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Producer's Toolbox Series at DC Shorts

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)

Atlanta, GA

Producer's Toolbox Series at DC Shorts

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Before The Camera Rolls: A Production Scheduling and Budgeting Primer
Register before 9/10 and your name will be entered into a drawing for free Showbiz Budgeting software.
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Media Services, the industry’s premiere production management resource,  in association with DC Shorts, presents a FREE seminar as part of its 2010 Producers' Toolbox Seminar Series.

Join us for this interactive workshop designed for new and experienced film, TV, and commercial producers who want to better understand and strengthen their business skills.  This professional development program is designed to give you a working knowledge of the latest industry tools and information that can save you time and money.

Beverages and appetizers will be provided. Limited space (50 seats available) on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to register today!

Early Registration: Register before September 10 and your name will be entered into a drawing for free Showbiz Budgeting software.

 

 
 

 



Date: September 15, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

BEFORE THE CAMERA ROLLS:

Production Scheduling and Budgeting

The definitive workshop on learning how to schedule and budget a short, feature film, or TV pilot/series.  You will learn everything you need to know before the camera rolls to ensure your ultimate success. Gain a working knowledge of the industry's most popular software resources including EP, Gorilla, and Showbiz Software to break down your script and create your own budget.  Learn which ones fit for projects with small and large budgets.

The workshop, which includes interactive participation with Showbiz Budgeting and Showbiz Scheduling, will take you step by step through scheduling, budgeting, and actualization. For commercial producers, you will learn how to produce bidding budgets that conform to AICP standards and provide the most production value.

The workshop is filled with experience-packed insight into:

Pre-production activities
Common approaches to scheduling projects
Breaking down a script
Budgeting a film
Tracking expenses and more
How to use software tools and reports for filing for tax credits

 

Finally, the session will include a review of several of the top tax incentive programs in the US and the requirements for filing for tax credits.

Presentation by Steve Bizenov, Media Services & Showbiz Software [90 minutes] 

  

Interactive Option: Participants enrolling in this workshop are encouraged to download the software to their laptops prior to arriving. Click on the appropriate links to download and install free, fully functional trial versions of Showbiz Budgeting (Windows/MAC) and Showbiz Scheduling (Windows/MAC).

 


 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

STEVE BIZENOV has more than 20 years experience in the software industry with a strong background in entertainment production and operations management, payroll and accounting. He is vice president of sales and software development at Media Services.

He worked in production and operations management at EUE Screen Gems and served in executive positions at various entertainment accounting, payroll, and software companies including FilmPro & Bon Bon Entertainment.

 

 


When & Where



EUE/Screen Gems Studios
175 Lakewood Way
Atlanta, GA 30315

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)


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MEDIA SERVICES

Media Services is one of the entertainment industry’s leading accounting, payroll, crew booking, and software companies, serving feature, television, commercial, corporate and Internet productions world-wide as well as music video and residual clients. For more information visit www.media-services.com

 

SHOWBIZ SOFTWARE

Showbiz Software is the product division of Media Services that is committed to developing best-in-class software solutions. In addition to its proprietary production accounting, payroll, budgeting, scheduling and time management software, the company offers a wide range of other entertainment industry software, books, tapes and supplies through its Showbiz Software Stores in West Los Angeles and New York as well as online, at www.showbizsoftware.com

 

 

Any questions? Contact us here, or Steve Bizenov at 917.305.8309 (New York), Joe Maiella at 508.481.2212 (Boston),  Tina Bassir at 310.471.9369 or Steven Fishman at 310.440.9674 (Los Angeles).