Robert Rodriguez had to sell his body to medical research to raise money for El Mariachi. But there ARE easier ways. And RANDALL BLAUM will share his secrets of how you can finance your film in a week or less, a feat Blaum himself accomplished for his documentaries to the tune of $350,000 and $700,000. He'll also discuss how to crew up with professionals without breaking the bank (HINT: He found several of his crew members at San Diego Filmmakers networking events!) and how to make your budget match reality while still making the movie you want.

As a teenager in the 70s, Randall helped create the award-winning short parodies "Flaws" and "Comb" and directed his first film, "A Run For The Money," at age 17. He went on to create bigger-than-life promotional campaigns for AMC Theatres and, later, worked as a TV news producer, interviewing Madonna, Ben Kingsley, and dozens of luminaries in movies and politics. In 2000, he won an Addy Award for the famous trailers and marketing campaigns he created for THX and Dolby Digital, following that success with a stint as Vice President of Advertising for Regal Entertainment. Don't miss your chance to tap into Randall's vast experience and ask him YOUR questions!

Come check out our groovy new location, network with your San Diego filmmaking peers from 6-7 PM, then stay to learn how to finance your film in a week or less!

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)