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Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

Business Basics: Building Essential Foundations for Film Business Success

  • 1974 E 66th St, Cleveland, OH 44103-3966, United States · Cleveland
Greater Cleveland Film Commission Publisher / Host Greater Cleveland Film Commission
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Business Basics: Building Essential Foundations for Film Business Success
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Filmmaking is more than an art, its a business!
Are you an independent filmmaker, or aspiring to be one? This workshop will help set you up for success as a businessperson and filmmaker before your next project.
This session is NOT a tutorial on securing project funding, but to better position your business to pitch investors and other stakeholders.
We will focus on establishing and developing the broad business fundamentals needed to effectively build a sustainable career as a small business and filmmaker. Topics will include:
Managing your film production company as a small business
Value of having a clear vision, business plan & accounting systems
The importance of the right tools & planning before filming starts
Tips on pitching, networking & building your support team
Distribution strategy & impact campaigns
Utilizing resources & connections of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Paid workshops are FREE to GCFC members, and include access to FREE advance major motion picture screenings (over $1,000 in value last year) and other insider perks at the Bronze level and above. To become a GCFC member, CLICK HERE
Already a member? Contact Juli at [email protected] for your discount code.
HOSTING PARTNER:
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
PRESENTED BY:
Pease Bell CPAs
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