Have a project you are looking to finance? In these economic times, funding for emerging filmmakers is a rough and rocky road. Getting a bank on board for interim financing can be even tougher. If you’re approaching a bank for the very first time, what paper, what support and what answers do you need to have? What financial resources are out there? What are some innovative ways you can raise money for your project to achieve the budget you require?

Join a panel of industry experts including the royal Bank of Canada’s Leanne Harry, Senior Account Manager—Media and Entertainment, and working Executive Producers & filmmakers from Alberta's film industry.

PANELISTS:

Adele Romanski; Producer (Myth of the American Sleepover, Black Rock, The Freebie) as well as Director of the CIFF 2012 festival film - Leave Me Like You Found Me.
Leanne Harry; Senior Account Manager, Media & Entertainment
Bruce Harvey; President at Illusions Entertainment Corporation

Moderator - LUKE AZEVEDO

THIS PANEL IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS.