... How To Harness The Power Of Social Networking To Build
Buzz And Leverage Distribution For Your Independent Film

Date: June 28, 2009
Time: 9am - 6pm
Location: Burbank, CA
Registration Fee: $449/$399 Fly-In Discount(contact us for details)

“In a very fun and spirited demonstration, Linda Nelson showed us how to use social media to attract and build an audience from the earliest stages of your film. The knowledge is a must in today’s internet-driven world.” - Denise David Williams, Make Magic Productions "I wanted you all to know that Linda Nelson is fantastic! I didn't know anything about Facebook, so I thought I'd take her presentation. Excellent! As a filmmaker, I am coming to grips with reality of using the internet to get my films out and Linda shows you that Facebook is a giant step in that process. With Facebook and the other websites, I am on my way to a successful film premiere." - Julian Starks, Filmmaker, Journey To Sundance "Linda Nelson's masterful presentation at "Going Global" opened my eyes to the essential tools of social networking and specifically, the untapped power of Facebook. Indie filmmakers must be prepared to adapt in the rapidly changing world of distribution, and Facebook is a an equalizer that allows even the most micro-budget feature to compete with the big dogs. Ms. Nelson demonstrated various facets of Facebooks, including fan pages and apps, with an expertise and proficiency that this filmmaker was able to put into practice immediately. Linda Nelson's Facebook demo is a must-see for anyone looking to create a successful film marketing strategy." - Paul Martin, Vineyard Productions "Linda's insights on social media was AMAZING! Her presentation on Facebook made me feel so empowered as a filmmaker! What an amazing tool to grow your fan base and gain followers. Thank you Stacey & Linda for great presentation. Nikki Love, Reel Ladies "As a former web producer and someone keeping up on these things, I was very pleasantly surprised to hear Linda point out some new (to me) and very clever ways to make Facebook a key component of my overall marketing strategy. A very savvy and practical presentation loaded with goodies for independent filmmakers wondering how to use social networking to best reach their target audience." - Victor Bornia, Writer/Director Linda came in with a fantastic reason to get with the program on Social Networking - it is a great way to find investors! If I didn't attend the seminar, I would have never learned how to create film pages for all my films!! People can go on Facebook and see my FILMS!! That is huge. And just one of the many secrets Linda can reveal. - Juliet Sonnenberg, Metamorphose Films

The era of social commerce has arrived and Social Networks are hands down the most powerful tool in a filmmaker's arsenal for marketing and distributing their films. As a filmmaker in today's marketplace, it's becoming ESSENTIAL you understand how to use Social Media to your advantage.

Marketing has changed from a TOP DOWN system (paid advertising, direct mail/e-mail, and expensive PR) to a bottoms up GROUNDSWELL system. Word of mouth marketing is the most POWERFUL marketing out there. Just ask any distributor from the major Studios, on down to the indie DVD distributors.

Learn how to build a core audience for your film, and you are suddenly in the drivers seat. Whether you are self-distributing, going the traditional distribution route, or both. And the best part is, Social Networking doesn't cost you a thing. The sooner you start, the more of an edge you'll have over other filmmakers that haven't yet joined "the Facebook Era". Learn to leverage Social Media to your advantage and start growing an audience for YOUR film right now.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN AT THIS SOCIAL MEDIA BOOT CAMP FOR FILMMAKERS:

• How to use Social Media platforms like Facebook, My Space, and Twitter to build the core audience for your film

• How to create your OWN Social Media Marketing Plan

• How to build and maintain an EFFECTIVE Facebook page for your film

• How to build a custom Twitter profile and start Tweeting

• How to engage your audience on Twitter and gain followers

• How to use Twitter as an effective film sales tool

• How to interact with other Social Media platforms, blogs, and your website

• How to monetize Facebook and other social media platforms

• How to leverage Social Media to get distribution for your film

• Advanced Facebook techniques for engaging your audience

• How to tweak Facebook settings for optimum engagement

• How to use Facebook to increase sales of your film

• Analytics

• How to design and use hyper-targeted Facebook ads

YOU'LL LEAVE THIS WORKSHOP NOT ONLY WITH A CUSTOMIZED FACEBOOK PAGE , BUT A SOLID PLAN TO LEVERAGE IT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF YOUR INDEPENDENT FILM!

Anyone can make a Facebook page, but not everyone can make an EFFECTIVE Facebook page and create a social networking plan that works.

The key is to employ advanced techniques that are highly engaging to stretch social networking platform to maximize effectiveness, build a rabid fanbase, and increase buzz and sales of your film.

* ALL attendees are required to bring along a laptop (with wireless capabilities) AND digital assets for their films (including video clips, still photos, synopsis, reviews, etc.). Complimentary wireless internet access will be provided at the venue for all participants.

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About Your Instructors:

Stacey Parks
Stacey Parks is an expert in the area of film distribution, with over 13 years experience working with independent film producers. As a Foreign Sales Agent for many years, she secured distribution for hundreds of independent features and programs worldwide. She has sold films and programs to NHK (Japan), RTL (Germany), Canal Plus (France), BBC, SkyTV, HBO, Showtime, Starz, PBS, A&E, History Channel, Travel Channel and countless others.

Stacey currently specializes in coaching film and television professionals on distribution strategies for their projects, and works with both experienced and beginning writers and producers. She has coached dozens of people who have gotten deals with U.S Studio divisions, large international broadcasters, and worldwide DVD distributors both one-on-one and through her membership site at www.Filmspecific.com. Her clients' films have premiered at Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Berlin, SXSW, San Sebastian, and other major film festivals.

Stacey is the author of 'The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution" (2007 Focal Press) and she is an adjunct professor in the Entertainment Studies department of UCLA.

Stacey has been profiled and interviewed in MovieMaker Magazine and the Los Angeles Business Journal and she is a contributor to MovieMaker and Student Filmmakers magazine. She has spoken on panels from Slamdance to Cannes.

Linda Nelson
Founding Partner of Nelson Madison Films and CEO of Indie Rights. An ex-international investment banker (Citicorp, Saudi Arabian Investment Company), ex-IT Executive (SVP - Mission Insurance Group), ex-Speciality Real Estate Developer (Partner - Cinegrand/Showmax). Currently in pre-production on her third film, DELIVERED, Linda splits her time between producing films and blazing new territory in digital distribution. Indie Rights currently has a catalogue of more than thirty independent films that are being distributed on every major digital platform on the internet, including iTunes, Hulu, SNAG,and CinemaNow. Linda is confident that the key to finding an audience for independent film is by acquiring social capital through the effective use of social media. Her Facebook Film Page for DELIVERED caught the eye of Facebook, who took notice of the unique ways she was engaging her fans and issued her a vanity URL for her new film.

Linda recently presented at Film Specific's GOING GLOBAL BOOT CAMP where she was voted one of the highest rated presenters by workshop participants. At the end of her presentation, it was made abundantly clear that an entire workshop is needed on the critical topic of Social Networking in and of itself, and Linda and Stacey Parks decided to team up to deliver an all-day experience for filmmakers eager to harness the power of Social Networks.

Michael Madison
Founding Partner of Nelson Madison Films and SVP of Marketing for Indie Rights. A film graduate from Texas Tech University, Michael is currently prepping DELIVERED, which he will direct and star in. Previously, he produced and distributed NSYNC Bigger Than Live to more than 50 IMAX theaters worldwide. He wrote, directed, starred and edited his next film, SHIFTED, and has also been active in the marketing of all three films. An early adopter of MySpace, Michael has acquired more than 30,000 friends that will serve as a core audience for the films of Nelson Madison Films. Active on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and the author of a popular blog featuring film, art and the "biz", Michael is a master of the social media landscape.