Film Business Series (Accounting and Legal) – International Film Festival Ottawa

The Business of Filmmaking (Accounting and Legal)

Wednesday, March 17th

1:30 - 2:30 PM EST

Online

The IFFO or International Film Festival of Ottawa is a new high profile event bringing the best of the film festival circuit to the City along with some big name cinematic talent. The Festival streams online March 11 to 21, 2021. Source: IFFO

We are pleased to share a Panel for this event, taking place on Wednesday, March 17th which Mark Edwards is participating in “Business of Filmmaking: Filmmaking Finance and Accounting”.

This panel will tackle the essentials of every film producer’s toolkit: budgeting, funding, tax credits, cash flow and legal considerations. Documentary and fiction producers alike will benefit from these insider insights. Source: IFFO

Part 1 (Budgeting & Financing): 12:00pm – 1 pm (EST), FILM BUSINESS SERIES
Part 2 (Accounting & Legal): 1:30pm – 2:30 pm (EST), FILM BUSINESS SERIES

Speakers:

Jessica Adams, Producer, JA Productions
Sean Duffy, Senior Manager, Welch LLP
Mark Edwards, Edwards Creative Law
Brendan McNeill, President, Above the Line Media Services
Jason Meloche, Account Manager, National Bank of Canada
Shasha Nakhai, Director and Producer, Compy Films
Nicole Rogers, Staff Accountant, Welch LLP

For more information and passes, visit:

https://www.iffo.ca/2021/talks

Testimonials From Our Clients

Responsiveness, Professionalism

Highly recommend Edwards Creative Law. Mark, Byron, Ian, Gina, Erin and their wider team are thoughtful, knowledgeable entertainment partners who assist us in navigating the legal complexities of film and television production. They also allow for the process to be enjoyable and collaborative in nature. Five stars.

Sarah Fodey
SandBay Entertainment
Sarah Fodey
SandBay Entertainment

Responsiveness, Professionalism

Highly recommend Edwards Creative Law. Mark, Byron, Ian, Gina, Erin and their wider team are thoughtful, knowledgeable entertainment partners who assist us in navigating the legal complexities of film and television production. They also allow for the process to be enjoyable and collaborative in nature. Five stars.

Highly recommend.

Edwards Creative Law has been a fierce defender of my project’s rights and interests, and all while working within my needs and comfort. Engaging Byron as my entertainment lawyer has been one of the best decisions I made for my company. Highly recommend.

Bronwyn Szabo
Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor
Bronwyn Szabo
Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor

Highly recommend.

Edwards Creative Law has been a fierce defender of my project’s rights and interests, and all while working within my needs and comfort. Engaging Byron as my entertainment lawyer has been one of the best decisions I made for my company. Highly recommend.

A kind person to work with.

Mark Edwards helped me to copy-write my idea and was very helpful and generous with his time. I was very happy with his work and knowledge. Also a kind person to work with.

Forood Malekzadeh
Career Coach, Startup Mentor
Forood Malekzadeh
Career Coach, Startup Mentor

A kind person to work with.

Mark Edwards helped me to copy-write my idea and was very helpful and generous with his time. I was very happy with his work and knowledge. Also a kind person to work with.

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