Event Details
Turning a script into a film requires funding. This panel will demystify the process of securing financial backing. Led by Artist in Residence Jonathan Burkhart, learn how to create a compelling pitch, develop a persuasive pitch deck and sizzle reel, and navigate the complex world of film financing. Discover strategies for attracting investors and turning your vision into a reality. Topics include:
- Create a pitch deck and sizzle reel.
- Where’s the money?
- How to get your script seen by others and potential financiers?
Speakers
Jonathan Burkhart- Film & Television Producer, LPFF Artist in Residence
Jonathan Burkhart is an acclaimed independent film, television and theater producer. He produced the award-winning film Baby Steps as well as Higher Ground, Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding, The Last Keepers, and many more. Television projects include the scripted episodic series Almost There, Ivy Dreams, a feature documentary for AZN, Must Do Disney for Disney, The Super Bowl Half Time Show Show for the NFL, and more.
Jonathan is also the co-founder and president of the Nantucket Film Festival, dedicated to honoring screenwriters and their craft. The Festival launched in 1996 and has honored writers including Walter Bernstein, Charlie Kaufman, Alexander Payne, Paul Schrader, Steve Martin, Judd Apatow, Harold Ramis, Barry Levinson, and more.
Jill Burkhart- Head of Unscripted Programming, MGM+
Jill Burkhart is currently the Head of Unscripted Programming for MGM+, where she oversees the development and production of premium non fiction series for the cable network. Most recent series include: Hollywood Black, a series on the history of black cinema, The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood based on the true crime podcast by Michael Connelly, and the Emmy nominated Laurel Canyon. Jill is the Co-founder of the Nantucket Film Festival, which she helmed first as Artistic Director, overseeing all programming for the annual event and then as Executive Director.
Jill also served as ED of the first ScreenWriters Colony, a sister organization to NFF, that provides emerging screenwriters creative mentoring and guidance on Nantucket. Previously, she worked at Madstone Films as a curator for it’s Very Indie Films Series. And a very long time ago, Jill was an actress, appearing in several Indie films as well as Off Off Broadway plays. Back in the day, she was also a member of the pivotal band, the Mudmen, in which she played percussion. She attended New York University for Theatre. Jill grew up on the island of Nantucket and is a proud graduate of Nantucket High School.
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