POV 3rd Street and Work In Culture present a weekend of Workshops to support emerging content creators in developing their business and navigating contracts. STARTING A CREATIVE BUSINESS: A Workshop for Aspiring Content Creators SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 | 10am - 5pm, $5* Looking to start your own video-based production company but not sure where to start? Understanding your creative business starts with understanding yourself. Through reflective, interactive activities led by Snjezana Pruginic, participants in this one-day workshop step into the business mind frame to develop and define their business idea and leave with the basic tools to get started on constructing a business plan. This workshop will also feature a panel with industry professionals who will share their experiences and answer participant questions. INDUSTRY PANEL: Rey Mendoza, Co-Founder and Executive Producer, Mad Ruk Franca Piacente, SVP, Director of Production Services, Leo Burnett Canada Andre Williamson, Content Producer * If cost is a barrier, please contact loveleen@pov3rdstreet.org to reserve a free spot. ------------------------- CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR FILMMAKERS Sunday October 21 2018 | 2pm - 5pm Location: Radke Films, 125 George Street Contracts are an essential part of protecting your rights as a content creator and are necessary to avoid miscommunication and risk at every stage from pre-production to hiring crew, from payment to distribution. In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of some of the most common contracts used in the film and television industry and examine common legal issues that arise in the creative process. Participants will also review what can be managed on their own and when to seek the services of a legal professional Workshop Facilitator: Victoria Novak, Associate, Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP, Entertainment and Media Lawyers