Summary
Lights! Camera! Collaboration! Learn how to best work with Film Commissions to help produce your project from the former Film Commissioner of Puerto Rico!
PLUS! You will receive exclusive handouts to help guide you through the world of production and film commissions.
What is a film commission?
Most of us have heard that film commissions exist but have no idea what they actually do. Are they a regulatory body? How and why are film commissions broken up by region? And, most importantly, can they actually help you get your film made?
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will learn the critical role that film commissions play in supporting producers, filmmakers and their local production community. By working closely with a film commission, producers can access a wealth of local knowledge and expertise, helping them create a successful and memorable production. The world of film production can be complex and challenging. From overcoming logistical issues to finding the perfect location and navigating the regulatory environment, film commissions can be valuable partners in your filmmaking process if you know how to utilize them. This webinar will teach you everything you need to know about film commissions so you can take advantage of their support and resources to help you achieve your vision on your next project.
Guiding you through how film commissions work is Rosi Acosta, former Film Commissioner for Puerto Rico, Unit Production Manager (UPM), and DGA member who has worked on over 75 film and television projects, including the feature films DRIVEN, SPEED KILLS, and IMPRISONED. As a seasoned physical production professional, advocate, spokesperson, mentor, content writer and film commissioner, Rosi Acosta's career in the film industry has been driven by passion and her love of film and television.
In this webinar, you will learn the key ways that your local film commissions can help you succeed on your productions including location scouting, how to navigate financial incentives, and the benefits of community engagement. We'll discuss best practices to creating truly exceptional film projects through collaboration, creativity, and active partnerships with film commissions.
PLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to help guide you through the world of production and film commissions. Downloads include:
- Step-by-step guide to working with a film commission
- Sample letter to a film commission
Rosi will share her vast knowledge of film commissions with you and explain how you can utilize film commissions properly and effectively to achieve your goals.
Praise for Rosi Acosta's Teaching with Stage 32
"Rosi Acosta is, in a word, awesome. She is a treasure of knowledge and easy to understand! Incredibly detailed." -- Lawrence W.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding the role and functions of film commissions in supporting film production
- List of services and support commonly offered
- Step by step guide when requesting assistance from a film commission and sample letter
- Elements for an efficient and professional relationship
- Film commission and its local community & government
- Film commission and producers
- What a film commission must avoid when working with all stakeholders
- Deciding factors when selecting a filming destination
- Producer best practices
- Film commission best practices
- Physical production best practices
- Responsibilities of producers towards the jurisdiction
- Examples & case studies
- Bonus information to help your research & decision to work with a film commission
- Q&A with Rosi Acosta
Who Should Attend
All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to explore filming opportunities in specific regions can attend the class to understand how film commissions can assist in their projects.
All levels of showrunners (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to explore filming opportunities in specific regions can attend the class to understand how film commissions can assist in their projects.
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to explore filming opportunities in specific regions can attend the class to understand how film commissions can assist in their projects.
Producers who want to explore filming opportunities in specific regions can attend the class to understand how film commissions can assist in their projects.
Actors who want to explore filming opportunities in specific regions can attend the class to understand how film commissions can assist in their projects.
Executive
As a seasoned physical production professional, production manager, film budget estimator and analyst, advocate and spokesperson, mentor/professor, content writer and film commissioner, Rosi Acosta's career in the film industry has been driven by passion and her love of film and television. Rosi is the former Film Commissioner for Puerto Rico and is a Unit Production Manager (UPM) and DGA member who has worked on over 75 television and television projects, including the feature films DRIVEN, SPEED KILLS, and IMPRISONED.
As a Senior Level Executive, Rosi brings an innovative and bold strategic planning vision. She has raised awareness about the film industry while building international relations with film communities locally and internationally. Additionally, Rosi has spent her professional career nourishing relationships with creatives, producers, investors, and well cultivated relations with the unions, craft organizations, studios and many industry leaders internationally. Ethics, integrity, honesty, strong values and transparency define her every day.
Rosi has collaborated directly and indirectly in hundreds of film projects assuring diversity, inclusion, safety and delivery within the allocated budget and schedule. Her career as a visionary and a bold and solutions-driven professional has always promoted dialogue, partnerships, and teamwork.
Rosi serves as a Senior Level Executive in Film Programs Strategic Development, specializing in film commissions administration and film programs development with extensive expertise in incentives administration, workforce development and organization, film culture awareness, film friendly environment optimization and infrastructure promotion and analysis.
Through her extensive work with multiple production companies, unions, guilds, and governing bodies for film, Rosi brings strong leadership skills to any project with the ability to provide structure, organization and flow to build bridges and alliances.
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