About this Event
The Ultimate Film Financing Formula — A Cannes Masterclass (Hybrid format)
Ready to crack the code on film financing? Join us in person or online via zoom for this exclusive 3-hour masterclass with two working producers on how to finance your film using international tax rebates, government soft money, European Co-Production treaties, and co-production structures — the same playbook behind their BAFTA-nominated and award-winning features. This hybrid masterclass during the Cannes Film Festival is where you'll dive deep into the secrets of funding your next big project. Whether you're a beginning Indi filmmaker or an experienced producer, this hybrid format session is packed with insider tips to get your film off the ground. Don’t miss out on connecting with industry pros and elevating your film game!
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Doors Open · Pre-Show 10 MIN
Info: Doors Open · Pre-Show 10 MIN
Coffee, name badges, and online attendees greeted by Zoom
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:25 PM
Welcome & The Cannes Story 15 MIN
Info: Zachary on how 2 Bulls On The Hill came to be, and why this masterclass exists
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
Module 1 · The Global Rebate Map 35 MIN
Info: 40+ territories, qualifying spend thresholds, claim timelines. Country-by-country walk-through with the real numbers.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Module 2 · Co-Production Treaties 30 MIN
Info: How to structure official co-productions. Which treaties stack. The governance pitfalls that sink first-time producers.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Break 15 MIN
Info: Networking in the room. Online attendeesu welcome to stretch — we return at 3:45 PM sharp.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Module 3 · Soft Money Country-by-Country 30 MIN
Info: The grants, selective funds, and automatic regional funding that back indie features. The working list.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:20 PM
Module 4 · Live Case Study 25 MIN
Info: Elizabeth Morgan Hemlock walks through a BAFTA-nominated financing close, start to finish. What worked. What nearly didn't.
🕑: 04:40 PM
Module 5 · Cannes as a Financing Tool 10 MIN
Info: Practical playbook for using the Marché and festival week to trigger financing conversations.
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PM
Open Q&A + Close 10 MIN
Info: Bring your project. We answer every question until 5:00 PM.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cannes, France
EUR 106.73 to EUR 192.01
