studio: A Guide to Sustainable Movie Production with Kent Hayward
  • Creator Meetup: How to Run a Sustainable Film Production with Heidi Kindberg (HBO/HBO Max)

This curated video bundle features Collab Master Classes, Advisor Studios, and a range of insightful resources dedicated to climate storytelling and sustainability in film production. Whether you're a filmmaker, producer, or writer, these tools offer practical guidance and innovative strategies to tell your story and reduce your environmental impact on set!

Event Bundle

Business & Legal Literacy

Includes 3 items: Master Class: Filmmaker's Legal Toolkit: From Protecting IP Through Negotiating Distribution with Janis Nelson, Cory Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, and Raymond Tambe, Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo, Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith

Business & Legal Literacy

Includes 3 items:

  • Master Class: Filmmaker's Legal Toolkit: From Protecting IP Through Negotiating Distribution with Janis Nelson, Cory Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, and Raymond Tambe
  • Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
  • Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith

It is critical to understand the business and legal considerations that will protect and advance your project, but it can be difficult to know where to look or what to prioritize. In this curated collection from our video library, you'll learn how to launch your own business, how to protect your intellectual property, and how to navigate the distribution landscape.

Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: A Guide to High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production

With: Miguel Silveira and 2 more

Advisor Studio: A Guide to High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production

With: Miguel Silveira, Missy Hernandez and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of Film Development with Dana Lustig

With: Dana Lustig and Katherine Street
Master Class

Master Class: Navigating International Production

With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street

Master Class: Navigating International Production

With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: The Art of True Crime with ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT

With: Charlie Shackleton and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: World Cinema Dramatic Competition

With: Nadia Fall and 3 more

Festival Spotlight 2025: World Cinema Dramatic Competition

With: Nadia Fall, Rohan Kanawade, Alireza Khatami and Erica Elson
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: Making Your First Feature

With: Rashad Frett and 3 more

Festival Spotlight 2025: Making Your First Feature

With: Rashad Frett, Alex Russell, Evan Twohy and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: NEXT

With: Kate Beecroft and Katherine Street

Festival Spotlight 2025: NEXT

With: Kate Beecroft and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Building a Culture of Humanity on Set

With: Gary Foster and Katherine Street

Advisor Studio: Building a Culture of Humanity on Set

With: Gary Foster and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Preparing Your Film for a Festival Premiere

With: Carolyn Kaylor and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Pitching Your Documentary for Production Funding

With: Kavery Kaul and Erica Elson

Insider Session: Submitting Your Feature Film to the Sundance Film Festival

With: Sudeep Sharma, Ana Souza and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Insider Session: Submitting Your Short to the Sundance Film Festival

With: Mike Plante and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of the Pitch with Patricia Resnick

With: Patricia Resnick and Katherine Street

Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen

With: Kimberly Burnick, Kat Coiro, Daniel Hinerfeld, Sam Enoch and Sheila Morovati
Video

The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)

With: Misha Green and Jandiz Estrada Cardoso

The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)

With: Misha Green and Jandiz Estrada Cardoso

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