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Abandon Entertainment
1817 Stanford Street
2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone:310-453-0900
Fax: 310-453-1881
Email: abandon@abandonent.com
Web site: www.abandonent.com
Contacts: Marcus Ticotin, president and CEO, Karen Lauder, Co-President
Types of business: Film/TV Financing and Foreign Sales
Type of finance: Production
Type of projects sought: Commercial
Advice: Have a great script!

Afra-Film Enterprises
264 S. La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 1138
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone:(323) 882-6193
Fax: (323) 882-6103
Email: sidarfov@earthlink.net
Contacts: Anatoly Fradis, president
Types of business: Finance, production, distribution
Type of finance: Financing up to 50% of the budget (up to $3 million)
Corporate ties: Several Russian banks; Vienna Film Financing Fund; German, Polish banks
Types of projects sought: Erotic, action, fairy tales
Advice: Need script, full budget, talent attached and up to 50% financing.

AKA Movies Inc.
6464 Sunset Blvd, Ste. 920
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone:(323) 464-7345
Fax: (323) 464-7396
Email: akamoviesla@earthlink.net
Contacts: Michael Kananack, VP, sales; Claude Kananack, director, sales and administration; Arthur Kananack, president
Type of business: Worldwide sales representation consultants
Types of finance: Pre-sales, co-production
Types of projects sought: Action, adventure, film noir, suspense, sci-fi
Advice: Best to have elements like director and actor(s) attached; partial financing available would also help.

Alcon Entertainment
10390 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 250
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone:(310) 789-3040
Fax: (310) 789-3060
Email: info@alconent.com
Contacts: Kira Davis, VP of production; Steven Wegner, VP of development
Types of business: Self-financed production company with a distribution deal with Warner Bros.
Types of finance: Equity investors, studio partner
Corporate ties: Warner Bros.
Types of projects sought: All genres with budgets from $12 million to $60 million.

Allengate Film Group
4335 Van Nuys Blvd., #282
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Fax: (818) 783-1180
Email: allengate@aol.com
Contacts: Casey Valentine, David Myrck, Bill Gardiner
Types of business: Acquisition and distribution of indie features
Type of finance: We are currently not financing projects.
Types of projects sought: All types, but preferably action, horror, suspense, shot on color film only please; also interested in children's films/programming
Advice: Producers may submit a nonreturnable VHS of their trailer/feature for distribution consideration -- both foreign and domestic. We also accept faxes but prefer email inquiries.

Alliance Atlantis
121 Bloor St. East, Ste. 1500
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4W 3M5
Phone:(416) 967-1174
Fax: (416) 960-0971
808 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Fl.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone:(310) 899-8000
Fax: (310) 899-8100
Web site: www.allianceatlantis.com
Contacts: Seaton McLean, president, motion picture production; Victor Loewy, chairman, motion picture group; Patrice Theroux, president, motion picture distribution; Mark Horowitz, president, Alliance Atlantis Pictures Intl.
Types of business: Production, distribution
Type of finance: Full or partial against distribution rights
Types of projects sought: Budgets between $3 million and $20 million in a variety of genres: thrillers, comedies, dramas that are entertaining and accessible to large audiences domestically and internationally with international profile and sales potential
Advice: We want to hear from filmmakers whose projects have an original cinematic voice; scripts with traditional story values told in a non-traditional way; dramatic and humorous themes that entertain the audience -- all the elements that capture the spark that mark great independent features.

Alpine Entertainment
6919 Valijean Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone:(818) 909-5207
Fax: (818) 902-5021
Email: jbunzel@alpine-ent.com
Web site: www.alpine-ent.com
Contacts: Juhn Bunzel, president, film production; Rene Torres, president, Alpine Intl.; Tom Hamilton, senior VP
Types of business: Production, foreign pre-sales
Types of finance: Production, foreign pre-sales, equity investors
Corporate ties: Trendata
Types of projects sought: Genre-specific projects that have unique stories
Advice: Bring us quality projects with name attachments.

American World Pictures
21700 Oxnard St., Ste. 660
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone:(818) 715-1480
Fax: (818) 715-1081
Email: awpics@earthlink.net
Contacts: Mark L. Lester, president; Todd Olsson, exec VP of acquisitions and worldwide distribution
Types of business: Production, foreign distribution
Types of finance: Pre-sales, equity
Types of projects sought: Genre films: suspense/thriller, action adventure with name actors attached
Advice: Need a script, director and actor; equity is helpful.

Asylum
6671 Sunset Blvd., Bldg. 1593
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone:(323) 463-6575
Fax: (323) 463-6299
Email: asylumthe@aol.com
Contacts: David Rimawi, acquisitions; Sherri Strain, international sales; David Michael Latt, production
Types of business: Production, international distribution, U.S. video label
Type of finance: Foreign pre-sales
Types of projects sought: Independent films aimed at the MTV generation -- completed or in post-production
Advice: We are especially looking for films aimed at young audiences around the world -- and they respond best to genre films with a young, hip point of view.

Atlantic Streamline
1323A Third St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone:(310) 319-9366
Fax: (310) 319-9235
Email: info@atlanticstreamline.com
Web site: www.atlanticstreamline.com
Contacts: Marco Weber, President & CEO; Fran Lucci, Sr. Vice President, Production & Finance; Vanessa Coifman, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs; Miggel Schwickerath, Vice President, Physical Production; Shane Kuhn, Vice President, Marketing & Interactive
Type of business: Film Production, New Media
Type of finance: Production, P&A
Type of projects sought: Our company mandate is good original material--stories that feel fresh and break new ground. Currently our slate runs the gamut from children's books to historical dramas to psychological thrillers. We believe that by beginning with a foundation of strong material we will be able to attract top talent in all arenas.

Beech Hill Films
450 W. 15th St., Ste. 602
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 989-7400
Fax: (212) 989-7722
Email: afogelbhf@aol.com
Contacts: Alexa L. Fogel, producer-casting director; Joseph Infantolino, producer; Sue Grennan, director of operations
Types of business: Film-TV production and casting
Types of finance: Private equity and pre-sales
Types of projects sought: Well written, particularly by first- or second-time writer-directors
Advice: Be able to articulate a clear vision; please fax a brief letter of introduction as the first step

Bergman Lustig Prods.
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd., P.O. Box #356
Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: (818) 557-7490
Fax: (818) 557-7494
Email: bergmanlustig@hotmail.com
Contacts: Ram Bergman, Dana Lustig, partners; Raymond Izaac, development
Types of business: Production, finance
Types of finance: Pre-sales, equity investors
Corporate ties: Production deal with Curb Entertainment
Types of projects sought: Quality scripts
Advice: It's essential to have all the following elements in place: good script, clear vision, persistence, knowledge of the market.

Blow Up Pictures
44 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 587-8800
Fax: (212) 587-1950
Email: bup@blowuppictures.com
Contact: Gretechen McGowan, VP of production
Types of business: Film production, finance
Type of finance: Equity investor's fund
Corporate ties: Subsidiary of Open City Films
Types of projects sought: Fiction and nonfiction digital video features, budgets from $200,000 to $1 million for theatrical release
Advice: Please send a letter, synopsis, information on the key attachments and a sample of previous work. We will consider fiction projects at the script stage and documentaries at all stages of development.

British Connection
11955 Missouri #10
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 820-7280
Fax: (310) 820-3286
Email: info@britconnection.com
Web site: www.britconnection.com
Contact: Judy Hevenly, president
Types of business: Film financing, hotel/theme park/entertainment complex and movie studios financing
Types of finance: Equity financing, debt/equity loan programs
Types of projects sought: Films, budget $5 million and over, films completed, theme parks, digital companies
Advice: Excellent script, stars attached, good director.

Capella Films
9200 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 315
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 247-4700
Fax: (310) 247-4701
Contact: Craig Arrington, CFO
Types of business: Production, finance
Types of finance: Pre-sales, equity
Types of projects sought: International projects, co-productions.
Advice: Attachments of talent or positive financing important.

CatchLight Films
4216¾ Glencoe Ave.
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 827-3797
Fax: (310) 827-2533
Web site: www.catchlightfilms.com
Contacts: Jeanette Volturno, partner (for script submissions); Trey Wilkins, partner (for finishing funds); Rick Osako, coordinator (for office space/Avid)
Type of business: Independent film production and production services
Types of finance: Finishing funds, development funds. CatchLight Fund invests in eligible films through all unfinished stages of post-production: editing, music scoring or clearance, post-supervision, deliverables, negative cut, lab fees, etc. CatchLight will develop a marketing strategy with the filmmaker with the intention of securing a viable source of distribution. Fund also invests in promising projects/screenplays that need help in the last stages of development.
Type of projects sought: We appreciate and support films of all genres, with the exception of films containing gratuitous sex and violence.
Advice: When soliciting for finishing funds, please be prepared to provide a trailer or rough edit of the film and a synopsis of the plot and your specific request. Have releases, budget, and projected post budget in order.

CAVU Pictures
630 Ninth Ave., Ste. 411
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 246-6300
Fax: (212) 246-6086
Email: cavupictures@aol.com
Contacts: Michael Sergio, president; Isil Bagdadi, executive VP, production
Types of business: Film production, theatrical distribution, acquisition, finance
Types of finance: Private, equity investors
Types of projects sought: Seeking quality scripts that can be made for under $5 million
Advice: Submit one- to three-page synopsis of finished scripts and details of elements in place via fax or email. Projects must have some financing in place.

Cinetic Media
555 W. 25th St., 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 204-7979
Fax: (212) 204-7980
Email: office@cineticmedia.com
Web site: www.cineticmedia.com
Contacts: John Sloss, Micah Green, Matt Littin, Erin Heidenreich
Types of business: A full-service consulting firm specializing in all aspects of motion picture project finance; we are also the largest seller of quality independent features in the U.S. market
Types of finance: All types with an emphasis on pre-sales and equity
Types of projects sought: Projects with established and emerging filmmaking talent; we work effectively in most genres and budget ranges, with a strict focus on quality filmmakers
Advice: Please forward an email with a brief project description to office@cineticmedia.com or fax (212) 204-7980

Curb Entertainment
3907 West Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 843-8580
Fax: (818) 566-1719
Email: curbfilm@earthlink.net
Contacts: Carole Curb Nemoy, president; Glen Reynolds, director, acquisitions
Types of business: International film distribution and production
Types of finance: Co-production for select projects
Corporate ties: Division of Curb Records, the largest independently owned record label in the U.S.
Advice: We are passionate about forming partnerships with filmmakers to take the project to the next level.
Types of projects sought: All independent films have one thing in common: a vibrant script with a compelling story and engaging characters. We are seeking mainstream thrillers with the potential to be produced on a modest budget.

Davis Entertainment Classics
2121 Ave. of the Stars, Ste. 2900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 551-2266
Fax: (310) 556-3760
Email: galt1138@hotmail.com
Contacts: J. Todd Harris, president; Craig Davis Roth, VP of production
Type of business: Production
Types of finance: Equity; foreign sales, pre-sales; producer for hire
Corporate ties: Davis Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Types of projects sought: Drama, comedy, thriller (under $10 million)
Advice: Significant talent attachments and impassioned directors committed to making the film at any budget level are very important. Have some thoughts on your project's marketability. Partial financing already in place also will help.

Double Tree Entertainment
9606 Santa Monica Blvd., 3rd Fl.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 859-6644
Fax: (310) 859-6650
Email: mjbarab@barablaw.com
Contact: Martin J. Barab, president
Types of business: Film production, finance and distribution
Types of finance: Bank and co-production equity, traditional gap financing
Types of projects sought: Canadian content, Canadian/U.K. co-production or other qualified co-productions
Advice: Please make sure to have the chain of title and at least one or two above-the-line elements, director and star.

Dream Entertainment
8489 W. 3rd St., Ste. 1038
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 655-5501
Fax: (323) 655-5603
Email: dreamenter@aol.com
Contacts: Ehud Bleiberg, Yitzhak Ginsberg, co-founders-producers; Dave Schulz, development and operations; Nadine De Barros, acquisitions and sales
Types of business: Production, foreign sales
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, equity investors, gap
Types of projects sought: Big-budget, star vehicles and small- to medium-budget niche projects
Advice: Talent attachments, partial financing and a clear, well-thought-out vision obviously make any project more appealing.

Echo Lake Prods.
213 Rose Ave., 2nd Fl.
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 399-6194
Fax: (310) 399-9278
Email: contact@echolakeproductions.com
Web site: www.echolakeproductions.com
Contacts: Doug Mankoff, president, producer; Andrew D. Spaulding, executive VP; Peter Wetherell, international foreign distribution consultant, executive producer; Mark Dempsey, director of development
Types of business: Production, finance
Types of finance: Film financing on a project-by-project basis; gap and bridge loans, finishing funds. On some investments, Echo Lake invests alongside a bank, on others, it invests without bank involvement.
Types of projects sought: Strong emphasis on the script and the director; seeking stories with substantive themes
Advice: Come to us early in the process. We can also help connect projects with appropriate foreign sales agents.

Film Bridge Intl.
1316 Third St. Promenade, Ste. 105
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 656-8680
Fax: (310) 656-8683
Email: eswbridge@aol.com; ipbridge@aol.com; lkmbridge@aol.com
Contacts: Ellen Wander, president; Incoronata Pagliuca, head of sales; Lori Mathison, international distribution coordinator
Types of business: Production, foreign, domestic pre-sales
Types of finance: Foreign, domestic pre-sales; equity investors
Corporate ties: National Geographic, HBO
Types of projects sought: Made-for pics for paid and free TV, budgets from $2 million-$5 million.

Fine Line Features
116 North Robertson Blvd., 5th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 854-5811
Fax: (310) 659-1453
Web site: www.flf.com
Contacts: Mark Ordesky, president, Fine Line Features; Ilene Maisel, senior VP, European production (London); Arianna Bocco, VP, acquisitions and production (L.A.); Alexandra Rossi, director, European acquisitions (London); Meredith Finn, director, acquisitions and production (N.Y.)
Types of business: Distributor, buyer, production
Types of finance: Co-productions, negative pickups, acquisitions
Types of projects sought: Filmmaker-driven material, packaged scripts, finished films
Advice: Send a fax with all the appropriate information or have an agent call on your behalf.

First Look Media/Overseas Filmgroup
8800 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 855-1199
Fax: (310) 855-0719
Email: info@firstlookmedia.com
Web site: www.firstlookmedia.com
Contacts: Christopher J. Cooney, co-chairman of the board and CEO (First Look); Robert B. Little, co-chairman of the board and president (First Look); William F. Lischak, CEO-CFO-secretary-director (First Look); MJ Peckos, president, First Look Pictures; Robert B. Little, president and co-chairman (Overseas); Liz Mackiewicz, senior VP, worldwide sales & distribution (Overseas); Brian O'Shea, senior VP, worldwide sales & distribution (Overseas); Douglas B. McClure, VP, business & legal affairs (Overseas); Mansour Mostaedi, senior VP, finance & accounting (Overseas)
Types of business: Worldwide sales, domestic distribution, packaging, financing
Types of finance: Pre-sales, gap financing, equity, co-productions
Types of projects sought: Finished films seeking worldwide distribution, films in need of finishing funds, projects that are packaged with director, some casting elements, partial financing
Advice: Come to us when your project is ready to go ... script is near shooting draft, some cast in place and partial financing.

Fred T. Kuehnert Prods.
10550 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 304
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 470-3363
Fax: (310) 470-0060
Email: Fkuehnert@earthlink.net
Contacts: Fred T. Keuhnert, managing partner; Sandra Chouinard, exec assistant; Robert Birmingham, Grant Guthrie, partners
Types of business: Motion picture production
Types of finance: Private equity/pre-sales
Types of projects sought: Material with international appeal.

Furst Films
8954 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: (310) 278-6468
Fax: (310) 278-7401
Email: info@furstfilms.com
Contacts: Sean Furst, producer; Bryan Furst, Darren Boghosian, development
Types of business: Feature film and television production
Types of finance: Studio, equity and co-financing
Types of projects sought: Unique movies for digital production $500,000-$1.5 million, and high-end independent projects with seasoned filmmakers; all genres
Advice: We seek fresh, well-written projects driven by visionary filmmakers. A faxed introduction is preferrable.

Golden One Ventures
537 Newport Center Drive, #645
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 798-6161
Fax: (949) 798-5544
Email: gpse@home.com
Contact: Craig LeFronk, producer
Types of business: Venture capital
Types of finance: Equity participation and/or secured debt financing
Types of projects sought: Feature film, television, commercials, Internet content, documentaries, sound track; action-adventure, drama, teen comedy, animation, science fiction
Advice: Solicited WGA-registered scripts or treatments only; copies of solicited work will not be returned.

Good Machine/Good Machine Intl.
417 Canal Street, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 343-9230
Fax: (212) 343-9645
Contacts: David Linde, co-partner, G.M. & president GMI; Ted Hope, co-partner, G.M.; Anne Carey, senior VP of development
Types of business: Financing, production, worldwide sales
Types of finance: Equity, foreign sales, gap loans, finishing funds
Types of projects sought: All genres, up to $80 million.

Hawkeye Entertainment/Hawk Media
1843 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (818) 709-2736
Email: hawkmedia@mindspring.com
Contacts: Dennis Woods, development; David Toma, production; Richard Bailey, VP, marketing
Types of business: Feature film, TV and new media
Types of finance: Private funding
Types of projects sought: Features, TV series, animation, Internet short subject
Advice: The more qualified people attached the better but have a good story and own the property. It doesn't always have to be a blockbuster -- if you have a project, talk to us and we'll listen.

Helkon Intl. Pictures
130 S. El Camino Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 205-6262
Fax: (310) 205-6264
Email: helen.beadleston@helkon.de; claude.shaw@helkon.de
Contacts: Christian Halsey Solomon; Lee Solomon, COO; Helen Beadleston, VP, acquisitions and co-productions; Claude Shaw, director, acquisitions and co-productions
Types of business: International film finance and distribution
Types of finance: Finance via the sale and licensing of international film distribution rights
Types of projects sought: Big-budget to mid-budget high-concept commercial films
Advice: The level of product is our first priority. We would like to see submission of projects from filmmakers with strong commercial sensibilities, regardless of budget or cast, but please bear in mind that our perspective skews international.

Highland Crest Pictures
7471 Melrose Ave., Ste. 7
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 852-9848
Fax: (323) 658-7265
Email: highlandcp@aol.com
Web site: www.highlandandcrestpix.com
Contact: Douglas Witkins, president
Type of business: Foreign sales
Type of finance: Pre-sales
Corporate ties: Affiliated with Amazing Movies, Picture This! Entertainment
Types of projects sought: Packaged projects with high-level name cast attached
Advice: Have pieces of package in place so effective financing strategy can be implemented.

Hollywood Independents
1335 N. La Brea Ave., Ste. 2197
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 876-0975
Fax: (323) 876-0975
Email: jaa@hollywoodindependents.com
Web site: www.hollywoodindependents.com
Contacts: Jorge Ameer, president; Lisa Marx, director of development/acquisitions; Rollin Olson, Shelley Price, production executives
Types of business: Motion picture production, financing, domestic theatrical distribution
Types of finance: Equity investors
Types of projects sought: High-end, original, edgy, intelligent and controversial projects; projects that defy the usual is a plus
Advice: Do the research and keep focused. Learn as much about the business and how your project fits in. In an industry where everyone seems to be an expert, listen to your allies who wish you well. Have all paperwork to support packaged elements.

IFDC
1888 Century Park East, Ste. 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 284-6858
Fax: (310) 552-1814
Contact: Jerome Bliah, president
Types of business: Represents foreign film buyers in the U.S. for their film acquisitions; financing for producers from international companies; provides consulting services to producers; distributes feature films internationally
Types of finance: Raises multipicture financing for A-level producers from international companies through pre-sales and equity investment or on a per-film basis with A-list cast and director attached
Corporate ties: Tele Munchen Group (Germany), Pioneer (Japan), Phoenix Pictures (U.S.)
Types of projects sought: Major theatrical pictures with budgets of $20 million-$100 million with a U.S. theatrical release by a major studio
Advice: In order to raise financing through foreign sources, you either have a film fully packaged with A-rated cast and director or you are a producer with a very strong track record at the box office looking for financing commitment on a slate of projects without having all the key elements in place (cast and director).

IFM Film Associates
1328 East Palmer Ave.
Glendale, CA 91205
Phone: (818) 243-4976
Fax: (818) 550-9728
Email: ifmfilm@aol.com
Contact: Antony I. Ginnane, president
Types of business: Executive production, co-production financing (Canada, Australia, New Zealand), international sales and pre-sales
Types of finance: Australian, New Zealand and Canadian equity
Types of projects sought: Thrillers, family, action, sci-fi, and horror with budgets from $1 million-$20 million
Advice: Submit synopsis and/or elements (if any) in first instance. We will follow up as appropriate.

Infinity Intl. Entertainment
1801 Avenue of the Stars, #1010-A
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 277-1511
Fax: (310) 277-1312
Email: info@infinityentertain.com
Contacts: Michael Ohoven, CEO; Andrew Mann, CFO; William Vince, president; Michael Potkins, head of production; Kerry Rock, head of acquisitions
Types of business: We are vertically integrated to package, develop, produce, finance and purchase rights (Infinity manages Media Funds in Germany, Canada and the U.K.)
Types of projects sought: Projects that are driven by proven directors and/or writers and that have budgets from $6 million to $35 million.

Intermedia
8490 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 777-0007
Fax: (310) 777-0008
Email: info@intermediafilm.com
Web site: www.intermediafilm.com
Contacts: Michael Dragotto, executive VP, motion picture group, worldwide distribution; Paula Endara, VP, international distribution; David Steinberg, VP, business and legal affairs; Basil Iwanyk, president, production; Julie Golden, senior VP, production
Types of business: Film finance and distribution
Types of finance: Production financing

Itasca Pictures
421 S. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 789-4714
Contact: Dan Grodnik, president
Types of business: Production, finance
Types of finance: Studio, foreign pre-sales
Corporate ties: Fireworks
Types of projects sought: Star vehicles

Lions Gate Films
4553 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 200
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 314-2000
Fax: (310) 392-0252
Web site: www.lionsgatefilms.com
Contacts: Marc Butan, executive VP of production
Types of business: Motion picture and TV production, distribution
Types of finance: Finances, co-finances film, TV projects
Corporate ties: Lions Gate Entertainment is the parent company, equity ownership in Mandalay Films
Types of projects sought: Features ranging from $2 million-$20 million
Advice: Get as many pieces of the package together before you submit a project.

Lumiere Films
3224 Durand Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Phone: (323) 462-2070
Fax: (323) 462-6347
Email: steve@lumiere-films.com
Contacts: Lila Cazes, producer; Steve Shedd, director of development
Types of business: Film production
Types of finance: Equity and foreign sales
Types of projects sought: Unusual, funny, intelligent
Advice: Please fax synopsis first.

Manhattan Pictures International
369 Lexington Avenue, 10th Fl. New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-453-5055
Fax: 212-453-5080
Email: Manhattanpics@aol.com
Contact: Paul E. Cohen, CEO
Type of Business: Motion Picture Distribution/Production
Type of Finance: Independent Investment Banking
Types of Projects Sought: Independent narrative films crafted for positive critical response and entertainment value
Advice: Phone first at 212-453-5055. Fax or email also.

MDP Worldwide
1875 Century Park East, Ste. 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 226-8300
Fax: (310) 226-8350
Email: info@mdpworldwide.com
Web site: www.mdpworldwide.com
Contacts: Mark Damon, chairman-CEO
Types of business: Production, foreign sales, finance
Types of finance: Equity investors, foreign pre-sales, international co-productions
Types of projects sought: All genres, up to $60 million
Advice: We are looking for superb material with characterizations strong enough to attract top talent. We prefer bigger-budget pieces that will play to mainstream audiences.

Media Vision
3905 Via Dolce
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 821-5162
Fax: (310) 821-5162
Email: iquent@aol.com
Contact: John Rodsett, president
Types of business: Distribution, finance, pre-sales, production
Types of finance: Pre-sales, equity
Types of projects sought: Budgets in the $1 million to $5 million range; thrillers or family.

Millennium Films
6423 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 388-6900
Fax: (310) 388-6901
Contacts: Brad Jenkel, president; Kevin Moore, story editor
Types of business: Production, foreign sales
Types of finance: Self-financed
Corporate ties: Co-financing/co-distribution deal with Miramax

Moonstone Entertainment
P.O. Box 7400
Studio City, CA 91614
Phone: (818) 985-3003
Fax: (818) 985-3009
Contact: Yael Stroh, president
Types of business: Production, sales, distribution
Types of finance: Banks, private, pre-sales
Types of projects sought: High-quality thrillers, action movies

New Legend Media Inc./New Legend Media
9107 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 625
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 888-2244
Fax: (310) 859-7173
Widenmayerstr 16
Munich, Germany 80538
Phone: (011) 4989-2121-150
Fax: (011) 4989-2121-1510
Contacts: Tom Berry, president; Karine Martin, VP, business affairs; Alex Campbell, producer; Michelle Archer, VP, creative affairs; Al Munteanu, president (Germany); Gerald Shubert, CFO (Germany); Peter Popp, COO (Germany); David Scharfenberg, development (Germany)
Types of finance: Equity, foreign pre-sales
Types of projects sought: Commercial, mainstream feature projects

New World Management
6229 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 461-9803
Fax: (323) 461-9804
Contact: Beatrice Fakhrian, president
Types of business: Entertainment management
Types of finance: Equity investors
Types of projects sought: Comedy, children's projects

Newmarket Capital Group
202 N. Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 858-7472
Fax: (310) 858-7473
Contacts: William Tyrer, Chris Ball
Types of business: Production, finance and distribution
Advice: We fund 10-12 independent films per year, ranging from fully collateralized loans to 100% investments at all budget levels. We are looking for good, well-developed material and we like to get involved as early in the process as possible.

Palisades Pictures Entertainment Group
5 E. 19th Street, 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 253-4940
Email: palisades_pictures@hotmail.com
Web site: www.palisadespictures.com
Contact: Richard Matson, director of operations
Types of business: Production, distribution, finance, marketing
Type of finance: Equity investors
Corporate ties: Publicis (marketing/PR)
Types of projects sought: Fiction and documentary, television, Internet
Advice: Solicited scripts only

Palm Pictures
601 W. 26th Street, 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 217-1153
Fax: (240) 266-6247
Email: dkoh@sputnik7.com
Web site: www.palmpictures.com
Contacts: David Koh, head of acquisitions and production; Chris Blackwell, chairman
Types of business: Independent company financing films for release theatrically, on DVD, VHS and the Internet
Corporate ties: Independently owned, strategic partnership with Sputnik7.com and RES Media Group
Types of projects sought: Independent-minded, edgy material; music-oriented material as well.

Sire 7 Entertainment
1523 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 739-4070
Email: info@sireseven.com
Website: www.sireseven.com
Contacts: Kelly Rodriques, Executive producer, Partner, Eric DelaBarre, Executive Producer, Director, Riley Scott, Dir. Of Development
Type of business: Production
Types of finance: Equity investors, foreign pre-sales, studio
Corporate ties: Lions Gate Films, ABC Family, Buena Vista International, Inferno Distribution,
Types of projects sought: Drama, crime, thrillers, Children
Advice: Material should be commercial.

Persistent Pictures
9350 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 328
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 777-1814
Fax: (310) 777-1824
Email: Mail@persistentpictures.com
Contact: Matthew Rhodes, producer
Types of business: Film production, film finance and new media
Types of finance: Private equity, international financing
Types of projects sought: All genres; we have specialized in commercial independent films and are moving into larger mainstream commercial films budgeted at $10 million to $40 million. However, we are always looking for a gem.
Advice: Before you send out a project, know your audience from both a creative and marketing viewpoint.

PorchLight Entertainment
11777 Mississippi Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 477-8400
Fax: (310) 477-5555
Web site: www.porchlight.com
Contacts: Bruce D. Johnson, president and CEO; William Baumann, executive VP, COO and CFO; Michael Jacobs, senior VP, worldwide sales; Zac Reeder, head of acquisitions
Types of business: Production, distribution of family TV and feature programming
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, equity investors, completion funding
Types of projects sought: Family programming, including animated and live-action series and movies
Advice: We are interested in event films that have strong hooks and that appeal to family audiences worldwide.

Praxis Entertainment Group
8235 Douglas Ave., Ste. 650
Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 691-2556
Fax: (214) 691-0682
Email: praxis@flash.net
Contacts: Kjehl Rasmussen, managing partner
Types of business: Production, international sales
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, studios, private equity
Corporate ties: Blue Rider Pictures, Blockbuster, Showtime, Films France
Types of projects sought: $1 million to $5 million with attachments
Advice: Send synopsis, attachments, relevant bios.

Regent Entertainment
1401 Ocean Ave., Ste. 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 260-3333
Fax: (310) 260-3343
Email: spjarchow@regententertainment.com
Web site: www.regententertainment.com
Contacts: Stephen P. Jarchow, CEO; Paul Colichman, Mark R. Harris, co-presidents; Gene George, president, Regent Intl.; Jeffrey Schenck, VP, production/development; John Lambert, president of theatrical distribution
Types of business: Producer-distributor-exhibitorTypes of finance: Equity-presale-gap
Types of projects sought: Television event movies; specialty theatricals

RGH/Lions Share Pictures
8831 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 300
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 652-2893
Fax: (310) 652-6237
Email: rghlionssharepictures@hotmail.com
Web site: www.lionssharepictures.com
Contacts: Eric Louzil, Billy Blake, co-CEOs; "Anthony" Myung Hoon Hong, president of international sales/business development; Travis King, marketing executive; Scott Ellingwood, development; Cassandra Gava, film festivals; Joe Trumpower, acquisitions and business affairs
Types of business: Production, distribution, financing, consulting
Types of finance: Co-production, tax-structured financing, foreign pre-sales, gap financing and equity investors
Types of projects sought: Budgets $3 million-$15 million, good script, original and marketable premise
Advice: Complete presentation and some elements in place would help generate our interest."

Ridini Entertainment Corp.
Raleigh Studios
650 N. Bronson Ave., Bungalow B152
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 960-8071
Email: films@ridinientertainment.com
Web site: www.ridinientertainment.com
Contact: Maryann Ridini, president
Types of business: Film and TV production, public relations and events
Types of finance: Pre-sale, equity investors, bank, co-production ventures
Corporate ties: Numerous co-venture production partnerships and affiliations
Types of projects sought: From outside entities -- only quality, classy well-written projects with star talent and/or financial attachments
Advice: Please either e-mail or mail (no faxes) a page of information including project summary, attachments, contact information, etc.

Roadside Attractions
427 North Canon Drive, Ste. 216
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 860-1692
Fax: (310) 860-1693
Email: mail@roadsideattractions.com
Web site: www.roadsideattractions.com
Contacts: Eric d'Arbeloff, producer; Chad Marting, director of development
Types of business: Production, co-production, finance, finishing funds
Type of finance: equity investment
Types of projects sought: All genres
Advice: Email or fax synopsis with details about the project.

Samuel Goldwyn Films
9570 West Pico Blvd., Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: (310) 860-3100
Fax: (310) 860-3195
1133 Broadway, Ste. 926
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 367-9435
Fax: (212) 367-0853
Contacts: Meyer Gottlieb, president; Chris Rowe, Julie Huey, development; Tasha Cronin, acquisitions/development; Tom Quinn, director of acquisitions (N.Y.)
Types of business: Acquisition, production, distribution
Types of finance: Rights acquisition, co-production financing
Types of projects sought: Comedy, romance, drama, thriller
Advice: Concentrate on the script. The packaging will take care of itself. Never give up on a good story idea.

Scout Prods.
119 Braintree St.
Boston, MA 02134
Phone: (617) 782-7722
Fax: (617) 782-2299
Email: info@scout-productions.com
Web site: www.scout-productions.com
Contacts: Dorothy Aufiero, David Collins, Michael Williams, producers
Types of business: Film, television and new-media production
Type of finance: Foreign financing partner
Types of projects sought: Motion pictures, miniseries, interactive games, animation
Advice: Always seeking top quality, innovative stories, any genre.

Screen Gems/SPE
90232 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 244-4266
Fax: (310) 244-2037
Contacts: Clint Culpepper, executive VP, productions, acquisitions; Stacy Kilker, VP, production; Val Van Galder, executive VP, marketing
Types of business: Production, acquisition
Type of finance: Studio
Corporate ties: Sony (Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group)
Types of projects sought: Genre movies for targeted auds
Advice: It's all about a good script. If you have a good script, you can get a good director and a good cast.

Seventh Art Releasing
7551 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 104
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 845-1455
Fax: (323) 845-4717
Email: seventhart@7thart.com
Web site: www.7thart.com
Contact: Sarah J. Marks, VP, acquisitions and development
Types of business: Distribution/production
Types of finance: Completion financing
Types of projects sought: Mostly documentaries
Advice: Check out our Web site before approaching us.

Shoreline Entertainment
1875 Century Park East, Ste. 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 551-2060
Fax: (310) 201-0729
Email: mail@shorelineentertainment.com
Web site: www.shorelineentertainment.com
Contacts: Morris Ruskin, Vicky Pike, co-principals; Shelly Gant, VP, distribution services
Types of business: Production, worldwide sales
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, U.S. pre-sales, bank loans, rebates, equities
Types of projects sought: Action, thrillers and other quality movies at all budget levels
Advice: Be sure that you know what genre material you are presenting, what budget level is appropriate and what cast is realistic at your given budget level.

Showtime Networks
10880 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 234-5200
Fax: (310) 234-5392
Web site: www.sho.com
Contacts: Matt Riklin, executive VP, program enterprises and distribution; Matthew Duda, executive VP, program acquisitions and planning
Type of business: Premium television network
Types of finance: Full or partial financing of films in the $3 million-$6 million range
Types of projects sought: Star-driven, press-friendly programs with topical subject matter
Advice: We look for smart and sophisticated material that will generate press attention as well as feature (or be able to attract) strong writers, directors and high-profile talent.

Sidekick Entertainment
11950 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 102
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 829-7979
Fax: (310) 829-7977
Contacts: Gary Barkin, CEO; Marla Grossman, CFO
Type of business: Co-financing on projects with budgets under $3 million
Type of finance: Equity
Types of projects sought: Character-driven dramas, comedies and thrillers with budgets up to $3 million
Advice: We provide co-financing for projects that are partially packaged with at least 50% of their financing in place.

Silver Lion Films
701 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 240
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 393-9177
Fax: (310) 458-9372
Email: slf@silverlionfilms.com
Web site: www.silverlionfilms.com
Contacts: Lance Hool, producer; Conrad Hool, producer; David Kohner Zuckerman, DOD/associate producer; Chase Mellen, business affairs; Sydney Douglas, staff assistant
Type of business: Production company
Types of finance: Equity, funds, banks
Type of projects sought: We are looking for studio-quality action-comedies.
Advice: Attachments are meaningful. We are looking for good, packaged projects.

Silverline Pictures
22837 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 205
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: (818) 225-9032
Fax: (818) 225-9053
Email: silverline@earthlink.net
Web site: www.silverlinepictures.com
Contacts: Leman Cetiner, CEO; Axel Munch, president; Robert Yap, development and sales
Types of business: Production, finance, distribution, co-production, foreign sales
Types of finance: Pre-sales, equity investors, foreign partners, bank
Types of projects sought: Action, thrillers, adventure, family, high concept
Advice: Present projects that are fully developed and packaged to an advanced stage that are globally commercial.

Sobini Films
c/o Lions Gate Entertainment
4553 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 300
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 314-2000
Fax: (310) 399-4238
Contacts: Mark Amin, president/owner; Robin Schorr, president of production; Dawn Fang, creative executive
Type of business: Film production
Type of finance: Independent financing
Types of projects sought: Arthouse and high-concept thrillers, high-concept romantic comedies, films of all budget levels with international appeal
Advice: No unsolicited submissions will be accepted.

Sony Pictures Classics
550 Madison Ave., 8th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 833-8833
Fax: (212) 833-8844
Contacts: Michael Barker, Tom Bernard, Marcie Bloom, co-presidents; Dylan Leiner, senior VP, acquisitions, production
Types of business: Acquisitions, production, co-production, distribution
Types of finance: Full finance, co-finance, negative pickups, pre-buys
Corporate ties: Columbia TriStar Home Video, Columbia TriStar Television and Columbia TriStar Film Distributors Intl.
Types of projects sought: Director-driven fresh, original, often sophisticated stories that can touch contemporary audiences
Advice: SPC does not develop. We seek projects that have finished scripts and directors attached. We look to filmmakers that have a sense of who their audience will be. The road map to the audience is essential.

Storm Entertainment
225 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 601
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 656-2500
Fax: (310) 656-2510
Contacts: H. Michael Heuser, president-CEO; Jaime E. Jimenez, VP, worldwide marketing; Susan K. Nickels, director, international distribution
Types of business: Film finance, production, worldwide sales
Types of finance: Storm can provide worldwide sales and pre-sales, along with institutional equity, private equity, conventional gap financing and insurance-backed financing.
Types of projects sought: We are interested in the best projects in every genre that are available in the marketplace.
Advice: Feel comfortable with your product, make what you believe in rather than catering to what you think the community wants. Find material that serves as a magnet to talent. Persevere!

Strand Releasing
1460 Fourth St., Ste. 302
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 395-5002
Fax: (310) 395-2502
Email: strand@strandreleasing.com
Web site: www.strandreleasing.com
Contacts: Jon Gerrans, Marcus Hu, co-presidents
Types of business: Independent production, distribution, video/DVD and TV sales
Types of finance: Equity investors, foreign co-production, some internal financing
Type of projects sought: Quality director-driven films
Advice: Looking for independent theatrically driven films. The more complete the package, the better, although no stage is too soon.

Stratosphere Entertainment
767 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10153
Phone: (212) 605-1010
Fax: (212) 813-0300
Email: stratronna@aol.com
Contact: Ronna Wallace, executive VP, production, acquisitions
Types of business: Production, U.S. theatrical distribution
Type of finance: Self-financed
Advice: Please email inquiries.

Summit Entertainment
1630 Stewart St., Ste. 120
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 309-8400
Fax: (310) 828-4132
Contacts: Patrick Wachsberger, president-CEO; Bob Hayward, COO; Erik Feig, president, production and acquisitions
Types of business: Foreign sales agency, film production, development
Corporate ties: Artisan Entertainment, Mandalay Pictures, Newmarket Capital, Constantin Films, Escape Artists, Alcon
Types of projects sought: $8 million to $40 million budget; very commercial
Advice: Fax or mail synopses of projects for consideration.

Tapestry Films
9328 Civic Center Drive, 2nd Fl.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 275-1191
Fax: (310) 275-1266
Contacts: Robert Levy, Peter Abrams, producers-partners
Type of business: Production
Types of finance: Studio, foreign, equity

Taurus Entertainment
5831 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 860-0807
Fax: (323) 860-0834
Email: Taurusec@aol.com
Web site: www.taurus-entertainment.com
Contacts: Stanley Dudelson, chairman; James Dudelson, co-president/CEO; Robert Dudelson, co-president/COO; Ana Clavell, VP, production; Stephen Krippner, director of online services; Marco Giacalone, director of post-production
Types of business: Production and worldwide distribution
Types of finance: Pre-sales, equity
Type of projects sought: Genre

Tiger Aspect Pictures
5 Soho Square
London W1V 5DE
Phone: 44 207 434 0672
Fax: 44 207 544 1900
Web site: www.tigeraspect.co.uk
Contacts: Peter Bennett-Jones, chairman; Rachel Holroyd, managing director; Amanda Davis, joint head of film; Greg Brenman, joint head of film; Roanna Benn, head of development
Type of business: Film production
Type of finance: Production
Types of projects sought: Broad range of projects in development. Strong in comedy, as the track record shows, but developing horror, thrillers, romantic comedies. Films with commercial appeal, but always with strong stories
Advice: Will consider most things if submitted via an agent

TriCoast Studios
6374 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone:(310) 641 7888
Fax: (310) 641 9888
Email: tricoast@tricoast.com
Web site: www.tricoast.com
Contacts: Marcy Hamilton, President, Pamela Green, VP Strategic Development
Types of business: Film and TV production, digital post-production, film marketing and producer representation
Type of finance: Will finance film completion with combination of pre sales and services
Advice: Bring us recognizable actors and we'll provide the rest. First time directors O.K.
Type of projects sought: Projects with energy, story energy, character energy, visual energy,
nothing slow.

Tomorrow Film Corp.
9250 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 220
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 385-7900
Fax: (310) 385-7990
Email: admin@tomorrowfilms.com
Contacts: Yoram Pelman, president; Marc Schaberg, CFO; Michael Mullen, director of development and acquisitions; Heather Pemble, producer; Sara Feldman, creative executive
Types of business: Production company, foreign sales agent
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, equity
Types of projects sought: Action, thriller, romance, family
Advice: Come with well-written scripts and high-quality, known director.

Tulip Media
1328 Westwood Blvd., Ste. 29
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 475-3506
Fax: (310) 475-3516
Email: tulipmedia@prodigy.net
Contact: Todd Leavitt, managing director
Types of business: Production and distribution packaging boutique
Types of finance: Private equity; distribution pre-sales

Unified Film Organization (UFO)
100 East Cedar Ave.
Building 16, 1st Fl.
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: (818) 846-0465
Fax: (818) 846-0256
Email: jbeach@ufofilm.com; tj@ufofilm.com
Web site: www.ufofilm.com
Contacts: Jeffery Beach, president; T.J. Sakasegawa, VP of international distribution
Types of business: Production, distribution, special FX
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, gap, co-productions, acquisitions
Types of projects sought: High-concept action adventure, thrillers

USA Films
65 Bleecker St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 539-4000
Fax: (212) 539-4099
100 N. Crescent Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 385-4400
Fax: (310) 385-4408
Web site: www.usanetworks.com
Contacts: Scott Greenstein, chairman; Donna Gigliotti, president of production; Avy Eschenasy, executive VP, business affairs; Steven Flynn, executive VP of marketing; Jack Foley, executive VP of distribution; Ruth Pomerance, executive VP, development and production; Adriene Bowles, senior VP of publicity and promotions; Steven Raphael, senior VP of acquisitions and co-productions; Matt Wall, senior VP of development and production, Joe Amodei, president of USA Home Entertainment; Helen Rosenberg, CFO
Types of business: Motion picture production, marketing, and distribution; home entertainment business through USA Home Entertainment
Types of finance: Fully functional independent studio; strategic co-production alliances
Types of projects sought: Good, script-driven movies demonstrating a commitment to the independent spirit and made in partnership with the creative talent (actors, writers, directors)
Advice: Approach us with passion and preparedness, and have your script or your feature ready for us to evaluate.

Visionbox Pictures
8800 Venice Blvd., #217
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (310) 204-4686
Fax: (310) 204-4603
Email: info@visionboxpictures.com
Web site: www.visionboxpictures.com
Contacts: John Manulis, CEO; Lulu Zezza, managing producer; Michael Kastenbaum, lab director and production consulting; Jenny Hinkey, production services; Andrea Mia, sales and marketing; Brooke Dammkoehler, production and development coordinator
Types of business: Digital production, financing, sales and distribution consultants
Types of finance: Equity, finishing funds
Types of projects sought: High-quality films and episodic series that are driven by provocative concepts, distinctive voices and genre, franchise or niche elements; ideally with both traditional and interactive/new-media applications
Advice: We make movies. If you want to get paid to develop, call a studio. Be sure you've got a project with a strong concept and voice and that you have the energy, commitment and passion to jump in the trenches and help make, market and sell your movie.

Watershed Films
345 N. Maple Drive, Ste. 317
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 550-2175
Fax: (310) 550-2178
Email: watershedfilms@pipeline.com
Contacts: James Brooke, Neil DeGroot, Wally Parks, producers
Types of business: Production
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, equity investors
Corporate ties: Backlot Prods., Vancouver, B.C.
Types of projects sought: Dramas, epic adventure, thrillers, family
Advice: We seek completed screenplays with character-driven stories and significant themes that entertain, enlighten and inform.

Westar Entertainment /Eclipse Entertainment Group
10520 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 836-6790
Fax: (310) 836-6795
Email: WestarBill@aol.com
Web site: www.ecle.com
Contacts: Art Birzneck, president; Franco Columbu, CEO; Bill Baughan, VP, distribution
Types of business: Production, acquisitions, distribution
Types of finance: Westar and Eclipse privately finance their own inhouse projects. On occasion they will offer finishing funds on a worthwhile project already having 75% funding, entering post, and having distribution available.
Types of projects sought: $500,000-$3 million action, adventure, suspense, horror; all other genres $750,000 and up, but cast must contain name(s)
Advice: Sometimes there can be a difference between a good film and a marketable film. Don't be discouraged if your film is having a difficult time finding a home -- it may not at all be a reflection on your movie.

Winstar TV & Video
419 Park Ave. South
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-6777
Fax: (212) 545-9931
Web site: www.winstarcinema.com
Contacts: Krysanne Katsoolis, senior VP, acquisitions, co-productions; Julie Goldman, VP, Winstar Prods.
Types of business: Theatrical, videogram and broadband distribution in the U.S., world sales and co-productions, nonfiction production
Types of finance: Distribution guarantees, equity investment, deficit financing
Types of projects sought: Feature documentaries, culture and arts and wellness programming; looking for projects that will work for all media including theatrical releases, videogram formats worldwide, TV co-production and broadband possibilities; interested in deficit financing projects with at least one other co-production partner
Advice: We are one of the few companies dedicated to financing and distributing feature docs, culture and arts programming, and we are looking to be involved with projects of the highest caliber.

Xenon Pictures
1440 9th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 451-5510
Fax: (310) 395-4058
Email: info@xenonpictures.com
Web site: www.xenonpictures.com
Type of business: Film distribution
Type of finance: Private
Types of projects sought: Urban entertainment, comedy, drama, action, horror

York/Maverick Entertainment
16133 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1140
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 788-4050
Fax: (818) 788-4011
Email: lastname@yorkentertainment.com
Web site: www.yorkentertainment.com
Contacts: Tanya York, president and CEO, York Entertainment; Doug Schwab, president, Maverick Entertainment; Corie VanDeutekom, VP, international sales; Pamela White, VP, operations and marketing; Steve Hajdu, director of development
Types of business: Film production/distribution, finance
Types of finance: Production, pre-sell, pre-buy
Types of projects sought: Finished scripts of all genres with/without talent attached, completed films
Advice: Whatever you do, whether it be produce, write or direct, first make sure you enjoy it. Then, understand and study your audience, find out what they want -- and then give it to them.