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     http://pnw.filmfinancing.org/083110i

     Tuesday's HIGHLY TOPICAL program of presentations by WORLD-CLASS experts includes:

     1) "THE SECRET BEHIND ANGEL INVESTING: Quality & Value" -- by BOB CHAWORTH-MUSTERS, Founder of Angel Forum, Canada's oldest angel investor organization; angel investing expert with over decade of experience helping ventures get funded; has provided $24M+ through semi-annual angel investing forum, after which 50% of attending companies go on to find funding; fmr. investment banker with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), doing business in Vancouver, London, England & Bahrain; Board Director & Founding Member at Canada's National Angel Capital Organization; etc.

     2) "EMERGING TRENDS IN AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY: A Look Forward for Filmmakers & Financiers" -- by HARVEY KAHN, Successful Producer & Director of independent films & TV movies with 20+ years experience; formed Front Street Pictures with investors group in 1998; produced numerous indies distributed by Miramax, Sony, Lionsgate, Artisan & Warner Independent incl. critically acclaimed "We Don't Live Here Anymore" (Naomi Watts, Mark Ruffalo), "The Proposal" (Jennifer Esposito), "Out of Line" (Jennifer Beals), "Pressure" (Kerr Smith), "Nobody's Baby" (Gary Oldman), "Cadillac Ranch" (Christopher Lloyd), "Eden" (Sean Patrick Flanery), "Row Your Boat" (Jon Bon Jovi) & "The Break Up" (Bridget Fonda); also produced & directed "The Deal" (Christian Slater) & "Water's Edge"; prolific producer of TV movies & miniseries for all major TV networks incl. ABC, CBS, Lifetime, NBC, SyFy & USA; etc.

     3) "PRIVATE EQUITY PLAYERS & THIS MARKET: When Reality Kicks in" -- by BRIAN THOMAS, Senior Vice President at investment bank RwE Growth Partners; seasoned finance executive with 25+ years experience providing comprehensive services on all matters of financial management, business development, marketing & sales; fmr. President & Director at Technology Growth Partners, a Capital Pool Company (CPC) publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange; fmr. Account Manager at insurance powerhouse Aon Reed Stenhouse; holds Certified Risk Management (CRM) diploma from Risk & Insurance Management Society & Insurance Institute of Canada; etc.

     4) "INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS LOOKING FOR MONEY: Does This Sound Familiar?" -- by MATT KELLY, President of Motion Pictures & Producer at Qube Film; veteran actor & producer with 20 years experience in independent film; wrote & produced "Transparency" with Lou Diamond Phillips & Estella Warren, which enjoyed an international release; produced "Vice" with Michael Madsen & Daryl Hannah as well as upcoming features "Salesmen" with Steve Zahn & "Lloyd the Conqueror"; Qube's corporate clients include Toni & Guy, ET Canada & Steve Nash Fitness World; etc.

     5) "INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS ISSUES & THE UNDISCOVERED GOLDMINE: Navigating the Waters Safely & Diligently" -- by MEL D'SOUZA, Founder & Principal at Vancouver-based SILO Entertainment; international content development & rights issues guru with 18+ years experience in media & entertainment; consultant to Weinstein Company on Asian acquisitions & co-productions; Exec. Producer on 2003 action thriller "Boom" with Bo Derek; fmr. Director of Business Development at Channel [V] India; fmr. VP of International Business Development at IN Media Int'l, Hinduja Group's media & technology development company; consultant to Banff World TV Festival; etc.

     6) "SOCIAL MARKETING ON THE WEB: Harnessing Its Power for Your Project" -- by COLLEEN NYSTEDT, Founder, President & CEO at MovieSet; social marketing expert for film with 20+ years of on-set producing experience & first-hand accounts of fundraising money for movies; worked on "Fear" (Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon), "The Accused" (Jodie Foster) & "April Fool's Day"; produced or supervised production for Universal, Paramount, MGM, CBS, NBC, ABC, USA, Showtime & Lifetime; Founder of New City Productions, became one of most prolific production companies in Western Canada, sold to public company in 2000; named among "Top 40 Under 40 for Entrepreneurship" by Business in Vancouver & "13 Most Important People in BC Film Industry" by Financial Post; etc.

     7) "WHEN PITCHING TO INVESTORS: Keep These Things in Mind" -- by THEALZEL LEE, Investor & Co-Manager at VANTEC Angel Network; Senior Partner at market strategy & consulting firm Rocket Builders; seasoned angel investor with 20+ years market & product development experience; over half of presenting companies at VANTEC raise angel funds, with average investment of $250K; marketing clients have included CIBC's Investment Banking Division & UN Development Program; fmr. advisor to Canadian government on science policy; current work at Rocket Builders focuses on lead development & channel marketing strategies; active in mentoring early-stage companies; etc.

     Harvey Kahn & Front Street Pictures are hosting at their studio:

     FILM FINANCING TOWNHALL: Vancouver Re-Launch

     Tuesday, August 31, 2010

     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

     FRONT STREET PICTURES

     1950 Franklin Street

     Vancouver, British Columbia

     AFFORDABLE tickets are still available at -

     http://pnw.filmfinancing.org/083110i

     Our distinguished speakers look forward to meeting you on 8/31!  Please tell your colleagues & associates.

Warm regards,

Your Friends at IIFF

http://filmfinancing.org

P.S.:  Investor group FilmAngels with chapters in California & New York wants your latest movie project.  Be sure to hand a summary to an IIFF staffer on Tuesday!