CMPA-BC Domestic Co-Production Workshop

OBJECTIVE

CMPA-BC is pleased to announce an opportunity to participate in an intimate and interactive workshop aimed at unpacking Interprovincial (BC and another province) and Intraprovincial (within BC) co-production agreements. The session will provide hands-on access to real contracts and real-life case studies within the Canadian co-production landscape.

Our expert facilitator will explore such topics as project ownership, copyright/ intellectual property (IP), creative control/ representation, business partnership arrangements, and how to build out contract language that support all parties. The material will be geared to emerging and mid-career producers.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The 90 minute workshop will be held in-person at the CMPA-BC office in downtown Vancouver and is limited to 12 people. A portion of seats will be reserved for members from systemically excluded groups.

WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

Kim C. Roberts Producer, Sepia Films

Kim C. Roberts brings over two decades of experience as an entertainment lawyer to Sepia Films. As a partner at the boutique law firm of Roberts & Stahl, Roberts provided legal advice on a wide range of film and television projects. At Sepia, Roberts oversees co-productions, production financing, contract negotiations, E&O insurance and tax credits for Canadian and foreign productions, as well as all aspects of production legal.

Roberts is also involved in the development and production of Sepia’s feature film slate, utilizing strong working relationships with financiers, cultural agencies and distributors and providing input on the slate’s creative elements.

Lori Massini, Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, Thunderbird

Lori Massini practices entertainment law, and works with Thunderbird as their Vice President Legal and Business Affairs. Lori has acted as production counsel for original programming for networks such as Nickelodeon, Disney, the Food Network and Discovery. She has extensive experience negotiating contracts for actors, directors, producers and crew, managing employment and labour issues, advising on corporate legal matters and overseeing complex financing arrangements. Lori was formerly Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs for a major film and production studio. She is active in the arts, and is an accomplished dancer and musician. Lori is a co-creator of Producer Essentials, an online comprehensive guide to business affairs and production law in film and television.

Tickets are $15 and includes lunch.

Host or Publisher CMPA - BC PRODUCERS BRANCH