Indie Filmmaking 101 in 2026!!!

THERE'S NO DENYING IT . . . it’s a brave new filmmaking world. And it’s crucial that we open our minds to all the new opportunities of the paradigm shift that’s happening before our eyes. At the May 12 FilmNet event we’ll be focusing on how we can use all the tools available to us (including AI) to turn our passionate pipe dreams into money-making realities.

DOUBLE HEADER on Wed., May 13 - FILM FINANCE SAN DIEGO!!! Steph Groce and guests will help you learn how to budget, pitch, and position your project with confidence.

https://www.meetup.com/sdfilmnet/events/314135563/

TUESDAY, MAY 12: Join cohosts Jordan Jacobo and Karl Weiss on a journey through the four stages of filmmaking, from killer script to marketing pitch, fully funded production to successful distribution, with awesome guest speakers and a panel full of familiar FilmNet faces.

The evening will include one-minute creator pitches from FilmNet members. Have something to pitch? Let us know.
As always, we’ll be enjoying a red carpet (on the 3rd floor) and photo stations c/o Tony Amat and our beloved partner R3 Productions, a studio tour (at 5:30 pm), sushi/poke bowls by Chef Mer, drinks and custom T-shirts for sale, and lots of flashy, campy, Hollywood-style fun. $10 admission at the event.

5:00 PM: Red Carpet on third floor
5:30 PM: Behind-the-Scenes Tour (first floor)
6:00 PM: Intro, success stories, special guests, pitches
7:15 PM: Filmmaking 101 Panel

Karl – 858-752-9985 (text)