Join SMART Project Space/LAB111 on Monday, February 27, for the monthly Network Drinks for Film and TV (NBF) to network, enjoy drinks, and, of course, see the program. This month, the theme is 'Alternative Financing: Status Update,' where we will examine, from the perspective of makers, how things have turned out for those who have attempted to secure funding through unconventional means.

Program
In 2010, the announced budget cuts made it clear that filmmakers urgently needed to look for alternative financing methods to get projects off the ground. During the IDFA theme day on alternative forms of financing organized by the NBF in response, various methods were discussed, including crowdfunding and collaboration with commercial organizations. A year and a half later, we are taking stock at this networking event. Based on the experiences of makers of projects that have utilized non-traditional funding, we will examine how successful projects came to fruition and why less successful plans failed to achieve their intended success. In this way, we aim to discover which tactics and strategies work and which are better left untouched.

The projects covered are (the list is still being updated; the remaining projects will be included on the NBF website and in the reminder email):

Women of Waalo - Documentary animation film. A woman wants to become the new president of Senegal. Who is she? What drives her? An old story of ultimate resistance from her great-grandmothers is a great source of strength for her to take on this battle. The project raised the maximum amount via Cinecrowd within two weeks and currently stands at over €6,000 on the international platform IndieGoGo. One of the initiators, Machteld Aardse, will explain how they achieved this and what other funding strategies were applied. (http://www.womenofwaalo.com/nl)

Dinner deal
The LAB111 restaurant is offering an attractive and affordable dinner deal especially for the NBF networking drinks: for €17.50, you get a starter and main course, including a drink. You can register for the dinner deal at the NBF office via [email protected] or 020-6646588, no later than Friday, February 24. Dinner will be served at 19:00 in the restaurant and can be paid for in advance at the restaurant's cashier.

The program for the evening:
17:30 - 19:00 Walk-in & drinks at the bar
19:00 - 20:00 dinner deal (optional)
20:00 - 21:30 program in the chapel: 'Alternative financing: status update'
21:30 - ? having drinks at the bar

What: Network Drinks for Film and TV (NBF) - theme 'Alternative financing: status update'
When: Monday, February 27, 2012
Where: SMART Project Space, Arie Biemondstraat 111, Amsterdam-West
For whom: all film and television professionals

Registration for the evening is appreciated and can be done at the NBF office via [email protected] or 020-6646588. Please also indicate when registering whether you would like to make use of the dinner deal.

Location
Arie Biemondstraat 111, Amsterdam-West



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