For a quarter-century and counting, Locations Trade Show has starred as the premier gathering of location filmmakers featuring attention-grabbing exhibits and forums for provocative discussions. Film industry professionals are invited to enjoy three days of free exposure to hundreds of film commissions showcasing the best locations, financial incentives, co-production programs, local resources, and service providers worldwide. And the show’s 25th anniversary promises to address the number one topic on the entertainment industry’s mind: revenue.
WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, April 15-17, 2010
WHERE: The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401-3209) and the Doubletree Hotel (1707 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401)
WHY: In addition to spotlighting hundreds of locations around the globe, LTS10 organizers have tailored this year’s programs to answer the questions and meet the needs of an increasingly budget-conscious entertainment industry.
Candid Conversations talks co-production deals
On Friday, April 16, the fourth installment of Candid Conversations will feature a panel of entertainment attorneys ready to dish on the latest developments related to co-production deals and financial joint endeavors between production companies and studios from different areas of the world. The panel also will examine distribution deals, tax break issues, and filmmaker access to national film-funds. Please visit http://locationstradeshow.com/speakers.php for panel bios.
Financial Forums: where incentives and industry meet
Brand-new to the 25th anniversary line-up, Financial Forums puts global financial incentives in the limelight on Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17 at the Doubletree Hotel. Film commissions from British Columbia, Georgia, Puerto Rico, Michigan, New Mexico, Rio de Janeiro, and the United Kingdom will present their most competitive incentives as well as co-production and government-sponsored programs to filmmakers determined to maximize their budgets.
With space becoming limited due to overwhelming popularity, visitors to LTS are encouraged to pre-register now for Candid Conversations and Financial Forums at www.locationstradeshow.com.