3rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FINANCE FORUM Utilizing Global Financing, Risk Mitigation, and Distribution Strategies Hotel Majestic Barriere | Cannes, France May 18, 2012
IF3'S OFFICIAL ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA PARTNER: Variety and Daily Variety are the must-read publications for the entertainment industry leaders across the globe. Since 1905 and 1933, Variety and Daily Variety have presented in-depth national and global entertainment news, exclusive scoops, profiles and analysis, must-read features, box office grosses, TV rating charts, reviews and production charts. Variety.com offers breaking news and analysis, as well as early box office ticket sales and TV rating estimates and actuals. Variety.com also distributes its need-to-know information across many different platforms in real time, including mobile applications. Variety hosts an array of events targeting every aspect of the industry including the Variety Screening Series; held in NY, LA & SF, the 10 to Watch Series; highlighting up and coming talent in the industry, the Power Of series; Variety's Philanthropic events that include the Power of Women and the Power of Youth, and countless entertainment business conferences and panels throughout the year.
NETWORKING RECEPTION CO-SPONSOR: Aon/Albert G. Ruben (Aon/AGR) is the retail entertainment division of Aon Corporation. With specialized staff in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and London, supported by colleagues in 500 offices in 120 countries around the world, Aon/AGR is well positioned to insure the global entertainment industry.
NETWORKING RECEPTION CO-SPONSOR: Rothstein Kass is a premier professional services firm that has served privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families, for more than 50 years. As trusted advisors to our clients, Rothstein Kass provides accounting, auditing and tax services, as well as a full array of integrated advisory services, to clients across industry spectrums and in all stages of organizational development. The Rothstein Kass Family Office Group offers a wide range of financial, wealth planning and lifestyle management services to family offices and high-net-worth individuals, including business owners and executives as well as entertainers and professional athletes. The Family Office Group applies proven expertise with the utmost discretion and attention. Rothstein Kass has offices in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Texas and the Cayman Islands.
GOLD SPONSOR: The Puerto Rico Film Commission promotes the
economic advancement of Puerto Rico by developing elements that comprise
the audiovisual industry. Its primary objective is to offer incentives
to off-island producers who want to carry out their shoot in Puerto
Rico. It offers a 40% tax credit on all payments to Puerto Rico
residents, and a 20% tax credit on all payments to non-resident talent. A
substantial part of this plan provides incentives for infrastructure
projects. PRFC helps investors, studios, production companies, and
independent producers find all the services needed to film their
projects in Puerto Rico. They provide assistance with location
scouting, permits and clearances, and give one-on-one consultations on
specific wants and needs of the different film projects.
SUPPORTING PARTNER: For more than a century, O’Melveny has featured the industry’s top Entertainment & Media Group. Over that time, we have put together the longest deal sheet in the business, for a cast of characters that includes the industry’s best-known studios, television, music, and new media companies, sports organizations, strategic investors, and individual talent. Our reputation as the “go to” law firm for marquee entertainment and media deals and cases is predicated on our unmatched experience, our rich tradition of approaching every matter with diligence, perspective, and innovation, and our in-depth knowledge of the industry. For more information, visit us at www.omm.com.
