PANEL #3 – Financing Your Next Project
(Sunday, December 15th at 3pm)
Aaron Davis
Aaron Davis is the creative force behind Aaron Davis Graphic Design Studio, in Calabasas, California, which has a Hollywood niche specializing in Entertainment Pitch Decks for films and TV series. Aaron helps storytellers bring their visions to life with compelling visuals and well-written content
Joe Bartone
Joe Bartone has won multiple awards as a screenwriter, sound designer, composer, producer, and film director. He was awarded a Caucus Membership to the WGA West for his script “Worst Night Ever.” His first feature, “Everything Will Be Fine In The End, has above a 90% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. His second feature, My Movie Starring Paul Dano, is currently in post production. While working at Warner Bros., he was part of the team that was awarded the 2013 Technical Emmy for the DETE system. He lives in Los Angeles CA with his wife, his dog Leo.
Scott duPont
Scott duPont (aka www.MovieFinanceGuy.com ) has raised over $10M over the past 25 years for over 2 dozen features. He was the LA based producer of Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL (documentary about raising movie money) and is a member of the Producers Guild & the Int’l Documentary Association. duPont hosts a free podcast called Finance YOUR Movie (now in it’s 7th Season) premiering each week on MillionaireFlix before releasing to ALL major podcast platforms. Scott wrote the book Finance YOUR Movie and also consults with indie filmmakers challenged with raising the “equity” portion of their projects budgeted between $100K – $1M. Over the last two years his clients have collectively raised millions to get their projects financed. Scott’s mission is “to help filmmakers get their money, so they can make their dream project a reality and to the screen!” For more info visit: www.FinanceYOURMovie.com
Stephanie Moore
Stephanie Moore, the visionary lead designer behind Gemini Crown Tech’s
Production Value software, has laid the very foundation for the exceptional
programs and products offered by the company. Her diverse background,
spanning over a decade, is a testament to her multifaceted expertise in script
development, budgeting, script coverage, festival consulting, filmmaker
development, and the seamless execution of live events and film productions.
A film and theater producer at heart, Stephanie is not just an industry
professional; she is the driving force that founded and served as the
Managing Director of The Filigree Theatre. Under her leadership, The Filigree
Theatre produced the critically-acclaimed Los Angeles Premiere of “Any
Night” by Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn, alongside 11 other plays in
collaboration with various theater companies, including Past is Prologue
Productions and The Archive Theater.
Stephanie’s prowess extends to the world of feature film production, with
notable credits such as “Love Labour’s Lost”, “Child of Light”, and the
upcoming Gemini Crown Productions Horror Slate. Her portfolio includes
producing and first assistant directing numerous short films, music videos, and
web series, such as “Hardish Bodies” and “Bye Bye Baby”. Stephanie’s
journey began with pivotal roles as a ‘filmmaker liaison’ at the Austin Film
Festival and a ‘Theatre Manager’ for SXSW, sparking her enduring passion for
producing and collaborating with filmmakers.
Recently adding an MBA from St. Edward’s University to her list of
achievements, Stephanie is not only a creative force but a strategic thinker
with a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics. Her academic
journey started at Texas State University, where she graduated with a degree
in English and dual minors in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and History.
Stephanie’s outstanding contributions to the university earned her the Texas
State Leadership Institute’s Medal of Hope, the highest non-academic honor.
Stephanie Moore embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence in the
entertainment industry. Her commitment to seeing development done right,
regardless of the production channel, has left an indelible mark on Gemini
Crown Tech’s offerings. As the lead designer, producer, and advocate for
filmmakers, Stephanie’s impact resonates throughout the industry, ensuring a
bright future where creativity and technology converge seamlessly.
