One of our most popular and valuable presentations last year was entertainment attorney David Branfman's overview on intellectual property law. This month, Mr. Branfman returns to San Diego Filmmakers to talk about the complexities of independent feature film financing and distribution and exhibition agreements.

Are you planning to fund your next film through a limited partnership? A private equity fund? Donations from your uncles, cousins and a group of dentists? Learn about the different ways to finance your movie. Find out what you'll need to know to protect yourself. Your investors will want to know how they'll get their money back, so you'll also need to understand how distribution and exhibition agreements work. If you already have a finished film to show distributors, find out what to expect. How much do they take? How much do you get? How much goes back to your investors?

David Branfman's practice focuses on intellectual property and entertainment law, including trademarks, copyrights, licensing, motion pictures and music. You would normally have to pay hundreds of dollars to ask an experienced attorney these questions. At San Diego Filmmakers, you will have a chance to ask Mr. Branfman your legal questions for free. Don't miss this event.

Come network with your San Diego filmmaking peers from 6-7 PM, then stay to learn the business of independent film financing!

Don't forget to bring your business cards and head shots! And please be sure to tell everyone you know in the San Diego filmmaking community about this exciting, free event. See you there.

(scheduled guest speaker and content subject to change)

(no pets, please)