The Canadian Independent Screen Fund, in partnership with Creatives Empowered, BIPOC TV & Film, Vancouver International Asian Film Festival and Film PEI present the Business Affairs – Learn By Doing Series.

Led by Michelle Wong, each interactive module will take a deep dive into the business of production.

Module 1: Budgets: Development and Production

January 27, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Participants will learn how to build a development budget, as well as what goes into a production budget. Participants will learn how to calculate producer overheads and what is allowed for Producer’s fees.

Module 2: Financing

February 3, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Participants will learn how to structure a range of financing scenarios. This session will also cover interim financing, tax credit calculations, funding sources, and distribution/broadcast licensing.

Module 3: Cost Reports and Accounting

February 10, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Participants will learn about accounting practices, how to track and code costs. This session will also cover related party transactions and implications on multiple shareholders or partnerships. This session will tie back to the first session and test learning and/or growth.