Declining Film Pre-Sales & The Silver Lining
May 11, 2009
The global economic crisis has resulted in a sharp drop-off in sales of foreign-distribution rights. Foreign pre-sales have historically been a reliable source of film funding, even during prior economic crises. Today producers feel lucky to raise any money through foreign pre-sales. Even worse, the foreign pre-sales decline appears to be a secular trend, as countries like Japan continue to produce more of their own films. However, I believe the there is a silver lining.
The economic crisis has resulted in substantial losses of net worth. Many investors bought in to the surefire buy-and-hold strategy that they were raised on. The financial losses in the equity, bond and real estate markets have fundamentally changed this flawed perception. Going forward investors will rely on diversification as the only free lunch and they will spread their money across new asset allocations. I believe that film will be one of them.
Cate Lombardo : Marketing
October 24, 2008
Cate Lombardo’s background is in the world of entertainment PR, specializing in technology, film and interactive gaming. Cate’s experience with high profile clients such as Codemasters, Konami and RedOctane, has garnered press in publications such as Wired Magazine, Time, Rollingstone, and Business Week. Cate assisted in the launch of successful titles such as Guitar Hero III, and Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80′s. In addition to traditional gaming, Cate has expanded her expertise to include social networks, mobile gaming, episodic gaming, virtual worlds and film.
Cate Lombardo began her marketing career in Chicago at Midway Games. There she worked in public relations, writing press materials and managing media coverage. Cate provided support for numerous Midway titles including Stranglehold, Blacksite: Area 51, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon and Unreal tournament III.
Cate Lombardo graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in
Marketing Communications, and a concentration in Public Relations.
Luke Dugan : Operations
September 20, 2008
Luke Dugan joins Sceneclips with a background in financial planning, capital growth and wealth preservation. Luke provides a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the investor market.
Luke Dugan serves as a wealth manager at Financial Perspectives, Inc. – a registered investment advisory firm with over $500 million in assets under management. There he develops and implements investment and retirement strategies, as well as prepares income tax returns for numerous high net worth clients.
Luke graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting.
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September 15, 2008
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Sceneclips.com – Launching 2010
September 12, 2008
Sceneclips is a film industry platform. We connect and expose artists with their peers, employers and investors in an exclusive industry network. We are an agent, a financier, a developer, a broker and an audience. We are a guide. Sceneclips provides studios, production companies, and high net worth individuals with investment opportunities through our proprietary market. We connect artists with capital.
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The Resource Room
September 11, 2008
The Resource Room harnesses the knowledge of Sceneclips’ film industry network to provide answers and opinions to your questions. The Sceneclips’ Resource Room is the hub of our community, assisting members and giving them a voice by providing:
- The Sceneclips’ industry forum – find answers to your questions
- Industry events calender – see what’s happening in your area
- Community bulletin board – send invitations and advertise your services
- The Sceneclips’ directory – find representation, schools, and more!
The Slate Room
September 11, 2008
The Slate Room recognizes members of Sceneclips’ community, exposing them and their work to the industry through categories such as:
- Featured artists
- Top blogs
- Industry interviews
The Stock Room
September 11, 2008
The Stock Room makes it easier for film investors and industry professionals to organize content over the web, creating a simple way to save and access your favorite content by providing the ability to:
- Create custom categories
- Attach notes to content
- Sort content by type, profile, classification, and more
The News Room
September 11, 2008
Sceneclips’ News Room delivers an in-depth look at what is really happening in the motion picture industry industry from the people inside, providing:
- Sceneclips stories and industry headlines
- Breaking news from our RSS feeds
- Domestic and international ratings for Film, TV, and the Web
- The Week In Pictures
The Film Room
September 11, 2008
The Film Room streams videos in high definition – the way they were meant to be seen. Sceneclips’ Film Room employs features and functionality tailored to our filmmakers network, such as:
- Comprehensive statistics and breakdowns of viewing patterns
- A proprietary Buzz formula to uncover new content
- Industry reviews and member recommendations
- Behind the scenes with cast, crew, and production
