The Media Works conference, ‘Making Money in the Media’ focuses on freelancers & production companies working in film, TV & video becoming more sustainable and financially viable whilst developing larger projects.

A Mediaworks conference

Making the most of your creative talents by pushing the boundaries of production development models, distribution opportunities and new markets. VMI-HD demonstrating HD cameras and the latest tapeless formats, Red Planet with the Yahoo! Lee Sharpe World Cup Podcast live from the Berlin TV tower.

10am Opening (Refreshments and opening)

10:30am Inspiration
Viable new business models in Drama, Documentary and Animation. Guest speakers include Simon Moorhead (producer of Mirrormask), Phil Davies (producer at Astly Baker Davies)

11:15am We Mean Business
The importance of operating as a business whether freelance or production company. Pre-booked break-out sessions; setting up a company, contracts & legal, accounting, copyright & IP.

BREAK Refreshments

12:30pm Finding Money
Informative panel discussion including the Thames Valley Investors Network; public funding (arts, lottery, Europe), private investors & sponsors, self-support (diversifing)

LUNCH: Food provided

14:45pm New Markets
Gina Fegan (SEMN) on exploiting new technologies. Pre-booked break-out sessions on; mobile downloading, streaming TV, vodcasting, HD & futureproofing, advertising revenue

16:00pm Case Studies
Panel discussion; how can you get your freelance career/production company off the ground and keep it financially stable, whilst developing a documentary, drama or animation?

17:00pm Close
Snacks & drinks for anyone staying on

18:00pm Networking Event
With guest speaker and networking activity

BOOKING & MORE DETAILS:
Tel 01753 553 374, email dom@mediaworks.uk.com and visit the conference website

PRICES:
Company (up to 2 named attendees) - £50
Freelancers & academics (some bursaries available) - £30
Students - £20

Cheques to be made payable to 'Thames Valley University' and posted to:
Mediaworks, Slough Enterprise Hub, Thames Valley University, Wellington Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1YG.

Supported by: WestFocus, Kingston University and Thames Valley University.