The Seminar will highlight the following topics: Why Shoot in India? Pros and cons regarding locations, crew, studio facilities, permits, weather, currency, labor etc. Legal considerations: Legal and tax issues, financial institutions in India, contracts. Productions in US and India: A comparative analysis. What you need to know about each country in order to maximize production values and stay within your budget. Co-production treaties with India. Italy, France and the UK-German treaties reviewed and status on Canadian, UK treaties.

Panelists:
Patrick Crowley, Producer, The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy
Anand Desai, Attorney, DSK Legal
Thomas Nickel, ARRI Film & TV, LA; Opening rental & service center for ARRI INDIA
Dileep Singh Rathore, Indian Producer/Line Producer, OTR Productions

Moderator:
Mike Goodridge, US Editor of Screen International

Location - all AFM Seminars:
JW Marriott's Le Merigot Hotel (Pacific Room)
1740 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica. Next door to the AFM.

Cost:
$35.00 per Seminar

For more information on how to purchase tickets please visit the American Film Market website at the following link. www.ifta-online.com.