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August 2010 Meeting
Business of Production

Filled to capacity again! An SRO crowd of 210 people gathered at Inmotion Imagery Studios on Thursday August 5th for a joint presentation presented by Dallas Producers Association, women in film.Dallas and the Dallas Screenwriters Association. This month's panel discussion focused on the Business of Productioninsurance, taxes, legal issues, contracts, payroll - anything and everything concerning the business side of production for features to television to corporate media to documentary to commercials.

Featured panelists included an entertainment attorney, an insurance broker, a producers’ services specialist and a production accountant. The discussion was moderated by Clayton Coblentz, DPA President.

Panelists:
Mike Farris, Farris Literary Agency and Tipton Jones Law Firm
Jeff Evans, Roeder Moon, Inc
Robert Curlin, Pinpoint Ideas & Solutions
Tony Rocha, Weaver and Tidwell LLP

SPONSORS
InMotion Imagery
www.inmotionimagery.com

July 2010 Meeting
Business of Corporate & Commercial Production

An enormous crowd of 116 people gathered at IdeaMan Studios on Tuesday July 6th for DPA's panel discussion focusing on the business of Corporate & Commercial Production. Panelists Don Stokes (Post Asylum), Massoum Mirzaei (Magic Video), David Maddox (IdeaMan films) and moderator Russ Jolly (214 Media) explored the state of the corporate and commercial production market and discussed the ins, outs, ups and downs of this vital and growing segment of production.

Food was provided by La Grange and wine was provided by Barefoot Wine.

SPONSORS
IdeaMan Studios
www.IdeaManStudios.com

April 2010
DPA Mixer & Networking

We had a huge turnout for our April Mixer & Networking event hosted by TheAgencyDallas at Janette Kennedy Gallery Southside on Lamar. Delicious appetizers, drinks and raffles for two FREE festival passes to DALLAS International Film Festival were a part of the evening. DPA mixers and networking events are great opportunities to learn more about other local area producers and support companies, network for production opportunities and build relationships with key industry professionals.

SPONSORS
TheAgencyDallas
www.TheAgencyDallas.com

March 2010 Meeting
Production Opportunities 2010
A Business Outlook for 2010 presented by the Dallas Producers Association

As we enter 2010 and the 32nd year of the Dallas Producers Association more opportunities abound for the production industry in North Texas. On Tuesday, March 2nd, we took a look at business opportunities available to our industry in the coming year. DPA President Clayton Coblentz presented the state of the association, our accomplishments in 2009 and the goals for our industry in the coming months. Special guest Bob Hudgins, Director of the Texas Film Commission, presented a report on 2009 production activity, current production activity in the region and prospects for 2010.

This was a very well attended event. An opportunity to learn how our members can become more involved in the industry. Network with colleagues. Build important production relationships. Explore opportunities for new business.

SPONSORS
KD STUDIOS
KD College Conservatory of Film and Dramatic Arts has been a respected educational institution for more than 30 years. Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre the college offers Applied Associate of Arts Degrees in Acting Performance, Musical Theatre Performance and Motion Picture Production. In addition to the degree programs KD Studio offers: Workshops for both beginning and advanced students; Children and youth workshops and camps; Video and casting facilities available for rent. As a public service we make available a series of in school workshops for local High Schools. www.kdstudio.com

February 2010 Meeting
Business of Documentaries

CRM Studios hosted our DPA monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd as a prestigious panel of documentary filmmakers will discussed the ins, outs, ups and downs of producing documentaries. We celebrated documentaries in February and Thin Line Film Festival gave FREE all access passes to every DPA member who attended!

SPONSORS
CRM STUDIOS
Full service state of the art production facility offering turn key solutions for corporate clients. We are one of the largest production/post production studios in the Southwest. www.crmstudios.tv

THIN LINE FILM FESTIVAL
February 17–21, 2010. Thin Line Film Festival is an international documentary film festival held in Denton, Texas – just North of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. In 2010, Thin Line will proudly screen 6 World Premieres, 3 US Premieres, 6 Southwest Premieres, and 20 Texas Premieres. In addition, we are thrilled to host six special feature films beginning with GASLAND and then followed by five films off the 2009 Oscar shortlist! In addition to world-class films, festival guests will enjoy a thought-provoking panel by Hollywood insider Bobette Busters; festival-sponsored parties; and more. http://2010.thinlinefilmfest.com